PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dino Platcic (ranked 24894 p4p, 555 weight class) and Vitali Kozlovsky (ranked 5469 p4p, 476 weight class). Dino Platcic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Platcic
vs
Kozlovsky

221 cm
18
277 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dino Platcic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitali Kozlovsky!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kozlovsky shoots in and gets a takedown into Platcic's guard.
Platcic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Platcic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kozlovsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kozlovsky wants to control from the top but Platcic keeps moving.
Platcic has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Platcic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kozlovsky looking to pass the guard.
Kozlovsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kozlovsky postures up in Platcic's guard and throws a big left but Platcic blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlovsky throws an elbow that misses. Platcic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kozlovsky's guard. Nice move by Platcic!

Platcic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kozlovsky is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Platcic wants to pass the guard but Kozlovsky is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlovsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Platcic stopping the sweep attempt from Kozlovsky.

Kozlovsky working for a triangle but Platcic defends it easily.
Platcic postures up.
Platcic throws a big elbow that misses.
Platcic throwing strikes from guard but Kozlovsky blocks nicely.
Platcic wants to control from the top but Kozlovsky keeps moving.
Platcic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kozlovsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Kozlovsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Platcic is aware though and is defending well.
Kozlovsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Platcic manages to get himself to full guard.

Kozlovsky throwing strikes from guard but Platcic blocks nicely.
Kozlovsky throws a strike but Platcic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kozlovsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kozlovsky 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.
Kozlovsky working a defensive guard here.
Kozlovsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kozlovsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Platcic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kozlovsky lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kozlovsky is in close to Platcic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kozlovsky throws a strike but Platcic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Platcic trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozlovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlovsky controlling Platcic's posture.
Platcic wants to control from the top but Kozlovsky keeps moving.
Kozlovsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kozlovsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Platcic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Platcic throws a big elbow that misses.
Kozlovsky wants to sweep but no luck.
Kozlovsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kozlovsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Platcic manages to get himself to full guard.

Kozlovsky working some strikes from top position.
Platcic wants to stand up but Kozlovsky is controlling him.
Kozlovsky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Platcic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Platcic is breathing heavily.
Kozlovsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Platcic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kozlovsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlovsky landing some decent shots from guard.
Kozlovsky throws a strike but Platcic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kozlovsky trying to strike off his back.

Kozlovsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Platcic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kozlovsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Kozlovsky, not yet.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Kozlovsky throwing strikes from guard but Platcic blocks nicely.
Kozlovsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kozlovsky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Platcic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Platcic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kozlovsky wants to control from the top but Platcic keeps moving.
Kozlovsky scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kozlovsky throws a big elbow that misses.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky scoring with some ground and pound.
Kozlovsky wants to control from the top but Platcic keeps moving.
Kozlovsky throws a big right hand that misses.
Kozlovsky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kozlovsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Platcic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kozlovsky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Platcic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kozlovsky scoring with some ground and pound.
Kozlovsky wants to pass the guard but Platcic is keeping the position.
Platcic can't keep his opponent in guard - Kozlovsky advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky thows a huge punch but Platcic dodges it nicely.
Kozlovsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Kozlovsky.
Ground and pound from Kozlovsky.
Kozlovsky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Platcic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Kozlovsky is trying to work for a kimura but Platcic is defending well.
Platcic is refusing to be controlled, as Kozlovsky sits in half guard.
Kozlovsky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Platcic's head.
Platcic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Platcic tries to get out of the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky drops an elbow to the side of Platcic's head.
Kozlovsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kozlovsky slips a nice elbow through Platcic's hands, connecting with Platcic's forehead.
Kozlovsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kozlovsky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kozlovsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Kozlovsky is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozlovsky wants to take a breather but Platcic is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitali Kozlovsky dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Kozlovsky gets the takedown into side control.
Kozlovsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kozlovsky looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Platcic is avoiding damage well.
Kozlovsky is trying to ground and pound but Platcic uses the momentary lack of control by Kozlovsky to regain half guard.
Kozlovsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kozlovsky is pressing down on Platcic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Platcic is holding on for now.
Kozlovsky working Platcic over with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlovsky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kozlovsky working the head and body with strikes.
Platcic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kozlovsky sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlovsky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kozlovsky trying to control the action but Platcic is working from the bottom.
Kozlovsky working Platcic over with strikes.

Kozlovsky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Platcic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kozlovsky slows the pace down in half guard.
Kozlovsky throwing shots but Platcic is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kozlovsky misses with a head shot. Platcic uses the momentum to regain guard.
Platcic keeping moving, preventing Kozlovsky from controlling successfully.
Kozlovsky looking to pass the guard.
Platcic keeping moving, preventing Kozlovsky from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlovsky throwing strikes but missing.
Vitali Kozlovsky has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky connects with a couple of short punches.
Platcic has momentary wrist control but Kozlovsky slips an elbow through the middle.
Kozlovsky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kozlovsky scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kozlovsky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Platcic is rocked!
Kozlovsky arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Platcic's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vitali Kozlovsky!