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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pozar Pozar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Kolloo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pozar's entrance music is z Buta Wjeżdzam. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 cm
31
146 lbs
21 - 26 - 0 |
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170 cm
38
157 lbs
30 - 12 - 3 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 26 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pozar Pozar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
30 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Kolloo! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pozar shoots in but Kolloo avoids the takedown attempt easily. Pozar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Kolloo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Kolloo. That's going to slow Pozar down. Kolloo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Kolloo misses with a low kick as Pozar jumps back. Pozar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Kolloo pushes Pozar away with a front kick. Pozar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pozar takes a body punch but keeps moving. Pozar shoots in for a takedown but Kolloo shows good takedown defense. Kolloo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pozars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pozar misses with a takedown attempt - Kolloo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Kolloo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pozar Pozar. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kolloo throws a wild body kick that Pozar sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pozar dives in and grabs Kolloo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kolloo pushes down on Pozar's head and hops out. Kolloo throws a shot to the body.
Kolloo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Pozar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. A left and a right from Kolloo both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Pozar Pozar has been cut. Kolloo looks to land a combination but Pozar avoids it well. Pozar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jaakko Kolloo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kolloo lands a lovely overhand right. Kolloo scores with a sloppy right hand. Pozar should have avoided that one. Kolloo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pozar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pozar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pozar lands in his opponent's guard. Pozar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kolloo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kolloo has escaped and now he's on top! Kolloo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Pozar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kolloo controls from within his opponent's guard. Pozar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kolloo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pozar is trying to keep Kolloo in close.
Kolloo sitting in guard here, content to control. Kolloo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Pozar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kolloo defends it easily. Kolloo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Pozar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Kolloo wants to control from the top but Pozar keeps moving. Pozar controls Kolloo momentarily but Kolloo frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Pozar is looking for a triangle but Kolloo pushes his legs off easily.
Pozar is looking for a triangle but Kolloo pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kolloo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Kolloo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pozar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kolloo has managed to get both his arms back between Pozar's legs - danger averted. Kolloo controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Kolloo wants to pass the guard but Pozar is keeping the position. Pozar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kolloo defends well. Kolloo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Kolloo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pozar Pozar's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Kolloo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pozar if he has to take too many more of those.
Pozar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Pozar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kolloo to the mat! Kolloo manages to get full guard. Pozar prevents Kolloo from getting back to his feet. Kolloo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kolloo, not yet. Pozar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kolloo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Pozar won't allow Kolloo to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kolloo is pulling down on Pozar's head to control his posture. Pozar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Pozar is looking to work some ground and pound but Kolloo has wrist control. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Pozar throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pozar is pushing down on Kolloo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kolloo is fighting to maintain full guard but Pozar has managed to sneak the leg through. Pozar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kolloo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pozar. Pozar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kolloo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Kolloo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Pozar throwing shots but Kolloo is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Pozar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kolloo keeps working. Pozar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Kolloo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pozar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pozar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kolloo sees it coming and defends easily. Kolloo pushes Pozar off looking to stand but Pozar dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Jaakko Kolloo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kolloo scores with a leg kick.
Kolloo throws a quick inside leg kick. Kolloo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pozar. Pozar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kolloo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kolloo tries to land a front kick but Pozar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Pozar fails with a takedown attempt. Pozar shoots in but Kolloo avoids the takedown attempt easily. Kolloo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pozar Pozar. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kolloo, right into the meat.
Kolloo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pozar. Kolloo thumps Pozar with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pozar misses with a takedown attempt and Kolloo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Kolloo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pozar is landing a low percentage of strikes. Kolloo lands a nice hook to Pozar's body. Pozar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Good standup being displayed there by Kolloo as he connects with a hook. Kolloo scores with a jab to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Pozar misses with a takedown attempt and Kolloo counters with a thumping low kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice shot lands for Kolloo. Pozar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kolloo. Kolloo lands with a nice body punch. Kolloo with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kolloo tests Pozar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pozar is rocked! Kolloo thuds a left hand into Pozar's body. Oh Pozar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Pozar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kolloo fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Pozar to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Pozar looks to clinch but Kolloo throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Pozar taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jaakko Kolloo! Jumping up and down and very excited, Jaakko Kolloo waved his t-shirt featuring Perkele!'s logo in front of the cameras. The defeated Pozar Pozar had this to say: 'Thanks my sponsors and all my fans!!!'.
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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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