PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kozlov (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?

Ross
vs
Kozlov

190 cm
21
215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

178 cm
21
211 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
RAGS of a RONIN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luther Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Kozlov there.
Ross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ross misses with an uppercut. Kozlov saw that one coming.
Ross throws a shot from downtown. Kozlov moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Ross.
Ross appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ross.
Ross misses with a body shot.
Ross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ross misses with a hook. Kozlov ducked under it nicely.
Ross connects with a nice looking jab.
Ross thumps Kozlov with a low kick.
Ross ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Ross rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kozlov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ross looks to score with a jab to the body but Kozlov is just out of range.
It seemed like Kozlov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kozlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ross throws a lazy right hand but Kozlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Ross misses
and Kozlov counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ross connects with a leg kick. Kozlov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ross throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kozlov.
Ross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov walks into a jab.
Ross throws a right hand that Kozlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kozlov also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Ross misses its intended target.
Ross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kozlov manages to avoid it.
Kozlov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kozlov throws a looping overhand right but Ross ducks down to avoid it.
Ross rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kozlov counters with a nice uppercut.

Kozlov clinches.

Ross breaks the clinch.
Kozlov scores with a jab. Ross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ross throws an overhand right that lands on Kozlov's shoulder, as Kozlov tries to avoid the shot.
Kozlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kozlov manages to avoid it.
Ross misses with a body shot.
Luther Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kozlov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross looks to land a left hand but Kozlov moved out of range nicely.
Kozlov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ross looks to land a combination but Kozlov avoids it well.
Ross cracks Kozlov with an open hand slap.
Kozlov misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ross. Kozlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kozlov moves away from the strike by Ross.
Ross throws a jab but it's blocked by Kozlov.
Ross thuds a left hand into Kozlov's body.
Kozlov misses with a body shot.
Ross moves out of range of the strikes.
Kozlov slips under a jab from Ross.
Ross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ross scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Ivan Kozlov has been cut.
Kozlov with a jab.
Ross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kozlov.
Ross throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Ross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kozlov slips under a jab.
Ross misses with a jab to the body
and Kozlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kozlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ross.
Kozlov throws out a counter right but Ross avoids it with no problem.
Ross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kozlov is out of range.
Ross throws a body punch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Ross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov moves away from the strike by Ross.
Kozlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ross misses with a lunging right hand
and Kozlov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kozlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Ross misses.
Ross looks to land a combination but Kozlov avoids it well.
A big left from Ross misses.
Ross misses with a series of wild punches.

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 on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ross swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ross digs a good body shot into Kozlov's ribs.
Kozlov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kozlov throws a chopping leg kick but Ross manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ross fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kozlov just manages to avoid it.
Ross throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Kozlov counter with a right hand.
Ross moves out of range as Kozlov strikes.
Ross misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kozlov counters with a left to the body.
Ross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kozlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ross's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kozlov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ross scrambles back to his feet.
Ross staying out of range there.
Kozlov ducks under a wild hook from Ross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov moves forwards but Ross connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ross slips under a jab from Kozlov.
Ross throws a right hand that Kozlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kozlov also avoids with ease.
Kozlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Luther Ross will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kozlov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ross rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kozlov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kozlov clobbers Ross with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kozlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 needs to keep his hands up - Ross had a free shot at his head there.
Kozlov misses with a low kick.
Ross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kozlov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ross circles away quickly and effectively.
Ross throws a solid leg kick but Kozlov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ross. Kozlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ross fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kozlov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ross finds it's way round the side to connect with Kozlov's head.
A slow jab from Kozlov misses its intended target.
Ross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ross.
Kozlov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ross is out of range.
Ross throws a sloppy body shot
and Kozlov counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross throws an overhand right that lands on Kozlov's shoulder, as Kozlov tries to avoid the shot.
Ross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kozlov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kozlov throws the left hand but Ross avoids the punch easily.
Kozlov misses with a hook.
Kozlov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ross misses with a hook
and Kozlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kozlov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Kozlov misses.
Kozlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ross.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kozlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kozlov lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ross manages to break the clinch.
Kozlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kozlov is looking to clinch but Ross is avoiding it.
Ross is looking to counter punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Kozlov. Beautiful body shot.
Kozlov throws a body punch but Ross moves out of range.
Kozlov throws a hook to the side of Ross's head but Ross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kozlov.
Ross throws a hook to the side of Kozlov's head but Kozlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Ross misses.
Kozlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kozlov scores with a hook to the body. Ross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kozlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kozlov throws a poor cross that misses
and Ross counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kozlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kozlov throws a hook but Ross avoids it easily.
Kozlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ross.
Ross throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a jab when Ross was well out of range.
Luther Ross is winning the standup battle so far.
Ross on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ross throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kozlov counter with a right hand.
Kozlov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ross with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kozlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kozlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ross.
Kozlov scores with a jab. Ross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ross throws a leg kick

