PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bucky The Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kozlov
vs
The Badger

179 cm
30
169 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

160 cm
31
160 lbs
20 - 10 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bucky The Badger!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Badger. The Badger obviously looking to wear him down.
The Badger misses with an uppercut.
Kozlov walks into a stiff left hand from The Badger.
Kozlov avoids the body shot from The Badger.
Kozlov catches The Badger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Badger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kozlov under the eye.
The Badger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kozlov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kozlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kozlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kozlov tries a head kick but it misses.

The Badger clinches.
The Badger lands a knee to the head.
Kozlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Badger told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
The Badger swings wildly with an uppercut but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlov has a couple of punches blocked by The Badger.
A head punch on the inside from The Badger fails to land.
The Badger lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Badger or not.
Kozlov blocks a body shot from The Badger.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kozlov.
The Badger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kozlov up against the cage.
Kozlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Kozlov.
Kozlov avoiding damage as The Badger throws knees to the body.
Kozlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kozlov scores with a shot to the side of The Badger's head.
The Badger prevents Kozlov from breaking the clinch.
Kozlov scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Kozlov.

Kozlov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The Badger moves into the clinch.
Kozlov blocks the elbow strike.
Kozlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kozlov is trying to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kozlov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kozlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Badger.
Kozlov scores with a leg kick.
Kozlov misses with a head kick.
Kozlov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A shot to the body from The Badger misses
enabling Kozlov to counter with a crisp jab.
The Badger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kozlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from The Badger misses.
A head kick misses from Kozlov.
Kozlov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kozlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kozlov tries to land a front kick but The Badger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kozlov throws a head kick that misses.
Kozlov avoids the head kick by The Badger.
Kozlov ducks under a wild hook from The Badger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Badger throws the kick towards the body but Kozlov avoids it.
The Badger scores with a hook to the body. Kozlov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Badger is looking to clinch but Kozlov is avoiding it.
Kozlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Badger is looking to land body kicks.
Kozlov blocks the body kick.
The Badger lands with an uppercut that bounces Kozlov off the cage and back into range.
The Badger dips to his left and cracks Kozlov with an uppercut!
The Badger lands a nice looking body kick.
The Badger lands a nice shot that snaps Kozlov's head back.
Kozlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Badger.
Kozlov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and The Badger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kozlov throws a big shot that misses.
Kozlov looks to throw the jab but The Badger is out of range.
Kozlov throws a body punch but The Badger moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Badger looks to land a right hand but Kozlov moved out of range.
The Badger throws out a loose jab but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlov slips a jab from The Badger.
Kozlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Badger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kozlov manages to avoid it.
The Badger sizes up Kozlov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kozlov staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov staying out of range there.
Kozlov wants to slow The Badger down by chopping away at his legs.
The Badger thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Badger lands a head shot.
The Badger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kozlov missing with a left hand there. The Badger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kozlov ducks under a wild hook from The Badger.
The Badger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kozlov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Badger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Kozlov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The Badger looks to land a left hand but Kozlov moved out of range nicely.
The Badger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Badger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
The Badger misses with a kick to the body.
Bucky The Badger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kozlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

The Badger rushes Kozlov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kozlov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short uppercut from Kozlov.
The Badger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Badger lands a shoulder strike.
The Badger scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kozlov fails to land.
Kozlov pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kozlov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Badger pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ivan Kozlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kozlov swings wildly with an uppercut but The Badger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Kozlov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kozlov lands a body shot.
Kozlov tries a body shot but The Badger blocks it.
Kozlov lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The Badger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kozlov fails to land.
The Badger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kozlov tries to throw a body punch but The Badger avoids it by throwing Kozlov back against the cage.
The Badger misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Badger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Kozlov can't break the clinch.
The Badger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Badger.
Kozlov lands with a short shot to the head.
The Badger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Badger pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Badger blocks a body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov scores with a hook to the body.
The Badger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head.
Kozlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kozlov misses with the head strike.
The Badger pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kozlov throws a punch but it's blocked by The Badger.
Kozlov can't find room to land a body shot as The Badger controls the action.
Kozlov prevents a body shot from The Badger.
The Badger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kozlov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kozlov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Kozlov.
The Badger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kozlov is trying to break free.

Kozlov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from The Badger misses the target.
The Badger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kozlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kozlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kozlov avoids the body shot from The Badger.
The Badger slips a jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov slips a straight right by The Badger.
The Badger misses with a left hand
and Kozlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Badger connects with a body shot that sends Kozlov's belly button to the back.
The Badger throws a hook but Kozlov avoids it easily.
The Badger misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlov missing with a left hand there. The Badger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kozlov misses with a head kick.
Kozlov needs to keep his hands up - The Badger had a free shot at his head there.
The Badger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kozlov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kozlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kozlov takes one to the side of the head.
The Badger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Nice body punch from Kozlov.
The Badger lands a nice shot to the body.
The Badger misses with a head kick.
The Badger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Badger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kozlov if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kozlov. The Badger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kozlov scores with a leg kick.
The Badger doesn't manage to clinch there - Kozlov circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bucky The Badger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kozlov thows a body kick. The Badger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The Badger misses with a wild body shot.
The Badger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Badger avoids the head kick by Kozlov.
The Badger ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a lazy uppercut
and The Badger counters with a straight right hand.
Kozlov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kozlov avoids the body shot from The Badger.
The Badger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kozlov circles away quickly and effectively.
The Badger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kozlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Badger misses with a straight left.
The Badger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kozlov lands a glancing blow to the side of The Badger's head.
The Badger checks the leg kick nicely there.
The Badger misses with a hook.
The Badger throws the left hand but Kozlov avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Badger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kozlov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kozlov loads up on a big right hand but The Badger slips the punch.
Good shot there by Kozlov.
The Badger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
The Badger lands with an uppercut that bounces Kozlov off the cage and back into range.
Kozlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Badger lands a right hook to the body.
Kozlov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kozlov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Badger.
The Badger tries to close the distance and clinch but Kozlov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Badger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kozlov's head.
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Badger.
The Badger tries to clinch up.
The Badger misses with an uppercut. Kozlov saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov misses with a head kick.
The Badger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for The Badger.
Kozlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Badger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Badger looks for the body kick but Kozlov saw that one coming.
The Badger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kozlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Badger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kozlov.
Kozlov slips under a jab.
The Badger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kozlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Badger swings for the body but Kozlov moves out of range.
The Badger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kozlov connects with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov scores with a sloppy right hand. The Badger should have avoided that one.
The Badger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kozlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kozlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kozlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Badger misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Badger.
Donk. The Badger catches Kozlov right on the button with a cross.
Nice shot by The Badger.
Kozlov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Badger lands a slapping body shot.
The Badger wants to clinch up but Kozlov keeps it at a distance.
The Badger lands a really nice looking cross but Kozlov seems unphased.
Kozlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Badger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Badger thuds his shin into the meat of Kozlov's side.
The Badger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Badger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from The Badger misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kozlov as he connects with a hook.
Kozlov misses with a looping right.
The Badger wants to clinch up but Kozlov keeps it at a distance.
The Badger thows a body shot but no joy.
The Badger lands a glancing blow to the side of Kozlov's head.

The Badger moves into range and clinches up with Kozlov.
The Badger working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Badger tries to land a knee to the head but Kozlov blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from The Badger as the two fighters clinch.
The Badger missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bucky The Badger.
I think The Badger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bucky The Badger!
After winning the bout, Bucky The Badger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.