PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lud Kosiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Eqari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosiba's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hammer Time. Eqari has chosen The Prodigy - Out Of Space as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Paul Eqari will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kosiba
vs
Eqari

190 cm
19
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
217 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lud Kosiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Eqari!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eqari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Kosiba pulls guard successfully.

Kosiba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kosiba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eqari's guard.
Kosiba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eqari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kosiba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eqari's guard.
Kosiba controlling the action here.
Kosiba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Eqari knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kosiba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eqari defends it well.
Eqari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Kosiba seems to be looking for submissions.
Kosiba wants to pass the guard but Eqari is defending well.
Kosiba lands with a punch from half guard.
Eqari should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

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.
Kosiba is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Eqari!

Eqari defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kosiba.
Kosiba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Kosiba has control of Eqari's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Eqari regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kosiba is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Eqari looks to land a combination but Kosiba avoids it well.

Kosiba shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Eqari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kosiba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kosiba wants to pass to mount but Eqari is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eqari is not content to let Kosiba control the position.
Eqari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kosiba.
Kosiba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosiba trying to pass the guard but Eqari defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lud Kosiba dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kosiba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eqari as he jumps to the side.

Kosiba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kosiba stops Eqari from standing up.
Kosiba trying to control but Eqari is working from the bottom.
Kosiba postures up and lands a big shot to Eqari's brow.
Kosiba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Eqari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosiba is stalling in the full guard.
Kosiba throwing strikes but missing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kosiba connects with a high kick.
Kosiba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eqari defends it nicely.

Eqari drives through and clinches with Kosiba against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kosiba leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kosiba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lud Kosiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosiba manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Eqari effectively controlling the action here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Eqari has eaten all the pies!
Kosiba tries to pull guard but Eqari holds him up against the cage and eventually Kosiba drops back down to his feet.
Kosiba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kosiba tries for a takedown but Eqari manages to get underhooks.
Eqari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Kosiba.
Kosiba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eqari's efforts to push away.
Kosiba leaning against his opponent.
Kosiba gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Eqari lands a shoulder strike.
Kosiba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kosiba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eqari walks away with a smile on his face. Kosiba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kosiba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Kosiba forces Eqari back against the cage and clinches.
Eqari lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Kosiba breaks from the clinch.
Eqari throws a hook but Kosiba blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Eqari.
Kosiba fails with the takedown.
Paul Eqari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kosiba fails with a takedown attempt.

Kosiba darts in and clinches Eqari up against the cage.
Kosiba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kosiba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Eqari pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kosiba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eqari tries to avoid it but Kosiba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eqari to the ground. Eqari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eqari throws a nice looking combination but Kosiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right-left combo lands from Eqari.
Kosiba shoots in for a takedown but Eqari shows good takedown defense.
Eqari throws a nice looking combination but Kosiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Kosiba looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Eqari!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lud Kosiba dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kosiba takes one on the button.

Kosiba pushes Eqari up against the cage in a clinch.
Eqari prevents the takedown attempt.
Kosiba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eqari gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kosiba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Eqari is looking to break free of the clinch but Kosiba has double underhooks.

Kosiba is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Eqari can't fight it off and eventually Kosiba manages to take the fight to the floor. Eqari looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kosiba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosiba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Eqari is pushing Kosiba's head away, looking to escape. Kosiba manages to hold on to the position though.
Kosiba trying to control the position but Eqari is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kosiba lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kosiba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eqari is not content to let Kosiba control the position.
Eqari is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kosiba is controlling him well.
Kosiba trying to control the position but Eqari is working away.
Kosiba lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Kosiba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kosiba misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eqari tries to clinch up.
Eqari stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lud Kosiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crunch! Kosiba slams his shin into Eqari's torso.
Eqari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lud Kosiba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Eqari takes the fight into the clinch.
Kosiba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Eqari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kosiba lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kosiba shoots in looking for a takedown. Eqari tries to sprawl out of it but Kosiba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eqari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kosiba is looking to clinch.
Paul Eqari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosiba shoots in and drives through. Eqari sprawls well.
Kosiba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eqari tries to avoid it but Kosiba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eqari to the ground. Eqari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lud Kosiba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kosiba, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lud Kosiba!