PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Litran Kossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siouxsie Banshees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kossu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Holy Diver - Dio. Banshees comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cities in Dust kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Kossu
vs
Banshees

190 cm
29
212 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

192 cm
24
220 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Litran Kossu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Siouxsie Banshees!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kossu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Banshees.
A clash of legs there as Kossu blocks the low kick.
Kossu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banshees scores with a three punch combo!
Kossu swats away the attempt to clinch by Banshees.
Banshees tries to clinch but Kossu moves out of range.
Kossu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body punch from Kossu.

Banshees drives through and clinches with Kossu against the cage.
A body shot lands from Banshees.

Kossu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banshees fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kossu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banshees scores with a hook to the body. Kossu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Banshees.

Banshees has closed the distance and engaged Kossu in a clinch.
Banshees lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kossu wants to break free but Banshees has control.
Banshees creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kossu's defenses.

It looks like Litran Kossu has been cut.
Kossu tries to circle away but Banshees has him pinned against the cage.
Banshees lands an elbow just above Kossu 's eye.
Banshees lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kossu backwards.
Kossu can't break the clinch.
Banshees lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banshees misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Kossu on the inside.
Kossu wants to break free but Banshees has control.

Kossu manages to break the clinch.
Banshees scores with a decent looking hook.
Kossu throws out a loose jab but Banshees uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kossu looks to throw the jab but Banshees is out of range.
Kossu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kossu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kossu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kossu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Banshees scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kossu doesn't seem bothered though.
Banshees catches Kossu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Banshees gets a clinch.

Kossu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kossu blocks a head kick by Banshees.
Siouxsie Banshees is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kossu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Banshees cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kossu misses the jab.
Banshees displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kossu throws out the jab.
Litran Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kossu gets tackled into the cage by Banshees. Banshees maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Banshees.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banshees scores a nice knee to the body.
Banshees lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kossu is breathing heavily.
Banshees lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kossu or not.
Banshees using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Banshees landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Banshees scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banshees connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kossu's face.
Banshees connects with a knee to the head.
Banshees throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kossus head.
Banshees lands an elbow just above Kossu 's eye.
Banshees with a knee to the head.
Banshees lands an elbow inside.
Banshees landing knees to the body.
Banshees tries a knee to the head but Kossu blocks it.
Banshees looking to throw knees to the head but Kossu is blocking nicely.
Banshees with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banshees lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Banshees.
Banshees softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Banshees.
Banshees comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banshees lands an elbow inside that Kossu shrugs off.
Banshees lands an elbow inside.
Banshees scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Banshees lands a nice elbow.
Kossu is looking to break free of the clinch but Banshees has double underhooks.
Banshees lands a nice uppercut.
Banshees working Kossu over with knees to the body.
Kossu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banshees lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kossu.
Banshees lands a shot to the body.
Kossu is trying to break free.
Banshees landing knees to the body.
Banshees lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Banshees.
Banshees is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Banshees scores with a shoulder strike.
Banshees is leaning against Kossu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banshees lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banshees landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Banshees.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banshees lands a shoulder strike.
Banshees lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banshees lands a nice uppercut.
Banshees lands an elbow inside.
Banshees working Kossu over with knees to the body.
Banshees unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kossu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Banshees is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Banshees presses Kossu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Banshees.
Still in the clinch, Banshees scores with a nice short uppercut.
Banshees utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Banshees lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kossu backwards.
A short left from Banshees.
Banshees lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banshees.
Knees in the clinch landing for Banshees.
A short body shot lands from Banshees as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banshees lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kossu backwards.
Kossu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banshees pushes Kossu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banshees throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kossus head.
Banshees lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice cross by Banshees.
Banshees throws a good cross that connects.
Banshees swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banshees lands a really nice looking cross but Kossu seems unphased.
Banshees showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kossu.
Kossu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banshees manages to avoid it.
Kossu misses with a low kick.
Kossu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kossu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banshees.
Kossu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Banshees tries to work over Kossu's front leg with a kick but Kossu checks it.
Banshees throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kossu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banshees keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kossu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Banshees.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kossu, as that shot connected.
Banshees keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banshees lands a nice shot that snaps Kossu's head back.

Banshees moves into the clinch.
Siouxsie Banshees seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banshees lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Kossu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kossu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Banshees at a distance.
Banshees lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kossu's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Kossu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kossu misses with a hook
and Banshees counters with a right hand to the body.
Kossu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Banshees rushes Kossu and presses him up against the cage.

Kossu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kossu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That kick from Banshees tenderised Kossu's leg. Kossu is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Kossu misses.

