PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Testament (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Kooch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kooch is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rusko - Tru Powwa. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Testament
vs
Kooch

200 cm
26
225 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

194 cm
30
255 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moses Testament!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Kooch!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kooch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Testament on his heels. He'll look to pass Testament's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Testament throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Testament looking for a sweep. Not yet Testament, not yet.

Testament has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kooch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Testament is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kooch is aware though and is defending well.
Kooch wants to control from the top but Testament keeps moving.

Kooch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kooch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Testament is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kooch is aware though and is defending well.

Kooch drops back looking for a leg! Testament is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Testament manages to kick Kooch off! Kooch jumps back into Testament's guard.

Testament is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kooch wants to pass the guard but Testament is keeping the position.

Testament 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Testament keeping moving, preventing Kooch from controlling successfully.
Testament is trying to keep Kooch in close.
Testament looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kooch is one step ahead there.
Testament keeping moving, preventing Kooch from controlling successfully.
Testament 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.

Kooch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Kooch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kooch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Testament throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kooch passes into half guard.

Kooch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Testament sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Testament gets full guard.
Kooch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Testament can't keep his opponent in guard - Kooch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Testament looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kooch is thwarting Testament's attempts to control the position.

Kooch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Testament moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Testament is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Testament is breathing heavily.
Kooch trying to control the position from guard on top but Testament is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kooch pushing down on Testament's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Testament looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kooch wants to work for an arm triangle but Testament is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Testament looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kooch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Testament has managed to free his arm - good work.

Kooch is looking for a kimura here.

Kooch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Testament defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Testament manages to get to full guard.

Kooch drops back looking for a leg! Testament is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Testament manages to kick Kooch off! Kooch jumps back into Testament's guard.
Kooch preventing the sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Testament had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kooch defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Testament is trying to control the position but Kooch postures up.

Testament has his foot on Kooch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kooch works his way back into a safe position though.
Kooch trying to control but Testament is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Kooch will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Testament misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kooch ducks under a wild hook from Testament.
Kooch shoots in for a takedown but Testament shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Testament looks to land a combination but Kooch avoids it well.
Kooch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Kooch closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Testament's guard.
Kooch trying to control the position from guard on top but Testament is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Testament looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kooch stands and throws Testament's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Testament tries to improve position but can't.

Kooch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Testament is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Testament gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kooch tries to control but Testament wriggling away.

Kooch working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Testament is in all sorts of trouble here.

Kooch is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Testament is surviving well by controlling Kooch's body position as best he can.
Testament is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Testament defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kooch.

Kooch looking to secure an arm triangle but Testament defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kooch is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Testament has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Testament slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Testament wants to control but Kooch is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Kooch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Testament looking for submissions off his back.
Testament wants to control but Kooch is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Testament looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Testament is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Testament looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kooch seems to be working for a kimura but Testament defends the submission attempt.

Kooch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Testament doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kooch.

Testament looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kooch seems to be looking for submissions.

Kooch seems to be working for a kimura but Testament defends the submission attempt.
Testament is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kooch seems to be working for a kimura but Testament defends the submission attempt.
Kooch is thwarting Testament's attempts to control the position.
Testament wants to get back to full guard.
Testament is working hard here to advance position.

Kooch is looking for a kimura but Testament is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kooch to get the leverage.
Testament wants to improve his position but Kooch is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kooch moves nicely into side control.
Mike Kooch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Testament is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Kooch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Testament, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Kooch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Testament misses with a combination

and Kooch counters with a takedown into side control.

Kooch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Testament is looking to regain half guard here but Kooch keeps moving and retains side control.
Testament can't do much from the bottom here.

Kooch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Kooch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Testament knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Testament is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kooch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Testament, who protects the arm well.

Kooch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Testament, who protects the arm well.
Testament tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Kooch is trying to get an arm triangle but Testament is defending well.
Testament is looking to regain half guard here but Kooch keeps moving and retains side control.

Kooch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Testament is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Testament's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Testament tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kooch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Kooch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Kooch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Testament, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Testament struggling a bit here.
Testament tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kooch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kooch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Kooch is trying to get an arm triangle but Testament is defending well.

Kooch thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Testament tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kooch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Kooch has hold of Testament's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Testament seems comfortable defending it but Kooch has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Testament is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Testament is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kooch couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Kooch!