PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mihail Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Kosarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mihail Fedorov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Fedorov
vs
Kosarev

186 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

189 cm
21
190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mihail Fedorov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitriy Kosarev!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kosarev gets caught flat footed, as Fedorov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kosarev keeping full guard, as Fedorov tries to pass.
Kosarev working a defensive guard here.
Fedorov looking to sit in guard and control but Kosarev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kosarev's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Fedorov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kosarev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kosarev wants to stand but Fedorov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fedorov keeping full guard, as Kosarev tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosarev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kosarev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Fedorov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kosarev defends well.
Kosarev wants to control from the top but Fedorov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Fedorov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kosarev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Fedorov working for a triangle but Kosarev defends it easily.
Kosarev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fedorov's guard.
Fedorov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kosarev controls the pace.
Fedorov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kosarev.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fedorov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kosarev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kosarev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fedorov, up you get!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kosarev checks a leg kick.
Fedorov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kosarev counters with a stiff right hand.

Kosarev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fedorov quickly recovers to half guard.
Fedorov has hold of Kosarev's hands but Kosarev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev is controlling the pace.
Kosarev is keen to just control but Fedorov is a slippery customer.
Kosarev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kosarev trying to pass the guard but Fedorov defending well.
Fedorov is staying active underneath Kosarev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dmitriy Kosarev.
Fedorov tries to clinch

and Kosarev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Kosarev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fedorov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kosarev has managed to get both his arms back between Fedorov's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitriy Kosarev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fedorov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fedorov tries to bum rush Kosarev with a series of wild strikes but Kosarev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Kosarev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fedorov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kosarev wants to take a breather but Fedorov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kosarev.

Fedorov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Kosarev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fedorov has his takedown stuffed

and Kosarev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fedorov's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosarev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fedorov's guard.
Fedorov keeping moving, preventing Kosarev from controlling successfully.
Fedorov wants to sweep here but Kosarev controlling him for the moment.
Fedorov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fedorov tries to control but Kosarev wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kosarev can't escape the position.

Fedorov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Kosarev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kosarev is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fedorov trying to control from the bottom.

Fedorov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kosarev pulls his head out easily.
Kosarev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fedorov controls his leg.
Fedorov tries to kick Kosarev off but Kosarev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kosarev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fedorov's head.
Kosarev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kosarev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kosarev trying to advance position but Fedorov counters by regaining guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kosarev tries to free his leg and advance position but Fedorov is retaining full guard.
Kosarev trying to control but Fedorov is working from the bottom.

Fedorov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kosarev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kosarev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fedorov is keeping the position for now.
Kosarev trying to control but Fedorov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitriy Kosarev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Fedorov tries to clinch up

and Kosarev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Fedorov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kosarev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Fedorov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Fedorov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosarev wants to pass the guard but Fedorov is keeping the position.
Dmitriy Kosarev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fedorov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kosarev controls the pace.
Let's hope that Kosarev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kosarev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fedorov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kosarev wants to control from the top but Fedorov keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dmitriy Kosarev was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fedorov wants to clinch

and Kosarev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fedorov's guard.
Kosarev trying to control but Fedorov is working from the bottom.
Kosarev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fedorov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fedorov forces the positional change into back control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev just looking to survive in the bad position.
Kosarev has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Fedorov.
Fedorov keeps control of the position as Kosarev tries to break free.
Kosarev wants to get back to his feet.
Fedorov is hanging on to Kosarev's back as he tries to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A lull in the action here.
Fedorov controls the action.
Fedorov doesn't have the hooks in and Kosarev manages to turn into his guard.
Fedorov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kosarev advances position into side control!
Mihail Fedorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dmitriy Kosarev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fedorov tries to escape but Kosarev is in control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitriy Kosarev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kosarev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitriy Kosarev!
Dmitriy Kosarev is the new light heavyweight champion!