PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kiet Banchamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rostislav Kosaryov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Banchamek
vs
Kosaryov

174 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

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, Kiet Banchamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rostislav Kosaryov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kosaryov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kosaryov scores with a jab.
Banchamek wants to clinch.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Kosaryov moves out of range.
Banchamek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Banchamek moves to clinch but Kosaryov breaks away
and Kosaryov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banchamek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kosaryov counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Kosaryov coming out on top.
Kosaryov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kosaryov throws a front kick aimed at Banchamek's knee but Banchamek avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek thows a body kick. Kosaryov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kosaryov misses with a body kick.
Banchamek fails with the takedown.
Banchamek shoots in looking for a takedown. Kosaryov tries to sprawl out of it but Banchamek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kosaryov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiet Banchamek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banchamek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kosaryov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kosaryov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kosaryov wants it to stay on the feet.
Banchamek lands a high kick!
Banchamek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banchamek is breathing heavily.
Kosaryov connects with a body shot.
Kosaryov throws a leg kick but Banchamek sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kosaryov. No joy for Banchamek on that attempt.
Nice shot lands for Kosaryov.
Kosaryov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kosaryov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banchamek's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosaryov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Banchamek.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kosaryov enables Banchamek to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kosaryov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Banchamek throwing strikes but missing.
Banchamek postures up in Kosaryov's guard and throws a big left but Kosaryov blocks it.
Banchamek wanted to stand there but Kosaryov had control of the position.
Kosaryov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosaryov is pulling down on Banchamek's head to control his posture.
Banchamek passes into half guard.
Kosaryov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banchamek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Banchamek is working for a kimura but Kosaryov is defending it quite comfortably.
Banchamek 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.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Banchamek is keen to just control but Kosaryov is a slippery customer.
Banchamek thows a huge punch but Kosaryov dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banchamek is thwarting Kosaryov's attempts to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kosaryov scores with a shot to the body.
Banchamek misses with a takedown attempt - Kosaryov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rostislav Kosaryov dominated that round.
That's time! Banchamek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Banchamek blocks a low kick nicely.
Kosaryov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banchamek.
Kosaryov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banchamek tries to land a front kick but Kosaryov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've been informed that Kosaryov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kosaryov lands with a right hand.
Banchamek fails to land the takedown.
Kosaryov throws a low kick, looking for Banchamek's leg but Banchamek calmly moves out of range.
Kosaryov misses with a low kick as Banchamek jumps back.
Kosaryov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosaryov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Banchamek checks it well.
Rostislav Kosaryov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Kosaryov.
Banchamek shoots in and drives through. Kosaryov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiet Banchamek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosaryov scores with a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Banchamek with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banchamek misses with a takedown
and Banchamek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kosaryov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kosaryov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kosaryov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kiet Banchamek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banchamek shoots for a double leg takedown but Kosaryov sprawls well. He's pushed Banchamek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kosaryov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rostislav Kosaryov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kosaryov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kosaryov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses
and Kosaryov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kosaryov misses with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosaryov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Banchamek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Banchamek there as he acknowledges the shot.
Banchamek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kosaryov swivels and escapes.
Kosaryov throws a shot to the body.
Banchamek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banchamek takes one on the button.
Rostislav Kosaryov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banchamek moves out of range as Kosaryov throws a body kick.
Banchamek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kosaryov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Banchamek. Banchamek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Banchamek blocks a low kick nicely.
Kosaryov with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Banchamek.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosaryov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kosaryov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kosaryov stuns Banchamek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kosaryov lands a jab to the head.
Kosaryov jabs Banchamek right on the nose. Banchamek blinks but takes it well.
Kosaryov cracks Banchamek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kosaryov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banchamek on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Kosaryov misses.
Kosaryov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banchamek.
A nice side step and Kosaryov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch lands to the side of Banchamek 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosaryov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Banchamek shoots for a takedown but Kosaryov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosaryov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Banchamek. Banchamek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kosaryov scores with a nice head shot.
Kosaryov lands a really nice looking cross but Banchamek seems unphased.
Kosaryov avoids a kick to the body.
Banchamek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banchamek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kosaryov is fending him off so far but Banchamek persists. Nope, Kosaryov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kosaryov misses with a low kick.
Kosaryov lands a jab to the nose.
Kosaryov tried to score with a low kick but Banchamek checks it.
A clash of legs there as Banchamek blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rostislav Kosaryov 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. This is the final round!

Kosaryov lands with a shot to the body.
Jab from Kosaryov.
Banchamek walks into a stiff left hand from Kosaryov.
Banchamek dives in and grabs Kosaryov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kosaryov pushes down on Banchamek's head and hops out.
Banchamek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Kosaryov does it's job there.
Kosaryov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Banchamek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kosaryov to counter with a crisp jab.
Banchamek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Banchamek there as he acknowledges the shot.
Banchamek tries for a takedown but Kosaryov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Banchamek takes one to the chin there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosaryov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kosaryov looks to land a body kick but Banchamek moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kosaryov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiet Banchamek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some bone on bone action there as Banchamek checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kosaryov lunges at Banchamek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banchamek's hand.
Kosaryov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kosaryov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kosaryov misses with a low kick.
A jab from Kosaryov finds it's way through Banchamek's defenses.
Good exchange - Kosaryov coming out on top.
Kosaryov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kosaryov lands a jab to Banchamek's midsection.
Banchamek walks into a stiff left hand from Kosaryov.
Banchamek moves forwards but Kosaryov connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosaryov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Banchamek.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosaryov throws a low kick but Banchamek moves out of range easily.
Kosaryov throws a leg kick but Banchamek sees it coming and moves out of range.
Banchamek walks into a straight right hand from Kosaryov.
Kosaryov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kosaryov lands an overhand right.
Kosaryov throws a shot to the body.
Banchamek tries to clinch up.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Kosaryov is having none of it.
Kosaryov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice sprawl there from Kosaryov as Banchamek shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosaryov scores with a jab. Banchamek acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kosaryov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Banchamek checks the leg kick.
Kosaryov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kosaryov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kosaryov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kosaryov throws the kick towards the body but Banchamek avoids it.
Rostislav Kosaryov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kosaryov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kosaryov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banchamek is defended easily by Kosaryov.
Kosaryov looks for the body kick but Banchamek saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek tries to bum rush Kosaryov with a series of wild strikes but Kosaryov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kosaryov connects with a jab.
Good work by Banchamek as he checks the leg kick.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Kosaryov is having none of it.
Kosaryov lands the left hand.
Kosaryov sizes up Banchamek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banchamek with a poor takedown
and Kosaryov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banchamek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kosaryov connects with the punch.

Banchamek throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kosaryov was covering up waiting for the punch and Banchamek finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kosaryov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rostislav Kosaryov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kosaryov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rostislav Kosaryov!
An out of breath Rostislav Kosaryov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.