PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Urpo Muilu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Billcozby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billcozby has chosen The Cosby Show Theme Song as his entrance music. Alexei Billcozby is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Muilu
vs
Billcozby

186 cm
24
176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Urpo Muilu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Billcozby!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muilu stuffs the takedown attempt from Billcozby. Billcozby gets slowly back to his feet.
Muilu is looking to clinch but Billcozby is avoiding it.
Muilu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muilu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muilu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Muilu scores a takedown into full mount!

Muilu has control of Billcozby's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Billcozby regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Billcozby wants to control but Muilu is having none of it.

Muilu has hold of Billcozby's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Billcozby manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Billcozby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Muilu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Billcozby wants to control but Muilu is having none of it.

Muilu is working for a guillotine from mount but Billcozby frees his head quite easily.
Billcozby wants to control but Muilu is having none of it.

Billcozby defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Muilu.
Billcozby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Billcozby might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Muilu kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Despite being in the dominant position, Alexei Billcozby just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Muilu misses with a takedown

and Billcozby counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urpo Muilu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Billcozby trying to control the action but Muilu is working from the bottom.

Muilu looking for submissions off his back.
Muilu is breathing heavily.

Muilu actively working from the bottom here.
Billcozby looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Billcozby trying to control the action but Muilu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billcozby stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muilu is not content to let Billcozby control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Billcozby in particular looking to stall.
Muilu is refusing to be controlled, as Billcozby sits in half guard.

Despite being in the dominant position, Alexei Billcozby just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Billcozby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Muilu pinned against the cage. Muilu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Muilu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Billcozby circles away.
Billcozby misses with a takedown attempt

so Muilu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Muilu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Billcozby working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Muilu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Billcozby trying to keep a closed guard but Muilu is proving a slippery customer.
Billcozby can't keep his opponent in guard - Muilu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Billcozby is doing well to control the position and prevent Muilu from advancing to side control.
Billcozby trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Muilu seems to be working for a kimura but Billcozby defends the submission attempt.

Muilu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urpo Muilu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Muilu gets the takedown into side control.

Muilu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Billcozby has escaped the position, nice work there.
Billcozby stuck in half guard on the bottom here.

Muilu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Muilu working away.
Billcozby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Muilu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Billcozby controls the position for a moment.

Muilu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Billcozby knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muilu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Billcozby can't do much from the bottom here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Alexei Billcozby just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Muilu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muilu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Muilu or perhaps it was just good defense by Billcozby which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urpo Muilu. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muilu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Billcozby fails with a takedown attempt.

Muilu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Muilu is looking for a kimura but Billcozby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muilu to get the leverage.
Billcozby trying to control but Muilu postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Billcozby can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billcozby keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Billcozby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muilu is working away from the top position though.
Muilu moves nicely into side control.
Muilu throws a strike aimed at the side of Billcozby's head but Billcozby avoids it well.

Muilu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Billcozby is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Billcozby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Muilu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Billcozby is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Billcozby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Muilu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Billcozby keeping his opponent close.

Despite being in the dominant position, Alexei Billcozby just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Billcozby with a lazy takedown attempt

and Muilu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Billcozby is pulling down on Muilu's head to control his posture.
Billcozby trying to keep a closed guard but Muilu is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muilu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Muilu drops back looking for a leg! Billcozby is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Billcozby manages to kick Muilu off! Muilu jumps back into Billcozby's guard.
Billcozby is trying to control the position but Muilu postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urpo Muilu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Muilu tries for a takedown but Billcozby circles away easily

and Billcozby counters with a single leg into guard. Muilu didn't expect that.
Billcozby wants to control from the top but Muilu keeps moving.

Muilu had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Billcozby is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Muilu Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Billcozby's back instead.

Billcozby defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Muilu missing with strikes from the back.
Muilu not allowing Billcozby to control his hands.

Muilu is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Billcozby just trying to survive but Muilu is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Billcozby is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Muilu is staying active.
Billcozby really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Muilu's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Urpo Muilu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Muilu working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Billcozby just looking to survive in the bad position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Alexei Billcozby just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Billcozby fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Muilu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alexei Billcozby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billcozby is trying to control but can't.
Billcozby blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muilu.
Billcozby tries to get to full guard but Muilu has control of the leg.

Muilu is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Billcozby has managed to free his arm - good work.
Billcozby is trying to maintain the position but Muilu is very close to passing his half guard.

Muilu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Billcozby is just riding it out for now. Muilu eventually gives up the hold.
Billcozby has his hands clasped together around Muilu's back. He's all about the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Muilu shoots in but Billcozby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Muilu misses with a takedown attempt

and Billcozby counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urpo Muilu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Billcozby trying to control the pace.

Muilu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Muilu is looking for a sweep. Billcozby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Billcozby trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Muilu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Billcozby is taking a breather. Muilu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Billcozby throwing shots but Muilu is blocking nicely.

Muilu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Muilu actively working from the bottom here.
Urpo Muilu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Billcozby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Muilu tries to avoid it but Billcozby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Muilu to the ground. Muilu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Billcozby throws a half hearted mid kick.
Billcozby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Billcozby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muilu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urpo Muilu!