PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Repu Kosketalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdhulla Nasofarm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosketalo's entrance music is Biggest & the best - Clawfinger. A fine choice. Nasofarm has chosen Biggest & the best - Clawfinger as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Repu Kosketalo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Repu Kosketalo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kosketalo
vs
Nasofarm

198 cm
25
266 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
199 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Repu Kosketalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abdhulla Nasofarm!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosketalo has his takedown stuffed
and Nasofarm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nasofarm is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kosketalo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Nasofarm shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nasofarm was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kosketalo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nasofarm tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kosketalo is trying desperately to improve position.

Nasofarm moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kosketalo has worked his arm free - good work by Kosketalo!
Nasofarm throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kosketalo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nasofarm not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasofarm trying to control from half guard but Kosketalo is working away.
Kosketalo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nasofarm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nasofarm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kosketalo wants to stand up but Nasofarm is controlling him.
Kosketalo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Nasofarm drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kosketalo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nasofarm has Kosketalo in his guard.
Nasofarm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kosketalo is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Nasofarm seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosketalo throws a strike but Nasofarm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kosketalo keeping moving, preventing Nasofarm from controlling successfully.
Nasofarm lands a couple of elbows.
Nasofarm is looking to work some ground and pound but Kosketalo has wrist control.
Nasofarm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kosketalo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosketalo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nasofarm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kosketalo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kosketalo controls Nasofarm momentarily but Nasofarm frees himself.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nasofarm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nasofarm throws a big right hand that misses.
Nasofarm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nasofarm looking to sit in guard and control but Kosketalo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kosketalo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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.
Kosketalo throwing strikes from guard but Nasofarm blocks nicely.
Kosketalo wants to control from the top but Nasofarm keeps moving.
Nasofarm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kosketalo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kosketalo wants to pass the guard but Nasofarm is keeping the position.
Nasofarm has Kosketalo pulled in close to control his posture.
Kosketalo tries to free his leg and advance position but Nasofarm is retaining full guard.
Nasofarm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kosketalo wants to control from the top but Nasofarm keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdhulla Nasofarm dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nasofarm moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Nasofarm.
Nasofarm has Kosketalo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kosketalo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nasofarm is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kosketalo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kosketalo wants a takedown but no success here.
Nasofarm is pressed up against the cage. Kosketalo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nasofarm down to the mat. Nasofarm avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Repu Kosketalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nasofarm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kosketalo circles away.
Repu Kosketalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdhulla Nasofarm.

Nasofarm gets the takedown into side control.
Kosketalo sneaks back into half guard.
Nasofarm trying to control from half guard but Kosketalo is working away.
Kosketalo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nasofarm.
Kosketalo is trying to maintain the position but Nasofarm is very close to passing his half guard.
Nasofarm not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Nasofarm.
Nasofarm working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nasofarm sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nasofarm is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nasofarm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nasofarm wants to control but Kosketalo is keeping him busy.

Nasofarm wants to work for an arm triangle but Kosketalo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nasofarm missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kosketalo wants to control but Nasofarm is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasofarm is trying to control. Kosketalo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nasofarm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kosketalo's head.
Nasofarm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kosketalo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nasofarm.
Kosketalo trying to hold on to Nasofarm's head to control him but Nasofarm postures up.
Nasofarm slips a nice elbow through Kosketalo's hands, connecting with Kosketalo's forehead.
Nasofarm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kosketalo's head.
Nasofarm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nasofarm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nasofarm landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nasofarm wants to take a breather but Kosketalo is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasofarm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kosketalo defending well though.
Nasofarm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kosketalo's head.
Nasofarm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nasofarm throwing shots but Kosketalo is blocking nicely.
Nasofarm is looking to take a break and control but Kosketalo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nasofarm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nasofarm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kosketalo has hold of Nasofarm's hands but Nasofarm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nasofarm thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kosketalo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nasofarm working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nasofarm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kosketalo's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kosketalo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nasofarm.
Nasofarm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nasofarm is keen to just control but Kosketalo is a slippery customer.
Kosketalo is pressing down on Nasofarm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nasofarm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nasofarm postures up in Kosketalo's guard and throws a big left but Kosketalo blocks it.
Kosketalo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nasofarm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nasofarm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nasofarm throws a big right hand that misses.
Nasofarm postures up and lands a big shot to Kosketalo's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdhulla Nasofarm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Nasofarm looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kosketalo tries to get to full guard but Nasofarm has control of the leg.
Nasofarm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nasofarm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kosketalo tries to roll over but Nasofarm keeps him under control.
Kosketalo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nasofarm scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nasofarm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nasofarm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nasofarm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nasofarm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nasofarm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasofarm throwing shots but Kosketalo is blocking nicely.
Nasofarm lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nasofarm is controlling the pace.
Nasofarm is just content to waste time from the top position. Kosketalo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nasofarm trying to control but Kosketalo is working from the bottom.
Nasofarm throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nasofarm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kosketalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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.
Nasofarm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nasofarm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nasofarm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kosketalo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kosketalo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nasofarm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nasofarm trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosketalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nasofarm is working Kosketalo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kosketalo is trying to keep Nasofarm in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasofarm thows a big elbow that misses.
Abdhulla Nasofarm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nasofarm throwing strikes from guard but Kosketalo blocks nicely.
Kosketalo keeping moving, preventing Nasofarm from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nasofarm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nasofarm wanted to stand there but Kosketalo had control of the position.
Abdhulla Nasofarm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nasofarm trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosketalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nasofarm throws a strike but Kosketalo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nasofarm pulls Kosketalo in close to his closed guard and prevents Kosketalo from doing any damage or advancing position.

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.
Kosketalo wants to pass the guard but Nasofarm is keeping the position.
Nasofarm is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nasofarm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nasofarm is pulling down on Kosketalo's head to control his posture.
Repu Kosketalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Abdhulla Nasofarm has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Nasofarm gets a takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdhulla Nasofarm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nasofarm 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 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdhulla Nasofarm!