PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Goncalves (ranked 208 p4p, 664 weight class) and Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 22 p4p, 87 weight class). Vladimir Kosmanov has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Goncalves
vs
Kosmanov

178 cm
25
155
16 - 4 - 0

180 cm
26
170
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

HELLBENT
Core Combat

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Guilherme Goncalves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosmanov with a poor takedown
and Goncalves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown but Goncalves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goncalves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kosmanov tries for a takedown but Goncalves circles away easily
and Goncalves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guilherme Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goncalves as he avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Kosmanov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Goncalves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Goncalves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Goncalves.

Kosmanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kosmanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Goncalves keeping hold of Kosmanov's head, controlling as best he can.
Goncalves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kosmanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kosmanov connects with a nice short shot to Goncalves's temple.
Goncalves is looking to control Kosmanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goncalves avoid being mounted?
Kosmanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kosmanov looks to land a strike but Goncalves avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kosmanov throwing strikes but missing.
Kosmanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosmanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kosmanov throwing strikes but missing.
Goncalves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kosmanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kosmanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Goncalves trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosmanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kosmanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kosmanov throwing strikes from guard but Goncalves blocks nicely.
Kosmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goncalves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kosmanov looking to sit in guard and control but Goncalves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Goncalves not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov wants to sweep here but Goncalves controlling him for the moment.
Kosmanov keeps trying to improve his position.
Kosmanov pulls Goncalves in to control the position.
Goncalves stopping the sweep attempt from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov is trying to keep Goncalves in close.
Kosmanov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goncalves's guard.

Kosmanov won't allow Goncalves to sweep him here.
Kosmanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kosmanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kosmanov trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Goncalves has wrist control.
Goncalves pulls Kosmanov in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goncalves controls Kosmanov momentarily but Kosmanov frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kosmanov controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
That's time! Goncalves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kosmanov shoots in for a double leg but Goncalves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goncalves as he avoids it easily.
Kosmanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Guilherme Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Kosmanov with a poor takedown
and Goncalves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kosmanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Goncalves tries to sprawl out of it but Kosmanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goncalves manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kosmanov misses with a takedown
and Goncalves counters with a stiff right hand.
Goncalves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kosmanov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kosmanov wants to take a breather but Goncalves is having none of it.
Vladimir Kosmanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goncalves is positioning himself well to prevent Kosmanov advancing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves wants to improve his position but Kosmanov is controlling well.
Kosmanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kosmanov misses with a head shot. Goncalves uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kosmanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kosmanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Goncalves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kosmanov postures up in Goncalves's guard and throws a big left but Goncalves blocks it.
Goncalves pulls Kosmanov in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kosmanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Goncalves seems keen to control Kosmanov's posture.
Kosmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goncalves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goncalves keeping full guard, as Kosmanov tries to pass.
Kosmanov postures up in Goncalves's guard and throws a big left but Goncalves blocks it.
Kosmanov throws a strike but Goncalves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov wants to hit a sweep here but Goncalves passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kosmanov there!
Kosmanov wants to control but Goncalves is having none of it.
Goncalves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kosmanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kosmanov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov tries to hold on but Goncalves pushes him away.
Kosmanov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Goncalves looking to control but Kosmanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kosmanov is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov is still trying to improve position.
Kosmanov tries to hold on but Goncalves postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Goncalves dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kosmanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Goncalves counter with a right hand.
Kosmanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Goncalves sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kosmanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Goncalves, which made it look bad.
Guilherme Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Goncalves scores with a jab to the body.
Kosmanov with a poor takedown
and Goncalves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kosmanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kosmanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kosmanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goncalves tries to avoid it but Kosmanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goncalves to the ground. Goncalves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kosmanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goncalves defends it nicely.
Goncalves fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kosmanov just manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Goncalves misses.
Kosmanov fails with the takedown
and Goncalves counters with a good low kick that Kosmanov was not able to check.
Kosmanov has his takedown stuffed
and Goncalves counters with a straight right hand.
Goncalves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kosmanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goncalves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Kosmanov is rocked!
Kosmanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Goncalves counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Kosmanov out cold! What a finish! Goncalves is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guilherme Goncalves!
Guilherme Goncalves retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Guilherme Goncalves rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.