PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Borisavljevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Borisavljevic
vs
Kozlov

178 cm
23
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
243 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

EFC-S 150Q Energy, 147Q Strength & Stamina, CHEAP!
The Fighter's Ultimate 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Borisavljevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandar Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Borisavljevic. No joy for Kozlov on that attempt.
Kozlov throws a one two combo.
Borisavljevic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Borisavljevic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borisavljevic is defended easily by Kozlov.
Borisavljevic shoots in for a double leg but Kozlov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Borisavljevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kozlov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kozlov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Kozlov moves into the clinch.
Kozlov tries to break the clinch but Borisavljevic is controlling the position.
Kozlov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Kozlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by Borisavljevic or perhaps it was just good defense by Kozlov which made him look bad.
Aleksandar Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov thuds his shin into the meat of Borisavljevic's side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Borisavljevic is breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kozlov.

It looks like Nikolai Borisavljevic has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov cracks a nice hook into Borisavljevic's ribs.
Kozlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kozlov is looking to slow Borisavljevic down with leg kicks.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Borisavljevic. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Kozlov instigates a clinch.
Kozlov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Borisavljevic has him pressed against the cage.
Kozlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Borisavljevic backwards.
Borisavljevic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Kozlov manages to break the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Kozlov scores with a four punch combination!
Kozlov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Borisavljevic's head.
Kozlov misses with a takedown attempt

and Borisavljevic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kozlov's guard.
Kozlov has his hands on Borisavljevic's head, controlling the position.
Borisavljevic postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisavljevic stops Kozlov from standing up.
Kozlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Borisavljevic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kozlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Borisavljevic throwing strikes but missing.
Borisavljevic 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.
Borisavljevic wants to control from the top but Kozlov keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kozlov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Kozlov both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Borisavljevic slips under a jab.
A combination from Kozlov does no damage.

Borisavljevic gets the takedown into side control.
Kozlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borisavljevic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Kozlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Borisavljevic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kozlov keeps working.
Kozlov is being controlled here.
Borisavljevic tries to score with some ground and pound. Kozlov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kozlov is trying to buck Borisavljevic off.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Borisavljevic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kozlov some visible discomfort.
Kozlov can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Borisavljevic.
Kozlov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Kozlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kozlov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kozlov is letting Borisavljevic control him for a moment.
Kozlov is not content to let Borisavljevic control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kozlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kozlov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Borisavljevic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Kozlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Borisavljevic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kozlov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kozlov has his takedown stuffed

and Borisavljevic counters with a takedown into side control.
Borisavljevic is looking to take a break and control but Kozlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borisavljevic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kozlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Borisavljevic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kozlov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kozlov is looking to reverse the position.
Kozlov is trying to control Borisavljevic's posture but Borisavljevic avoids it.
Borisavljevic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The strikes coming from Borisavljevic are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisavljevic trying to control the action but Kozlov is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kozlov tries to bum rush Borisavljevic with a series of wild strikes but Borisavljevic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kozlov leaves Borisavljevic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kozlov lands a two punch combo.
Borisavljevic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kozlov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kozlov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Borisavljevic counters with a single leg into guard. Kozlov didn't expect that.
Borisavljevic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Kozlov manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov tries for a takedown but Borisavljevic circles away easily

and Borisavljevic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nikolai Borisavljevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Kozlov.
Kozlov wants to stand and escape but Borisavljevic is having none of it.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Borisavljevic from controlling successfully.
Kozlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Borisavljevic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Borisavljevic from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Borisavljevic avoids a kick to the body.
Borisavljevic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kozlov tries to avoid it but Borisavljevic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kozlov to the ground. Kozlov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aleksandar Kozlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kozlov!
Borisavljevic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov moves in looking to clinch but Borisavljevic pushes him off.

Borisavljevic gets the takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Borisavljevic.
Borisavljevic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kozlov can't do much from the bottom here.
Borisavljevic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Borisavljevic in side control lands a decent elbow.
Borisavljevic wants to control but Kozlov is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is trying to control Borisavljevic's posture but Borisavljevic avoids it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Borisavljevic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Borisavljevic showed some decent athleticism there.
Borisavljevic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borisavljevic is thwarting Kozlov's attempts to control the position.
Borisavljevic working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozlov gets back to full guard.
Kozlov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Borisavljevic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Borisavljevic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Borisavljevic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kozlov looks to land a combination but Borisavljevic avoids it well.

Borisavljevic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Borisavljevic working over Kozlov with some ground and pound. Kozlov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borisavljevic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borisavljevic working the head and body with strikes.
Borisavljevic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kozlov is looking for a sweep. Borisavljevic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borisavljevic is trying to control. Kozlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Borisavljevic content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozlov is looking to escape.
Kozlov has hold of Borisavljevic's hands but Borisavljevic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Borisavljevic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kozlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borisavljevic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kozlov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Borisavljevic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Borisavljevic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kozlov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kozlov is looking to stand up but Borisavljevic isn't so interested in that idea.
Borisavljevic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Borisavljevic postures up in Kozlov's guard and throws a big left but Kozlov blocks it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kozlov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borisavljevic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Kozlov scores with a four punch combination!
Kozlov slaps away a takedown attempt from Borisavljevic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Borisavljevic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kozlov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice combination there by Kozlov.
Kozlov clinches but Borisavljevic breaks the clinch

and Borisavljevic counters with a shoot takedown. Kozlov fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borisavljevic trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
Kozlov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borisavljevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borisavljevic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borisavljevic thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisavljevic throws and elbow that misses. Kozlov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Borisavljevic's guard. Nice move by Kozlov!
Kozlov wants to stand but Borisavljevic is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kozlov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kozlov tries to clinch up but Borisavljevic circles away and keeps his distance.
Kozlov misses with a looping right.
Kozlov has his takedown stuffed

and Borisavljevic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kozlov won't be happy with that.
Kozlov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Borisavljevic throws a strike aimed at the side of Kozlov's head but Kozlov avoids it well.
Kozlov sneaks back into half guard.
Borisavljevic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisavljevic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Borisavljevic wants to control but Kozlov is keeping him busy.
Kozlov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borisavljevic.
Kozlov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Borisavljevic is pressing down on Kozlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kozlov is holding on for now.
Nikolai Borisavljevic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kozlov trying to control from the bottom.
Kozlov is controlling Borisavljevic's trapped leg to prevent Borisavljevic from advancing to side control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Borisavljevic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kozlov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Borisavljevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov looks to land a combination. Borisavljevic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kozlov shoots and misses

and Borisavljevic counters with a shoot takedown. Kozlov fights it but they end up in guard.
Borisavljevic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Borisavljevic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Borisavljevic 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Borisavljevic!