PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Philipp Kostyrko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Tattsyrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kostyrko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fuck Them All. Philipp Kostyrko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kostyrko
vs
Tattsyrup

155 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
26
164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Philipp Kostyrko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edward Tattsyrup!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kostyrko closes the distance and clinches.
Kostyrko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tattsyrup on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kostyrko misses with an elbow over the top.
Kostyrko is pressed up against the cage. Tattsyrup has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kostyrko down to the mat. Kostyrko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Kostyrko clinches with his opponent.
Kostyrko trying to land knees to the body.
Tattsyrup can't get the takedown.
Kostyrko throws an elbow that misses.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Edward Tattsyrup has been cut.
Tattsyrup takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tattsyrup takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kostyrko misses with a knee to the head.
Tattsyrup on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kostyrko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tattsyrup has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kostyrko misses with a knee strike.
Tattsyrup is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostyrko with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattsyrup is looking for a takedown.
Philipp Kostyrko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Tattsyrup.
Kostyrko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kostyrko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kostyrko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tattsyrup managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko misses with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko scores with a knee to the head.
Tattsyrup blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kostyrko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tattsyrup blocks it with crossed arms.

Tattsyrup wants the takedown. Kostyrko is fighting it off but Tattsyrup persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kostyrko's guard against the cage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kostyrko is pulling down on Tattsyrup's head. It's preventing any offense from Tattsyrup, at least for the moment.
Tattsyrup wants to control from the top but Kostyrko keeps moving.
Kostyrko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tattsyrup passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko is looking for a sweep. Tattsyrup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tattsyrup lands with a punch from half guard.
Kostyrko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tattsyrup's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tattsyrup's back!

Kostyrko working for a choke but Tattsyrup is defending well.
Tattsyrup wants to control his opponent's hands but Kostyrko gets his hands free.
Kostyrko throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

Kostyrko is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kostyrko trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kostyrko misses with an elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Kostyrko thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kostyrko controlling well, preventing Tattsyrup from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tattsyrup is still trying to improve position.
Kostyrko throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kostyrko biding his time, controlling Tattsyrup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kostyrko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kostyrko missing with strikes from the back.
Kostyrko misses with punches from the back.
Tattsyrup covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Tattsyrup tries to escape but Kostyrko has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kostyrko scores with punches to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Tattsyrup right now.
Kostyrko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tattsyrup rolls, trying to escape but Kostyrko keeps control of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostyrko throwing wild punches that miss their target.

Kostyrko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tattsyrup defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kostyrko tries to get the hooks in deep but Tattsyrup pushed the leg off.
Kostyrko controlling the position well here. Tattsyrup rolled but Kostyrko kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kostyrko wants to control the position but Tattsyrup frees himself and scrambles - Kostyrko manages to regain control in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philipp Kostyrko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Tattsyrup's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kostyrko instigates a clinch.
Kostyrko with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko looking to throw knees to the head but Tattsyrup is blocking nicely.
Kostyrko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tattsyrup.
Kostyrko connects with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko stops a takedown attempt from Tattsyrup.
Kostyrko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tattsyrup.
Tattsyrup drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Philipp Kostyrko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Tattsyrup.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the head.
Tattsyrup goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kostyrko prevents it.
Tattsyrup is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostyrko with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tattsyrup's face.

That has opened up Edward Tattsyrup's cut even more.
Kostyrko landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kostyrko.

Tattsyrup is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for Kostyrko.
Tattsyrup is still on wobbly legs! Can Kostyrko finish him?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kostyrko obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but Tattsyrup blocks it.
Tattsyrup seems to have recovered his senses.
Kostyrko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tattsyrup managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko working Tattsyrup over with knees to the body.
Kostyrko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tattsyrup blocks it with crossed arms.
Kostyrko misses with a knee strike.
Kostyrko misses with a knee to the head.
Philipp Kostyrko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tattsyrup drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kostyrko gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko landing knees to the head.
Tattsyrup has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kostyrko after a bit of a struggle.
Kostyrko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tattsyrup avoids it.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tattsyrup on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but Tattsyrup blocks with his arms.
Kostyrko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but Tattsyrup blocks it.
Tattsyrup is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kostyrko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tattsyrup avoiding damage as Kostyrko throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko scores with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kostyrko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tattsyrup can do to turn this around?
Kostyrko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tattsyrup in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kostyrko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tattsyrup blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kostyrko misses with a knee strike.
Kostyrko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tattsyrup is defending well for now.
Tattsyrup blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kostyrko misses with a knee to the head.
Tattsyrup wants a takedown but no success here.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tattsyrup is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tattsyrup managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko tries to land knees in the clinch but Tattsyrup avoids the damage to the body.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the head.
Tattsyrup has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kostyrko after a bit of a struggle.
Tattsyrup avoids a wild elbow strike from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko tries to land knees in the clinch but Tattsyrup avoids the damage to the body.
Kostyrko misses with a knee to the head.
Tattsyrup on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kostyrko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tattsyrup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostyrko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tattsyrup blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tattsyrup drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kostyrko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kostyrko throws a punch but it's blocked by Tattsyrup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philipp Kostyrko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edward Tattsyrup's cut.
That's time! Kostyrko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tattsyrup shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kostyrko defends it nicely.

Kostyrko moves into the clinch.
Tattsyrup tries to score a body lock takedown but Kostyrko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kostyrko misses with a knee to the head.
Tattsyrup managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kostyrko misses with a knee to the head.
Tattsyrup on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kostyrko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tattsyrup blocks it with crossed arms.
Kostyrko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tattsyrup is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kostyrko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Philipp Kostyrko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Tattsyrup.
Kostyrko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tattsyrup blocks an elbow strike from Kostyrko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but Tattsyrup blocks with his arms.
Tattsyrup is trying to drag Kostyrko to the mat but Kostyrko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tattsyrup has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kostyrko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tattsyrup drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tattsyrup takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kostyrko landing knees to the head.
Tattsyrup blocks an elbow strike.
Philipp Kostyrko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tattsyrup tightens his grip and picks Kostyrko up, before dumping him to the ground. Kostyrko manages to land in guard.
Tattsyrup looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kostyrko pulls Tattsyrup in close to prevent any damage.
Tattsyrup trying to control but Kostyrko is working from the bottom.
Kostyrko trying to keep a closed guard but Tattsyrup is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Philipp Kostyrko.
Kostyrko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tattsyrup tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kostyrko swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tattsyrup.
Tattsyrup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kostyrko but Kostyrko pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kostyrko pushes Tattsyrup up against the cage in a clinch.
Kostyrko scores with a knee to the head.
Edward Tattsyrup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostyrko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kostyrko stops a takedown attempt from Tattsyrup.
Tattsyrup goes for a takedown attempt but Kostyrko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tattsyrup shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Kostyrko clinches with his opponent.
Tattsyrup is working for takedown but Kostyrko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kostyrko lands a good knee to the midsection. Tattsyrup won't want to take too many of those.
Kostyrko throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tattsyrup managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko gets underhooks to prevent Tattsyrup's takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philipp Kostyrko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kostyrko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Philipp Kostyrko!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Philipp Kostyrko!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Philipp Kostyrko!

Philipp Kostyrko wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Philipp Kostyrko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.