PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Delta Frankzola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruban Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankzola comes into the arena with Night Train blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Frankzola
vs
Kozlov

172 cm
22
137 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

179 cm
24
147 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

On Tap (160Q & Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Delta Frankzola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruban Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov looks to throw the jab but Frankzola is out of range.
Frankzola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frankzola walks into a left hand.
Ruban Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frankzola tries a head kick but it misses.
Kozlov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frankzola.
Kozlov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kozlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frankzola manages to avoid it.
Kozlov takes a swing at Frankzola's ribcage but misses.
Kozlov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frankzola. Frankzola obviously looking to wear him down.
Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kozlov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frankzola counters with a three punch combo that has Kozlov backing up. Kozlov nods at Frankzola to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut. Frankzola saw that one coming.
Frankzola tries to counter with a takedown but Kozlov is quick to defend against it.
Frankzola moves away from the strike by Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a wild body shot.
Kozlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frankzola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frankzola tries to counter with a takedown but Kozlov is quick to defend against it.
Kozlov misses the jab.
Frankzola appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kozlov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frankzola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kozlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frankzola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Kozlov.
Frankzola thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kozlov darts in looking for a takedown but Frankzola gets double underhooks and turns Kozlov into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankzola just misses with a punch to the body.
Frankzola throws a jab but it's blocked by Kozlov.
Kozlov throws out a counter right but Frankzola avoids it with no problem.

Kozlov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kozlov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kozlov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frankzolas head.
Frankzola can't find room to land a body shot as Kozlov controls the action.
Frankzola can't find room to land a body shot as Kozlov controls the action.
Kozlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frankzola drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kozlov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Frankzola fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Frankzola pulls guard successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frankzola being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frankzola has his foot on Kozlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kozlov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kozlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Frankzola looking for a guillotine here but Kozlov defends easily.

Kozlov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Frankzola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kozlov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frankzola trying to control the position.

That's four 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.
Kozlov postures up and lands a big shot to Frankzola's brow.

Kozlov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kozlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frankzola is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kozlov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Frankzola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozlov pushing down on Frankzola's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Frankzola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kozlov pulls his head out easily.
Frankzola is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kozlov scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ruban Kozlov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Frankzola scoring well with a low kick there.
Kozlov throws a right and a left that Frankzola avoids nicely.
Frankzola throws a quick counter head kick but Kozlov was just out of range.
Frankzola throws a head kick but Kozlov moves out of range.
Frankzola takes one to the chin there.

Kozlov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frankzola is trying to get back to full guard.

Frankzola actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Frankzola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kozlov wants to control but Frankzola is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frankzola looking for submissions off his back.

Frankzola actively working from the bottom here.
Kozlov content to control rather than advance.
Kozlov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Frankzola is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Barbell Brigade, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kozlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frankzola works his way to full guard. Good work.
Frankzola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kozlov manages to get himself to full guard.

Kozlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankzola connects with a couple of short punches.
Frankzola trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
Ruban Kozlov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frankzola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kozlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kozlov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frankzola.
Frankzola chips away with some ground and pound.
Frankzola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frankzola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlov is pulling down on Frankzola's head. It's preventing any offense from Frankzola, at least for the moment.
Frankzola postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kozlov is looking for a triangle but Frankzola pushes his legs off easily.
Frankzola scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Frankzola working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kozlov wants to get back to his feet but Frankzola is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kozlov is pulling down on Frankzola's head to control his posture.
Frankzola is looking to work some ground and pound but Kozlov has wrist control.
Kozlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frankzola looking to sit in guard and control but Kozlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kozlov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Frankzola has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kozlov is looking to defend but Frankzola has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kozlov! Frankzola pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kozlov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Delta Frankzola!
Post fight, Delta Frankzola took to the microphone: 'I'd like to thank my manager for creating me! thanks man i won a text based fight...hahaha'.