PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Go Getter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilia Kosarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Getter
vs
Kosarev

190 cm
24
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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, Go Getter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilia Kosarev!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kosarev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Getter's guard.
Getter looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kosarev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kosarev distracts Getter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kosarev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kosarev works over Getter with some ground and pound from guard.
Kosarev connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosarev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kosarev postures up and lands a big shot to Getter's brow.
Kosarev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Getter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kosarev cracks Getter with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosarev tries to free his leg and advance position but Getter is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosarev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Getter has momentary wrist control but Kosarev slips an elbow through the middle.
Kosarev landing some decent shots from guard.
Kosarev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kosarev lands a couple of elbows.
Kosarev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kosarev landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosarev lands a couple of elbows.

Getter is rocked!
Kosarev working some strikes from top position.
Oh Getter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kosarev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Getter seems to have got his legs back now.
Kosarev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosarev throwing strikes but missing.
Kosarev postures up in Getter's guard and throws a big left but Getter blocks it.
Kosarev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kosarev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kosarev is working Getter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kosarev works over Getter with some ground and pound from guard.
Kosarev cracks Getter with a solid left hand.
Kosarev throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Getter trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosarev is working Getter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kosarev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kosarev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kosarev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kosarev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kosarev working some strikes from top position.
Kosarev with a nice head shot there.
Getter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kosarev.
Kosarev postures up and lands a big shot to Getter's brow.
Kosarev distracts Getter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kosarev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Getter's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Getter is pulling down on Kosarev's head. It's preventing any offense from Kosarev, at least for the moment.
Kosarev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Getter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kosarev's guard.

Kosarev scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kosarev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Getter tries to avoid it but Kosarev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Getter to the ground. Getter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Getter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kosarev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Getter somewhat.
Getter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Go Getter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Getter but Getter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kosarev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Getter as he jumps to the side.
Go Getter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilia Kosarev.
Getter scores with a one two! Kosarev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Kosarev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Getter tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kosarev is in Getter's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosarev won't allow Getter to sweep him here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kosarev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kosarev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Getter's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kosarev shoots in but Getter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kosarev shoots and misses

and Getter moves into the clinch.
Kosarev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Getter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Go Getter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilia Kosarev.
Kosarev wants to take the fight to the mat but Getter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Getter controlling the action here for a moment.
Getter tries for a takedown but Kosarev manages to get underhooks.
Kosarev is working for takedown but Getter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kosarev has Getter pressed against the cage, preventing Getter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kosarev goes for a takedown attempt but Getter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Getter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kosarev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kosarev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kosarev scoring with punches and elbows.
Kosarev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kosarev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kosarev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Getter down.
The ground and pound from Kosarev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kosarev grinds an elbow into Getter's temple.
Getter wants to control but Kosarev postures up.
Kosarev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kosarev lands a nice forearm strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Getter manages to get back to half guard.
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!
Getter taking some punishment here, with Kosarev in his half guard.

Getter makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Kosarev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Getter to the ground. Kosarev is now in Getter's guard.
Kosarev throwing strikes from guard but Getter blocks nicely.
Getter trying to control the position.
Kosarev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kosarev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Getter trying to keep a closed guard but Kosarev is proving a slippery customer.
Kosarev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Getter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kosarev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Getter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Getter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kosarev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kosarev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Getter's head.
Kosarev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Getter thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Getter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kosarev is one step ahead there.
Getter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kosarev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kosarev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kosarev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Getter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kosarev.
Kosarev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kosarev lands a couple of elbows.

Kosarev is sitting in close to Getter's body. Getter has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kosarev is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kosarev is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Getter.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Go Getter!