PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aingot Nofud (ranked 4302 p4p, 3872 weight class) and Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 533 p4p, 503 weight class). Nofud comes to the cage accompanied by Offspring - Kids Aren't Alright. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Nofud
vs
Kosmanov

193 cm
21
178
3 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
170
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Conviction

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aingot Nofud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Kosmanov with that takedown attempt.
Nofud seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nofud as he jumps to the side.
Kosmanov shoots in but Nofud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aingot Nofud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Nofud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown but Nofud shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Nofud misses.
An inside leg kick from Kosmanov misses.
Nofud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosmanov.
Nofud thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nofud sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kosmanov slips a jab and a cross from Nofud.
Nofud really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nofud throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kosmanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nofud moves out of range as Kosmanov strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nofud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
Nofud throws a big counter combination but Kosmanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kosmanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Nofud manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kosmanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Nofud gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kosmanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nofud on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nofud tries to get out of the position.
Kosmanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Nofud has wrist control.
Kosmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nofud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nofud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kosmanov.
Nofud keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Kosmanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Nofud is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nofud is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nofud is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kosmanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Nofud keeps moving.
Kosmanov with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
Nofud throwing a counter right hand but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nofud swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nofud leaves Kosmanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Nofud takes the fight into the clinch.
Kosmanov blocks a body shot from Nofud.
Still in the clinch, Kosmanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kosmanov.
Come on Nofud - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kosmanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Nofud has double underhooks.
Nofud lands a shot to the body.
Nofud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nofud throws a series of punches but Kosmanov avoids them all with ease.
Kosmanov fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nofud counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nofud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch combination from Nofud misses.
Nofud throws the left hand but Kosmanov avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nofud. Kosmanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nofud tries to clinch up but Kosmanov circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Nofud finds it's way through Kosmanov's defenses.
Nofud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kosmanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nofud is looking for a counter combo.

Kosmanov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nofud defending against the ground and pound.
Kosmanov staying calm.
Nofud is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.
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 Aingot Nofud will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nofud ducks right into an uppercut from Kosmanov.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nofud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nofud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kosmanov.
Nofud scores with a jab. Kosmanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nofud punishes Kosmanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Nofud slaps away a takedown attempt from Kosmanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nofud is looking to counter the offense by Kosmanov and move into the clinch.
Kosmanov fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov shoots in but Nofud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aingot Nofud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nofud moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nofud clinches up with Kosmanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Nofud struggles to land a body shot inside as Kosmanov controls his hands.
Nofud is looking to control Kosmanov's arms but Kosmanov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nofud has his back to the cage.
Nofud taking a breather.
Kosmanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kosmanov tries to work over Nofud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nofud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nofud stops a takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
Nofud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nofud has a couple of punches blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nofud lands with a right to the head.
Nofud is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kosmanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kosmanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kosmanov.
Kosmanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov can't find room to land a body shot as Nofud controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nofud digs a right hand underneath Kosmanov's ribcage. Kosmanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nofud misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Kosmanov fails to land.
Nofud pushes Kosmanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Kosmanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nofud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nofud scores with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov working aggressively here.
Nofud pushes Kosmanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nofud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kosmanov.
Nofud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kosmanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nofud is defending well.
Kosmanov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nofud seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kosmanov can turn it around.
Kosmanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kosmanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nofud manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Kosmanov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kosmanov manages to end up in side control.
Nofud tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nofud manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kosmanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nofud keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nofud keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kosmanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kosmanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nofud wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping busy.
Kosmanov throwing shots but Nofud is blocking nicely.
Kosmanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nofud is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.
Nofud is trying to maintain the position but Kosmanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Nofud is looking to get back to full guard here but Kosmanov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Nofud is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kosmanov connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aingot Nofud will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nofud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nofud fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kosmanov on the side of the head.
Nofud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
And Kosmanov tries to counter it with a takedown but Nofud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kosmanov tries for a takedown but Nofud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kosmanov thows a leg kick but Nofud checks it
and Nofud counters with a stiff right hand.
Kosmanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nofud defends well and Kosmanov ends up having to push Nofud into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kosmanov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nofud rather than just go for the knockout.
Kosmanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nofud circles away.
Aingot Nofud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Nofud pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kosmanov back to the cage. Nofud follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nofud is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nofud stuns Kosmanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nofud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kosmanov circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nofud. Kosmanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nofud lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nofud slips a jab from Kosmanov.
Nofud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kosmanov can do to turn this around?
Kosmanov needs to keep his hands up - Nofud had a free shot at his head there.

Kosmanov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov thows a huge punch but Nofud dodges it nicely.
Kosmanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nofud defending well though.
Kosmanov throwing shots but Nofud is blocking nicely.
Kosmanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Kosmanov wants to take a breather but Nofud is having none of it.
Nofud is trying to control but can't.
Kosmanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nofud keeps working.
Kosmanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nofud is looking for a sweep. Kosmanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vladimir Kosmanov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice strikes from Kosmanov there.
Kosmanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kosmanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nofud does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kosmanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nofud is staying active underneath Kosmanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kosmanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kosmanov misses with a head shot. Nofud uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nofud will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kosmanov stays in close to Nofud's body and controls the position.
Kosmanov with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nofud takes one to the side of the head.
Nofud tries to clinch up.
Nofud just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Nofud coming out on top.
Nofud throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nofud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nofud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kosmanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nofud misses with a hook.
Kosmanov with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Nofud counter with a right hand.
Kosmanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nofud wants to clinch up but Kosmanov keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nofud misses with an uppercut. Kosmanov saw that one coming.
Nofud walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nofud throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosmanov checks a low kick from Nofud.
Nofud thows a body kick. Kosmanov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Aingot Nofud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nofud is looking to clinch but Kosmanov is avoiding it.
Aingot Nofud is winning the standup battle so far.
Kosmanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Nofud sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kosmanov tries for a takedown but Nofud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the side of Nofud's head but Nofud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nofud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Nofud.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosmanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aingot Nofud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nofud, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aingot Nofud!
Aingot Nofud spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.