PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Albert Macfannywinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Kos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Macfannywinkle
vs
Kos

180 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

176 cm
22
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Macfannywinkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Kos!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macfannywinkle shoots in but no luck this time.
Macfannywinkle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Macfannywinkle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Macfannywinkle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kos is one step ahead there.
Kos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kos throwing strikes from guard but Macfannywinkle blocks nicely.
Kos throws a big right hand that misses.

Macfannywinkle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kos throws a big right hand that misses.
Macfannywinkle seems keen to control Kos's posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Macfannywinkle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macfannywinkle is keeping the position for now.
Macfannywinkle striking off his back but it's not causing Kos any problems.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kos won't allow Macfannywinkle to sweep him here.
Macfannywinkle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macfannywinkle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kos working some strikes from top position.
Kos throws a big elbow that misses.
Macfannywinkle looking to control.
Kos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Macfannywinkle looking for a sweep. Not yet Macfannywinkle, not yet.
Kos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle is trying to keep Kos in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kos throws a big right hand that misses.
Kos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macfannywinkle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kos postures up in Macfannywinkle's guard and throws a big left but Macfannywinkle blocks it.
Kos is in close to Macfannywinkle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kos postures up in Macfannywinkle's guard and throws a big left but Macfannywinkle blocks it.
Macfannywinkle is breathing heavily.
Kos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kos wants to stand but Macfannywinkle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Macfannywinkle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kos manages to get himself to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kos holds on and takes a little breather.
Macfannywinkle wants to control from the top but Kos keeps moving.
Macfannywinkle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kos keeping full guard, as Macfannywinkle tries to pass.
Macfannywinkle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kos wants to stand but Macfannywinkle is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle scoring with some ground and pound.
Macfannywinkle throwing strikes but missing.
Macfannywinkle passes Kos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Macfannywinkle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kos's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macfannywinkle wants to control but Kos is keeping him busy.
Kos wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Kos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Macfannywinkle tries to clinch but Kos moves out of range.
Dan Kos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macfannywinkle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kos throws a lazy right hand but Macfannywinkle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kos lands with a shot to the body.
Kos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kos throws a jab but it's blocked by Macfannywinkle.
Macfannywinkle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Macfannywinkle moves forwards but Kos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Macfannywinkle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macfannywinkle somewhat.
Macfannywinkle tries to clinch up but Kos circles away and keeps his distance.
Kos throws a body punch but Macfannywinkle moves out of range.
Good shot there by Kos.

It looks like Albert Macfannywinkle has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kos looks to land a right hand but Macfannywinkle moved out of range.
Macfannywinkle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Macfannywinkle is rocked!
Macfannywinkle tries to clinch up
and Kos counters with a right hand to the body.
Kos scores with a punch to the head.
Kos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Macfannywinkle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kos circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Macfannywinkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macfannywinkle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kos manages to avoid it.
Macfannywinkle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Macfannywinkle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dan Kos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!

Kos moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Macfannywinkle goes down! Can Kos finish him!?
Kos wants to control from the top but Macfannywinkle keeps moving.
Kos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Macfannywinkle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kos.
Macfannywinkle is trying to keep Kos in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kos.
Macfannywinkle seems to have got his legs back now.
Kos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Macfannywinkle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kos.
Macfannywinkle wants to stand and escape but Kos is having none of it.
Kos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macfannywinkle is keeping the position for now.
Kos throws a strike but Macfannywinkle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kos's guard.
Kos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macfannywinkle is working away from the top position though.
Macfannywinkle trying to control from half guard but Kos is working away.
Macfannywinkle uses his free foot to push down on Kos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Macfannywinkle there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Macfannywinkle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kos can't escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macfannywinkle sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kos is squirming around, avoiding Macfannywinkle's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Kos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Albert Macfannywinkle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kos swinging wildly here.

Macfannywinkle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kos's guard.
Kos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Macfannywinkle trying to control but Kos is working from the bottom.
Macfannywinkle is really struggling to control Kos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Macfannywinkle tries to free his leg and advance position but Kos is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Macfannywinkle forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle trying to pass the guard but Kos defending well.
Kos is looking for a sweep. Macfannywinkle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macfannywinkle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kos defending well though.
Kos is looking to control Macfannywinkle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kos avoid being mounted?
Kos trying to get back to full guard but Macfannywinkle takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Albert Macfannywinkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Macfannywinkle wants to control the pace but Kos is squirming around nicely.
Kos working to try and regain half guard.
Kos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Macfannywinkle working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dan Kos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Macfannywinkle throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Macfannywinkle has control of Kos's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kos regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Macfannywinkle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kos is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle lands a heavy elbow.
Kos holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Macfannywinkle tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kos holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Macfannywinkle tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Macfannywinkle is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kos to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kos shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Macfannywinkle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Kos!