PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Kozmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Jones
vs
Kozmer

187 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Kozmer!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kozmer pinned against the cage. Kozmer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Kozmer shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kozmer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozmer blocks a head kick by Jones.
Kozmer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Kozmer gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Kozmer manages to retain guard.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Kozmer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to sweep here but Kozmer controlling him for the moment.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozmer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Kozmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kozmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones looking to control.
Kozmer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

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

Jones looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kozmer has picked Jones up and slammed him! Jones can't keep hold of the triangle and Kozmer manages to pass to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozmer controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Kozmer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kozmer tries to stand but Jones is controlling his head.
Kozmer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Kozmer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Kozmer dominates the positioning.
Jones wants to control but Kozmer postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kozmer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kozmer working away.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kozmer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kozmer on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozmer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Kozmer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kozmer wants to stand but Jones is controlling his arm.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Kozmer wants to stand but Jones is controlling his arm.
Kozmer looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michal Kozmer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jab by Kozmer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kozmer is defended easily by Jones.
Kozmer missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones moves out of range as Kozmer throws a body kick.
Kozmer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Kozmer didn't expect that.
Kozmer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kozmer's guard.
Jones trying to control but Kozmer is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stops Kozmer from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kozmer trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones trying to control but Kozmer is working from the bottom.

David Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kozmer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Kozmer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kozmer throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kozmer is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Michal Kozmer has been cut.
Jones dives in and grabs Kozmer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kozmer pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Kozmer counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kozmer chips away with some ground and pound.
Kozmer postures up.

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kozmer is aware though and is defending well.
Jones is trying to control the position but Kozmer postures up.
Kozmer trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozmer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kozmer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kozmer's back!

Jones working for a choke but Kozmer is defending well.
Kozmer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Michal Kozmer has got the better of the ground game so far.

Jones looking for the RNC.
Kozmer tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozmer covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Kozmer manages to turn into his guard.
Kozmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kozmer is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozmer trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michal Kozmer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jones shoots in and bounces Kozmer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kozmer managing to control the position.

Kozmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones won't allow Kozmer to sweep him here.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kozmer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kozmer content just to control the position here.
Kozmer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones is just holding on here. Kozmer manages to take his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kozmer looking for the choke from the back.
Jones rolls, trying to escape but Kozmer keeps control of the position.

Kozmer is looking for the choke from the back position but Jones is controlling his hands well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozmer has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jones trying to control the hands but Kozmer won't let him.
Will Kozmer go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kozmer throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Kozmer from getting a body triangle.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Kozmer is in full control for now.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
I really don't envy Jones right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozmer misses with punches from the back.

Kozmer is persistently looking for the submission but Jones is defending it well.
Kozmer keeps control of the position as Jones tries to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kozmer working for the choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Kozmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kozmer 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Michal Kozmer!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Michal Kozmer!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Michal Kozmer!

Michal Kozmer wins by unanimous decision!