PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gimme Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Money for Nothing. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kozlov
vs
Money

179 cm
27
162 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

185 cm
25
166 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

BlackStar Athletics

AnonymouS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gimme Money!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Money rushes Kozlov and presses him up against the cage.
Money is trying to maintain a safe position but Kozlov gets an underhook and turns Money into the cage.
Money connects with a knee to the head.
Kozlov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Money jumps guard but Kozlov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kozlov.
Nice elbow from Money.
Kozlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kozlov is trying to push Money away but Money has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Money's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kozlov is trying to break the clinch but Money is controlling him.

Kozlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov scores with the left hand. Money knows he should have avoided that one.
Kozlov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Money back to the cage. Kozlov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Money keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kozlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kozlov misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Money takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kozlov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kozlov throws a hook but Money blocks it.
Kozlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Money. Money gets slowly back to his feet.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but Money moved out of range nicely.
Kozlov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Money looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Money looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Money slips under a jab.
Money doesn't manage to clinch there - Kozlov circles away.

Kozlov drives through and clinches with Money against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kozlov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kozlov blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Money throws an elbow but misses.
Kozlov lands a nice uppercut.
Kozlov lands a right hand.
Kozlov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov gets through Money's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kozlov working hard to break the clinch.
Kozlov managing to block the knees to the body from Money.

Kozlov breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlov throws a hook but Money blocks it.
Money throws a nice outside leg kick.
Money shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kozlov as he avoids it easily.
Ivan Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gimme Money.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money slips under a jab.

Money gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kozlov.
Money fails to pull guard.
Money swings wildly with an uppercut but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.

Money jumps guard.
Money keeping full guard, as Kozlov tries to pass.

Money is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kozlov looking to pass the guard.
Kozlov won't allow Money to sweep him here.

Kozlov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Money.
A big right from Money misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kozlov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Money tries to clinch but Kozlov moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kozlov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Money on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Money moves out of range of the leg kick from Kozlov.
Kozlov motions for Money to come forward. Kozlov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Money tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kozlov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Money tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kozlov connects with a crisp jab.
Money wants to clinch.

Kozlov pushes Money up against the cage in a clinch.
Kozlov is trying to break the clinch but Money has him pressed against the cage.
Kozlov lands a body punch.
Money lands an elbow inside.
Money lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kozlov.
Money blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Money jumps guard but Kozlov stands there with Money around his waist. Money gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Money tries to pull guard but Kozlov won't allow it.
Money tries for a takedown but Kozlov manages to get underhooks.
Money keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kozlov's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kozlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Money breaks the clinch.
Ivan Kozlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Money lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy left from Kozlov finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Kozlov as he connects with a hook.
Money ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Money has Kozlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kozlov wants to break free but Money has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Money misses with a knee strike.
Money pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlov.

Kozlov breaks from the clinch.
Money tries to close the distance and clinch but Kozlov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Money is looking to slow Kozlov down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kozlov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kozlov throws a leg kick

and Money holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kozlov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Money throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kozlov blocks it with crossed arms.
Money presses Kozlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Money breaks the clinch.
Kozlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Money tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kozlov defends well and Money ends up having to push Kozlov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kozlov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Money.
Kozlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kozlov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kozlov, as that shot connected.

Money closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Money prevents Kozlov from escaping the position.
Kozlov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Kozlov has one foot on Money's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Money moves in looking to clinch but Kozlov pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Money.
Money only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Kozlov there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Money has a takedown stuffed.
Money tries to clinch but Kozlov moves out of range.

Money closes the distance and clinches.
Money has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kozlov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Money can turn it around.
Money throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kozlov blocks it with crossed arms.
Money drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kozlov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ivan Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gimme Money.

Money breaks the clinch.
Kozlov throws a series of strikes that have Money backpedaling.
Kozlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Money.

Money closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kozlov is trying to force a seperation but Money has the dominant position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Money takes a shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Money.
Money stalling in the clinch but Kozlov improves position.
Money throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kozlov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Money up against the cage.
Kozlov can't find room to land a body shot as Money controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlov is trying to break the clinch but Money is controlling him.
Kozlov scores with a shot to the side of Money's head.
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!

