PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artyom Kozlov (ranked 25162 p4p, 25692 weight class) and Soren Lozano (ranked 240 p4p, 249 weight class). Soren Lozano told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Kozlov
vs
Lozano

197 cm
18
300
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
265
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artyom Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Soren Lozano!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lozano lands a slapping body shot.
Lozano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.

Lozano clinches up with Kozlov and pushes him back against the cage.
Lozano scores with a hook to the body.
Lozano lands an uppercut.

Lozano breaks from the clinch.

Lozano clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Lozano.
Kozlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lozano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kozlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Lozano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lozano scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lozano lands a nice uppercut.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lozano's elbow.
Lozano lands with a short shot to the head.
Kozlov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lozano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lozano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lozano is leaning against Kozlov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Lozano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lozano lands a body punch.
Lozano lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Lozano on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lozano.

Lozano breaks the clinch.

Lozano drives through and clinches with Kozlov against the cage.

Lozano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lozano slips under a jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov tests Lozano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lozano lands a jab to the nose.
Kozlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut lands for Lozano. That snapped Kozlov's head back.
Soren Lozano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lozano dodges the punch combination from Kozlov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov avoids the body shot from Lozano.
Kozlov throws a body punch but Lozano moves out of range.
Lozano wants to counter the offense by Kozlov and move into the clinch position.

Kozlov gets tackled into the cage by Lozano. Lozano maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lozano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Lozano pushes Kozlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Lozano is leaning against Kozlov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lozano lands an uppercut.

Lozano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lozano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Lozano catches Kozlov right on the button with a cross.

Lozano closes the distance and clinches.
Lozano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lozano lands a shoulder strike.
Lozano scores with a shoulder strike.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Lozano breaks the clinch.

Lozano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lozano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lozano digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lozano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head.
Lozano blocks a body shot from Kozlov.
Lozano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lozano scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
Lozano digs a right hand underneath Kozlov's ribcage. Kozlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Lozano.
A right hook to the body lands for Lozano.

Lozano manages to break the clinch.

Lozano instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lozano.
Lozano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Lozano scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lozano.
Lozano lands with a light punch inside.
Lozano lands a left hand.
Lozano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Lozano on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Lozano.
Lozano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano lands a left hand.
Lozano lands a nice uppercut.
Lozano scores with a hook to the body.
Lozano digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Lozano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kozlov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Lozano gets a clinch.
Lozano lands a shot to the body.
Lozano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kozlov or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lozano.
Lozano lands a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Lozano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lozano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lozano.
Lozano gets through Kozlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Soren Lozano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lozano rushes Kozlov and presses him up against the cage.
Lozano lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lozano lands with a light punch inside.
Soren Lozano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lozano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head.
Lozano lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
Lozano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Lozano - that landed with a thud.
Lozano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lozano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lozano lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lozano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Lozano on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
A right handed body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kozlov or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lozano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lozano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lozano cracks Kozlov with a nice body shot.
Lozano lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lozano lands a shot to the body.
Lozano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lozano digs a right hand underneath Kozlov's ribcage. Kozlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lozano in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lozano lands a body shot.
Lozano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lozano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano lands a nice uppercut.
Lozano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lozano.
Lozano working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Kozlov is rocked!
Lozano works on Kozlov's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh Kozlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
Kozlov seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lozano lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano presses Kozlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lozano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Lozano.

Lozano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Lozano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lozano.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lozano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lozano scores with a shoulder strike.
Lozano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lozano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Lozano as the two fighters clinch.
Lozano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lozano lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Lozano.
Lozano lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lozano.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lozano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Lozano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Lozano clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lozano.
Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lozano.
Lozano is working Kozlov over against the cage.
Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lozano lands with a light punch inside.
Lozano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Lozano.
A short left from Lozano.
Lozano scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
Lozano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
Lozano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lozano.
Lozano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lozano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Lozano.
Lozano lands a nice shot to the body.
Lozano lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Lozano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lozano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lozano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kozlov.
Lozano lands with a light punch inside.
Kozlov throws a head punch that misses.
Lozano lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lozano scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
Still in the clinch, Lozano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lozano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano works on Kozlov's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lozano lands a body punch.
Lozano lands a body shot.
Lozano scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Lozano breaks the clinch.

Lozano gets a clinch.
Lozano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Lozano.
Lozano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lozano.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lozano.
Lozano lands a right hand.
Lozano lands with a short shot to the head.
Lozano blocking some punches.
Lozano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Soren Lozano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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.

Lozano moves into the clinch successfully.
Kozlov working aggressively here.
Lozano presses Kozlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lozano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lozano lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Lozano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kozlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lozano - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Lozano.
Lozano is working Kozlov over against the cage.
Lozano digs a right hand underneath Kozlov's ribcage. Kozlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lozano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lozano.
A right hand to the body from Lozano.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lozano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lozano.
Lozano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lozano.
Lozano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lozano.

Lozano drops Kozlov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kozlov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lozano lands a nice shot to the body.
Lozano lands with a left to the head.
Lozano scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Lozano on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Lozano.
Lozano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head.
Lozano digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lozano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lozano pushes Kozlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lozano is muscling Kozlov up against the cage and as Kozlov bounces back off, Lozano cracks him with a huge right hand! Kozlov crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Soren Lozano!