and Kozlov moves into the clinch.
Kozlov looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ross throws an elbow but misses.
Ross trying to stall but Kozlov improves his position.

Ross breaks from the clinch.
Ross lands with a right hand.
Kozlov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov defending well as Ross loads up on a big left hand.
Kozlov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ross's hands.
A big left from Ross misses.
Kozlov misses with a series of wild punches.
Ross lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ross misses with a low kick.
Ross ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kozlov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ross connects with a nice looking jab.
Kozlov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ross misses with a body shot.
Ross staying out of range there.
Ross throws the left hand but Kozlov avoids the punch easily.
Ross loads up on a big right hand but Kozlov slips the punch.
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 cut man is working on Ivan Kozlov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kozlov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ross slips a straight right by Kozlov.
Kozlov defending well as Ross loads up on a big left hand.
Ross looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ross swings for the body but Kozlov moves out of range.
Ross throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kozlov.
A jab from Kozlov misses.
Kozlov throws a hook but Ross blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Ross tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kozlov misses with a straight right.
Ross misses with a body kick.
Kozlov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ross looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Ross there.
Ross throws a big shot that misses.
Ross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ross tests Kozlov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ross circles away quickly and effectively.
Kozlov cracks Ross with a good jab.
Kozlov defending well as Ross loads up on a big left hand.
Kozlov moves away from the strike by Ross.
Ross throws a hook but Kozlov avoids it easily.
Kozlov throws the left hand but Ross avoids the punch easily.
Ross throws out a loose jab but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kozlov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A low kick from Ross is predictable there
and Kozlov counters with a one-two to the body.
Ross swats away the attempt to clinch by Kozlov.
Kozlov catches Ross with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kozlov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Ross misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlov swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws a series of strikes that have Kozlov backpedaling.
Ross scores with a shot to the body.
Ross misses with a wild body shot.
Kozlov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ross looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozlov loads up on a big right hand but Ross slips the punch.
Kozlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ross.
Ross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kozlov jabs Ross to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ross ducks right into an uppercut from Kozlov.
Kozlov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ross looks to throw a body kick
and Kozlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kozlov scores with a decent looking hook.
Ross throws a poor cross that misses
and Kozlov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kozlov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ross throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kozlov counters with a straight right hand.
Kozlov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kozlov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ross throws a shot from downtown. Kozlov moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Kozlov blocks the low kick.
Ross needs to keep his hands up - Kozlov had a free shot at his head there.
Kozlov lands a nice shot that snaps Ross's head back.

Ross is rocked!
Kozlov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Ross is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Kozlov rushes Ross and presses him up against the cage.
Ross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Ross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kozlov clinches up with Ross and pushes him back against the cage.
Kozlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ross seems to have got his legs back now.
Ross is trying to push Kozlov away but Kozlov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Ross breaks from the clinch.
Kozlov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ross under the eye.
Kozlov throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlov moves away.
Kozlov walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ross drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kozlov swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ross's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Kozlov!
Ivan Kozlov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.