PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dario Bodoque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iur Kobowschy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Bodoque
vs
Kobowschy

200 cm
23
280 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

187 cm
20
287 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dario Bodoque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iur Kobowschy!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Bodoque as Kobowschy shoots in.

Bodoque is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kobowschy's half guard.
Kobowschy is looking to improve his position.
Kobowschy is trying to maintain the position but Bodoque is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kobowschy is looking for a sweep. Bodoque is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kobowschy has eaten all the pies!

Bodoque gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bodoque shoots in for a takedown but Kobowschy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobowschy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kobowschy is defended easily by Bodoque.
Dario Bodoque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iur Kobowschy.
Kobowschy fails with a takedown attempt.
Bodoque fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kobowschy.
Kobowschy fails with a takedown attempt.
Bodoque shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kobowschy as he jumps to the side.

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.
Kobowschy wants to clinch up but Bodoque keeps it at a distance.
Kobowschy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bodoque.
Bodoque shoots in for a double leg but Kobowschy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bodoque is breathing heavily.
Kobowschy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kobowschy moves in looking to clinch but Bodoque pushes him off.
No joy there for Kobowschy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Kobowschy. No joy for Bodoque on that attempt.
Bodoque avoids the body shot from Kobowschy.
Kobowschy is looking to land body kicks.
Bodoque circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown by Bodoque or perhaps it was just good defense by Kobowschy which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobowschy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bodoque will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kobowschy shoots in for a double leg but Bodoque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kobowschy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kobowschy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bodoque's waist but Bodoque gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kobowschy off to one side.
Bodoque leaves Kobowschy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kobowschy shoots for a double leg takedown but Bodoque sprawls well. He's pushed Kobowschy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bodoque slaps away a takedown attempt from Kobowschy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kobowschy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kobowschy wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kobowschy is defended easily by Bodoque.
Kobowschy is looking to clinch but Bodoque is avoiding it.
Bodoque shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kobowschy but Kobowschy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kobowschy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bodoque avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kobowschy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kobowschy shoots in for a takedown but Bodoque shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bodoque checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dario Bodoque dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kobowschy tries to clinch up but Bodoque circles away and keeps his distance.
Bodoque swats away the attempt to clinch by Kobowschy.
Kobowschy is looking to clinch.
Dario Bodoque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kobowschy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kobowschy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bodoque sprawls well. Bodoque wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kobowschy gets slowly back to his feet.
Kobowschy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bodoque paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bodoque fails with the takedown.
Bodoque looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodoque fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dario Bodoque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kobowschy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bodoque swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kobowschy tries to clinch but Bodoque is having none of it.
Kobowschy shoots and misses

and Bodoque counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kobowschy's guard now.
Kobowschy looking to control.
Bodoque stopping the sweep attempt from Kobowschy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bodoque gets to his feet - Kobowschy follows without any prompting.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kobowschy!
Kobowschy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bodoque swivels and escapes.
Kobowschy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Kobowschy or perhaps it was just good defense by Bodoque which made him look bad.
Bodoque shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kobowschy defends it nicely.
Bodoque stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Bodoque. No joy for Kobowschy on that attempt.
Bodoque closes the distance and clinches up with Kobowschy, looking for a takedown. Bodoque pushes Kobowschy against the cage but Kobowschy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kobowschy throws a body kick that misses.
Kobowschy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bodoque pinned against the cage. Bodoque gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kobowschy misses with a takedown attempt - Bodoque sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kobowschy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bodoque keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bodoque leaves Kobowschy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bodoque fails with a takedown attempt.
Kobowschy wants to clinch.
Kobowschy throws a series of punches but Bodoque moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dario Bodoque dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Bodoque has a takedown stuffed.
Kobowschy shoots in for a double leg but Bodoque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kobowschy is looking to clinch.
Kobowschy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bodoque sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kobowschy somewhat.
Kobowschy wants to clinch up but Bodoque keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Kobowschy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobowschy shoots in but no luck this time.
Dario Bodoque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iur Kobowschy.
Kobowschy shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kobowschy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bodoque.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kobowschy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Kobowschy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bodoque dives on top into guard.

Kobowschy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bodoque has picked Kobowschy up and slammed him! Kobowschy can't keep hold of the triangle and Bodoque manages to pass to side control!
Kobowschy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kobowschy wants to control but Bodoque postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobowschy wants to get back to his feet.

Bodoque decides to stand back up.
Kobowschy throws a head kick but Bodoque moves out of range.
Kobowschy looks to land a right hand but Bodoque moved out of range.
Kobowschy shoots in for a double leg but Bodoque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobowschy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bodoque swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kobowschy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kobowschy shoots in and drives through. Bodoque sprawls well.
Bodoque will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kobowschy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bodoque counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kobowschy won't be happy with that.
Kobowschy is trying to control Bodoque's posture but Bodoque avoids it.
Kobowschy tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bodoque decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bodoque defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kobowschy.
Kobowschy doesn't manage to clinch there - Bodoque circles away.
Kobowschy tries for a takedown but Bodoque sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kobowschy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bodoque is defended easily by Kobowschy.
Kobowschy fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dario Bodoque showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bodoque has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dario Bodoque!