PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Clarkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Kozlov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Clarkson
vs
Kozlov

179 cm
21
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Kobra Clothing Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Clarkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrei Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarkson moves out of range of the body kick from Kozlov.
Kozlov closes the distance but Clarkson moves to the side

and Clarkson counters with a shoot takedown. Kozlov fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Clarkson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Kozlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clarkson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clarkson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Kozlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clarkson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clarkson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clarkson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clarkson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kozlov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clarkson is aware though and is defending well.
Clarkson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clarkson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kozlov on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Clarkson just wasn't active enough.
Kozlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown but Kozlov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kozlov is looking to clinch but Clarkson is avoiding it.
Kozlov throws a leg kick but Clarkson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Clarkson misses with a takedown

and Kozlov counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov jumps guard but Clarkson stands there with Kozlov around his waist. Kozlov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kozlov is trying to pull guard but Clarkson has him pressed against the cage.
Kozlov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clarkson smiles and moves away.
Ryan Clarkson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Kozlov.
Kozlov tries to clinch

and Clarkson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kozlov's guard.
Clarkson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clarkson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Clarkson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kozlov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Clarkson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Clarkson fails to land the takedown.
Clarkson shoots for a double leg takedown but Kozlov sprawls well. He's pushed Clarkson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Kozlov. No joy for Clarkson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a head kick but Clarkson moves out of range.

Kozlov tries to sprawl but Clarkson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Clarkson wants to pass to mount but Kozlov is defending the position.
Clarkson prevents Kozlov from improving his position.
Clarkson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Clarkson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kozlov won't allow Clarkson to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Clarkson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kozlov moves to clinch but Clarkson breaks away

and Clarkson counters with a takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clarkson controlling from side mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kozlov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kozlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clarkson in particular looking to stall.

Kozlov looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Clarkson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Kozlov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clarkson pulls his head out easily.
Clarkson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov wants to improve his position but Clarkson is controlling well.
Clarkson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Clarkson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kozlov darts in trying to clinch

and Clarkson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kozlov's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clarkson controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Clarkson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Clarkson shoots in for a takedown but Kozlov shows good takedown defense.
Clarkson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kozlov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov tries to clinch up.

Kozlov gets caught flat footed, as Clarkson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Kozlov is looking for a triangle but Clarkson pushes his legs off easily.

Kozlov has his foot on Clarkson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clarkson works his way back into a safe position though.
Clarkson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clarkson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kozlov for as long as he can get away with.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ryan Clarkson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Clarkson shoots in and gets a takedown into Kozlov's guard.

Kozlov has his foot on Clarkson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clarkson works his way back into a safe position though.
Kozlov being controlled here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarkson slips nicely into half guard.
Clarkson wants to pass to mount but Kozlov is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kozlov looking for submissions off his back.
Clarkson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Kozlov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clarkson pulls his head out easily.
Clarkson controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Clarkson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clarkson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Clarkson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clarkson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Clarkson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryan Clarkson made sure he mentioned Kobra Clothing Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.