PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Kozlov (ranked 4866 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Hollaway (ranked 4641 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kozlov
vs
Hollaway

189 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Evgeni Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vince Hollaway!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kozlov clinches up with Hollaway and pushes him back against the cage.
Hollaway tries to pull guard but Kozlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hollaway is pressed up against the cage. Kozlov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hollaway down to the mat. Hollaway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Hollaway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kozlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hollaway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hollaway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hollaway tries for a takedown but Kozlov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Hollaway looks to move away, Kozlov throws a big counter combo but Hollaway just gets out of the way.
Kozlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kozlov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollaway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hollaway falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kozlov counters with a left and a right that stings Hollaway.
Hollaway misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollaway will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kozlov fails to land the takedown.

Kozlov instigates a clinch.
Hollaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hollaway is trying to pull guard but Kozlov has him pressed against the cage.
Hollaway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kozlov is defending well for now.
Kozlov is pressed up against the cage. Hollaway has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kozlov down to the mat. Kozlov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Kozlov moves into range and clinches up with Hollaway.
Hollaway is looking to control Kozlov's arms but Kozlov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hollaway has his back to the cage.
Kozlov is trying to pull guard but Hollaway has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollaway tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Hollaway pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kozlov drops back looking for a leg! Hollaway is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hollaway manages to kick Kozlov off! Kozlov jumps back into Hollaway's guard.
Kozlov postures up in Hollaway's guard and throws a big left but Hollaway blocks it.
Kozlov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hollaway's guard.
Kozlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hollaway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kozlov is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kozlov gets to his feet. Hollaway looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hollaway steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Hollaway.
Kozlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hollaway sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kozlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kozlov shoots in but Hollaway avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollaway throws a series of punches but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hollaway but Hollaway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hollaway now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kozlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hollaway.
Hollaway tries to clinch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Hollaway is having none of it.

Hollaway gets tackled into the cage by Kozlov. Kozlov maintains the clinch.
Kozlov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hollaway after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozlov wants a takedown but no success here.
Stalling in the clinch from Kozlov.
Kozlov tries to pull guard but Hollaway holds him up against the cage and eventually Kozlov drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Kozlov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hollaway leaves Kozlov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hollaway unleashes a big counter combination but Kozlov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kozlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hollaway can do to turn this around?

Hollaway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hollaway wants a takedown.
Kozlov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hollaway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kozlov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hollaway is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hollaway pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollaway tries to pull guard but Kozlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kozlov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollaway is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kozlov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hollaway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kozlov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hollaway is fending him off so far but Kozlov persists. Nope, Hollaway circles away and we're back to standing.
Evgeni Kozlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kozlov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hollaway tries to clinch there but Kozlov circles away.
No luck for Hollaway with that takedown attempt.
Hollaway keeps the fight on the outside.
Hollaway shoots in looking for a takedown but Kozlov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hollaway's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Kozlov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kozlov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hollaway pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollaway tries to pull guard but Kozlov won't allow it.
Come on Kozlov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hollaway fails to pull guard.
Hollaway prevents the takedown attempt.
Kozlov tries to pull guard but Hollaway holds him up against the cage and eventually Kozlov drops back down to his feet.
Hollaway drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kozlov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hollaway tries a head kick but it misses.
Kozlov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hollaway keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hollaway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hollaway looks to score with a jab to the body but Kozlov is just out of range.
Kozlov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hollaway.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollaway moves in looking to clinch but Kozlov pushes him off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kozlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hollaway, which made it look bad.
Hollaway shoots for a double leg takedown but Kozlov sprawls well. He's pushed Hollaway's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kozlov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollaway.
Hollaway fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Kozlov closes the distance and clinches.
Kozlov is looking to break free of the clinch but Hollaway has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hollaway prevents Kozlov from breaking the clinch.
Hollaway tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hollaway wants to break free but Kozlov has control.
Hollaway tries to pull guard but Kozlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hollaway has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kozlov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Kozlov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Kozlov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kozlov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hollaway jumps into guard, dragging Kozlov to the mat.
Kozlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Hollaway is working an open guard so Kozlov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Kozlov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hollaway wants to clinch up but Kozlov keeps it at a distance.
Kozlov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hollaway.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kozlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hollaway, which made it look bad.
Kozlov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kozlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kozlov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hollaway is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Hollaway clinches up against the cage.

Hollaway manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Hollaway does no damage.
Hollaway throws a lazy right hand but Kozlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hollaway tries to clinch there but Kozlov circles away.
Hollaway throws a head kick but Kozlov moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov cracks Hollaway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kozlov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hollaway tries to clinch up but Kozlov circles away and keeps his distance.
Evgeni Kozlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kozlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Hollaway. Hollaway gets slowly back to his feet.

Hollaway tries to keep at a distance but Kozlov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kozlov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hollaway to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kozlov pulls guard effortlessly.
Hollaway controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Hollaway from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollaway looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kozlov 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.
Hollaway not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kozlov looking for a guillotine here but Hollaway defends easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hollaway shoots in for a takedown but Kozlov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kozlov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hollaway fails with a takedown attempt.
Hollaway tries for a takedown but Kozlov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Kozlov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hollaway.

Kozlov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hollaway to the mat! Hollaway manages to get full guard.
Hollaway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov controlling from the top position.
Kozlov trying to control but Hollaway is working from the bottom.

Kozlov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hollaway fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A right-left combo lands from Kozlov.
Vince Hollaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evgeni Kozlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Kozlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kozlov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Kozlov!