PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Piotrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Kostomarov (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.

Piotrowski
vs
Kostomarov

170 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Jeff Piotrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitri Kostomarov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostomarov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dmitri Kostomarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostomarov misses with a head kick.
Kostomarov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Piotrowski counters with a one-two to the body.
Piotrowski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Piotrowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Piotrowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kostomarov throws a head kick that misses.
Piotrowski defending well as Kostomarov loads up on a big left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Piotrowski.
Piotrowski checks the leg kick nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piotrowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Piotrowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kostomarov circles away.
Piotrowski fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Piotrowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Piotrowski closes the distance and clinches.
Piotrowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kostomarov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kostomarov tries to break the clinch but Piotrowski is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostomarov gets underhooks to prevent Piotrowski's takedown attempt.
Kostomarov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kostomarov avoiding damage as Piotrowski throws knees to the body.

Piotrowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Piotrowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Piotrowski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Piotrowski shoots in for a takedown but Kostomarov shows good takedown defense.
Kostomarov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kostomarov throws a head kick but Piotrowski moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kostomarov!
Kostomarov misses with a few strikes there.
Kostomarov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kostomarov misses with a body kick.
Kostomarov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Piotrowski checks a leg kick nicely.
Kostomarov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Kostomarov.
Kostomarov throws a sloppy head kick and Piotrowski moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Kostomarov. That snapped Piotrowski's head back.
Kostomarov throws a wild body kick that Piotrowski sees coming a mile off.

Piotrowski has Kostomarov up against the cage in a clinch.

Piotrowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostomarov tries to bum rush Piotrowski with a series of wild strikes but Piotrowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Kostomarov.
Piotrowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Kostomarov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Piotrowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kostomarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice combination there by Kostomarov.
Kostomarov misses with a straight right.
Piotrowski looks for a takedown but Kostomarov sprawls well.
Kostomarov lands with an overhand left.
Kostomarov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kostomarov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Piotrowski moves out of range of the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piotrowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Kostomarov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Piotrowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kostomarov stuffs the takedown attempt from Piotrowski. Piotrowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Piotrowski fails with the takedown.
Piotrowski is breathing heavily.
Kostomarov lands a head shot.
Kostomarov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Piotrowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kostomarov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Piotrowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Kostomarov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kostomarov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piotrowski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Piotrowski blocks a head kick by Kostomarov.
Kostomarov scores with a nice body kick.
Kostomarov throws a nice looking combination but Piotrowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Piotrowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kostomarov counters with a two punch combo.
Piotrowski misses with a few strikes there.
Kostomarov dips to his left and cracks Piotrowski with an uppercut!
Danga de danga de dang - Kostomarov scores with a four punch combination!
Piotrowski dives in and grabs Kostomarov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kostomarov pushes down on Piotrowski's head and hops out.
Kostomarov throws a series of punches but Piotrowski moves out of range.
Kostomarov throws an overhand right that lands on Piotrowski's shoulder, as Piotrowski tries to avoid the shot.

Piotrowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Piotrowski works on Kostomarov's body with a couple of short punches.
Piotrowski scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Piotrowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Piotrowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kostomarov is aware though and is defending well.
Piotrowski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kostomarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kostomarov throws an elbow that misses. Piotrowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kostomarov's guard. Nice move by Piotrowski!
Piotrowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Piotrowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kostomarov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kostomarov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kostomarov!
Kostomarov wants to control but Piotrowski is keeping him busy.

Kostomarov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Piotrowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostomarov working the ground and pound from side control.
Piotrowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Piotrowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kostomarov is fighting to break Piotrowski's control of his arms but Piotrowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kostomarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostomarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Piotrowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kostomarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Piotrowski has control of Kostomarov's left arm, preventing Kostomarov from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kostomarov is looking to advance position but Piotrowski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Piotrowski stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Jeff Piotrowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kostomarov tries to bum rush Piotrowski with a series of wild strikes but Piotrowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from Kostomarov both land. Nice combination.
Kostomarov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Piotrowski fails with the takedown
and Kostomarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dmitri Kostomarov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kostomarov fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Piotrowski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Piotrowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piotrowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostomarov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kostomarov feints and then cracks Piotrowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Piotrowski down.
Kostomarov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Piotrowski back to the cage. Kostomarov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Good shot there by Kostomarov.
Piotrowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Kostomarov sprawls well. He's pushed Piotrowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kostomarov misses with a few strikes there.
Kostomarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piotrowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kostomarov counters with a series of strikes. Piotrowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostomarov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Piotrowski counters with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Piotrowski.

Piotrowski has managed to clinch.
Kostomarov takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dmitri Kostomarov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Piotrowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kostomarov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kostomarov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Piotrowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Piotrowski tries to move into range but Kostomarov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kostomarov scores with a punch to the head.
Kostomarov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kostomarov lands a high kick!
Piotrowski tries to bum rush Kostomarov with a series of wild strikes but Kostomarov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Piotrowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kostomarov did well to prevent Piotrowski getting side control.
Piotrowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jeff Piotrowski just wasn't active enough.
Kostomarov swinging wildly here.
Piotrowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kostomarov swivels and escapes.
Piotrowski tries to clinch up.
Kostomarov lands with a cross.
Kostomarov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Piotrowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Piotrowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Piotrowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piotrowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Piotrowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Piotrowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostomarov.
Nice body kick from Kostomarov.
Kostomarov looks to land a body kick but Piotrowski moved away.

Piotrowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kostomarov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kostomarov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Piotrowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Piotrowski throws a series of punches but Kostomarov avoids them all with ease.
Kostomarov looks for the body kick but Piotrowski saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostomarov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Piotrowski.
Kostomarov throws a series of punches but Piotrowski avoids them all with ease.
Kostomarov throws a right and a left that Piotrowski avoids nicely.
Kostomarov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kostomarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kostomarov misses with a series of wild punches.
Piotrowski closes the distance and clinches up with Kostomarov, looking for a takedown. Piotrowski pushes Kostomarov against the cage but Kostomarov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Piotrowski moves into range and clinches up with Kostomarov.
Piotrowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Piotrowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kostomarov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kostomarov stops a takedown attempt from Piotrowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Piotrowski jumps guard and drags Kostomarov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Piotrowski keeping full guard, as Kostomarov tries to pass.
Piotrowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Piotrowski tries to get out of the position.
Kostomarov won't allow Piotrowski to get back to his feet.

Piotrowski has his foot on Kostomarov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kostomarov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kostomarov cracks Piotrowski with a solid left hand.
Kostomarov looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kostomarov wants to control from the top but Piotrowski keeps moving.
Dmitri Kostomarov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Piotrowski tries to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dmitri Kostomarov.
I've got Kostomarov 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Kostomarov!