PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Kossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Hrdlica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kossu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Viunaa. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kossu
vs
Hrdlica

175 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

173 cm
22
146 lbs
8 - 7 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Kossu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Petr Hrdlica!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kossu moves in looking to clinch but Hrdlica pushes him off.
A clash of legs there as Kossu blocks the low kick.
Kossu is looking to clinch but Hrdlica is avoiding it.
Kossu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hrdlica moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frank Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kossu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kossu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Kossu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kossu is looking to clinch but Hrdlica is avoiding it.
Kossu tries to clinch but Hrdlica moves out of range.
Kossu moves in looking to clinch but Hrdlica pushes him off.

Hrdlica clinches.
Kossu working hard to break the clinch.
Kossu throws a punch but it's blocked by Hrdlica.
Kossu tries to stall but Hrdlica uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kossu tries to break free but Hrdlica pushes him back against the cage.
Hrdlica is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kossu is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hrdlica trying to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hrdlica - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kossu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hrdlica pushes off an throws an elbow but Kossu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hrdlica takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kossu avoiding damage as Hrdlica throws knees to the body.

Hrdlica breaks from the clinch.
Hrdlica is looking to score with low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hrdlica.
Kossu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hrdlica swivels and escapes.
Kossu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Hrdlica as Kossu shoots in.
Hrdlica scores with a hook.

Kossu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kossu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hrdlica landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kossu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hrdlica tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kossu avoids it.
A hook to the body from Kossu.
Kossu managing to block the knees to the body from Hrdlica.
Kossu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hrdlica is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kossu is defending well for now.
Kossu throws a punch but it's blocked by Hrdlica.

Hrdlica breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kossu darts in trying to clinch
and Hrdlica counters with a nice uppercut.
Hrdlica slips under a jab.

Hrdlica clinches up against the cage.
Kossu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hrdlica is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu trying to control the position but instead, Hrdlica has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kossu into the cage.

Hrdlica breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hrdlica looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kossu gets cracked there but stands up to it.

It looks like Frank Kossu has been cut.
Kossu clinches but Hrdlica breaks the clinch
enabling Hrdlica to counter with a crisp jab.
Kossu throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hrdlica counters by clinching up.
Kossu stalling in the clinch but Hrdlica improves position.
Kossu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hrdlica's defenses.
Hrdlica is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kossu is defending well for now.
Kossu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kossu trying to land knees to the body.
Hrdlica blocks the elbow strike.
Kossu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hrdlica throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hrdlica is trying to stall.
Hrdlica is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hrdlica lands a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Kossu to work.
Kossu misses with an elbow strike.
Kossu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hrdlica's defenses.
Hrdlica throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kossu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hrdlica blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kossu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kossu misses with a knee strike.
Kossu is breathing heavily.
Kossu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hrdlica putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kossu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Hrdlica.

Hrdlica escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Hrdlica clinches with his opponent.
Kossu misses with a knee to the head.

Hrdlica breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kossu throws a head kick that misses.
Kossu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hrdlica counters with an outside leg kick.
Hrdlica lands a right hook to the body.

Hrdlica closes the distance and pushes Kossu back into the cage.
Kossu dodges an elbow strike from Hrdlica.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrdlica has Kossu pushed against the cage.
Hrdlica utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Hrdlica manages to break the clinch.
Hrdlica listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Hrdlica closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hrdlica trying to mount his opponent but Kossu defends it.

Hrdlica is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kossu sees it coming and defends easily.
Hrdlica working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kossu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hrdlica.
Hrdlica tries to pass to full mount but Kossu defends it.

Hrdlica is trying to work for a kimura but Kossu is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Hrdlica dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Kossu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hrdlica throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kossu counters with a single leg into guard. Hrdlica didn't expect that.
Hrdlica has his hands on Kossu's head, controlling the position.
Kossu stopping the sweep attempt from Hrdlica.
Hrdlica keeping moving, preventing Kossu from controlling successfully.
Hrdlica is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kossu trying to control the position from guard on top but Hrdlica is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hrdlica pulls Kossu in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hrdlica is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kossu is aware though and is defending well.
Kossu content to stall in guard here.

Hrdlica has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kossu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hrdlica is breathing heavily.
Kossu controlling from the top position.
Kossu is fighting to break Hrdlica's control of his arms but Hrdlica is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kossu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hrdlica managing to control the position.
Kossu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hrdlica is proving hard to escape from.
Kossu trying to control but Hrdlica is working from the bottom.
Hrdlica is pulling down on Kossu's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hrdlica is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Hrdlica postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kossu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hrdlica, into his guard.
Hrdlica keeping moving, preventing Kossu from controlling successfully.
Hrdlica is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hrdlica tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four 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.
Hrdlica is controlling Kossu's posture.
Kossu preventing the sweep.
Kossu is stalling in the full guard.
Kossu preventing the sweep.
Kossu is fighting to break Hrdlica's control of his arms but Hrdlica is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Kossu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Kossu's cut.
That's time! Kossu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Hrdlica throws a body punch but Kossu moves out of range.
Hrdlica scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hrdlica tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hrdlica moves in looking to clinch but Kossu pushes him off.

Hrdlica has Kossu up against the cage in a clinch.
Hrdlica tries to land knees in the clinch but Kossu avoids the damage to the body.
Kossu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hrdlica landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hrdlica is looking to break free of the clinch but Kossu has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Hrdlica.
Hrdlica blocks the elbow strike.
Kossu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kossu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hrdlica's defenses.
Kossu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hrdlica blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hrdlica trying to land knees to the body.
Kossu is trying to break free.

Hrdlica pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Hrdlica looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hrdlica swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hrdlica looking for a sweep. Not yet Hrdlica, not yet.

Hrdlica escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kossu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kossu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hrdlica not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Kossu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kossu tries to clinch up
and Hrdlica makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kossu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Kossu darts in and clinches Hrdlica up against the cage.
Hrdlica tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kossu avoids it.
Kossu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hrdlica avoids the elbow strike from Kossu, against the cage.
Hrdlica unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hrdlica slowing the pace effectively.
Kossu managing to block the knees to the body from Hrdlica.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrdlica is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kossu is defending well for now.
Hrdlica tries to land knees in the clinch but Kossu avoids the damage to the body.
Hrdlica wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kossu has him pressed against the cage.
Hrdlica tries to land knees in the clinch but Kossu avoids the damage to the body.
Kossu just leaning against Hrdlica, taking a breather.

Kossu breaks from the clinch.
Hrdlica scoring well with a low kick there.
Kossu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hrdlica counters with a nice body shot.
Hrdlica tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Kossu to counter with a crisp jab.
Kossu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hrdlica's waist but Hrdlica gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kossu off to one side.
Frank Kossu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kossu forces Hrdlica back against the cage and clinches.
Kossu is trying to break the clinch but Hrdlica has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hrdlica lands a nice knee to the body.

Hrdlica manages to break the clinch.
Kossu circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrdlica throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kossu counters by clinching up.
A shot in the inside from Kossu.

Hrdlica breaks the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Kossu.

Kossu darts in and clinches Hrdlica up against the cage.
Hrdlica is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kossu is defending well for now.
Hrdlica stalls.
Kossu stalling in the clinch but Hrdlica improves position.
Kossu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kossu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hrdlica backwards.
Hrdlica tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kossu avoids it.
Kossu lands a damaging elbow.

Kossu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hrdlica dodges the punch combination from Kossu.
Hrdlica circles away from the clinch attempt

and Hrdlica counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hrdlica.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Hrdlica comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hrdlica has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Hrdlica!