PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Adams (ranked 3326 p4p, 339 weight class) and Vitali Kozlovsky (ranked 3027 p4p, 320 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Adams
vs
Kozlovsky

190 cm
23
230 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Relentless

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitali Kozlovsky!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Adams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kozlovsky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlovsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kozlovsky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kozlovsky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kozlovsky distracts Adams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kozlovsky throwing strikes but missing.
Kozlovsky connects with a couple of short punches.
Kozlovsky pushing down on Adams's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlovsky is nestled in close to Adams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kozlovsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kozlovsky tries to pass to full mount but Adams defends it.
Kozlovsky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kozlovsky there.
Kozlovsky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kozlovsky working the head and body with strikes.
Kozlovsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adams defending well though.
Kozlovsky thows a huge punch but Adams dodges it nicely.
Kozlovsky working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Kozlovsky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kozlovsky winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kozlovsky working Adams over with strikes.
Kozlovsky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kozlovsky drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.

Adams is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Adams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kozlovsky lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Adams quite badly. Adams pulls Kozlovsky in close trying to recover. Kozlovsky postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Adams on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Adams doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitali Kozlovsky!