PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruban Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delta Frankzola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankzola has chosen Night Train 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.

Kozlov
vs
Frankzola

179 cm
23
147 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

172 cm
21
137 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

On Tap (160Q)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruban Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Delta Frankzola!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frankzola throws a sloppy head kick and Kozlov moves out of range easily.
Kozlov cracks Frankzola with a good jab.
Kozlov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kozlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Frankzola.
Frankzola lands a jab to Kozlov's midsection.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frankzola.

Frankzola tightens his grip and picks Kozlov up, before dumping him to the ground. Kozlov manages to land in guard.
Frankzola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Frankzola from controlling successfully.
Frankzola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kozlov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frankzola working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Frankzola stands up over Kozlov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankzola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kozlov wants to sweep but no luck.

Kozlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Frankzola landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Frankzola's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Frankzola landing some decent shots from guard.
Kozlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frankzola stopping the sweep attempt from Kozlov.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Frankzola from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankzola throws a strike but Kozlov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Frankzola throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Frankzola is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Frankzola looking for a guillotine here but Kozlov defends easily.

Frankzola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kozlov with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kozlov stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Frankzola throws up his legs and catches Kozlov in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Kozlov tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Frankzola! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Delta Frankzola!
Delta Frankzola looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'd like to thank my manager for creating me! thanks man i won a text based fight...hahaha'.