PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drago Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov's entrance music is Back in the USSR. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kozlov
vs
Abaddon

187 cm
26
194 lbs
18 - 1 - 0

182 cm
23
190 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drago Kozlov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Abaddon!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Abaddon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Drago Kozlov has been cut.
Abaddon throws an off balance right hand
and Kozlov counters with a low kick, right behind Abaddon 's knee.
Kozlov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abaddon.
Abaddon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abaddon throws an off balance right hand
and Kozlov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kozlov.
Kozlov staying out of range there.
Kozlov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon lands a really nice looking cross but Kozlov seems unphased.
Abaddon throws a lazy uppercut
and Kozlov counters with a thumping low kick.
Abaddon swings widly with a right hand
and Kozlov counters with an outside leg kick.
Abaddon throws a lazy uppercut
and Kozlov counters with a straight right hand.
Kozlov throws out a loose jab but Abaddon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Kozlov.
Kozlov jabs Abaddon to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon swings widly with a right hand
and Abaddon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kozlov!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abaddon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kozlov.

Kozlov closes the distance and clinches.

Abaddon breaks from the clinch.
Kozlov moves out of range of the leg kick from Abaddon.
Abaddon throws a leg kick

and Kozlov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov forces his way into half guard.
Kozlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abaddon keeps working.
Abaddon is trying to control but can't.
Abaddon is looking to escape.
Kozlov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kozlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kozlov wants to take a breather but Abaddon is having none of it.
Kozlov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Abaddon pushes Kozlov off looking to stand but Kozlov dives back in and keeps control.
Kozlov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abaddon wants to get back to his feet.

That's four 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.
Abaddon is looking for a sweep. Kozlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abaddon wants to get back to his feet.
Kozlov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abaddon's head.
Kozlov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abaddon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kozlov.
Abaddon is concentrating on defense, preventing Kozlov from advancing position.
Abaddon is trying to get back to full guard.
Abaddon trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozlov tries to pass to full mount but Abaddon defends it.
Abaddon has hold of Kozlov's hands but Kozlov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drago Kozlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drago Kozlov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kozlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Abaddon is predictable there
and Kozlov counters with an outside leg kick.
Abaddon thuds his right hand into Kozlov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Abaddon takes a swing at Kozlov's ribcage but misses.
Kozlov swings widly with a right hand
and Abaddon counters with a good low kick that Kozlov was not able to check.
Kozlov tries to land a leg kick but Abaddon saw it coming and moves away.
Kozlov misses with a leg kick
and Kozlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kozlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Abaddon.
Abaddon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kozlov tries to score with a low kick but Abaddon moves his leg out of the way.
Kozlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kozlov throws a body punch but Abaddon moves out of range.
Kozlov moves out of range of the strikes.

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.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Abaddon moves away
and Abaddon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abaddon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kozlov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kozlov avoids the body shot from Abaddon.
A low kick from Kozlov is predictable there
enabling Abaddon to counter with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kozlov!
Anthony Abaddon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kozlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kozlov closes the distance and pushes Abaddon back into the cage.
Kozlov misses with the head strike.
Kozlov tries to work over Abaddon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Kozlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov throws a body punch but Abaddon moves out of range.
Kozlov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abaddon tries to clinch up but Kozlov circles away and keeps his distance.
Abaddon thows a leg kick but Kozlov checks it
and Kozlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kozlov, right into the meat.
Kozlov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kozlov throws a body kick that misses.
Kozlov throws a leg kick but Abaddon moved away.
Abaddon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kozlov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kozlov scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kozlov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drago Kozlov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Drago Kozlov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Abaddon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kozlov can pounce on him.
Kozlov lands a jab to the nose.
Kozlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kozlov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kozlov.
Abaddon lands a right hook to the body.
Drago Kozlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Abaddon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kozlov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abaddon throws a leg kick
and Kozlov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Abaddon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kozlov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Abaddon misses with a leg kick
and Kozlov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abaddon thinking.
Kozlov thumps Abaddon with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kozlov clinches with his opponent.
Kozlov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abaddon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kozlov missing with knees to the body.
Abaddon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kozlov is keeping busy.
Kozlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kozlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abaddon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kozlov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kozlov misses with some punches.
Abaddon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abaddon misses with the head strike.
Kozlov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abaddon.

Abaddon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abaddon punishes Kozlov's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kozlov misses with a kick to the body
and Abaddon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kozlov wants to land a leg kick but Abaddon is out of range.
Abaddon scores with the left hand. Kozlov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kozlov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Kozlov is predictable there
enabling Abaddon to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Abaddon is having none of it.
Kozlov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sloppy strikes from Abaddon. Those never looked like landing.
Kozlov moves forwards but Abaddon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abaddon swings widly with a right hand

and Kozlov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Abaddon's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Abaddon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abaddon looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drago Kozlov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Drago Kozlov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Abaddon lands a right hook to the body.
Kozlov throws a leg kick
and Abaddon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kozlov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Abaddon misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kozlov misses with a leg kick
and Abaddon counters with a stiff right hand.
Abaddon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kozlov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Abaddon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon misses with a right hand
and Kozlov counters with a thumping low kick.
Kozlov is looking to wear down Abaddon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kozlov throws a body kick that misses.
Abaddon throws a shot from downtown. Kozlov moves away and avoids it.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abaddon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abaddon tests Kozlov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kozlov throws a looping overhand right but Abaddon ducks down to avoid it.

That's two 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 slapping body kick lands there for Abaddon.
Nice shot lands for Abaddon.
Kozlov lands a front kick.
A cross from Abaddon lands.
Abaddon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon throws an off balance right hand
and Kozlov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kozlov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abaddon.
Kozlov works the jab nicely.
Kozlov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kozlov misses with a wild body shot.
Kozlov throws a body punch but Abaddon moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Kozlov misses
and Abaddon counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kozlov.
Kozlov blocks the body kick.
Abaddon clobbers Kozlov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Abaddon tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abaddon keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Abaddon dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Drago Kozlov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kozlov tries to clinch up but Abaddon circles away and keeps his distance.
Kozlov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abaddon.
Abaddon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kozlov counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abaddon.
Abaddon dips to his left and cracks Kozlov with an uppercut!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kozlov is defended easily by Abaddon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kozlov's sensitive parts.
Kozlov throws a leg kick
and Abaddon counters with a nice leg kick.
Kozlov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abaddon is out of range and Kozlov settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abaddon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kozlov throws an off balance right hand
and Abaddon counters with a straight right hand.
Abaddon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov takes one to the side of the head.
Abaddon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abaddon misses with a left hand
and Kozlov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
An inside leg kick from Kozlov misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Abaddon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kozlov scrambles back to his feet.
Kozlov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Abaddon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abaddon thows a leg kick but Kozlov checks it
and Kozlov counters with a good low kick that Abaddon was not able to check.
Anthony Abaddon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kozlov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abaddon counters with an inside leg kick.
Drago Kozlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abaddon misses with a right hand
and Kozlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kozlov is out of range.
Abaddon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kozlov.
Abaddon misses with a straight left.
Donk. Abaddon catches Kozlov right on the button with a cross.
Abaddon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kozlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Abaddon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kozlov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drago Kozlov!
Drago Kozlov retains his middleweight title!