PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kozlov
vs
Jennings

176 cm
33
182 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

188 cm
26
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Experienced

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov darts in looking for a takedown but Jennings gets double underhooks and turns Kozlov into the cage.

Kozlov manages to pull guard.
Jennings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kozlov has his hands on Jennings's head, controlling the position.
Jennings postures up in Kozlov's guard and throws a big left but Kozlov blocks it.
Kozlov wants to sweep here but Jennings controlling him for the moment.
Jennings trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
Jennings is pushing down on Kozlov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kozlov is fighting to maintain full guard but Jennings has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kozlov is in trouble now - Jennings has advanced to mount!

Jennings goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kozlov is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jennings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.

Jennings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jennings preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kozlov drops back looking for a leg! Jennings is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jennings manages to kick Kozlov off! Kozlov jumps back into Jennings's guard.

Jennings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kozlov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov preventing the sweep.
Jennings trying to control the position.
Kozlov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jennings keeping moving, preventing Kozlov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennings has a closed guard, preventing Kozlov from standing up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Jennings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kozlov defends well.
Kozlov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jennings has wrist control.
Jennings controlling Kozlov's posture.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Igor Kozlov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jennings moves away from the strike by Kozlov.
Kozlov tries to land a front kick but Jennings steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kozlov dodges the punch combination from Jennings.
Kozlov tried to score with a low kick but Jennings checks it.
Jennings scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Jennings. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jennings.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jennings defends it nicely.
Kozlov misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov misses with a wild combination.

Kozlov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jennings!

Kozlov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jennings tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jennings sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jennings tries to roll over but Kozlov keeps him under control.
Jennings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Jennings dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jennings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Igor Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jennings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kozlov tries to avoid it but Jennings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kozlov to the ground. Kozlov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jennings bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kozlov's head.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Jennings tries to sprawl out of it but Kozlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jennings manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Jennings 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.
Jennings not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jennings won't allow Kozlov to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov trying to keep a closed guard but Jennings is proving a slippery customer.
Kozlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jennings has passed into side control.
Jennings 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.
Jennings controlling the position.
Kozlov pushes Jennings away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jennings gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kozlov is not content to let Jennings control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov tries to buck Jennings off but Jennings is having none of it.
Kozlov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jennings's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

Jennings looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jennings trying to pass the guard but Kozlov defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jennings is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kozlov has managed to free his arm - good work.

Jennings is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Jennings is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Jennings is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kozlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Jennings is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kozlov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kozlov has escaped and now he's on top!
Kozlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jennings is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kozlov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kozlov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jennings's head.

Jennings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Jennings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A jab lands there for Jennings.
Jennings throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov throws a hook to the side of Jennings's head but Jennings sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jennings moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Kozlov.
Jennings is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kozlov shoots in but Jennings avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kozlov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jennings stuffs the takedown.
Jennings fails to land with a series of punches.
Jennings shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kozlov but Kozlov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jennings staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jennings.

Kozlov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jennings is looking for a sweep. Kozlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kozlov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kozlov trying to mount his opponent but Jennings defends it.
Kozlov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kozlov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jennings's head.

Kozlov decides to stand and escape the position.
A swing and a miss from Kozlov.
Jennings misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jennings is fending him off so far but Kozlov persists. Nope, Jennings circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jennings avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jennings thuds a left hand into Kozlov's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kozlov throws the left hand but Jennings avoids the punch easily.
Jennings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlov.
Nice body punch from Jennings.
Kozlov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jennings lands a head kick. Kozlov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kozlov tries to land a front kick but Jennings steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jennings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlov.
Jennings avoids the body shot from Kozlov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings moves out of range of the leg kick from Kozlov.
Kozlov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jennings uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kozlov has time to react.
Jennings has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jennings throws a one two combo.

Kozlov is rocked!
Jennings has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jennings stuns Kozlov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Kozlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jennings throws a body punch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov seems to have got his legs back now.
Jennings bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kozlov's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jennings scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kozlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kozlov misses with a low kick as Jennings jumps back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings scores with a jab to the body.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but Jennings shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jennings takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jennings jabs Kozlov right on the nose. Kozlov blinks but takes it well.
Jennings fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kozlov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kozlov looks to clinch but Jennings throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kozlov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dave Jennings!