PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Snow
vs
Kozlov

182 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
22
187 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Snow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kozlov!
Kozlov tries to bench press Snow off him but Snow keeps the position.
Kozlov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Snow is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kozlov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Snow lands some shots froms side control.
Kozlov wants to control but Snow postures up.
Kozlov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kozlov is not content to let Snow control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow working the head and body with strikes.
Snow gets to mount! Kozlov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow controlling the position easily from mount.
Snow lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kozlov hang on?
Snow controlling from the full mount.
Snow lands a couple of good shots and Kozlov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You can see the frustration on Kozlov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Snow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kozlov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kozlov grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov tries to escape the position.
Snow lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Snow lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Kozlov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Snow's guard. Nice work there by Kozlov.
Snow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Snow tries to get out of the position.
Snow throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kozlov stands and throws Snow's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kozlov throws an elbow but Snow slips to the side and avoids it well.
Snow is looking to regain half guard here but Kozlov keeps moving and retains side control.
Snow regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov trying to control the action but Snow is working from the bottom.
Snow is looking to control Kozlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snow avoid being mounted?
Snow throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good shot there by Kozlov.
Snow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kozlov to counter with a crisp jab.
Snow drops his hands momentarily and Kozlov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Snow fails with the takedown
and Kozlov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kozlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kozlov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Snow tries for a takedown but Kozlov circles away easily
and Kozlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kozlov lands with a straight right. Snow didn't see that one coming.
Kozlov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozlov lands a jab.
Kozlov connects with a looping right hand.
Kozlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kozlov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A decent looking cross lands there for Kozlov.
Snow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kozlov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kozlov looks to land a combination but Snow avoids it well.

Snow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kozlov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Bob Snow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow chips away with some ground and pound.
Snow trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
Kozlov controls Snow momentarily but Snow frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Snow stands up over Kozlov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kozlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kozlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Snow fails with the takedown
and Kozlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Snow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kozlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kozlov stalks Snow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Snow's face. Snow staggers backwards, shaken.
Snow misses with a takedown
and Kozlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kozlov counters with a straight right hand.
Snow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kozlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Snow with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Kozlov counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab lands there for Kozlov.

Snow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kozlov sprawls well initially but Snow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kozlov manages to get to full guard.
Kozlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kozlov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snow is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kozlov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Snow wants to control but Kozlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snow taking some punishment here, with Kozlov in his half guard.
Kozlov lands with a punch from half guard.
Snow trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kozlov manages to pass to mount!

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.
Snow is desperately trying to improve his position but Kozlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kozlov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Snow tries to reverse the position but Kozlov maintains control.
Kozlov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kozlov prevents Snow from getting the reversal.
Kozlov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Snow regains half guard.
Kozlov trying to control the action but Snow is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozlov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kozlov 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kozlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snow half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Snow tries for a takedown but Kozlov circles away easily
and Kozlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kozlov works the jab nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Snow 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Snow is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kozlov's half guard.
Kozlov trying to control but Snow postures up.
Snow tries to pass to full mount but Kozlov defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow won't allow Kozlov to sweep him here.
Kozlov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Snow 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.
Kozlov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Snow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ivan Kozlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kozlov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snow misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kozlov counter with a right hand.
Snow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snow tries to counter with a takedown but Kozlov is quick to defend against it.
Kozlov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Snow walks into a straight right hand from Kozlov.
Ivan Kozlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow takes one to the side of the head.

Snow shoots in and bounces Kozlov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kozlov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snow is controlling him.
Kozlov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Snow puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kozlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kozlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kozlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Kozlov scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kozlov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kozlov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kozlov scores with a sloppy right hand. Snow should have avoided that one.
Snow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kozlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlov.
Snow fails with the takedown
enabling Kozlov to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snow with a poor takedown
and Kozlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kozlov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kozlov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kozlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov jabs Snow right on the nose. Snow blinks but takes it well.
Kozlov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kozlov looks to land a combination but Snow avoids it well.
Snow changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good exchange - Kozlov coming out on top.
Kozlov connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Kozlov.
Kozlov clobbers Snow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kozlov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snow tries for a takedown but Kozlov circles away easily
and Snow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bob Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Kozlov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Snow tries for a takedown but Kozlov circles away easily
and Kozlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kozlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kozlov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Kozlov!