PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruban Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Kozlov

172 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

179 cm
23
147 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruban Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kozlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kozlov throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Kozlov misses.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Mike Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Kozlov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Kozlov tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Kozlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Club Pain (Sparring & Vending) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kozlov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kozlov.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Kozlov checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov misses with a hook.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kozlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kozlov looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson slips a jab from Kozlov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlov.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Kozlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Kozlov.

Kozlov darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Jackson.

Kozlov closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Kozlov.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Kozlov lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Kozlov as the two fighters clinch.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mike Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Kozlov lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Kozlov had a free shot at his head there.
Kozlov throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Kozlov.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kozlov counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson slips under a jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Kozlov avoids them all with ease.
Kozlov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kozlov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kozlov.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kozlov finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kozlov to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Kozlov walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kozlov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.

Kozlov rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kozlov as the two fighters clinch.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov misses with a looping left.
Kozlov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Kozlov's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlov moves away.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kozlov finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Kozlov avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kozlov counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kozlov, as that shot connected.
A jab from Jackson misses.

Kozlov drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Kozlov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kozlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Kozlov lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruban Kozlov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kozlov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson misses the body punch
and Kozlov counters with a straight right hand.
Kozlov moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kozlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kozlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kozlov missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kozlov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kozlov counters with a straight right hand.
Kozlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kozlov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kozlov cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses the body punch
and Kozlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozlov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Kozlov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Jackson is rocked!
Kozlov swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kozlov looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kozlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Kozlov misses the target.
Kozlov ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Kozlov.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Kozlov dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Kozlov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kozlov.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson slips a jab from Kozlov.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
letting Kozlov counter with a right hand.

It looks like Mike Jackson has been cut.
Kozlov scores with a hook.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kozlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Kozlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov cracks Jackson with a hook to the temple - Jackson is on wobbly legs here! Kozlov swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jackson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kozlov wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ruban Kozlov!
During a confident post fight interview, Ruban Kozlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.