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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Kaplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Kozoriz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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185 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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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
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Kaplan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dmitriy Kozoriz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaplan with a poor takedown
and Kozoriz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kaplan tries to roll over but Kozoriz keeps him under control.
Kaplan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kozoriz on the ground.
Kaplan is not content to let Kozoriz control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kozoriz in particular looking to stall.
Kozoriz is looking to take a break and control but Kaplan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaplan won't allow Kozoriz to pass to mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dmitriy Kozoriz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kaplan shoots and misses
and Kozoriz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaplan is refusing to be controlled, as Kozoriz sits in half guard.
Kozoriz controlling the action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kozoriz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaplan keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dmitriy Kozoriz.
Kozoriz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dave Kaplan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaplan has his takedown stuffed
and Kozoriz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kaplan's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kaplan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozoriz passes Kaplan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kozoriz stands up and beckons Kaplan to join him on the feet.
Kaplan is breathing heavily.
Kaplan shoots and misses
and Kozoriz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kozoriz in particular looking to stall.
Kozoriz tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kozoriz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaplan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaplan is not content to let Kozoriz control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozoriz controlling the pace.
Kozoriz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kozoriz controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kozoriz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kozoriz get's back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaplan walks into a stiff left hand from Kozoriz.
Kozoriz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kaplan is trying to defend but Kozoriz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kozoriz gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitriy Kozoriz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kaplan has his takedown stuffed
and Kozoriz counters with a right hand to the body.
Kaplan tries for a takedown but Kozoriz circles away easily
and Kozoriz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kozoriz.
Dmitriy Kozoriz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaplan being controlled here, momentarily.
Kaplan has a closed guard, preventing Kozoriz from standing up.
Kozoriz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kaplan, up you get!
Kozoriz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kaplan, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozoriz successfully pulls guard.
Kozoriz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kozoriz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kozoriz wriggles free and stands up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kozoriz.
You can see the frustration on Kaplan's face as Kozoriz controls the position.
Kozoriz is looking to take a break and control but Kaplan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kozoriz has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozoriz tries to control but Kaplan wriggling away.
Kozoriz is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan with a poor takedown
and Kozoriz counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kaplan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozoriz throws a series of punches but Kaplan moves out of range.
Kozoriz clinches up against the cage.
Kozoriz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kozoriz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kaplan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kozoriz is keeping the position for now.
Kaplan won't allow Kozoriz to get back to his feet.
Kaplan postures up.
Kaplan throwing strikes from guard but Kozoriz blocks nicely.
Kaplan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kozoriz wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaplan trying to control but Kozoriz is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kozoriz pulls Kaplan in close to prevent any damage.
Dmitriy Kozoriz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kozoriz connects with a high kick.
Kaplan leaves Kozoriz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kozoriz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kaplan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kozoriz is looking to take a break and control but Kaplan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitriy Kozoriz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kozoriz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaplan avoids it really well and circles away.
Kaplan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Kozoriz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kozoriz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaplan's guard.
Kaplan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kozoriz.
Kozoriz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kaplan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozoriz wants to stand but Kaplan has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaplan is staying active underneath Kozoriz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kozoriz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dmitriy Kozoriz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kozoriz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kaplan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kozoriz is in Kaplan's guard.
Kaplan is working an open guard so Kozoriz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kozoriz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kozoriz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kaplan blocks it with crossed arms.
Kozoriz pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozoriz pulls Kaplan in close to his closed guard and prevents Kaplan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kozoriz pushes Kaplan off and gets back to his feet.
Kozoriz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kaplan's face as Kozoriz controls the position.
Kozoriz gets to mount! Kaplan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozoriz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kozoriz is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Kaplan is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Kaplan flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Kozoriz anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Kaplan and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Kozoriz slips an arm under Kaplan chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Kozoriz has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Kozoriz is squeezing on Kaplan like an anaconda would it's prey. Kaplan fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dmitriy Kozoriz!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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