PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konan Kosta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Python (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosta's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Zorba The Greek. Mike Python is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kosta
vs
Python

194 cm
20
276 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Konan Kosta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Python!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python throws a nice looking combination but Kosta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Python throws a series of punches but Kosta avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Python does no damage.
Python goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Konan Kosta has been cut.
A slow jab from Python misses its intended target.
Python doesn't manage to clinch there - Kosta circles away.
Kosta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Python.
Python misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosta.
Python wants to clinch up but Kosta keeps it at a distance.
Python scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Python fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Python throws a right hand that Kosta ducks under and follows up with a left that Kosta also avoids with ease.
Python throws a right and a left that Kosta avoids nicely.
Python misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python misses with a two punch combination.
Python throws a series of punches but Kosta avoids them all with ease.
Python misses with a combination

and Kosta counters with a nice double leg into side control. Python won't be happy with that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kosta trying to control the position but Python is working away.

Kosta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Python is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Python struggling a bit here.
Python avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kosta.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kosta scoring with punches and elbows.
Kosta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Python some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Python's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kosta wants to control but Python is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kosta postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kosta taking a breather here.
Python misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Kosta.
Kosta with the ground and pound but Python regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kosta not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python is looking for a sweep. Kosta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kosta passes to full mount!
Python tries to hold on but Kosta postures up.

Kosta is working for a guillotine from mount but Python frees his head quite easily.
Python is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kosta looking to finish Python with some ground and pound. This is bad for Python!
Kosta prevents Python from getting the reversal.
Python wants to hold on but Kosta pushes him away.
Python is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nice strikes from Kosta there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosta moves nicely into side control.
Kosta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Python is looking to regain half guard here but Kosta keeps moving and retains side control.
Python takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Python is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kosta has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Python defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Python's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Python managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kosta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konan Kosta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konan Kosta's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kosta misses the shot to the body.
Mike Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kosta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Python misses with the combination.
Python shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kosta eats them both and turns towards Python to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kosta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Python throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kosta slips a jab and a cross from Python.
Kosta slips a jab and a cross from Python.
Kosta throws a low kick but Python moves out of range easily.
Kosta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mike Python seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Python throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mike Python is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python avoids the head kick by Kosta.
Python throws a right and a left that Kosta avoids nicely.
Python tries a low kick but Kosta avoids it.
Python throws a right and a left that both miss.
Python misses with the combination.
Python is breathing heavily.
Python moves out of range as Kosta strikes.
Python misses with a jab, cross combination.
Python throws a right and a left that both miss.
Python throws a series of punches but Kosta avoids them all with ease.
Kosta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Python misses with a series of wild punches.
Python swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python blocks the body kick.
Kosta throws a head kick that misses.
Python lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kosta circles away quickly and effectively.
Python throws a series of punches but Kosta moves out of range.
Python tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kosta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Python slaps away a takedown attempt from Kosta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Python swinging wildly here.
Kosta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Python.
Kosta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python misses with a double jab
and Kosta counters with a stiff right hand.
Python cracks Kosta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Python tries to clinch but Kosta is having none of it.
Kosta is looking to land body kicks.
Python looks to land a combination but Kosta avoids it well.
Python will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kosta is defended easily by Python.
Python misses with a combination
and Kosta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kosta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Python sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Kosta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosta is thwarting Python's attempts to control the position.
Kosta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kosta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Python tries to roll over but Kosta keeps him under control.
Kosta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Kosta is looking for a kimura here.
Python keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kosta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kosta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Konan Kosta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Konan Kosta's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Python misses with a looping left.
Python scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kosta misses with a low kick.
A combination from Python does no damage.
Python avoids the head kick by Kosta.
Python throws a series of punches but Kosta moves out of range.
Python feints a jab promting Kosta to slip. Python then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kosta slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kosta throws a hook but Python avoids it easily.
Python loads up on a big right hand but Kosta slips the punch.
Python misses with a double jab
and Kosta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Python tries to clinch but Kosta is having none of it.
Python takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python misses with a two punch combination.
Python misses with a two punch combination.
Python throws a right hand that Kosta ducks under and follows up with a left that Kosta also avoids with ease.
Python throws out a loose jab but Kosta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Python throws a leg kick that misses.
Python moves away from the strike by Kosta.
Python stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kosta throws a head kick that misses.
Python keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kosta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Python throws a series of punches but Kosta avoids them all with ease.
Python falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kosta counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Python!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosta is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Python can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosta landing strikes from the mount and Python is in trouble!
Kosta fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kosta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Python is looking to escape.
Konan Kosta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kosta lands a big shot there that rocks Python but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kosta working Python over with strikes here.

Python is rocked!
Python keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Python is still in real trouble! Can Kosta finish him?
Kosta scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kosta postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Python badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Kosta around the waist but Kosta pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Kosta is the winner by TKO! Kosta jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konan Kosta!
A relieved looking Konan Kosta thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.