Banshees fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kossu, pushing him back against the cage.
Banshees 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 takes a knee to the side of the body.
Banshees comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Banshees lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banshees lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kossu backwards.
Banshees working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu is trying to push Banshees away but Banshees has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banshees unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Banshees lands a hook that snaps the head of Kossu backwards.
Nice elbow from Banshees.
Banshees lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banshees keeps control of Kossu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Banshees.
Banshees lands a knee to the body.
Banshees lands a hook that snaps the head of Kossu backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banshees.
A short uppercut from Banshees.
Banshees throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Banshees looking to throw knees to the head but Kossu is blocking nicely.
Banshees lands a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banshees.
Banshees lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Banshees tries a knee to the head but Kossu blocks it.
Kossu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banshees has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kossu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banshees using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Banshees with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Banshees lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banshees using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Banshees misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kossu.
A frustrated look appears on Kossu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banshees lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kossu is looking to break free of the clinch but Banshees has double underhooks.
Banshees cracks Kossu with a nice body shot.
Kossu tries to circle away but Banshees has him pinned against the cage.
Banshees lands a body punch.
Nice elbow from Banshees.
Banshees lands with a light punch inside.
Kossu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kossu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kossu is looking to break free of the clinch but Banshees has double underhooks.
Kossu can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Banshees.
Banshees lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banshees.
Banshees throws a punch but it's blocked by Kossu.
Banshees lands with a light punch inside.
Banshees 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 working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu tries to pull guard but Banshees holds him up against the cage and eventually Kossu drops back down to his feet.
Banshees lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kossu backwards.
Banshees avoiding damage as Kossu throws knees to the body.
Kossu tries to break the clinch but Banshees is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Banshees.
Kossu tries to break the clinch but Banshees is controlling the position.
Banshees digs a right hand into Kossu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kossu's gas tank.
Banshees blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Banshees.
Kossu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kossu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kossu takes a shot to the head.
Kossu tries to break the clinch but Banshees is controlling the position.
Kossu has had enough of the clinch but Banshees keeps him there for the moment.
Banshees stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Banshees.
Kossu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banshees lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banshees lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kossu takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Siouxsie Banshees showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Litran Kossu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Banshees throws a nice inside leg kick.
Banshees throws a series of punches but Kossu avoids them all with ease.
Nice body punch from Banshees.
Nice shot lands for Banshees.
Kossu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Banshees.
Kossu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Banshees darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Banshees misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kossu.
Banshees lands a front kick.
Banshees lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kossu's sensitive parts.
Banshees uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Banshees moves into the clinch.
Banshees lands an elbow just above Kossu 's eye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Banshees creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Banshees.
Banshees lands an elbow that stopped Kossu in his tracks for a moment.
Kossu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kossu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Banshees connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kossu's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banshees working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Banshees lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banshees lands a shoulder strike.
Banshees lands a nice uppercut.
Kossu goes for a takedown attempt but Banshees pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Banshees connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice inside leg kick there by Banshees. That's going to slow Kossu down.
Banshees scores with a jab to the head.

Banshees forces Kossu back against the cage and clinches.
Kossu takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice left hand lands by Banshees.
Banshees lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kossu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Banshees lands an elbow that stopped Kossu in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Banshees.
Kossu tries to break free but Banshees pushes him back against the cage.
Banshees lands a damaging elbow.
Banshees lands a knee to the head.
Banshees lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kossu.
Banshees lands a knee to the body.
Banshees lands a hook that snaps the head of Kossu backwards.
Siouxsie Banshees is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banshees gets through Kossu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banshees lands a right hand.
Kossu stalling in the clinch but Banshees improves position.
Banshees unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kossu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Banshees pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Banshees landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kossu tries to break free but Banshees pushes him back against the cage.
Banshees presses Kossu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kossu is looking to break free of the clinch but Banshees has double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Banshees.
Banshees unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kossu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Banshees lands a knee to the head.
Banshees lands a damaging elbow.

Kossu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banshees misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Banshees.
Banshees throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banshees looks to land a combination but Kossu avoids it well.
Kossu misses with a body shot.
Banshees is looking to clinch but Kossu is avoiding it.

Kossu tries to keep at a distance but Banshees has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kossu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Banshees prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Litran Kossu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banshees lands a damaging elbow.
Banshees keeps control of Kossu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Litran Kossu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banshees blocks an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Banshees.
Still in the clinch, Banshees scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kossu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banshees has Kossu pressed against the cage, preventing Kossu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banshees unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kossu looking for a takedown.
Banshees gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kossu takes a shot to the head.
Banshees lands a nice knee to the body.
Banshees creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kossu's defenses.
Kossu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees to the body from Banshees.
Kossu is looking to break free of the clinch but Banshees has double underhooks.
A short right from Banshees on the inside.
Banshees lands with a light punch inside.
Banshees stops a takedown attempt from Kossu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banshees scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banshees lands a good knee to the midsection. Kossu won't want to take too many of those.
Kossu is trying to break the clinch but Banshees has him pressed against the cage.
Banshees misses with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Siouxsie Banshees comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Banshees 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siouxsie Banshees!