PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Garry Tolsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Cosbey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Tolsen
vs
Cosbey

180 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Garry Tolsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Cosbey!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolsen shoots in and drives through. Cosbey sprawls well.
Cosbey misses with a few strikes there.
Tolsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cosbey manages to avoid it.
Tolsen misses with a shot to the body
and Cosbey counters with a left and a right that stings Tolsen.
Cosbey fails to land with a series of punches.
Tolsen dodges the punch combination from Cosbey.
Tolsen has a takedown stuffed.
Tolsen shoots in for a takedown but Cosbey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garry Tolsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolsen shoots in for a takedown but Cosbey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tolsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tolsen misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, jab by Cosbey - just one landing.
Tolsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolsen slips a jab and a cross from Cosbey.
Tolsen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cosbey counters with a nice uppercut.
Cosbey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tolsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cosbey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cosbey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cosbey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tolsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Cosbey misses.
Cosbey jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Cosbey.
Cosbey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck for Tolsen with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tolsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tolsen connects with a body shot.
Cosbey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tolsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cosbey fails to land with a series of punches.
Tolsen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cosbey cracks a nice hook into Tolsen's ribs.
Tolsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cosbey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tolsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tolsen.
Cosbey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cosbey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tolsen.
Tolsen misses with a low kick.
Tolsen slips a jab and a cross from Cosbey.
Tolsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cosbey scores with a body shot.
Tolsen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cosbey as he jumps to the side.
Cosbey fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Cosbey as Tolsen shoots in.
Tolsen is breathing heavily.
Cosbey throws a series of punches but Tolsen moves out of range.
Tolsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Cosbey. No joy for Tolsen on that attempt.
Tolsen is looking to wear down Cosbey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tolsen shoots in for a double leg but Cosbey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tolsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cosbey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tolsen somewhat.
Tolsen misses with a takedown attempt - Cosbey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cosbey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tolsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cosbey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Cosbey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cosbey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tolsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Tolsen jabs Cosbey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cosbey misses with a double jab.
Tolsen wants to clinch.
Cosbey thuds his right hand into Tolsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tolsen fails to land the takedown.
Cosbey throws a one two combo.
Tolsen shoots in and drives through. Cosbey sprawls well.
Cosbey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Tolsen counters by clinching up.
Cosbey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tolsen gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tolsen pulls guard.
Tolsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cosbey wants to pass the guard but Tolsen is keeping the position.

Tolsen looking for a guillotine here but Cosbey defends easily.

Cosbey drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tolsen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cosbey has Tolsen in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tolsen stands up and waves to Cosbey to follow him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cosbey misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosbey stuffs the takedown attempt from Tolsen. Tolsen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garry Tolsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Cosbey.
Cosbey lands with a nice combination. Tolsen backs away looking to recover.
Tolsen misses with a takedown attempt - Cosbey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cosbey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bill Cosbey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cosbey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tolsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tolsen with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cosbey misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Cosbey misses.
Cosbey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cosbey scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice shot lands for Cosbey.
Cosbey connects with a right hand. Tolsen shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cosbey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cosbey!
Cosbey is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tolsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bill Cosbey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Tolsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Cosbey misses with a few strikes there.
Tolsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cosbey is fending him off so far but Tolsen persists. Nope, Cosbey circles away and we're back to standing.
Cosbey throws a right hand that Tolsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Tolsen also avoids with ease.
Tolsen dodges the punch combination from Cosbey.
Tolsen shoots in for a double leg but Cosbey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cosbey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tolsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cosbey!
Cosbey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tolsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garry Tolsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Cosbey. That snapped Tolsen's head back.
Tolsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cosbey looks to land a combination but Tolsen avoids it well.
A punch combination from Tolsen misses.
Cosbey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tolsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cosbey throws a one two combo.
Tolsen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Cosbey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Cosbey.
Tolsen throws a push kick but Cosbey slaps the foot to one side.
Cosbey misses with a double jab.
Tolsen tries to clinch but Cosbey is having none of it.
Tolsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cosbey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tolsen somewhat.
Cosbey throws a series of punches but Tolsen avoids them all with ease.
Tolsen throws a head kick but Cosbey moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cosbey throws a one two combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosbey falls off balance throwing a combination

and Tolsen counters by clinching up.
Cosbey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tolsen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cosbey gets underhooks to prevent Tolsen's takedown attempt.

Tolsen breaks the clinch.
Tolsen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cosbey tries to avoid it but Tolsen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cosbey to the ground. Cosbey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bill Cosbey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tolsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cosbey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cosbey connects with a jab.
Cosbey throws a right hand that Tolsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Tolsen also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosbey looks to land a combination but Tolsen avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Cosbey. Those never looked like landing.
Cosbey throws a right and a left that Tolsen avoids nicely.
Tolsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tolsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cosbey as he avoids it easily.
Tolsen shoots in for a takedown but Cosbey shows good takedown defense.
Cosbey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cosbey scores with a hook.
Garry Tolsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tolsen wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Cosbey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cosbey 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Cosbey!