PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Kositzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Just Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kositzky comes into the arena with Schwarz zu Blau blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Kositzky
vs
Case

173 cm
29
140 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

181 cm
24
155 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Cage Wars Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Kositzky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Just Case!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kositzky is looking to clinch.
Kositzky tries for a takedown but Case sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Case scores with a four punch combination!
Kositzky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Case's waist but Case gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kositzky off to one side.
Case displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kositzky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Kositzky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Case comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kositzky swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kositzky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Case stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Case landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kositzky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Case gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Case - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Case is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kositzky is defending well for now.
Case misses with the head strike.
Case stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Case's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kositzky manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kositzky tries for a takedown but Case manages to get underhooks.
Case stalling.
Case stalling in the clinch but Kositzky improves position.
Case pushes Kositzky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Case lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kositzky backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Case fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Case misses with a punch on the inside.
Case stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Case slows down the pace here.
Kositzky's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Case trying to control the position but instead, Kositzky has worked for underhooks and has pushed Case into the cage.
Kositzky is trying to drag Case to the mat but Case just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Case stalling the fight.

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.
Kositzky stalls.
Case taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Just Case.
Case tries to clinch up.
Kositzky swats away the attempt to clinch by Case.
Kositzky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kositzky takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Case.
Just Case is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kositzky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kositzky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kositzky wants to clinch
and Case counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kositzky thinking.
A cross from Case lands.
Kositzky keeps the fight on the outside.

Case clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Case fails to land.
Case lands a hook to the side of the head.
Case misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kositzky drops down looking for an ankle pick but Case pulls his leg out and moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Case scores with a four punch combination!

Case closes the distance and pushes Kositzky back into the cage.
Kositzky tries for a takedown but Case manages to get underhooks.
Kositzky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Case pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kositzky has Case pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Case.
Case lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Case manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Case scores with a nice hook to the head.
Case avoiding damage.
Kositzky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maybe Kositzky would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Kositzky slowing the pace effectively.
Case lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Case prevents a takedown attempt there.
Case is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kositzky is trying to drag Case to the mat but Case just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Case is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Case lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kositzky.
Case connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kositzky's face.
Case landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kositzky wants a takedown.
Kositzky is breathing heavily.
Kositzky is trying to maintain a safe position but Case gets an underhook and turns Kositzky into the cage.
Case stalling.
Case lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kositzky backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kositzky looks to clinch
letting Case counter with a right hand.
Kositzky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kositzky fails with the takedown
letting Case counter with a right hand.

Case clinches with his opponent.
Kositzky is looking to control Case's arms but Case gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kositzky has his back to the cage.
Kositzky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Case gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Case lands a left hand.
Case lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short left from Case.
Kositzky leaning against his opponent.
Kositzky looking to stall.
Case is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kositzky is trying to drag Case to the mat but Case just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Kositzky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Case will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kositzky up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Case throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kositzkys head.
Case gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Case.
Case scores with a shoulder strike.

Kositzky is rocked!
Kositzky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Case fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oh Kositzky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Case scores with a jab to the head.
Case lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kositzky seems to have got his legs back now.
Case doesn't manage to clinch there - Kositzky circles away.
Kositzky fails with the takedown

and Case counters by clinching up.
Kositzky looking to stall.
Case is leaning against Kositzky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kositzky has Case pressed against the cage.
Kositzky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Case is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kositzky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kositzky misses with a double jab
and Case counters with a two punch combo.
Case moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kositzky has his takedown stuffed
and Case counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Case punishes Kositzky's body with a nice straight punch.
Case is looking to clinch.
Kositzky wants to clinch but Case slips to the side

and Case counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Case works on Kositzky's body with a couple of short punches.
Case effectively controlling the action here.
Case lands a right hand.
Case content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Case stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kositzky looking for a takedown.
Kositzky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kositzky looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case is pushing Kositzky up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Case unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kositzky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Case lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Case pushes Kositzky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Case on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kositzky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Case prevents it.
Case works on Kositzky's body with a couple of short punches.
Kositzky trying to stall but Case improves his position.
Case pressing his opponent against the cage.
Just Case seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Case misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kositzky.
Case stalling the fight.
Case scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kositzky tries for a takedown but Case manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case lands with a short shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Case.
Case has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Case digs a right hand into Kositzky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kositzky's gas tank.
Case lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kositzky backwards.
Case lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kositzky backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Case creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Case.
Case lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kositzky backwards.
Case throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Case lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kositzky.
Kositzky is trying to stall.

Kositzky breaks the clinch.

Case closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Case tries to stall but Kositzky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Case presses Kositzky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalling in the clinch from Case.
Case is looking to control Kositzky's arms but Kositzky gets an underhook and turns him. Now Case has his back to the cage.
Case misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Just Case showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Case misses the shot to the body.

Case gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kositzky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Case pulls Kositzky in close to prevent any damage.
Kositzky wants to stand and escape but instead Case has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Case postures up.
Case trying to control the position from guard on top but Kositzky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Just Case is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kositzky wants to stand but Case is controlling the position.
Kositzky looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Case puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Case decides to stand up.

Case instigates a clinch.
Case is pressed up against the cage. Kositzky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Case down to the mat. Case avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kositzky with a lazy takedown attempt

and Case counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kositzky stalling.
Case's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kositzky will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Case up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Case pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Kositzky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kositzky stalling in the clinch but Case improves position.
Case stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Case as Kositzky tries to tie him up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Case.
Kositzky taking a breather.
Case unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kositzky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kositzky dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paul Kositzky.
Kositzky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Case does no damage.
Case feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kositzky's calf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case with a jab.
Kositzky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Case circles away quickly and effectively.
Kositzky moves to clinch but Case breaks away
and Case counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kositzky tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Case counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kositzky tries for a takedown but Case manages to get underhooks.
Kositzky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Case prevents it.
Paul Kositzky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kositzky can't break the clinch.
Kositzky throws a punch but it's blocked by Case.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Case just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kositzky's brow.
Kositzky avoiding damage.
Case blocks an uppercut.
Kositzky pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kositzky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kositzky tries to land a knee to the head but Case blocks with his arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Just Case comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Case winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Just Case!