PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adam KOZIEL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juanie Mexicano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

KOZIEL
vs
Mexicano

180 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
23
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam KOZIEL!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juanie Mexicano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KOZIEL keeps the fight on the outside.
Mexicano closes this distance looking for a takedown but KOZIEL circles away.
KOZIEL tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Mexicano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from KOZIEL.

KOZIEL has Mexicano pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. KOZIEL pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mexicano tumbling to the mat - KOZIEL dives into Mexicano's guard.
Mexicano looking to control.

Mexicano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

KOZIEL drops back looking for a leg! Mexicano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mexicano manages to kick KOZIEL off! KOZIEL jumps back into Mexicano's guard.
Mexicano doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mexicano striking off his back, scoring a few points.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KOZIEL stopping the sweep attempt from Mexicano.

Mexicano looking for a guillotine here but KOZIEL defends easily.
KOZIEL tries to free his leg and advance position but Mexicano is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mexicano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mexicano doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
KOZIEL trying to control but Mexicano is working from the bottom.
Mexicano has a closed guard, preventing KOZIEL from standing up.
Mexicano keeping moving, preventing KOZIEL from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mexicano trying to strike off his back.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
KOZIEL misses with a takedown attempt

and Mexicano counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
KOZIEL is looking to control Mexicano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can KOZIEL avoid being mounted?
KOZIEL throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
KOZIEL tries to get to full guard but Mexicano has control of the leg.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mexicano is working for a kimura but KOZIEL is defending it quite comfortably.
Mexicano prevents KOZIEL from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mexicano is working for a submission of some sort.
Mexicano looks gassed!
KOZIEL tries to roll over but Mexicano keeps him under control.
KOZIEL is pressing down on Mexicano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
KOZIEL avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
KOZIEL wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Mexicano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

KOZIEL looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
KOZIEL keeping moving, preventing Mexicano from controlling successfully.
KOZIEL wants to sweep here but Mexicano controlling him for the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mexicano throws a sloppy head kick and KOZIEL moves out of range easily.
KOZIEL really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Mexicano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mexicano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juanie Mexicano dominated that round.
That's time! KOZIEL's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

KOZIEL avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
KOZIEL misses with a takedown attempt

and Mexicano moves into the clinch.

Mexicano breaks from the clinch.
Mexicano tries to clinch up but KOZIEL circles away and keeps his distance.
KOZIEL lands a jab-cross combination.
Mexicano throws a head kick that misses.

Mexicano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mexicano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. KOZIEL just stands there and leans against the cage.
KOZIEL using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Mexicano manages to pull guard.
Mexicano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst KOZIEL is controlling him.
KOZIEL will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mexicano is breathing heavily.

KOZIEL stands and steps away. Mexicano gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KOZIEL misses with a takedown

and Mexicano counters by moving into the clinch.

Mexicano works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

KOZIEL had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mexicano defends it easily.
Mexicano stopping the sweep attempt from KOZIEL.
KOZIEL is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mexicano working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mexicano wants to control from the top but KOZIEL keeps moving.
Mexicano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mexicano wants to get up but he can't break KOZIEL's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mexicano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
KOZIEL shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mexicano counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam KOZIEL. That's going to take a lot out of him.

KOZIEL feints and as Mexicano raises his hands in defense, KOZIEL changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mexicano working a defensive guard here.
KOZIEL stopping the sweep attempt from Mexicano.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mexicano wants to stand and escape but KOZIEL is having none of it.
Mexicano trying to keep a closed guard but KOZIEL is proving a slippery customer.
Mexicano is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and KOZIEL dives into side control.
Mexicano is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
KOZIEL tries to move to mount but Mexicano blocks the move with his legs.

KOZIEL has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mexicano stuffs the takedown.
Mexicano clinches but KOZIEL breaks the clinch

and KOZIEL counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mexicano!
Mexicano is squirming around, avoiding KOZIEL's attempts to control the action.

Mexicano bucks up and throws KOZIEL to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
KOZIEL shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam KOZIEL dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

KOZIEL gets caught flat footed, as Mexicano shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

KOZIEL is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mexicano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of KOZIEL's head.
Mexicano stopping the sweep attempt from KOZIEL.
Mexicano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mexicano stands up from KOZIEL's guard - Mexicano perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mexicano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
KOZIEL avoids the head kick by Mexicano.
KOZIEL shoots and misses

and Mexicano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in KOZIEL's guard.
KOZIEL looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mexicano is one step ahead there.
KOZIEL trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mexicano stopping the sweep attempt from KOZIEL.

Mexicano stands and steps away. KOZIEL gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
KOZIEL with a lazy takedown attempt

and Mexicano counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mexicano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mexicano wants to control from the top but KOZIEL keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
KOZIEL not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KOZIEL utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mexicano trying to control the position from guard on top but KOZIEL is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KOZIEL working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mexicano.

KOZIEL working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mexicano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mexicano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

KOZIEL is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mexicano throws a head kick that misses.

That's four 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.
KOZIEL clinches but Mexicano breaks the clinch
and Mexicano counters with a big head kick but KOZIEL shrugs it off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from KOZIEL.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam KOZIEL. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mexicano throws a head kick but KOZIEL moves out of range.
Mexicano throws a series of punches but KOZIEL moves out of range.
KOZIEL has his takedown stuffed

and Mexicano counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
KOZIEL looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

KOZIEL looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juanie Mexicano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mexicano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juanie Mexicano!