PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frenchy LeBatts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Koslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

LeBatts
vs
Koslov

187 cm
20
202 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

187 cm
20
196 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frenchy LeBatts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Koslov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBatts keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koslov throws out a leg kick but LeBatts moves out of range and Koslov only half commits.
Koslov defending well as LeBatts loads up on a big left hand.
LeBatts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koslov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBatts manages to avoid it.
Koslov clobbers LeBatts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
LeBatts misses with a wild body shot.
Koslov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBatts manages to avoid it.
Koslov lands a head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Koslov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
LeBatts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koslov.
Koslov throws a series of strikes that have LeBatts backpedaling.

It looks like Frenchy LeBatts has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koslov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Frenchy LeBatts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBatts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
LeBatts throws a looping overhand right but Koslov ducks down to avoid it.
LeBatts dips to his left and cracks Koslov with an uppercut!

It looks like Boris Koslov has been cut.
Koslov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeBatts.
LeBatts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koslov can pounce on him.
Koslov misses with a jab to the body
and LeBatts counters with a stiff right hand.
LeBatts throws a lazy right hand but Koslov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LeBatts takes a swing at Koslov's ribcage but misses.
Koslov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LeBatts. That did some damage!
Koslov misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBatts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koslov 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 LeBatts has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from LeBatts and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Koslov finds it's way through LeBatts's defenses.
LeBatts throws a jab but it's blocked by Koslov.
LeBatts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koslov manages to avoid it.
LeBatts misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Koslov.
Koslov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LeBatts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LeBatts fails with an attempt to clinch.
LeBatts throws a jab but it's blocked by Koslov.
Nice defenses there by Koslov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
LeBatts misses with a wild body shot.
Koslov misses with the combination.
Koslov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koslov shoots in for a double leg but LeBatts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koslov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as LeBatts checks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from LeBatts as Koslov shoots in.
Koslov moves out of range of the strikes.
Koslov throws a left and a right that both miss
and LeBatts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LeBatts, as that shot connected.
LeBatts connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koslov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBatts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LeBatts misses with a straight left.
LeBatts throws a series of punches but Koslov avoids them all with ease.
LeBatts lands the left hand.
LeBatts is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBatts misses the shot to the body.
Koslov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LeBatts throws a lazy uppercut
and Koslov counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frenchy LeBatts will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Koslov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koslov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down LeBatts rather than just go for the knockout.
Koslov lands a body shot.
LeBatts throws a lazy right hand but Koslov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koslov thows a body shot but no joy.
Koslov scores with a leg kick.
Koslov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koslov misses with a straight right.
LeBatts misses with a body shot.
Koslov throws a low kick but it's checked well by LeBatts.
LeBatts checks a leg kick nicely.
Koslov looks to land a combination but LeBatts avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LeBatts throws a nice looking combination but Koslov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koslov just misses with a punch to the body.
Koslov throws a leg kick that misses.
LeBatts just misses with a punch to the body.
Koslov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBatts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koslov. LeBatts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koslov is trying hard to land a takedown here. LeBatts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LeBatts throws a right and a left that Koslov avoids nicely.
Koslov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. LeBatts eats them both and turns towards Koslov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as LeBatts blocks the low kick.
LeBatts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeBatts works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koslov cracks a nice hook into LeBatts's ribs.
Koslov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Koslov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as LeBatts blocks the leg kick.
Boris Koslov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeBatts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from LeBatts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koslov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeBatts.
LeBatts tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koslov misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Koslov. Beautiful body shot.
Koslov throws a right hand that LeBatts ducks under and follows up with a left that LeBatts also avoids with ease.
Koslov misses with a two punch combination.
Koslov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koslov connects with a crisp jab.
LeBatts throws a right hand that Koslov ducks under and follows up with a left that Koslov also avoids with ease.
Koslov swings for the body but LeBatts moves out of range.
LeBatts misses with a looping right.
Boris Koslov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeBatts takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some bone on bone action there as LeBatts checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koslov misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Koslov misses its intended target.
LeBatts lands a two punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from LeBatts misses the target.
LeBatts misses with a hook. Koslov ducked under it nicely.
Koslov ducks under a wild hook from LeBatts.
Koslov ducks under a wild hook from LeBatts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBatts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koslov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as LeBatts checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from LeBatts misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Koslov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

LeBatts misses with a hook.
LeBatts misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Koslov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice cross by Koslov.
A punch combination from Koslov misses.
Koslov misses with a jab to the body
and LeBatts counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koslov thinking.
Koslov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeBatts.
LeBatts looks to land a combination but Koslov avoids it well.
Koslov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koslov avoids the body shot from LeBatts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeBatts misses with an uppercut. Koslov saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koslov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
LeBatts looks to throw the jab but Koslov is out of range.
LeBatts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koslov throws a hook but LeBatts avoids it easily.
LeBatts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koslov.
LeBatts fails to land with a series of punches.
LeBatts missing with a left hand there. Koslov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koslov misses with a low kick.
Koslov is looking to score with low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBatts scores with a nice right hand.
LeBatts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LeBatts is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Koslov.
LeBatts needs to keep his hands up - Koslov had a free shot at his head there.

LeBatts is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koslov cracks LeBatts on the jaw with a powerful right hand and LeBatts falls backwards against the cage. Koslov follows up with more strikes that drop LeBatts to his knees. Koslov keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save LeBatts! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Koslov!