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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boon Boon Boon Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Boon Boon's choice of entrance music: Swoon for Boon. Boon Boon Boon Boon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 cm
27
179 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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193 cm
27
178 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrey Kozlov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boon Boon Boon Boon! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kozlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boon Boon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Boon Boon swings for the body but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boon Boon's guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Boon Boon has his foot on Kozlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kozlov works his way back into a safe position though. Boon Boon keeping moving, preventing Kozlov from controlling successfully. Boon Boon is looking for a triangle but Kozlov pushes his legs off easily.
Kozlov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Boon Boon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kozlov looking to pass the guard. Boon Boon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kozlov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kozlov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boon Boon trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boon Boon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kozlov passes into half guard.
Boon Boon regains full guard. Nicely done. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kozlov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Kozlov trying to control but Boon Boon is working from the bottom. Kozlov passes into half guard. Boon Boon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kozlov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Kozlov throws an elbow that misses. Boon Boon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kozlov's guard. Nice move by Boon Boon! Kozlov working for a triangle but Boon Boon defends it easily.
Boon Boon looking to sit in guard and control but Kozlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boon Boon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kozlov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. This has been an exciting period of action! Boon Boon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boon Boon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kozlov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kozlov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kozlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Boon Boon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boon Boon keeping moving, preventing Kozlov from controlling successfully. Boon Boon working for a triangle but Kozlov defends it easily.
Boon Boon is looking for a triangle but Kozlov pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kozlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Boon Boon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boon Boon trying to control the position.
Boon Boon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kozlov is aware though and is defending well. Boon Boon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kozlov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boon Boon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kozlov has managed to get both his arms back between Boon Boon's legs - danger averted. Kozlov looking to pass the guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kozlov throws a big elbow that misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boon Boon has his foot on Kozlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kozlov works his way back into a safe position though. Kozlov works over Boon Boon with some ground and pound from guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boon Boon Boon Boon dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kozlov throws a series of punches but Boon Boon moves out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Boon Boon. That snapped Kozlov's head back.
It looks like Andrey Kozlov has been cut. Boon Boon misses with a hook. Kozlov ducked under it nicely. Andrey Kozlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Boon Boon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kozlov tries to move into range but Boon Boon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Boon Boon misses the jab. Boon Boon looks to throw the jab but Kozlov is out of range. Boon Boon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kozlov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boon Boon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kozlov somewhat. Boon Boon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boon Boon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kozlov.
Kozlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boon Boon.
Nice takedown defense from Boon Boon. No joy for Kozlov on that attempt. Kozlov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boon Boon as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kozlov closes the distance and clinches up with Boon Boon, looking for a takedown. Kozlov pushes Boon Boon against the cage but Boon Boon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Boon Boon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kozlov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boon Boon blocks a leg kick. Boon Boon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kozlov sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kozlov misses with the combination.
Boon Boon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kozlov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Kozlov tries for a takedown but Boon Boon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Kozlov looks to land a combination but Boon Boon avoids it well. Kozlov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boon Boon. Kozlov walks into a straight right hand from Boon Boon. Boon Boon Boon Boon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boon Boon misses with a wild body shot. Boon Boon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kozlov manages to avoid it. Kozlov throws a low kick but Boon Boon avoids it. Boon Boon just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boon Boon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Boon Boon shoots in but Kozlov avoids the takedown attempt easily. A slow jab from Boon Boon misses its intended target. Boon Boon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kozlov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boon Boon tries to avoid it but Kozlov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boon Boon to the ground. Boon Boon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Boon Boon swinging wildly here.
Kozlov connects with a right hand. Boon Boon shakes it off. Boon Boon lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kozlov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boon Boon quickly recovers to half guard. Kozlov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boon Boon is just riding it out for now. Kozlov eventually gives up the hold. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Boon Boon tries to roll over but Kozlov keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kozlov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boon Boon sees it coming and defends easily. Boon Boon with the active half guard here but Kozlov passes nicely into side control. Boon Boon is looking for a sweep. Boon Boon manages to get back to half guard. Kozlov is keen to just control but Boon Boon is a slippery customer. Kozlov passes to full mount! Kozlov lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kozlov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Kozlov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Boon Boon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Boon Boon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Boon Boon tries to roll over but Kozlov keeps him under control. Boon Boon is looking to control Kozlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boon Boon avoid being mounted? Boon Boon moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kozlov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Boon Boon has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kozlov is looking to defend but Boon Boon has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kozlov! Boon Boon pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kozlov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Boon Boon Boon Boon! Boon Boon Boon Boon gave a mention to Valhalla 160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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