PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 87 p4p, 102 weight class) and Mason Jones (ranked 12 p4p, 15 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Vladimir Kosmanov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kosmanov
vs
Jones

180 cm
36
170
30 - 18 - 1

186 cm
33
178
26 - 8 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Jones!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a right hand that misses

and Kosmanov moves into the clinch.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kosmanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Kosmanov was not able to check.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones misses with a body punch

and Kosmanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kosmanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Kosmanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Kosmanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Jones misses.
Kosmanov tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Kosmanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov lands a jab to the nose.
Jones defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Kosmanov.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Kosmanov is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones cracks Kosmanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kosmanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones misses with a leg kick

and Kosmanov counters with a takedown into side control.
Kosmanov staying calm.
Jones is looking for a sweep.

Kosmanov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kosmanov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kosmanov trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kosmanov wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Kosmanov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov trying to control the position.
Kosmanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kosmanov landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to sweep here but Kosmanov controlling him for the moment.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Kosmanov is proving a slippery customer.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kosmanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kosmanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosmanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kosmanov lands a couple of digs.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones is trying to keep Kosmanov in close.
Kosmanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones controlling the position.
Kosmanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to control the position but Kosmanov postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones throws a leg kick

and Kosmanov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Kosmanov scoring with punches and elbows.
Kosmanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones wants to control but Kosmanov postures up.
Jones tries to bench press Kosmanov off him but Kosmanov keeps the position.
Kosmanov controls the position.
Kosmanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
Kosmanov working away.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Kosmanov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kosmanov working the ground and pound.
Kosmanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
Kosmanov wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Kosmanov working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov working the head with strikes.
Vladimir Kosmanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kosmanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kosmanov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kosmanov trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jones is trying to control Kosmanov's posture but Kosmanov avoids it.
Kosmanov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jones prevents Kosmanov from moving into mount.
Kosmanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kosmanov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kosmanov is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Kosmanov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Jones sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kosmanov trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Kosmanov thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
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 Jones's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones has hold of Kosmanov's hands but Kosmanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones is looking to control Kosmanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Kosmanov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kosmanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kosmanov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones gets full guard.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Kosmanov is proving a slippery customer.
Kosmanov 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.
Kosmanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kosmanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Kosmanov slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosmanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kosmanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kosmanov 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.
Kosmanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones wants to hit a sweep here but Kosmanov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!
Kosmanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Kosmanov's attempts to control the action.
Kosmanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Kosmanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Nice body punch from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kosmanov. Kosmanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Kosmanov is looking to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch.
Jones cracks Kosmanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Kosmanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones flicks out a counter leg kick but Kosmanov steps away.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kosmanov momentarily.
Kosmanov throws a right hand that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Jones.
Kosmanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mason Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Kosmanov misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Kosmanov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jones.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kosmanov checks a leg kick.
Kosmanov is looking to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch.
Kosmanov tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
No joy there for Kosmanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kosmanov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosmanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosmanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones clobbers Kosmanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there

and Kosmanov counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kosmanov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov working away.
Jones holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kosmanov lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones wants to control but Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kosmanov scoring with punches from side control.
Kosmanov is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov working the ground and pound.
Kosmanov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kosmanov working away.
Kosmanov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jones is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Kosmanov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kosmanov scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov controlling from side mount.
Kosmanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
Jones is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.
Kosmanov is putting a hurting on Jones here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jones tries to bench press Kosmanov off him but Kosmanov keeps the position.
Kosmanov trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones prevents Kosmanov from moving into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Vladimir Kosmanov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kosmanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Kosmanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kosmanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Kosmanov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kosmanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Kosmanov misses the jab.
Kosmanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosmanov moves away.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Kosmanov misses.
Kosmanov cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kosmanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
Kosmanov misses with a wild body shot.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kosmanov throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Kosmanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Kosmanov misses its intended target.
Mason Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Jones tenderised Kosmanov's leg. Kosmanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kosmanov takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Kosmanov throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kosmanov.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones moves out of range as Kosmanov strikes.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kosmanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Kosmanov rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Kosmanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones prevents a body shot from Kosmanov.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Kosmanov back against the cage.
Kosmanov lands a body punch in the clinch.

Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones stuns Kosmanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Kosmanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kosmanov misses the shot to the body.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kosmanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kosmanov tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Kosmanov.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Kosmanov is out of range.

Kosmanov drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kosmanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kosmanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kosmanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kosmanov slips nicely into half guard.
Kosmanov controlling the pace.
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 Jones's temple.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kosmanov is working away from the top position though.
Kosmanov prevents Jones from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Kosmanov slips a straight right by Jones.
Kosmanov throws a one two combo.
Jones avoids the body shot from Kosmanov.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Kosmanov seems unphased.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Kosmanov moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kosmanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kosmanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good shot there by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kosmanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kosmanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kosmanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Kosmanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones works the jab nicely.
A low kick from Jones misses

and Kosmanov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kosmanov won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Kosmanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kosmanov trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kosmanov winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.

Kosmanov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones trying to control but Kosmanov postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Kosmanov has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones controlling Kosmanov's posture.
Kosmanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mason Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosmanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kosmanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kosmanov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kosmanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Kosmanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Kosmanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Kosmanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kosmanov tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vladimir Kosmanov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kosmanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:46
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 48:48
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vladimir Kosmanov!
Vladimir Kosmanov retains his welterweight title!
Vladimir Kosmanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.