PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolan Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goran Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolan Kozlov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kozlov
vs
Schwarzeneg

178 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
20
210 lbs
3 - 10 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rolan Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Goran Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzeneg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Schwarzeneg wants to clinch.
Schwarzeneg is looking to land body kicks.
Kozlov tries to bum rush Schwarzeneg with a series of wild strikes but Schwarzeneg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schwarzeneg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kozlov throws a head kick but Schwarzeneg moves out of range.
Schwarzeneg blocks a head kick by Kozlov.
Kozlov swats away the attempt to clinch by Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice combo by Kozlov! Oh, that's hurt him - Schwarzeneg falls to the canvas and Kozlov follows him into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schwarzeneg struggling a bit here.
Kozlov wants to stand but Schwarzeneg is controlling his arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov in the domination position with Schwarzeneg hanging on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzeneg throws a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Kozlov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Schwarzeneg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kozlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schwarzeneg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schwarzeneg tries for a takedown but Kozlov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schwarzeneg doesn't manage to clinch there - Kozlov circles away.
Schwarzeneg fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schwarzeneg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kozlov throws a head kick that misses.
Schwarzeneg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a head kick.

Schwarzeneg drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schwarzeneg looks gassed!
Kozlov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schwarzeneg is controlling him.
Kozlov keeping full guard, as Schwarzeneg tries to pass.
Kozlov wants to get back to his feet but Schwarzeneg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schwarzeneg is controlling him.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzeneg wanted to stand there but Kozlov had control of the position.

Kozlov manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schwarzeneg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kozlov.
Kozlov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Schwarzeneg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a sloppy head kick and Schwarzeneg moves out of range easily.
Schwarzeneg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kozlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schwarzeneg's head backwards.
Kozlov throws a series of strikes that have Schwarzeneg backpedaling.
Kozlov scores with a nice head shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Kozlov scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov sizes up Schwarzeneg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kozlov misses with a looping left.
Kozlov misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolan Kozlov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Schwarzeneg shoots for a double leg takedown but Kozlov sprawls well. He's pushed Schwarzeneg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kozlov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Schwarzeneg throws a head kick that misses.
Schwarzeneg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schwarzeneg wants to clinch.
Goran Schwarzeneg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rolan Kozlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schwarzeneg tries to move into range but Kozlov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kozlov scores with a one two! Schwarzeneg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kozlov lands with an uppercut that bounces Schwarzeneg off the cage and back into rage.
Nice body punch from Kozlov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kozlov scores with a jab to the head.
Kozlov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kozlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kozlov.
Rolan Kozlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kozlov catches Schwarzeneg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kozlov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schwarzeneg. Schwarzeneg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kozlov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schwarzeneg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kozlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Kozlov. No joy for Schwarzeneg on that attempt.
Rolan Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goran Schwarzeneg.
Kozlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Kozlov as Schwarzeneg shoots in.
Kozlov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schwarzeneg misses with a hook. Kozlov ducked under it nicely.
Kozlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schwarzeneg lands with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a head kick but Schwarzeneg moves out of range.
Schwarzeneg throws a right hand that Kozlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kozlov also avoids with ease.
Kozlov lands a two punch combo.
Kozlov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schwarzeneg doesn't seem bothered though.
Schwarzeneg lands with a cross.
Kozlov lands a really nice looking cross but Schwarzeneg seems unphased.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch there but Kozlov circles away.
Good shot there by Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a right hand that Schwarzeneg ducks under and follows up with a left that Schwarzeneg also avoids with ease.
A combination from Schwarzeneg does no damage.
Schwarzeneg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kozlov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov fails to land with a series of punches.
Schwarzeneg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schwarzeneg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kozlov.
Schwarzeneg thows a body shot but no joy.
Kozlov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kozlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kozlov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kozlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Schwarzeneg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kozlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kozlov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schwarzeneg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schwarzeneg swinging wilding here.
Kozlov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kozlov duly obliges.
A cross from Kozlov lands.
Schwarzeneg is looking to clinch.
A shot to de liver by Kozlov. Beautiful body shot.
Schwarzeneg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kozlov tests Schwarzeneg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kozlov throws a head kick that Schwarzeneg semi-blocks.

Schwarzeneg moves into the clinch.
Kozlov can't break the clinch.

Schwarzeneg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolan Kozlov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kozlov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch but Kozlov is having none of it.

Schwarzeneg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schwarzeneg showed some decent athleticism there.
Schwarzeneg tries to pass to full mount but Kozlov defends it.
Schwarzeneg stops Kozlov from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schwarzeneg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Schwarzeneg stops Kozlov from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schwarzeneg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kozlov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rolan Kozlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kozlov misses with a looping left.
Kozlov stuffs the takedown.
Kozlov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Schwarzeneg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schwarzeneg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kozlov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kozlov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Schwarzeneg doesn't manage to clinch there - Kozlov circles away.
Kozlov throws a combination that misses
and Schwarzeneg counters with a nice body shot.
Kozlov lands a head shot.
Schwarzeneg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kozlov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schwarzeneg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schwarzeneg walks into a left hand.
Kozlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schwarzeneg manages to avoid it.
Schwarzeneg moves out of range of the strikes.
Kozlov stuffs the takedown.
Schwarzeneg shoots for a double leg takedown but Kozlov sprawls well. He's pushed Schwarzeneg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rolan Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goran Schwarzeneg.
Kozlov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Goran Schwarzeneg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schwarzeneg blocks a head kick by Kozlov.

Schwarzeneg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kozlov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kozlov tries to break the clinch but Schwarzeneg is controlling the position.
Kozlov is trying to break the clinch but Schwarzeneg has him pressed against the cage.
Kozlov tries to break the clinch but Schwarzeneg is controlling the position.
Kozlov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schwarzeneg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Schwarzeneg jumps guard and drags Kozlov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Kozlov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Schwarzeneg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch up but Kozlov circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov misses with a head kick.
Schwarzeneg misses with a straight right.
Schwarzeneg shoots for a takedown but Kozlov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kozlov misses with a head kick.
Kozlov swats away the attempt to clinch by Schwarzeneg.
Kozlov lands a jab to the head.
Schwarzeneg avoids the head kick by Kozlov.
Schwarzeneg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kozlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schwarzeneg throws a series of punches but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rolan Kozlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kozlov throws a series of punches but Schwarzeneg moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Goran Schwarzeneg.
I think Kozlov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

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