PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Koslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turock Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turock Rio is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Koslov
vs
Rio

205 cm
23
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksander Koslov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Turock Rio!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rio throws a nice looking combination but Koslov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rio throws a head kick but Koslov moves out of range.
Rio connects with a high kick.

It looks like Aleksander Koslov has been cut.
A punch combination from Rio misses.
Rio stuffs the takedown attempt from Koslov. Koslov gets slowly back to his feet.
Koslov throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rio takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Turock Rio has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koslov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koslov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rio keeps the fight on the outside.
Koslov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rio.
No joy there for Rio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rio tries to bum rush Koslov with a series of wild strikes but Koslov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rio throws a combination that misses

and Koslov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rio's guard now.
Koslov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koslov postures up and lands a big shot to Rio's brow.

Rio looking for subs off his back but Koslov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rio looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rio pushes Koslov off looking to stand but Koslov dives back in and keeps control.
Koslov wants to take a breather but Rio is having none of it.
Rio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koslov.
Rio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koslov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rio trying to get back to full guard but Koslov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rio is working to get back to half guard.
Rio's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rio is looking to get to half guard.
Rio is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rio has given up his back here. Will Koslov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Rio trying to control but not successfully.
Rio grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Rio looking very determined here, making life difficult for Koslov.

Rio is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Koslov has the hooks in. Rio is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rio wants to get back to his feet.

Koslov is looking for the choke from the back position but Rio is controlling his hands well.
Rio controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Rio is in bad spot here.
Rio looking very determined here, making life difficult for Koslov.
Rio looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Koslov has the hooks in. Rio is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rio controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Rio has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Koslov.
Rio wants to escape the position.
Koslov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rio tries to roll but Koslov sticks to his back.
Rio prevents Koslov from getting a body triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rio has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Koslov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksander Koslov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Koslov dodges the punch combination from Rio.
Koslov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Koslov shoots in looking for a takedown but Rio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koslov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rio throws a right hand that Koslov ducks under and follows up with a left that Koslov also avoids with ease.
Rio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Koslov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koslov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koslov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koslov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rio swinging wildly here.
Koslov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Rio.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rio.
Koslov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aleksander Koslov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rio lands a head kick!
Rio swinging wildly here.
Rio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turock Rio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rio misses with a double jab
and Koslov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov moves out of range of the body kick.
Rio misses with a combination
and Koslov counters with a three punch combo that has Rio backing up. Rio nods at Koslov to acknowledge the strikes.
Rio throws a right hand that Koslov ducks under and follows up with a left that Koslov also avoids with ease.
Rio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rio wants it to stay on the feet.
Rio bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Rio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rio throws a head kick that misses.
Rio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koslov shoots for a double leg takedown but Rio sprawls well. He's pushed Koslov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Koslov's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rio checks a low kick from Koslov.
Rio lands a head kick!
Rio avoids a kick to the body.
Koslov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rio defends it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Rio.
Koslov avoids the head kick by Rio.
Rio stuffs the takedown.
Rio lands a head kick!
Rio tries to bum rush Koslov with a series of wild strikes but Koslov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koslov misses with a takedown attempt - Rio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koslov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rio. That one must have hurt.
Rio misses with a double jab.
Rio moves out of range as Koslov throws a body kick.
Rio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Koslov.
Rio lands a leg kick that knocks Koslov off balance momentarily.
Rio throws a quick inside leg kick.

Koslov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rio is trying to work for a sweep but Koslov has mounted him!
Koslov trying to control but Rio is having none of it.
Rio is trying to stand but he's just given Koslov his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turock Rio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rio stalks Koslov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Koslov's face. Koslov staggers backwards, shaken.
Rio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Koslov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rio keeping moving, preventing Koslov from controlling successfully.
Koslov advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rio is trying to stand.
Koslov trying to control from half guard but Rio is working away.
Rio is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Koslov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Koslov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rio's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rio throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Aleksander Koslov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Koslov stands and steps away. Rio gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Turock Rio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koslov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koslov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rio counters with a leg kick.
A combination from Rio does no damage.
Koslov tries to work over Rio's front leg with a kick but Rio checks it.
Koslov tries to clinch but Rio is having none of it.
Rio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koslov circles away quickly and effectively.
Rio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rio blocks the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rio misses with a combination
and Koslov counters with a big head kick but Rio shrugs it off.
Rio throws a series of punches but Koslov moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Koslov blocks the leg kick.
Rio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rio throws a right and a left that both miss.

Rio tries to keep at a distance but Koslov has taken the fight into the clinch.

Rio lands a takedown into guard.
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!

Koslov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koslov trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koslov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koslov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koslov tries to get out of the position.

Koslov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rio postures up.

Koslov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rio is aware though and is defending well.

Rio decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rio lands with a slapping head kick.
Koslov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rio defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rio throws a series of strikes that have Koslov backpedaling.

Koslov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rio's half guard.
Rio is trying to stand back up but Koslov is controlling him
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rio tries to get to full guard but Koslov has control of the leg.
Koslov prevents Rio from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koslov not doing much here.
Rio looks like he's trying to stand up.

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 Aleksander Koslov.
I think Koslov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!