PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yllib Tolrahc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yllib Tolrahc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kozlov
vs
Tolrahc

220 cm
20
295 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
300 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yllib Tolrahc!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolrahc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov lands a high kick!

It looks like Yllib Tolrahc has been cut.
Kozlov looks to land a combination. Tolrahc sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kozlov misses with a combination
and Tolrahc counters with a left and a right that stings Kozlov.
Tolrahc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tolrahc goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tolrahc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kozlov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kozlov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Tolrahc.
Kozlov throws a combination that misses
and Tolrahc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tolrahc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Kozlov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tolrahc is trying to stand up here but Kozlov is controlling him well.

Kozlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Tolrahc is looking to escape.

Kozlov is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Tolrahc has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kozlov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tolrahc pushes Kozlov off looking to stand but Kozlov dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tolrahc has one foot on Kozlov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tolrahc lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Tolrahc as Kozlov shoots in.
Tolrahc punishes Kozlov's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Tolrahc - just one landing.
Kozlov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kozlov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tolrahc scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tolrahc throws a combination. Kozlov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Kozlov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tolrahc misses with a few strikes there.
Tolrahc throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tolrahc stalks Kozlov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kozlov's face. Kozlov staggers backwards, shaken.
Tolrahc lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tolrahc misses with a series of wild punches.
Tolrahc scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tolrahc is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tolrahc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tolrahc.
Jab from Tolrahc.
Tolrahc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tolrahc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolrahc lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tolrahc misses with a kick to the body.
Tolrahc moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A shot to de liver by Tolrahc. Beautiful body shot.
Vladimir Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Tolrahc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tolrahc misses with the combination.
Kozlov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tolrahc moves out of range as Kozlov strikes.
Tolrahc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tolrahc.
Tolrahc listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tolrahc closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tolrahc keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tolrahc misses with a series of wild punches.
Kozlov throws a head kick but Tolrahc moves out of range.
A combination from Tolrahc does no damage.
Tolrahc has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice uppercut lands for Kozlov. That snapped Tolrahc's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tolrahc fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Kozlov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tolrahc tries to escape but Kozlov is in control.

Kozlov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tolrahc is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tolrahc is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Kozlov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kozlov is trying to get an arm triangle but Tolrahc is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kozlov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tolrahc is trying to escape and Kozlov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tolrahc is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kozlov! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Kozlov!