PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bariga Kodeinich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturro Affi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kodeinich's entrance music is izraelskiy kodeinshik. A fine choice. Affi has chosen Men at work - Land of down under as his entrance music. Arturro Affi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kodeinich
vs
Affi

167 cm
26
143 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

180 cm
24
169 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Mango Nutrition

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bariga Kodeinich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Arturro Affi!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kodeinich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Affi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bariga Kodeinich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Affi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Affi lands with a nice body kick.

Affi pushes Kodeinich up against the cage in a clinch.
Affi prevents a body shot from Kodeinich.
Affi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kodeinich backwards.
Kodeinich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kodeinich tries to throw a body punch but Affi avoids it by throwing Kodeinich back against the cage.
Kodeinich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Affi's elbow.
Kodeinich tries a body shot but Affi blocks it.
Kodeinich tries to throw a body punch but Affi avoids it by throwing Kodeinich back against the cage.
Kodeinich can't find room to land a body shot as Affi controls the action.
Kodeinich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kodeinich misses with a punch to the body.
Affi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Affi tries to work over Kodeinich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kodeinich tries to throw a body punch but Affi avoids it by throwing Kodeinich back against the cage.
Kodeinich looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kodeinich tries to work over Affi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodeinich misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich misses with a punch to the body.
Kodeinich misses with a body punch.
Affi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kodeinich up against the cage.
Kodeinich unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kodeinich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kodeinich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Affi.
Kodeinich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kodeinich lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kodeinich pushes Affi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kodeinich pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kodeinich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Affi lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Affi.
Affi lands with a left to the head.
Affi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kodeinich tries to throw a body punch but Affi avoids it by throwing Kodeinich back against the cage.
Kodeinich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Affi's elbow.
Affi prevents a body shot from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Affi leaning against his opponent.
Affi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Kodeinich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Affi tries to clinch up but Kodeinich circles away and keeps his distance.
Kodeinich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kodeinich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Affi tries to clinch but Kodeinich is having none of it.
Affi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kodeinich back to the cage. Affi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kodeinich throws a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Affi gets a clinch.
Affi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Affi misses with a body punch.
Kodeinich letting Affi take a breather here.
Affi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Affi stalling.
Affi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kodeinich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kodeinich lands a body shot.
Kodeinich swings wildly with an uppercut but Affi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kodeinich misses with a punch to the body.
Kodeinich missing with knees to the body.
Affi managing to block the knees to the body from Kodeinich.
Affi stalling in the clinch but Kodeinich improves position.
Kodeinich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kodeinich misses with a punch to the body.
Affi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kodeinich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kodeinich tries to stall but Affi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right handed body shot lands from Kodeinich.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Affi.
Kodeinich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kodeinich trying to land knees to the body.
Kodeinich misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Affi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Affi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kodeinich lands a right hand.
Kodeinich is looking to break free of the clinch but Affi has double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kodeinich breaks the clinch.
Affi fails to land with a series of punches.
Kodeinich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Affi misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bariga Kodeinich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kodeinich dodges the punch combination from Affi.
Affi throws the kick towards the body but Kodeinich avoids it.
Kodeinich connects with the punch.
Kodeinich misses with a lunging right hand
and Affi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Affi. Those never looked like landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Affi.
Kodeinich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kodeinich here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kodeinich.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Affi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Affi throws a series of punches but Kodeinich moves out of range.
Affi scores with a leg kick.
Kodeinich throws a combination. Affi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed right hand from Kodeinich misses the target.
Affi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Affi slips a jab from Kodeinich.

Kodeinich rushes Affi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Affi misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Affi misses with a punch to the body.
Kodeinich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kodeinich misses with a punch to the body.
Affi managing to block the knees to the body from Kodeinich.
Bariga Kodeinich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kodeinich tries to throw a body punch but Affi avoids it by throwing Kodeinich back against the cage.
Kodeinich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kodeinich trying to land knees to the body.
Affi misses with a body punch.
Kodeinich trying to land knees to the body.
Kodeinich misses with a body punch.
Kodeinich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kodeinich tries to work over Affi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Affi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kodeinich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Affi's elbow.
Affi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kodeinich tries to work over Affi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kodeinich misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Affi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kodeinich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Affi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kodeinich up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kodeinich misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Kodeinich.
A body shot lands from Kodeinich.
Affi lands with a light punch inside.
Affi looking to stall.
Affi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kodeinich misses with a body punch.
Kodeinich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Affi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Affi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Affi.
Affi cracks Kodeinich with a nice body shot.
Affi scores with a hook to the body.
Affi is stalling here.
Kodeinich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kodeinich is looking to break free of the clinch but Affi has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Affi.
Affi cracks Kodeinich with a nice body shot.
Affi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kodeinich throws a head punch that misses.
Affi scores with a shot to the side of Kodeinich's head.
Kodeinich tries a body shot but Affi blocks it.
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!
Kodeinich tries to work over Affi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Affi.
Kodeinich lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Affi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kodeinich misses with a body punch.
Affi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kodeinich.
Kodeinich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Affi stalls.
Affi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Affi managing to block the knees to the body from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich tries to throw a body punch but Affi avoids it by throwing Kodeinich back against the cage.
Affi blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kodeinich can't find room to land a body shot as Affi controls the action.
Kodeinich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Affi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Affi lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arturro Affi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Affi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kodeinich circles away quickly and effectively.
Kodeinich throws a series of punches but Affi avoids them all with ease.
Kodeinich lands a glancing blow to the side of Affi's head.
Kodeinich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kodeinich throws an off balance right hand

and Affi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kodeinich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Affi's elbow.
Kodeinich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kodeinich struggles to land a body shot inside as Affi controls his hands.
Kodeinich missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kodeinich.
Affi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kodeinich.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kodeinich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Affi scores with a shot to the side of Kodeinich's head.
Affi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kodeinich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kodeinich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Kodeinich is rocked!
Affi scores with a hook to the body.
Oh Kodeinich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodeinich is trying to break the clinch but Affi has him pressed against the cage.
Kodeinich can't find room to land a body shot as Affi controls the action.
Kodeinich seems to have got his legs back now.
Affi stalling against the cage.
Kodeinich tries to work over Affi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Affi is trying to maintain a safe position but Kodeinich gets an underhook and turns Affi into the cage.
Affi gets through Kodeinich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Affi blocking some punches.
Kodeinich struggles to land a body shot inside as Affi controls his hands.
Affi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kodeinich tries to throw a body punch but Affi avoids it by throwing Kodeinich back against the cage.
Kodeinich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Affi.
A short uppercut from Affi.
Affi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Affi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Affi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Affi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kodeinich lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Affi lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kodeinich misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Affi.
Kodeinich tries a body shot but Affi blocks it.
Nice body punch from Kodeinich - that landed with a thud.
Affi trying to control the position but instead, Kodeinich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Affi into the cage.
Kodeinich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Affi scores with a shot to the side of Kodeinich's head.
Kodeinich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Affi avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Affi dips a shoulder and cracks Kodeinich with a mighty uppercut! Kodeinich falls back against the cage and Affi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kodeinich is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Affi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturro Affi!
A very excited looking Arturro Affi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.