PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarek Pushki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ILia Kosarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Pushki
vs
Kosarev

195 cm
21
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
21
225 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jarek Pushki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ILia Kosarev!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosarev misses the jab.
Pushki blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosarev. Pushki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kosarev leaves Pushki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kosarev throws a right and a left that Pushki avoids nicely.
Pushki misses with a takedown attempt - Kosarev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kosarev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarek Pushki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosarev misses with a few strikes there.
Pushki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kosarev.
Kosarev misses with a few strikes there.
Pushki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kosarev throws a nice looking combination but Pushki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pushki shoots in for a takedown but Kosarev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kosarev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pushki lands a head shot.
ILia Kosarev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosarev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosarev throws a head kick but Pushki moves out of range.
Pushki blocks a head kick by Kosarev.
Pushki shoots in for a takedown but Kosarev shows good takedown defense.

Pushki rushes Kosarev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pushki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kosarev can't break the clinch.
Pushki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kosarev after a bit of a struggle.
Pushki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kosarev tries to circle away but Pushki has him pinned against the cage.
Pushki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushki has Kosarev pressed against the cage, preventing Kosarev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pushki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kosarev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Kosarev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pushki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kosarev tries to break the clinch but Pushki is controlling the position.
Kosarev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pushki taking a breather.
Kosarev is trying to push Pushki away but Pushki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pushki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kosarev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kosarev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pushki has Kosarev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kosarev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pushki goes for a takedown attempt but Kosarev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pushki is breathing heavily.
Pushki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pushki tries for a takedown but Kosarev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pushki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pushki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kosarev pinned against the cage. Kosarev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pushki blocks a head kick by Kosarev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kosarev tries to land a front kick but Pushki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kosarev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kosarev misses with a double jab.
Kosarev throws a hook but Pushki blocks it.
Kosarev throws a head kick but Pushki moves out of range.
Kosarev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pushki.

It looks like Jarek Pushki has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Kosarev. Those never looked like landing.
Kosarev slaps away a takedown attempt from Pushki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good leg kick by Kosarev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kosarev tries a head kick but it misses.
Kosarev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kosarev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pushki shoots in looking for a takedown. Kosarev tries to sprawl out of it but Pushki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kosarev 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.

ILia Kosarev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarek Pushki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pushki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kosarev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pushki wants to take the fight to the mat but Kosarev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pushki keeps control of Kosarev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kosarev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kosarev wants to break free but Pushki has control.
Pushki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pushki throws an elbow but misses.
Kosarev can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Pushki.
Kosarev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pushki's efforts to push away.
Kosarev is trying to break the clinch but Pushki is controlling him.
Kosarev is trying to break the clinch but Pushki is controlling him.
Pushki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Pushki jumps guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosarev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kosarev wants to stand but Pushki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pushki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kosarev.
Kosarev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosarev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pushki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosarev postures up in Pushki's guard and throws a big left but Pushki blocks it.
Pushki trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kosarev wants to get up but he can't break Pushki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Pushki 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 throws an elbow that misses. Pushki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kosarev's guard. Nice move by Pushki!
Pushki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jarek Pushki.
Nice takedown defense from Kosarev. No joy for Pushki on that attempt.
Pushki shoots in but Kosarev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarek Pushki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kosarev misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pushki dodges the punch combination from Kosarev.
A combination from Kosarev does no damage.
Kosarev tries a head kick but it misses.
Pushki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kosarev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kosarev stuffs the takedown.
Kosarev connects with a leg kick. Pushki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kosarev scores with a hook to the body. Pushki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kosarev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kosarev throws a right and a left that Pushki avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kosarev misses with the combination.
Jarek Pushki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Pushki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kosarev, pushing him back against the cage.
Kosarev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but ILia Kosarev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jarek Pushki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kosarev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kosarev misses with a few strikes there.
Kosarev throws a hook but Pushki avoids it easily.
Pushki blocks a head kick by Kosarev.
Kosarev tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Kosarev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pushki closes the distance and clinches up with Kosarev, looking for a takedown. Pushki pushes Kosarev against the cage but Kosarev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pushki slips a jab and a cross from Kosarev.
Pushki shoots in looking for a takedown. Kosarev tries to sprawl out of it but Pushki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kosarev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Kosarev. No joy for Pushki on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarek Pushki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pushki shoots in but Kosarev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kosarev throws a head kick that misses.
Pushki closes the distance and clinches up with Kosarev, looking for a takedown. Pushki pushes Kosarev against the cage but Kosarev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushki avoids the head kick by Kosarev.
Nice body punch from Kosarev.
Kosarev misses with a head kick.
Kosarev throws a right hand that Pushki ducks under and follows up with a left that Pushki also avoids with ease.
Pushki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pushki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kosarev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kosarev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kosarev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pushki.
Kosarev misses with a head kick.
Pushki with a hook.
Kosarev misses with a two punch combination.

Pushki clinches.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushki shoots in but Kosarev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kosarev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ILia Kosarev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kosarev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pushki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kosarev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kosarev throws a head kick but Pushki moves out of range.

Pushki clinches up with Kosarev and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pushki lands with a right to the head.
Pushki wants to break free but Kosarev has control.
Pushki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kosarev prevents it.
Pushki trying to land knees to the body.
ILia Kosarev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev is trying to break free.
Kosarev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pushki has him pressed against the cage.
Kosarev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pushki wants a takedown but no success here.
Pushki tries to break free but Kosarev pushes him back against the cage.

Kosarev breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kosarev.
A head kick misses from Kosarev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pushki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kosarev misses with a double jab.
Kosarev fails to land with a series of punches.
Kosarev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pushki.
Kosarev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Pushki clinches.

Kosarev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kosarev leaves Pushki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pushki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kosarev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jarek Pushki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pushki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
ILia 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ILia Kosarev!