PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makosi Karolczak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos Costa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Costa
vs
Karolczak

187 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

225 cm
28
205 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Makosi Karolczak!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa with a lazy takedown attempt

and Karolczak counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Costa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karolczak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karolczak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Costa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Karolczak uses it to pass to side control.
Costa looking for a sweep but Karolczak has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Costa can't escape the position.
Karolczak controlling from the full mount.
Costa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Karolczak in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa is looking to get back to full guard here but Karolczak has managed to pass to side control instead.
Costa is trying to work for a sweep but Karolczak has mounted him!
Costa is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa is working hard here to advance position.
Karolczak controlling from mount.
Costa tries to reverse the position but Karolczak maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa regains half guard.
Costa wants to get back to full guard.

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

Costa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Karolczak passes into half guard.

Costa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karolczak pulls his head out easily.

Costa actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Costa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karolczak pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Costa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Costa with a poor takedown

and Karolczak counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Karolczak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costa with a lazy takedown attempt

so Karolczak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Karolczak seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Costa working for a triangle but Karolczak defends it easily.
Karolczak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Karolczak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Costa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Karolczak has passed into half guard!

Costa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karolczak not doing much here.

Costa actively working from the bottom here.
Karolczak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Costa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karolczak pulls his head out easily.

Costa looking for a kimura from the bottom but Karolczak passes into side control!
Costa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Karolczak is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Costa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Costa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Karolczak controlling from mount.
Costa is desperately trying to improve his position but Karolczak has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Karolczak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Costa is trying to reverse the position but instead Karolczak has taken his back - oops!
I really don't envy Costa right now.
Karolczak is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karolczak has the hooks in. Costa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Costa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Costa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Costa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Makosi Karolczak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Costa misses with a takedown

and Karolczak counters with a nice double leg into side control. Costa won't be happy with that.
Costa is trying to work for a sweep but Karolczak has mounted him!

Karolczak is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Costa with a lazy takedown attempt

and Karolczak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Costa's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Costa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Costa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karolczak escapes and throws Costa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Costa looks to move to half guard but instead Karolczak has passed into mount! Damn!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karolczak controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Costa tries to improve his position but instead Karolczak has taken his back!
Costa breaks Karolczak's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Costa 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.

Karolczak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Costa defends well.
Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Karolczak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Karolczak is looking for a triangle but Costa pushes his legs off easily.
Costa forces his way into half guard.

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

Costa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Karolczak landing rabbit punches to the side of Costa's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.

Costa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Costa is working for a submission of some sort.
Karolczak trying to control from the bottom.

Costa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Karolczak tries to roll over but Costa keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Costa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karolczak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Costa.
Karolczak is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karolczak keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Costa is looking for a kimura but Karolczak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Costa to get the leverage.
Karolczak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Costa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Costa's back!
Costa is trying to break free.
Makosi Karolczak has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Makosi Karolczak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karolczak 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Makosi Karolczak!