PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitriy Kosarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mihail Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dmitriy Kosarev has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dmitriy Kosarev seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kosarev
vs
Fedorov

189 cm
25
190 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

186 cm
25
200 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitriy Kosarev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mihail Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorov shoots in and drives through. Kosarev sprawls well.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Fedorov enables Kosarev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fedorov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kosarev trying to control but Fedorov is working from the bottom.
Kosarev wants to pass the guard but Fedorov is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fedorov is trying to keep Kosarev in close.
Kosarev wants to control from the top but Fedorov keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dmitriy Kosarev wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kosarev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kosarev avoids the head kick by Fedorov.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kosarev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fedorov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kosarev is in Fedorov's guard.
Kosarev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosarev wants to pass the guard but Fedorov is keeping the position.
Kosarev wants to stand but Fedorov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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 trying to control but Fedorov is working from the bottom.
Kosarev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fedorov on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fedorov's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kosarev looking to pass the guard.
Kosarev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kosarev wants to control from the top but Fedorov keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dmitriy Kosarev.
Fedorov tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Kosarev counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fedorov's guard now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kosarev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fedorov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kosarev's guard.
Fedorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosarev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kosarev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fedorov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fedorov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kosarev keeping full guard, as Fedorov tries to pass.

Kosarev is working an open guard so Fedorov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mihail Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fedorov.
Fedorov looks gassed!
Fedorov closes the distance and clinches up with Kosarev, looking for a takedown. Fedorov pushes Kosarev against the cage but Kosarev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fedorov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Fedorov clinches with his opponent.
Fedorov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kosarev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dmitriy Kosarev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mihail Fedorov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedorov is trying to pull guard but Kosarev has him pressed against the cage.
Kosarev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fedorov walks away with a smile on his face. Kosarev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kosarev.

Kosarev feints and as Fedorov raises his hands in defense, Kosarev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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 Dmitriy Kosarev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fedorov stuffs the takedown attempt from Kosarev. Kosarev gets slowly back to his feet.
Fedorov misses with a takedown attempt

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 throwing strikes from guard but Fedorov blocks nicely.
Kosarev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kosarev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kosarev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kosarev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fedorov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fedorov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fedorov is breathing heavily.
Kosarev moves out of range of the body kick.
Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kosarev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kosarev stuffs the takedown.
Fedorov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Fedorov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kosarev's guard.
Kosarev looking to control.
Kosarev is looking to stand up but Fedorov isn't so interested in that idea.
Kosarev is pulling down on Fedorov's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kosarev is looking to stand up but Fedorov isn't so interested in that idea.
Dmitriy Kosarev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kosarev seems keen to control Fedorov's posture.

Dmitriy Kosarev has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kosarev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fedorov circles away.
Fedorov tries for a takedown but Kosarev circles away easily

and Kosarev counters with a takedown into side control.
Dmitriy Kosarev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mihail Fedorov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev is taking a breather. Fedorov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Fedorov is defending against the submission attempts here by Kosarev.
Fedorov moves into full guard.
Fedorov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kosarev controls the pace.
Kosarev prevents Fedorov from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fedorov is on top in guard.

Fedorov drops back looking for a leg! Kosarev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kosarev manages to kick Fedorov off! Fedorov jumps back into Kosarev's guard.
Kosarev trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kosarev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitriy Kosarev dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Fedorov with a poor takedown

and Kosarev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fedorov keeping full guard, as Kosarev tries to pass.
Kosarev controlling from the top position.
Kosarev trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosarev wants to pass the guard but Fedorov is keeping the position.
Fedorov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kosarev postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dmitriy Kosarev wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fedorov tries to clinch but fails miserably

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

Fedorov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kosarev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kosarev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kosarev stays in close to Fedorov's body and controls the position.
Kosarev tries to stand but Fedorov is controlling from the bottom.
Kosarev wants to control from the top but Fedorov keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dmitriy Kosarev.

Fedorov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosarev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fedorov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kosarev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fedorov prevents Kosarev from improving his position.
Fedorov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov works his way into side control.
Kosarev tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fedorov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kosarev is desperately trying to improve his position but Fedorov has a good base and remains in mount.

Fedorov swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mihail Fedorov!