PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 3546 p4p, 362 weight class) and Jeff Fafa (ranked 3643 p4p, 368 weight class). Jeff Fafa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kosmanov
vs
Fafa

180 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Sportivité

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Fafa!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fafa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kosmanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fafa swivels and escapes.
Kosmanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fafa's hands.
Fafa moves out of range as Kosmanov strikes.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kosmanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fafa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fafa is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fafa wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fafa seems keen to control Kosmanov's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Fafa keeps moving.
Kosmanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fafa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kosmanov distracts Fafa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fafa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kosmanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kosmanov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fafa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosmanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kosmanov stopping the sweep attempt from Fafa.
Fafa controls Kosmanov momentarily but Kosmanov frees himself.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fafa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fafa trying to keep a closed guard but Kosmanov is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kosmanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fafa is just out of range.
Kosmanov 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 from distance. He catches Fafa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Fafa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kosmanov lands a few punches from side control.
Kosmanov scores with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov trying to control the action but Fafa is working from the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?
Kosmanov working away.
Kosmanov is putting a hurting on Fafa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kosmanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kosmanov throws a strike aimed at the side of Fafa's head but Fafa avoids it well.
Fafa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fafa tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Fafa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fafa tries to improve position but can't.
Kosmanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fafa keeps working.
Fafa manages to get back to half guard.
Fafa is looking for a sweep. Kosmanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kosmanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Fafa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kosmanov working over Fafa with some ground and pound. Fafa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Fafa is rocked!

It looks like Jeff Fafa has been cut.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fafa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fafa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Fafa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A jab lands there for Fafa.
Fafa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fafa scores with a nice head shot.
Kosmanov misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Fafa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Fafa ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Kosmanov misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fafa.
Kosmanov scores with a nice head shot.
Kosmanov misses with a two punch combination.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Fafa enables Kosmanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fafa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kosmanov throwing strikes from guard but Fafa blocks nicely.
Fafa controls Kosmanov momentarily but Kosmanov frees himself.
Kosmanov cracks Fafa with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fafa looking for a sweep. Not yet Fafa, not yet.
Fafa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosmanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kosmanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kosmanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Fafa is trying to keep Kosmanov in close.
Kosmanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fafa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kosmanov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kosmanov lands a couple of digs.
Kosmanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kosmanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fafa's head.
Kosmanov landing with the ground and pound.
Kosmanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fafa trying to control the position.
Kosmanov is working Fafa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fafa has his hands on Kosmanov's head, controlling the position.
Fafa has momentary wrist control but Kosmanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kosmanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fafa can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fafa looking to control.
Kosmanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kosmanov lands a couple of elbows.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fafa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fafa is trying to keep Kosmanov in close.
Kosmanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fafa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kosmanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kosmanov scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Fafa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kosmanov trying to control but Fafa is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kosmanov stopping the sweep attempt from Fafa.
Kosmanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fafa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Fafa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fafa throws a sloppy head kick and Kosmanov moves out of range easily.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Fafa.
Kosmanov thows a left - swing and a miss!

Fafa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kosmanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kosmanov working some strikes from top position.
Fafa is still in real trouble! Can Kosmanov finish him?
Kosmanov stays in close to Fafa's body and controls the position.
Fafa wants to hit a switch here but Kosmanov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fafa there!
Kosmanov landing strikes from the mount and Fafa is in trouble!
Kosmanov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Fafa scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Kosmanov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Kosmanov stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kosmanov!
After winning the bout, Vladimir Kosmanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.