PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Litran Kossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kossu has chosen Holy Diver - Dio as his entrance music. 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?

Taylor
vs
Kossu

225 cm
22
205 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
210 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

Amber Swan CBK
Punishment Nutrition - Real 159 Quality!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Taylor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Litran Kossu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kossu throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor lands a glancing blow to the side of Kossu's head.
Decent striking displayed by Kossu there.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kossu was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
Kossu tries to clinch up.
Kossu tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Kossu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
A right-left combo lands from Taylor.

It looks like Litran Kossu has been cut.
Kossu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kossu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taylor connects with a crisp jab.
Kossu misses with a straight left.
Taylor throws a hook but Kossu blocks it.
Kossu throws a low kick, looking for Taylor's leg but Taylor calmly moves out of range.
Kossu takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor misses with a straight left.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kossu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Kossu.

Kossu scores a takedown into full mount!

Kossu has control of Taylor's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Taylor regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Taylor blocking the ground and pound.
Kossu takes Taylor's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Taylor is in trouble.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kossu.

Kossu is looking for the choke from the back position but Taylor is controlling his hands well.

Taylor manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Sean Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kossu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decent striking displayed by Taylor there.

Kossu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taylor's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kossu advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kossu is looking for a kimura but Taylor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kossu to get the leverage.
Kossu thows a huge punch but Taylor dodges it nicely.
Kossu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Kossu goes for an armbar but Taylor turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Taylor.
Kossu looks gassed!
Kossu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Kossu goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Taylor is on top in guard.
Taylor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to stand up but Kossu won't let him.

Kossu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Kossu looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.

Taylor gets to his feet - Kossu follows without any prompting.
Taylor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor digs a good body shot into Kossu's ribs.
Sean Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kossu dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
Kossu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Taylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Litran Kossu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Decent striking displayed by Taylor there.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kossu at a distance.
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taylor lands a slapping body shot.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kossu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kossu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
A punch combination from Taylor misses.
Kossu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
Taylor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Kossu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taylor to the mat! Taylor manages to get full guard.
Kossu wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kossu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Taylor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kossu, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu working a defensive guard here.
Taylor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Kossu looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
Taylor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kossu's guard.

Kossu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kossu looking for a sweep. Not yet Kossu, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kossu is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.
Taylor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kossu's guard.

Taylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kossu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taylor has managed to get both his arms back between Kossu's legs - danger averted.
Taylor wants to stand but Kossu is controlling his posture from full guard.

Kossu pushes a forearm under Taylor's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Taylor is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Litran Kossu! Litran Kossu retains his light heavyweight title!