PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Osorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Litran Kossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Osorio might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Run to the Hills. Kossu has chosen Holy Diver - Dio as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Osorio
vs
Kossu

187 cm
27
217 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

190 cm
26
211 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector Osorio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Litran Kossu!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kossu tries to clinch up but Osorio circles away and keeps his distance.
Kossu fails with a takedown attempt.
Kossu looks to land a right hand but Osorio moved out of range.

Osorio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kossu, pushing him back against the cage.

Osorio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kossu tries to clinch
and Osorio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Osorio.
Osorio throws a jab but it's blocked by Kossu.

Osorio has Kossu up against the cage in a clinch.
Osorio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Osorio digs a right hand into Kossu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kossu's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osorio.
Kossu misses with a body punch.

Kossu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osorio controlling the position for now.
Kossu is looking to take a break and control but Osorio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osorio preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Osorio trying to control but Kossu postures up.

Kossu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Kossu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Osorio is trying to control but Kossu manages to pass to mount!

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.
Osorio is desperately trying to improve his position but Kossu has a good base and remains in mount.

Kossu goes for an armbar but Osorio turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Osorio.
Kossu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osorio throws a big right hand that misses.
Osorio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kossu's head.

Osorio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kossu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Osorio is aware though and is defending well.
Osorio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Osorio wants to control from the top but Kossu keeps moving.

Kossu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Osorio defends it easily.
Kossu striking off his back but it's not causing Osorio any problems.
Kossu has a closed guard, preventing Osorio from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Osorio throws a series of punches but Kossu avoids them all with ease.

That's four 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.
Kossu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Osorio is out of range.
Osorio moves out of range of the strikes.
Kossu cracks Osorio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kossu misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Osorio.
Kossu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Osorio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Osorio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kossu.

Osorio pushes Kossu up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kossu as Osorio tries to tie him up.
Osorio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Osorio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kossu backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Osorio moves out of range as Kossu strikes.
Osorio tries to close the distance and clinch but Kossu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Kossu misses.
Kossu moves in looking to clinch but Osorio pushes him off.
Osorio moves in looking to clinch but Kossu pushes him off.
Kossu checks a leg kick.
Kossu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Osorio swivels and escapes.
Nice shot by Osorio.
Osorio throws a sloppy head kick and Kossu moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kossu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kossu misses with a wild body shot.
Osorio looks to land a left hand but Kossu moved out of range nicely.
Kossu lands with a cross.
Kossu throws a chopping leg kick but Osorio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Osorio lands a lovely overhand right.
Kossu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Osorio.
Osorio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kossu misses with a wild combination.
Osorio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kossu.
Osorio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Osorio wants it to stay on the feet.
Osorio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab by Osorio.
Hector Osorio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kossu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Osorio swivels and escapes.
Hector Osorio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Litran Kossu.
Kossu tries to clinch but Osorio moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kossu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Osorio as he jumps to the side.

Osorio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kossu, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Osorio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kossu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Osorio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kossu is trying to break free.
Osorio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kossu.
Kossu is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Osorio.
Osorio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kossu avoids it.
Osorio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Osorio breaks the clinch.
Litran Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osorio throws a series of punches but Kossu avoids them all with ease.
Osorio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kossu checks a leg kick.

Osorio closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Osorio takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Osorio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hector Osorio is winning the standup battle so far.
Osorio blocks a jab.
Kossu shoots in for a double leg but Osorio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Osorio misses with a straight left.
Osorio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kossu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Osorio.
Osorio throws a hook but Kossu blocks it.
Osorio scores with a punch to the head.
Kossu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Osorio cracks a nice hook into Kossu's ribs.
Osorio looks to land a combination. Kossu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osorio swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osorio misses with a hook.
Kossu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Osorio.
A left lands for Osorio.
Osorio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kossu ducks under a wild hook from Osorio.
Osorio tries to clinch but Kossu is having none of it.
Osorio keeps the fight on the outside.
Osorio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Osorio. No joy for Kossu on that attempt.
Osorio fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Osorio. No joy for Kossu on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Osorio 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.

Osorio throws the left hand but Kossu avoids the punch easily.
Kossu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Osorio looks to land a right hand but Kossu moved out of range.

Osorio clinches up with Kossu and pushes him back against the cage.

Osorio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kossu misses the jab.

