PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Burroughs (ranked 4418 p4p, 4468 weight class) and Igor Kozlov (ranked 444 p4p, 448 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Burroughs
vs
Kozlov

172 cm
18
169
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
160
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Burroughs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burroughs ducks right into an uppercut from Kozlov.
Burroughs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kozlov defends well and Burroughs ends up having to push Kozlov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kozlov stops a takedown attempt from Burroughs.
Burroughs working hard to break the clinch.
Burroughs prevents Kozlov from breaking the clinch.
Kozlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Burroughs backwards.
Burroughs misses with a punch on the inside.
Burroughs can't find room to land a body shot as Kozlov controls the action.
Burroughs is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Burroughs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov can't break the clinch.
A short left from Kozlov.
Burroughs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kozlov's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov looking to slow down the pace here.
Burroughs has Kozlov pressed against the cage.
Kozlov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burroughs is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov is trying to break the clinch but Burroughs is controlling him.
Kozlov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burroughs throws a head punch that misses.
Kozlov is trying to break the clinch but Burroughs has him pressed against the cage.
Burroughs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kozlov working hard to break the clinch.
Kozlov wants to break free but Burroughs has control.
Kozlov trying to stall but Burroughs improves his position.
Burroughs can't get the takedown.
Burroughs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burroughs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kozlov after a bit of a struggle.
Kozlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kozlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Burroughs has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kozlov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
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 is in bad spot here.
Burroughs is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Burroughs gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Burroughs gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Burroughs apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Burroughs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kozlov's guard.
Burroughs distracts Kozlov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Kozlov working for submissions but it's allowed Burroughs to get to half guard.
Burroughs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Kozlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kozlov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Kozlov!