PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Drake Blaze (ranked 4256 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Kosta (ranked 4248 p4p, 419 weight class). Drake Blaze has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Blaze
vs
Kosta

188 cm
24
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
24
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Drake Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Kosta!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.

Kosta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Kosta is trying to get an arm triangle but Blaze is defending well.

Kosta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kosta swings around for an armbar but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kosta's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze trying to control but Kosta is working from the bottom.
Blaze looking to sit in guard and control but Kosta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kosta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blaze dives on top into guard.

Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kosta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Blaze drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kosta dives on top into guard.

Blaze has his foot on Kosta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kosta works his way back into a safe position though.

Blaze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kosta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kosta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blaze has his foot on Kosta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kosta works his way back into a safe position though.

Kosta 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.

Kosta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blaze manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kosta has Blaze in his guard.

Blaze postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kosta is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Blaze, into his guard.

Kosta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blaze looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blaze looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blaze!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blaze thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blaze tries to advance to mount but Kosta denies him.
Blaze controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Blaze tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Blaze wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kosta, who protects the arm well.
Kosta is not content to let Blaze control the position.
Kosta pushes Blaze away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Blaze gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Blaze goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kosta has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blaze but great work by Kosta.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kosta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blaze is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Drake Blaze will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Blaze gets caught napping as Kosta dives in and scores a takedown. Blaze manages to retain guard.
Don Kosta has got the better of the ground game so far.

Blaze has his foot on Kosta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kosta works his way back into a safe position though.
Blaze will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blaze keeping full guard, as Kosta tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kosta postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blaze is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kosta, into his guard.

Blaze looking to sit in guard and control but Kosta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kosta postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blaze is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kosta, into his guard.

Blaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kosta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Blaze drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kosta dives on top into guard.

Kosta wanted to stand there but Blaze had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kosta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blaze manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kosta has Blaze in his guard.

Blaze trying to control but Kosta is working from the bottom.

Blaze drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kosta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blaze has Kosta in his guard.

Kosta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blaze manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kosta has Blaze in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kosta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Blaze drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kosta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kosta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kosta!

Kosta swings around for an armbar but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kosta's guard.

Kosta has his foot on Blaze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blaze works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kosta goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Blaze has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kosta but great work by Blaze.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blaze is trying to get an arm triangle but Kosta is defending well.

Blaze tries for a kimura but Kosta is defending well.

Blaze is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kosta has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Blaze wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kosta, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Drake Blaze will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blaze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Blaze shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Blaze has gone for a leg lock! Kosta slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blaze's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze tries to stand but Kosta is controlling his head.

Blaze goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kosta rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Blaze's guard! Nice work there by Kosta!

Kosta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blaze is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blaze has escaped and now he's on top!

Blaze trying to control but Kosta is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blaze is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kosta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kosta has escaped and now he's on top!

Kosta has gone for a leg lock! Blaze slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kosta's guard.

Kosta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blaze wants to control from the top but Kosta keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blaze is trying to control Kosta's posture but Kosta avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kosta goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blaze rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kosta's guard! Nice work there by Blaze!

Kosta working for a triangle but Blaze defends it easily.

Kosta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kosta keeping moving, preventing Blaze from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Drake Blaze.
Well Blaze 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 William Gold scores the fight for Drake Blaze!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Drake Blaze!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Don Kosta!

Drake Blaze wins by split decision!
A very excited looking Drake Blaze 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.