Osorio closes the distance and pushes Kossu back into the cage.
Osorio controlling the action here for a moment.
Kossu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Osorio keeps control of Kossu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Osorio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Osorio lands an elbow inside that Kossu shrugs off.
Osorio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osorio pushes off an throws an elbow but Kossu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Osorio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu scores with a leg kick.
Kossu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Osorio's waist but Osorio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kossu off to one side.
Kossu has his takedown stuffed
and Osorio counters with a stiff right hand.
Kossu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circling - Kossu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kossu fails with a takedown attempt.
Hector Osorio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Litran Kossu.
Osorio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Osorio feints and then cracks Kossu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kossu down.
Osorio misses the body punch

and Kossu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kossu is pressing down on Osorio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Osorio is holding on for now.
Osorio is looking for a sweep. Kossu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osorio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kossu is working away from the top position though.
Kossu wants to take a breather but Osorio is having none of it.
Osorio trying to control here.
Kossu stalling.
Osorio gets back to full guard.
Kossu passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osorio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kossu pushes down on Osorio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kossu wants to pass the guard but Osorio is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Osorio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Osorio keeping moving, preventing Kossu from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Osorio is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osorio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kossu is proving hard to escape from.

Kossu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Osorio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Osorio trying to control the position from guard on top but Kossu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kossu working for a triangle but Osorio defends it easily.
Osorio controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Hector Osorio did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kossu misses with a looping left.
Osorio misses with a straight right.
Kossu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Osorio lands the left hand.
Kossu avoids the body shot from Osorio.
Donk. Kossu catches Osorio right on the button with a cross.
Kossu has his takedown stuffed
and Osorio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kossu's knee momentarily.
Kossu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kossu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot lands for Osorio.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Osorio gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Osorio.
Kossu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Osorio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Osorio presses Kossu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Osorio as Kossu tries to tie him up.
Osorio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Osorio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Osorio swats away the attempt to clinch by Kossu.
Osorio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kossu.
Kossu tries to clinch up.
Kossu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Osorio circles away.
Hector Osorio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Litran Kossu.
Osorio moves in looking to clinch but Kossu pushes him off.
Osorio scores with a sloppy right hand. Kossu should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osorio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kossu throws a right hand that Osorio ducks under and follows up with a left that Osorio also avoids with ease.
Osorio scores with a nice head shot.
Osorio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Kossu tries to keep at a distance but Osorio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Osorio - that landed with a thud.
Osorio is pushing Kossu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kossu has had enough of the clinch but Osorio keeps him there for the moment.
Osorio just leaning against Kossu, taking a breather.
Osorio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kossu's face.
Kossu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Osorio walks away with a smile on his face. Kossu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kossu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Osorio.
Osorio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Osorio.
Kossu moves out of range of the strikes.
Osorio misses with a body shot
enabling Kossu to counter with a crisp jab.
Osorio wants to clinch up but Kossu keeps it at a distance.
Kossu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osorio manages to avoid it.
Osorio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Osorio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kossu scores with a sloppy right hand. Osorio should have avoided that one.
Kossu thows a leg kick but Osorio checks it
and Kossu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kossu has a takedown stuffed.
Good exchange - Osorio coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osorio.
Osorio takes a swing at Kossu's ribcage but misses.
Osorio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Osorio wants it to stay on the feet.
Kossu misses with a wild combination.
Osorio misses with a double jab
and Kossu counters with a stiff right hand.
Kossu fails with the takedown.
Osorio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kossu's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kossu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Osorio throws out the jab.
Kossu is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Osorio had his way with Litran Kossu in that round.
That's time! Osorio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Osorio cracks Kossu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kossu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Kossu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Osorio just leaning against Kossu, taking a breather.

Osorio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Osorio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Osorio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Osorio tries to land a leg kick but Kossu saw it coming and moves away.
Kossu with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Osorio to counter with a crisp jab.
Kossu missing with a left hand there. Osorio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kossu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Osorio avoids it really well and circles away.
Osorio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kossu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Osorio connects with a crisp jab.
Kossu wants to clinch up but Osorio keeps it at a distance.
Kossu throws a lazy right hand but Osorio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Osorio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kossu moves out of range as Osorio throws a body kick.
Kossu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Osorio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Osorio lands a nice hook to Kossu's body. Kossu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Osorio.
Osorio throws a hook but Kossu avoids it easily.
A low kick from Osorio misses

and Kossu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Osorio won't be happy with that.
Hector Osorio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osorio is looking to regain half guard here but Kossu keeps moving and retains side control.
Osorio can't do much from the bottom here.
Kossu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Osorio wants to control but Kossu postures up.
Kossu is looking to take a break and control but Osorio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osorio tries to buck Kossu off but Kossu is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kossu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Osorio, who protects the arm well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Osorio tries to clinch up.
Osorio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Osorio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kossu misses the shot to the body.

Kossu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kossu in side control, throwing shots but Osorio defends.
Osorio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kossu is trying to control. Osorio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osorio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Litran Kossu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kossu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Osorio dives on top into guard.
Litran Kossu has got the better of the ground game so far.

Kossu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Osorio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Osorio throws a big right hand that misses.
Osorio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kossu can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kossu has a closed guard, preventing Osorio from standing up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hector Osorio.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Osorio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:46
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Osorio!
Hector Osorio retains his light heavyweight title!