PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vitalij Kamozin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Lazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamozin comes to the cage accompanied by Kamasutra song. Lazar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Daddy Cool kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kamozin
vs
Lazar

183 cm
23
162 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

180 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitalij Kamozin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marko Lazar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamozin tries to clinch but Lazar moves out of range.
Lazar keeps the fight on the outside.
Lazar swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamozin.
Kamozin tries to clinch up.

Kamozin has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamozin tries to circle away but Lazar has him pinned against the cage.
Kamozin tries to score a body lock takedown but Lazar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Lazar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lazar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lazar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kamozin won't allow Lazar to sweep him here.
Kamozin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazar trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lazar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kamozin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lazar's guard.
Kamozin thows a big elbow that misses.
Lazar controls Kamozin momentarily but Kamozin frees himself.
Lazar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamozin is one step ahead there.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Marko Lazar hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lazar swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamozin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Kamozin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Kamozin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamozin tries to clinch there but Lazar circles away.
Kamozin wants to clinch.
Kamozin stuffs the takedown attempt from Lazar. Lazar gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kamozin moves into the clinch successfully.

Lazar breaks from the clinch.
Kamozin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lazar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kamozin doesn't manage to clinch there - Lazar circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lazar is defended easily by Kamozin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kamozin tries to clinch up but Lazar circles away and keeps his distance.
Kamozin tries to clinch but Lazar moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lazar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kamozin is looking to clinch but Lazar is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitalij Kamozin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lazar swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamozin.
Kamozin tries to clinch up but Lazar circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamozin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lazar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamozin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lazar somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazar circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lazar is defended easily by Kamozin.
Kamozin tries to clinch but Lazar is having none of it.

That's two 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.
Kamozin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kamozin stuffs the takedown attempt from Lazar. Lazar gets slowly back to his feet.
Vitalij Kamozin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Lazar.
Kamozin is looking to clinch.
Lazar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kamozin avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamozin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kamozin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lazar.
Vitalij Kamozin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazar is breathing heavily.

Kamozin takes the fight into the clinch.
Kamozin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lazar walks away with a smile on his face. Kamozin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lazar is defended easily by Kamozin.
Kamozin tries to close the distance and clinch but Lazar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamozin tries to clinch but Lazar is having none of it.
Lazar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitalij Kamozin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamozin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lazar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kamozin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lazar swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kamozin clinches up with Lazar and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lazar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kamozin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lazar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kamozin is defending well for now.

Lazar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lazar manages to end up in side control.
Kamozin is trying to improve his position.
Kamozin wants to control but Lazar postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamozin is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lazar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kamozin wants to control but Lazar postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kamozin has one of Lazar's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lazar working away.
Kamozin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kamozin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamozin tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamozin wants to control but Lazar postures up.
Kamozin is looking for a sweep.
Kamozin can't do much from the bottom here.
Kamozin parries the strikes from Lazar easily there. Lazar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kamozin to escape.
Kamozin is trying to control Lazar's posture but Lazar avoids it.

Lazar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kamozin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four 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.
You can see the frustration on Kamozin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vitalij Kamozin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamozin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lazar on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lazar is looking to take a break and control but Kamozin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Lazar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kamozin 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitalij Kamozin!