PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitriy Kosarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodor DaCrapulation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmitriy Kosarev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kosarev
vs
DaCrapulation

189 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitriy Kosarev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Theodor DaCrapulation!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DaCrapulation tries to clinch there but Kosarev circles away.
DaCrapulation misses with a low kick.
DaCrapulation tries to close the distance and clinch but Kosarev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kosarev keeps the fight on the outside.
Kosarev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kosarev wants it to stay on the feet.
DaCrapulation fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kosarev is out of range.

Kosarev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Kosarev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
DaCrapulation is trying to get back to full guard.
Kosarev is trying to control. DaCrapulation wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosarev is looking to stall here but DaCrapulation recovers full guard.
DaCrapulation working a defensive guard but Kosarev passes into half guard.
Kosarev with the ground and pound but DaCrapulation uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kosarev trying to control the position from guard on top but DaCrapulation is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DaCrapulation tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DaCrapulation is trying to control the position but Kosarev postures up.
Kosarev trying to control the position from guard on top but DaCrapulation is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DaCrapulation trying to keep a closed guard but Kosarev is proving a slippery customer.
Kosarev trying to control but DaCrapulation is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dmitriy Kosarev.
DaCrapulation with a poor takedown

and Kosarev counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in DaCrapulation's guard now.
DaCrapulation manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kosarev manages to get himself to full guard.
DaCrapulation trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosarev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DaCrapulation postures up.
Kosarev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
DaCrapulation tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaCrapulation wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kosarev.
A nice elbow there by Kosarev.
Kosarev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DaCrapulation is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DaCrapulation is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
DaCrapulation is looking to get to half guard.
Kosarev controlling his opponent.
Kosarev misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kosarev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DaCrapulation on the ground.
Kosarev trying to control but DaCrapulation is having none of it.
Kosarev punching from mount but DaCrapulation doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kosarev shoots in and drives through. DaCrapulation sprawls well.
Kosarev shoots in for a takedown but DaCrapulation shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DaCrapulation slaps away a takedown attempt from Kosarev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitriy Kosarev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DaCrapulation tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DaCrapulation throws a leg kick which misses Kosarev's front leg but catches the back leg as Kosarev tries to avoid it.
Good leg kick by DaCrapulation there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DaCrapulation misses with a takedown attempt

and Kosarev counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for DaCrapulation!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DaCrapulation blocking the ground and pound.
DaCrapulation working to try and regain half guard.
DaCrapulation sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DaCrapulation works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaCrapulation is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kosarev is refusing to be controlled, as DaCrapulation sits in half guard.
DaCrapulation missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
DaCrapulation thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Kosarev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DaCrapulation trying to control the action but Kosarev is working from the bottom.

DaCrapulation seems to be working for a kimura but Kosarev defends the submission attempt.

That's two 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.
DaCrapulation passes into side control, despite Kosarev's attempt to control the position.

DaCrapulation working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
DaCrapulation wants to control but Kosarev is keeping him busy.
DaCrapulation lands a decent elbow from side control.
DaCrapulation throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaCrapulation throwing shots but missing, from side control.
DaCrapulation misses with the ground and pound.
Dmitriy Kosarev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DaCrapulation lands an elbow.
DaCrapulation working the ground and pound but Kosarev is defending the strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kosarev takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
DaCrapulation in side control, throwing shots but Kosarev defends.
DaCrapulation misses with the ground and pound.
DaCrapulation lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kosarev struggling a bit here.

DaCrapulation is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kosarev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
DaCrapulation sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kosarev is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DaCrapulation is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kosarev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kosarev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kosarev is looking for a sweep.
DaCrapulation throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

DaCrapulation working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

DaCrapulation is trying to get an arm triangle but Kosarev is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodor DaCrapulation showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

DaCrapulation throws a big shot that misses.
Kosarev looks for a takedown but DaCrapulation sprawls well.
DaCrapulation pushes Kosarev away with a front kick.
Kosarev staying out of range there.
DaCrapulation with a poor takedown

and Kosarev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
DaCrapulation is trying to control the position but Kosarev postures up.
DaCrapulation manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kosarev manages to get himself to full guard.
DaCrapulation trying to control but Kosarev is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaCrapulation chips away with some ground and pound.
DaCrapulation throws a big right hand that misses.
Kosarev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kosarev tries to get out of the position.
Kosarev trying to keep a closed guard but DaCrapulation is proving a slippery customer.
DaCrapulation postures up in Kosarev's guard and throws a big left but Kosarev blocks it.
DaCrapulation loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DaCrapulation throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kosarev looking to control.
DaCrapulation passes Kosarev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
DaCrapulation is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

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.
DaCrapulation throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DaCrapulation not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DaCrapulation not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DaCrapulation wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kosarev keeps working.
DaCrapulation not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DaCrapulation not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kosarev is refusing to be controlled, as DaCrapulation sits in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
DaCrapulation thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
DaCrapulation has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DaCrapulation prevents Kosarev from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev is looking to improve his position.
DaCrapulation seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kosarev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
DaCrapulation passes the guard and advances to mount!
DaCrapulation landing shots from mount.
DaCrapulation with shots to the head and body - Kosarev looks very uncomfortable down there.
DaCrapulation landing strikes from the mount.
DaCrapulation throws some wild stikes that Kosarev manages to avoid easily.
Kosarev is working to get back to half guard.
Kosarev wants to control but DaCrapulation is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Kosarev really doesn't like being in this position too much.
DaCrapulation can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kosarev is looking to escape.

DaCrapulation has hold of Kosarev's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kosarev manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
DaCrapulation is landing with some decent strikes but Kosarev is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theodor DaCrapulation comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DaCrapulation has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodor DaCrapulation!