PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mazaa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Kozlov
vs
Silva

176 cm
23
182 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
170 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Malicious Intent Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mazaa Silva!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov lands with a cross.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kozlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Kozlov pushes Silva away with a front kick.
Kozlov throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kozlov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kozlov misses the target.
Kozlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva slips a straight right by Kozlov.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kozlov. Kozlov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kozlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kozlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kozlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov is working hard here to advance position.
Kozlov pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kozlov is on top in guard.
Kozlov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kozlov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kozlov working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Kozlov defends easily.

Silva pushes a forearm under Kozlov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kozlov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mazaa Silva!