PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kozlov (ranked 1585 p4p, 239 weight class) and Ninja Jackson (ranked 3249 p4p, 442 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kozlov
vs
Jackson

178 cm
25
211 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

190 cm
25
213 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Bullet Proof System

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninja Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kozlov checks it well.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kozlov is just out of range.
Kozlov misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kozlov misses the body punch
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Ivan Kozlov has been cut.
Kozlov misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Kozlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ivan Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kozlov staying out of range there.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Kozlov sees coming a mile off.
Some wild striking there from Kozlov.
Kozlov moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Kozlov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jackson just manages to avoid it.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
As Jackson backs away, Kozlov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheers as Kozlov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Kozlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kozlov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Kozlov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kozlov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kozlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kozlov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kozlov throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.

Jackson has Kozlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kozlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kozlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kozlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kozlov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kozlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kozlov lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Ninja Jackson has been cut.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kozlov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kozlov lands a right hand.
A short left from Kozlov.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlov misses with an elbow over the top.
Kozlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kozlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Kozlov.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the 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!
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Kozlov lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Kozlov lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kozlov throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Kozlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Kozlov misses with some punches.
Kozlov tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kozlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kozlov blocking some punches.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Kozlov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kozlov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Kozlov slips the punch.
Kozlov throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Kozlov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kozlov throws a head kick that misses.
Kozlov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kozlov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Kozlov defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Kozlov misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Kozlov.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kozlov has time to react.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Kozlov throws a poor cross that misses

and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Kozlov throws a head punch that misses.
Kozlov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Kozlov misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kozlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Ninja Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Kozlov is rocked!
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Oh Kozlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kozlov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Kozlov.
Jackson pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson lands a big right hand that drops Kozlov! The killer instinct kicks in and Jackson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ninja Jackson!
Ninja Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.