PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yevgeni Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov has chosen For those about to Rock as his entrance music. Vlad Orlov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Orlov
vs
Kozlov

183 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vlad Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yevgeni Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov tries to clinch up but Kozlov circles away and keeps his distance.
Orlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kozlov but Kozlov pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Kozlov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Orlov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kozlov is in Orlov's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kozlov postures up and lands a big shot to Orlov's brow.
Orlov looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kozlov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Orlov, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kozlov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kozlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kozlov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Orlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kozlov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kozlov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kozlov landing strikes from the mount and Orlov is in trouble!

Kozlov has isolated one of Orlov's arms. Orlov looking to fight him off but Kozlov twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yevgeni Kozlov!
Yevgeni Kozlov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.