PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Itachi Uchiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hu Kokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Uchiha
vs
Kokov

185 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Itachi Uchiha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hu Kokov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kokov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Uchiha.
Kokov cracks a nice hook into Uchiha's ribs.

Kokov tries to keep at a distance but Uchiha has taken the fight into the clinch.

Uchiha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kokov as he jumps to the side.
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kokov but Kokov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itachi Uchiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kokov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Uchiha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kokov connects with a right hand. Uchiha shakes it off.
Uchiha shoots in but no luck this time.
Kokov misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchiha shoots in and drives through. Kokov sprawls well.
Kokov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kokov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kokov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Uchiha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kokov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Uchiha is breathing heavily.
Uchiha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sloppy strikes from Kokov. Those never looked like landing.
Uchiha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kokov is fending him off so far but Uchiha persists. Nope, Kokov circles away and we're back to standing.
Uchiha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kokov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kokov scores with a jab.
Uchiha has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kokov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Uchiha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kokov looks to land a combination. Uchiha sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kokov feints a jab promting Uchiha to slip. Kokov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Uchiha slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Uchiha is rocked!
Hu Kokov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Kokov both land. Nice combination.
Oh Uchiha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uchiha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kokov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kokov lands a nice hook to Uchiha's body. Uchiha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kokov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uchiha tries to close the distance and clinch but Kokov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokov misses with a wild combination.
Uchiha seems to have got his legs back now.

Uchiha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kokov trying to control the position but instead, Uchiha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kokov into the cage.
Kokov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Uchiha after a bit of a struggle.
Uchiha trying to control the position but instead, Kokov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Uchiha into the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Uchiha. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Uchiha is trying to break free.
Uchiha keeps control of Kokov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kokov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Uchiha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kokov defends it nicely.
Uchiha takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kokov!
Kokov tries to land a front kick but Uchiha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kokov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kokov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uchiha doesn't seem bothered though.
Kokov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uchiha. Uchiha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uchiha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kokov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kokov lands with a nice combination. Uchiha backs away looking to recover.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Uchiha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kokov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kokov throws a right hand that Uchiha ducks under and follows up with a left that Uchiha also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kokov throws a one two combo.
Uchiha throws a lazy uppercut
and Kokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uchiha shoots in and drives through. Kokov sprawls well.
Kokov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hu Kokov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kokov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Uchiha is defended easily by Kokov.
Uchiha shoots in looking for a takedown but Kokov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Uchiha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itachi Uchiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kokov throws the kick towards the body but Uchiha avoids it.
Uchiha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kokov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kokov blocks the body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kokov scores with a one two! Uchiha had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Kokov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kokov scores with a one two! Uchiha had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Itachi Uchiha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kokov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Kokov.

Uchiha looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kokov moves into full guard.
Uchiha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kokov is keeping the position for now.
Kokov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kokov working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokov controls Uchiha momentarily but Uchiha frees himself.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hu Kokov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kokov!
Kokov stalks Uchiha and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Uchiha's face. Uchiha staggers backwards, shaken.
Danga de danga de dang - Kokov scores with a four punch combination!
Kokov avoids the head kick by Uchiha.
Uchiha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kokov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kokov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kokov thuds a left hand into Uchiha's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Uchiha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kokov throws a one two combo.
Kokov is working the combinations to good effect here.
A right-left combo lands from Kokov.
Kokov scores with a jab to the body.
Kokov scores with a jab to the body.
Kokov lands with a good body shot.
Uchiha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Uchiha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kokov lands with a nice combination. Uchiha backs away looking to recover.
Kokov thuds his shin into the meat of Uchiha's side.
Uchiha closes the distance and clinches up with Kokov, looking for a takedown. Uchiha pushes Kokov against the cage but Kokov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kokov.
Kokov works over Uchiha's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kokov feints a jab promting Uchiha to slip. Kokov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Uchiha slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kokov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Uchiha backs up against the cage.
Kokov punishes Uchiha's body with a nice straight punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uchiha.
A shot to the liver by Kokov. Beautiful body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kokov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Decent striking displayed by Kokov there.
Uchiha shoots in looking for a takedown. Kokov tries to sprawl out of it but Uchiha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kokov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hu Kokov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Uchiha drops his hands momentarily and Kokov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kokov scores with a three punch combo!

Uchiha clinches.

Uchiha turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Uchiha manages to end up in side control.
Kokov is trying to improve his position.

Uchiha stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kokov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kokov lands with a cross.
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kokov but Kokov pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchiha tries to clinch up but Kokov circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Kokov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kokov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kokov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kokov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Uchiha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kokov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kokov scores with a one two! Uchiha had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Uchiha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Uchiha pulls guard effortlessly.
Kokov is looking to stand up but Uchiha won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Uchiha trying to control the position here.
Uchiha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kokov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uchiha is trying to control the position but Kokov postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Itachi Uchiha wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Uchiha walks into a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kokov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kokov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Uchiha fails with the takedown
and Kokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kokov scores with a body shot.
Kokov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kokov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kokov.
Kokov scores with a three punch combo!
Uchiha walks into a straight right hand from Kokov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kokov!
Kokov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Uchiha's head.
Kokov lands a jab to the nose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kokov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice combination there by Kokov.
Uchiha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Uchiha looks for a takedown but Kokov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itachi Uchiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uchiha takes one to the chin there.
Kokov looks to land a combination. Uchiha sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kokov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Kokov scores with a four punch combination!
Itachi Uchiha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kokov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Uchiha back to the cage. Kokov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hu Kokov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kokov 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hu Kokov!
A very excited looking Hu Kokov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.