PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Kosmanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fuad Aliyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aliyev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Kosmanov
vs
Aliyev

196 cm
21
259 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
20
214 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexis Kosmanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fuad Aliyev!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kosmanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aliyev to the mat! Aliyev manages to get full guard.

Kosmanov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aliyev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kosmanov, into his guard.
Aliyev wants to stand but Kosmanov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kosmanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kosmanov, not yet.
Aliyev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kosmanov is keeping the position for now.
Kosmanov being controlled here, momentarily.
Aliyev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kosmanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aliyev manages to get himself to full guard.
Aliyev trying to control the position.
Kosmanov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aliyev's guard.
Kosmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aliyev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aliyev keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Kosmanov is looking to advance position but Aliyev has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kosmanov gets back to half guard.
Aliyev thows a huge punch but Kosmanov dodges it nicely.
Aliyev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aliyev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Aliyev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kosmanov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kosmanov is trying to control but can't.
Kosmanov is looking for a sweep. Aliyev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kosmanov moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev is in close to Kosmanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kosmanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Aliyev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Kosmanov looking for a guillotine here but Aliyev defends easily.
Kosmanov is breathing heavily.
Aliyev 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.

Kosmanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aliyev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aliyev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kosmanov is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kosmanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aliyev.
Aliyev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kosmanov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kosmanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aliyev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aliyev sitting in guard here, content to control.

Kosmanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aliyev pushes down on Kosmanov's leg and manages to get into half 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 Alexis Kosmanov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aliyev tries to clinch there but Kosmanov circles away.
Aliyev tries to close the distance and clinch but Kosmanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Aliyev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aliyev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice sprawl there from Aliyev as Kosmanov shoots in.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aliyev but Aliyev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kosmanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aliyev.
Aliyev misses the jab.
Aliyev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aliyev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kosmanov but Kosmanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Kosmanov darts in and clinches Aliyev up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov tries to throw a body punch but Aliyev avoids it by throwing Kosmanov back against the cage.
Aliyev has a couple of punches blocked by Kosmanov.
Aliyev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kosmanov scores a nice knee to the body.
Aliyev avoiding damage as Kosmanov throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kosmanov scores with a shot to the side of Aliyev's head.
Kosmanov lands an elbow inside that Aliyev shrugs off.
Aliyev is trying to break free.
Aliyev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kosmanov letting Aliyev take a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aliyev.

Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kosmanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aliyev lands a nice looking body shot.
Kosmanov slips under a jab from Aliyev.
Aliyev looks to land a right hand but Kosmanov moved out of range.
Aliyev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aliyev misses with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Aliyev finds it's target.
Aliyev misses with a wild combination.
Aliyev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aliyev lands a left and a right that sends Kosmanov crashing to the canvas! Aliyev dives into mount looking to finish!

Kosmanov is rocked!
Aliyev looking to control but Kosmanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oh Kosmanov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kosmanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Aliyev has a good base and remains in mount.
Kosmanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kosmanov tries to lock up and control but Aliyev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aliyev content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Aliyev has a good base and remains in mount.
Aliyev dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aliyev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kosmanov is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev with the ground and pound from mount.
Aliyev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kosmanov is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov tries to reverse the position but Aliyev maintains control.
Kosmanov is working hard here to advance position.
Kosmanov gets back to half guard.
Kosmanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Aliyev trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov is trying to maintain the position but Aliyev is very close to passing his half guard.
Kosmanov has a hand on Aliyev's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Aliyev takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kosmanov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Aliyev controls Kosmanov momentarily but Kosmanov frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fuad Aliyev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Aliyev has managed to clinch.
Kosmanov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aliyev is keeping busy.

Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Aliyev scores a takedown into full mount!
Kosmanov tries to reverse the position but Aliyev maintains control.
Aliyev landing shots from mount.
Aliyev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kosmanov is working to get back to half guard.
Aliyev working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aliyev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Aliyev controlling from mount.
Aliyev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kosmanov is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Aliyev.
Aliyev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kosmanov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kosmanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Aliyev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kosmanov hang on?
Kosmanov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kosmanov regains half guard.
Kosmanov gets full guard.

Kosmanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aliyev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Aliyev is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kosmanov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Aliyev is looking to defend but Kosmanov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Aliyev! Kosmanov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Aliyev taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexis Kosmanov!