PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Kozyra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukasz Kozyra is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gordon
vs
Kozyra

181 cm
21
165 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
165 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lukasz Kozyra!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gordon shoots in and gets a takedown into Kozyra's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kozyra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.

Gordon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gordon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Kozyra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Kozyra is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kozyra holds on and takes a little breather.

Kozyra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Gordon drops back looking for a leg! Kozyra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kozyra manages to kick Gordon off! Gordon jumps back into Kozyra's guard.

Kozyra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gordon drops back looking for a leg! Kozyra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kozyra manages to kick Gordon off! Gordon jumps back into Kozyra's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozyra manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gordon is trying desperately to improve position.
Gordon regains half guard.
Kozyra wants to pass to mount but Gordon is defending the position.

Kozyra is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gordon won't allow Kozyra to pass to mount.

Gordon looking for submissions off his back.

Kozyra is working for a kimura but Gordon is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozyra wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
Gordon is in trouble now - Kozyra has advanced to mount!
Kozyra prevents Gordon from getting the reversal.
Kozyra works his way to his opponent's back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kozyra.
Gordon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gordon is looking to get to half guard.
Kozyra is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kozyra with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Kozyra looking for a guillotine from mount but Gordon is having none of it.

Kozyra is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gordon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Kozyra working for a guillotine from mount but Gordon is in no mood to give up.
Kozyra seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gordon is holding on tight.
Kozyra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is trying desperately to improve position.
Gordon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gordon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kozyra pulls his head out easily.

Kozyra is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Gordon looking for submissions off his back.

Gordon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kozyra works his way into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gordon can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lukasz Kozyra will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kozyra looks for the body kick but Gordon saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kozyra.
Gordon looks to land a right hand but Kozyra moved out of range.
Kozyra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gordon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kozyra lands with a thumping leg kick.

Gordon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kozyra's half guard.

Kozyra is defending against the submission attempts here by Gordon.
Kozyra is trying to control but can't.
Kozyra moves into full guard.

Kozyra is looking for a triangle but Gordon pushes his legs off easily.

Gordon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Kozyra has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gordon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kozyra is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kozyra has escaped and now he's on top!
Kozyra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kozyra defends well.
Kozyra looking to pass the guard.
Kozyra advances position into side control!
Gordon is trying to improve his position.

Kozyra is working to tighten is grip on Gordon's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gordon has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kozyra is really squeezing tight and eventually Gordon passes out! Kozyra breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lukasz Kozyra!
Lukasz Kozyra very nearly forgot to thank [Deathsquad] Your Moms House Apparel $8-20 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.