PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ivan Kozko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Sheedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheedy has chosen Cash out - Cashing Out as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kozko
vs
Sheedy

190 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Excellent MT
Solid chin

PWNAGE™ (WOT)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kozko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Sheedy!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Sheedy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sheedy managing to block the knees to the body from Kozko.
Sheedy working hard to break the clinch.
Kozko tries to land a knee to the head but Sheedy blocks with his arms.
Kozko is struggling to control the position.
Sheedy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kozko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sheedy missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kozko tries to land a knee to the head but Sheedy blocks with his arms.
Kozko with a knee to the head.

It looks like Matt Sheedy has been cut.
A hook to the body from Kozko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozko tries a knee to the head but Sheedy blocks it.
Kozko landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheedy being controlled against the ropes.

Sheedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Kozko closes the distance and clinches.
Sheedy is trying to break free.
A body shot lands from Kozko.
Kozko is struggling to control the position.
Sheedy misses with a body punch.
Sheedy wants to stall.
Kozko has Sheedy pushed against the ropes.
Kozko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kozko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Kozko.
Sheedy working hard to break the clinch.
Sheedy looking to slow down the pace here.
Sheedy takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sheedy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kozko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kozko with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Kozko breaks from the clinch.
Kozko misses with a series of wild punches.

Kozko tries to keep at a distance but Sheedy has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kozko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Kozko moves into the clinch successfully.
Kozko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kozko lands a nice knee to the body.
Sheedy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sheedy is trying to break the clinch but Kozko is controlling him.
Kozko tries to land a knee to the head but Sheedy blocks with his arms.

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

Kozko clinches up against the ropes.
Kozko landing knees to the body.
Sheedy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sheedy looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kozko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sheedy. That's going to slow Kozko down.
Sheedy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Kozko has managed to clinch.
Kozko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sheedy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short body shot lands from Kozko as the two fighters clinch.
Kozko digs a right hand underneath Sheedy's ribcage. Sheedy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kozko tries a knee to the head but Sheedy blocks it.
Kozko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sheedy takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kozko.
Sheedy being controlled against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kozko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Sheedy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kozko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sheedy, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kozko working Sheedy over with knees to the body.
Kozko tries to land a knee to the head but Sheedy blocks with his arms.
Kozko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kozko effectively controlling the action here.
Sheedy has had enough of the clinch but Kozko keeps him there for the moment.
Sheedy is looking to break free of the clinch but Kozko has double underhooks.

Kozko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Sheedy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kozko, pushing him back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Kozko.
Kozko lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozko lands a nice shot to the body.
Sheedy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Sheedy pushes Kozko up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kozko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sheedy is breathing heavily.
Sheedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kozko lands a nice knee to the body.
Kozko tries to land a knee to the head but Sheedy blocks with his arms.
Sheedy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kozko has him pressed against the ropes.

Kozko breaks the clinch.
Ivan Kozko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozko scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozko lands with an overhand left.
Kozko cracks a nice hook into Sheedy's ribs.

Kozko clinches.
Kozko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sheedy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Kozko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Sheedy clinches up with Kozko and pushes him back against the ropes.
Sheedy is looking to break free of the clinch but Kozko has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Kozko.
Ivan Kozko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sheedy is trying to stall.
Kozko landing knees to the head.
Kozko landing knees to the head.
Kozko leaning against his opponent.
Kozko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sheedy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Kozko manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sheedy misses the target.
Sheedy misses with a head kick.

Kozko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sheedy, pushing him back against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Kozko.
Sheedy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Kozko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kozko!

Sheedy instigates a clinch.

Kozko manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sheedy gets tackled into the ropes by Kozko. Kozko maintains the clinch.
Kozko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Kozko to work.
Kozko working Sheedy over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kozko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kozko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheedy can do to turn this around?

Kozko moves into the clinch.
Sheedy is looking to break free of the clinch but Kozko has double underhooks.

Kozko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ivan Kozko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kozko avoids a punch combination nicely.

Kozko throws out a head kick that Sheedy doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Sheedy crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Sheedy's eyes and has decided to let it go on!

Kozko forces Sheedy back against the ropes and clinches.
Kozko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sheedy backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sheedy has had enough of the clinch but Kozko keeps him there for the moment.

Sheedy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kozko cracks Sheedy with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Sheedy is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Sheedy is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Sheedy could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ivan Kozko!
Ivan Kozko was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.