PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Kooch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Charyak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kooch comes into the arena with Rusko - Tru Powwa blaring out of the sound system. Charyak is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eminem-Won't Back Down. This should be a great matchup!

Kooch
vs
Charyak

194 cm
26
255 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

190 cm
32
258 lbs
19 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Kooch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Charyak!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charyak misses the shot to the body.
Charyak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kooch counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Charyak's guard now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kooch trying to control but Charyak is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kooch is stalling in the full guard.
Charyak looking for a sweep. Not yet Charyak, not yet.

Charyak is looking for a triangle but Kooch pushes his legs off easily.
Kooch won't allow Charyak to sweep him here.
Kooch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kooch trying to control the position from guard on top but Charyak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charyak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kooch manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kooch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Charyak manages to get himself to full guard.
Kooch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Charyak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kooch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Charyak can't keep his opponent in guard - Kooch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Charyak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kooch is working away from the top position though.

Charyak is defending against the submission attempts here by Kooch.
Kooch wants to control but Charyak is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charyak manages to get to full guard.
Kooch won't allow Charyak to sweep him here.

Charyak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kooch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kooch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kooch wants to control from the top but Charyak keeps moving.
Kooch pushes down on Charyak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kooch prevents Charyak from improving his position.

Kooch is looking for a kimura but Charyak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kooch to get the leverage.

Kooch is trying to work for a kimura but Charyak is defending well.
Charyak is looking for a sweep. Kooch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charyak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kooch is working away from the top position though.

Kooch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Charyak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kooch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charyak swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Charyak is looking for a triangle but Kooch pushes his legs off easily.

Charyak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kooch defends it easily.
Charyak looks gassed!
Charyak is trying to hold Kooch in close to prevent damage but Kooch has managed to pass into half guard.
Charyak is staying active underneath Kooch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Charyak is looking to improve his position.
Charyak moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kooch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kooch trying to control but Charyak is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Kooch will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Charyak throws the left hand but Kooch avoids the punch easily.
Craig Charyak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charyak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Charyak.
Charyak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kooch defends it nicely.
Charyak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mike Kooch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Charyak.

Charyak closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kooch quickly recovers to half guard.
Kooch trying to control here.
Charyak is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kooch moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kooch is on top in guard.
Kooch wants to control from the top but Charyak keeps moving.
Kooch tries to free his leg and advance position but Charyak is retaining full guard.
Kooch advances to half guard.
Kooch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Charyak is trying to get back to full guard.
Kooch is trying to control. Charyak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Charyak wants to control but Kooch is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charyak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Charyak tries to kick Kooch off but Kooch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Charyak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kooch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Charyak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kooch.
The fighters are battling for position here. Charyak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kooch passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Charyak gets back to half guard.
Kooch passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charyak is desperately trying to improve his position but Kooch has a good base and remains in mount.

Charyak tries to improve his position but Kooch has taken his back! Kooch has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Charyak tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kooch pushes Charyak away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Kooch!