PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zvon Stakanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zvon Stakanov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kozlov
vs
Stakanov

215 cm
21
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Bio-Tech Industries

Cobra Kai Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zvon Stakanov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov keeps the fight on the outside.
Zvon Stakanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stakanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Kozlov clinches up against the cage.
Kozlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kozlov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kozlov avoiding damage as Stakanov throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kozlov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stakanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kozlov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stakanov up against the cage.
Stakanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Stakanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kozlov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kozlov stalling the fight.
Kozlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kozlov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stakanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stakanov scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Stakanov.
Stakanov tries to break the clinch but Kozlov is controlling the position.
Stakanov blocks a body shot from Kozlov.
A body shot lands from Stakanov.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Kozlov blocks a body shot from Stakanov.
Stakanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stakanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head.
Stakanov has had enough of the clinch but Kozlov keeps him there for the moment.
Stakanov scores with a hook to the body.
Stakanov tries to work over Kozlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kozlov avoiding damage as Stakanov throws knees to the body.
Kozlov takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Stakanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stakanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stakanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stakanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kozlov trying to control the position but instead, Stakanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kozlov into the cage.
Stakanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Stakanov.
Stakanov digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank.
Stakanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kozlov or not.
Kozlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stakanov lands a body shot.
Kozlov misses with a punch to the body.
Stakanov is leaning against Kozlov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stakanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

It looks like Ivan Kozlov has been cut.
Stakanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kozlov.
Stakanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Stakanov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stakanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Stakanov as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stakanov.
Nice body punch from Stakanov.
A hook to the body from Stakanov.
Stakanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stakanov presses Kozlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stakanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stakanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Stakanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stakanov pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stakanov lands a body punch.
Stakanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kozlov or not.
Kozlov takes a shot to the head.
Stakanov working hard to break the clinch.
Stakanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stakanov scores with a hook to the body.
Stakanov tries to break the clinch but Kozlov is controlling the position.
Stakanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stakanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Kozlov is rocked!
Stakanov lands a body shot.
Oh Kozlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stakanov presses Kozlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stakanov throws a big uppercut that drops Kozlov! More strikes from Stakanov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kozlov lies dazed against the cage as Stakanov celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zvon Stakanov!