Kozlov manages to break the clinch.
Kozlov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Money moves away from the strike by Kozlov.
Money drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kozlov circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kozlov pushes Money up against the cage in a clinch.
Kozlov wants to break free but Money has control.
Money comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Money taking a breather.
Kozlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kozlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kozlov has had enough of the clinch but Money keeps him there for the moment.

Money manages to pull guard.
Kozlov passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Kozlov stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Money throws a leg kick that misses.
Money moves in looking to clinch but Kozlov pushes him off.
Kozlov throws an overhand right that lands on Money's shoulder, as Money tries to avoid the shot.
Money is looking to clinch.
Kozlov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Money fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kozlov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Money moves into the clinch.
Money tries a knee to the head but Kozlov blocks it.
Kozlov scores with a shot to the side of Money's head.
Kozlov can't break the clinch.
Kozlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Money comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kozlov working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kozlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kozlov wants to break free but Money has control.
Kozlov is trying to break the clinch but Money is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov misses with a punch to the body.
Kozlov is trying to break free.
Money has a couple of punches blocked by Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Money takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Money manages to break the clinch.
Kozlov misses with the combination.
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Money can do to turn this around?
Kozlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Money moves into the clinch.
Money wants a takedown but no success here.
Money lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov throws a right hand that Money ducks under and follows up with a left that Money also avoids with ease.
Money takes one on the button.
Money looks for a takedown but Kozlov sprawls well.
Ivan Kozlov is winning the standup battle so far.

Money pushes Kozlov up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kozlov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Kozlov cracks Money with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Money throws the left hand but Kozlov avoids the punch easily.
Money tries to clinch but Kozlov is having none of it.
Kozlov lands the left hand.
Money tries to clinch there but Kozlov circles away.
Money is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kozlov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Money is rocked!
Kozlov thuds a left hand into Money's body.
Money is still on wobbly legs! Can Kozlov finish him?
Money tries to clinch up but Kozlov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kozlov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Money seems to have recovered his senses.
Jab, jab by Kozlov - just one landing.
Kozlov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Money has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Money looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Money drops his hands momentarily and Kozlov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kozlov scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kozlov throws a right hand that Money ducks under and follows up with a left that Money also avoids with ease.
Kozlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Money has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kozlov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Money slips under a jab from Kozlov.
Money bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Money is looking to clinch but Kozlov is avoiding it.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but Money moved out of range nicely.
Money tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kozlov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Money ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Money is looking to clinch but Kozlov is avoiding it.
Gimme Money is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kozlov with a nice cross.
Money displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kozlov throws out the jab.
Money is looking to clinch.
A jab from Kozlov does it's job there.
Money tries to score with a low kick but Kozlov moves his leg out of the way.
Money keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kozlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Money tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money moves away from the strike by Kozlov.
Money moves out of range of the strikes.
Money takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Money.
Gimme Money has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kozlov throws a lazy right hand but Money sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kozlov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kozlov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kozlov throws a body punch but Money moves out of range.
Money tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kozlov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Kozlov misses the target.
Money fails in his attempt to clinch.
Money is looking to clinch but Kozlov is avoiding it.
Kozlov lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kozlov. Money does a little dance to reset his feet.
Money tries to close the distance and clinch but Kozlov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Kozlov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Money, pushing him back against the cage.
Money tries to pull guard but Kozlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kozlov wants to break free but Money has control.
Money keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kozlov's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kozlov lands with a right to the head.
Money fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Money has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kozlov after a bit of a struggle.
Money tries for a takedown but Kozlov manages to get underhooks.
Ivan Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gimme Money.
Kozlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Money breaks the clinch.
Money tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kozlov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kozlov connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Money. Those never looked like landing.
Money uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlov.
Money avoids a punch combination nicely.
Money wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money throws the left hand but Kozlov avoids the punch easily.
Money fails to land with a series of punches.
Kozlov throws a jab when Money was well out of range.

Money rushes Kozlov and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kozlov blocks the elbow strike.
Kozlov throws a head punch that misses.
Ivan Kozlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Money looking to stall.
Kozlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Money lands a damaging elbow.
Money with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Money takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kozlov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kozlov lands with a light punch inside.
Kozlov takes a knee right on the jaw!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Kozlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kozlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kozlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kozlov, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Kozlov!
The defeated Gimme Money had this to say: 'That's gonna cost me a pretty penny.'.