PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Radoslaw Kosowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prabhat Teuvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Kosowski
vs
Prabhat Teuvo

185 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Radoslaw Kosowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Prabhat Teuvo !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kosowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kosowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kosowski misses with a head shot.
Kosowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Teuvo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kosowski controlling the pace for now.
Kosowski throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kosowski trying to control but Teuvo is having none of it.
Kosowski working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teuvo is trying desperately to improve position.
Kosowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Teuvo is looking to escape.

Kosowski looking to secure an arm triangle but Teuvo defends it well.
Kosowski dominating with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teuvo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Teuvo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kosowski trying to control but Teuvo is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosowski lands a nice shot to the head.
Teuvo wants to hold on but Kosowski pushes him away.
Teuvo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kosowski controlling from the full mount.

Kosowski wants to finish this one by submission but Teuvo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kosowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teuvo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kosowski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Teuvo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Teuvo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kosowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Kosowski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Teuvo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Teuvo shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teuvo is squirming around, avoiding Kosowski's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radoslaw Kosowski dominated that round.
That's time! Kosowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kosowski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Kosowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Teuvo wants to control but Kosowski is keeping busy.
Teuvo is positioning himself well to prevent Kosowski advancing to mount.
Radoslaw Kosowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Teuvo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kosowski is taking a breather. Teuvo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teuvo is looking to control Kosowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Teuvo avoid being mounted?

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Kosowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Teuvo was covering up waiting for the punch and Kosowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kosowski preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Teuvo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Teuvo wants to sweep here but Kosowski controlling him for the moment.

Radoslaw Kosowski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Teuvo throws an overhand right that lands on Kosowski's shoulder, as Kosowski tries to avoid the shot.

Kosowski scores with a takedown into Teuvo 's guard.
Teuvo wants to sweep here but Kosowski controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Teuvo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosowski postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Radoslaw Kosowski.

Teuvo gets caught flat footed, as Kosowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Teuvo looking for a sweep. Not yet Teuvo , not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosowski wants to control from the top but Teuvo keeps moving.

Kosowski gets to his feet - Teuvo follows without any prompting.

Kosowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Teuvo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teuvo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radoslaw Kosowski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kosowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Teuvo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Teuvo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kosowski managing to control the position.

Kosowski is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Teuvo tries a body shot but Kosowski blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kosowski jumps guard.
Teuvo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kosowski is keeping the position for now.
Kosowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kosowski tries to get out of the position.
Teuvo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Teuvo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kosowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Teuvo 's guard.
Kosowski wants to stand but Teuvo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kosowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teuvo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teuvo trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Teuvo looking for a sweep. Not yet Teuvo , not yet.
Kosowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Teuvo 's head.
Teuvo keeping moving, preventing Kosowski from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teuvo wants to improve his position but instead Kosowski has moved into half guard.
Kosowski is trying to control. Teuvo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teuvo wants to improve his position but Kosowski is controlling well.
Kosowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Teuvo is looking for a sweep. Kosowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teuvo is staying active underneath Kosowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Radoslaw Kosowski just wasn't active enough.

Kosowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Teuvo to the ground. Kosowski is now in Teuvo 's guard.
Kosowski wants to control from the top but Teuvo keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Teuvo 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.
Kosowski is looking to stand up but Teuvo won't let him.
Prabhat Teuvo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Radoslaw Kosowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teuvo tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Radoslaw Kosowski.
Well Kosowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radoslaw Kosowski!