PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manolito Tai Kung (ranked 473 p4p, 805 weight class) and Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 71 p4p, 119 weight class). Manolito Tai Kung is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Tai Kung
vs
Kosmanov

180 cm
24
170
13 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
170
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Brooklyn Apothecary

Urban Fighter
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manolito Tai Kung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Tai Kung ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Tai Kung's head coaches at The Cave that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kosmanov lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Tai Kung misses

and Kosmanov counters with a shoot takedown. Tai Kung fights it but they end up in guard.
Kosmanov trying to control but Tai Kung is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kosmanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tai Kung is keeping the position for now.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Tai Kung keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Tai Kung keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tai Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kosmanov is in close to Tai Kung's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kosmanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kosmanov throws an elbow that misses. Tai Kung uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kosmanov's guard. Nice move by Tai Kung!

Tai Kung is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tai Kung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kosmanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tai Kung is one step ahead there.
Tai Kung is looking to work some ground and pound but Kosmanov has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov looking to control.

Kosmanov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tai Kung escapes and throws Kosmanov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tai Kung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kosmanov keeps working.
Tai Kung cracks Kosmanov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kosmanov gets back to half guard.
Tai Kung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kosmanov defending well though.
Tai Kung tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kosmanov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kosmanov is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung is looking to take a break and control but Kosmanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kosmanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tai Kung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kosmanov defending well though.
Kosmanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tai Kung scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tai Kung working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tai Kung connects with a nice short shot to Kosmanov's temple.
Tai Kung slips a nice elbow through Kosmanov's hands, connecting with Kosmanov's forehead.
Kosmanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tai Kung scores with a couple of nice shots.

Kosmanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tai Kung is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping him busy.
Tai Kung moves into full mount! Kosmanov won't be happy about that!
Kosmanov wants to control but Tai Kung is having none of it.
Kosmanov is bucking up trying to escape but Tai Kung cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kosmanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Tai Kung has a good base and remains in mount.
Kosmanov is bucking up trying to escape but Tai Kung cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tai Kung punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kosmanov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Kosmanov is rocked!
Kosmanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Tai Kung has a good base and remains in mount.
Kosmanov tries to hold on but Tai Kung pushes him away.
Tai Kung has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kosmanov's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manolito Tai Kung dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Tai Kung saw that one coming.
Tai Kung avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Tai Kung saw that one coming.
Kosmanov connects with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Tai Kung blocks the leg kick.
Kosmanov looks to land a right hand but Tai Kung moved out of range.
Kosmanov defending well as Tai Kung loads up on a big left hand.
Kosmanov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tai Kung is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tai Kung lands with a straight right. Kosmanov didn't see that one coming.
Kosmanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tai Kung misses with a shot to the body
and Kosmanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Tai Kung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosmanov.
An inside leg kick from Tai Kung misses.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manolito Tai Kung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai Kung connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kosmanov's hands.
No joy there for Tai Kung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tai Kung on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tai Kung moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kosmanov walks into a left hand.
Kosmanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Tai Kung finish him?
Kosmanov swings for the body but Tai Kung moves out of range.
Tai Kung went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tai Kung moves out of range as Kosmanov strikes.
Kosmanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Tai Kung throws a leg kick but Kosmanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tai Kung takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kosmanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung scores with a jab to the head.
Kosmanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Tai Kung counters with a thumping low kick.
Tai Kung scores with a jab.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tai Kung throws a quick counter head kick but Kosmanov was just out of range.
Tai Kung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tai Kung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kosmanov looks to throw the jab but Tai Kung is out of range.
Tai Kung throws a jab but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
A big right from Tai Kung misses.
Tai Kung punishes Kosmanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Tai Kung lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kosmanov scores with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung swinging wildly here.
Tai Kung throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosmanov avoids the body shot from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Kosmanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kosmanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tai Kung.
Manolito Tai Kung is winning the standup battle so far.
Tai Kung throws a hook but Kosmanov blocks it.
Kosmanov misses with a low kick.
Tai Kung misses with a right hand
and Tai Kung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kosmanov works the jab nicely.
Kosmanov walks into a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov throws the left hand but Tai Kung avoids the punch easily.
Tai Kung looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kosmanov avoids the body shot from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung lands a nice shot that snaps Kosmanov's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tai Kung wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kosmanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tai Kung as he jumps to the side.
Tai Kung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosmanov.
Tai Kung tries to score with a low kick but Kosmanov moves his leg out of the way.
Tai Kung tries to move into range but Kosmanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tai Kung throws the left hand but Kosmanov avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manolito Tai Kung dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kosmanov ducks right into an uppercut from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosmanov.
A low kick from Tai Kung misses
and Kosmanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tai Kung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Tai Kung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tai Kung throws an off balance right hand
and Kosmanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tai Kung jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tai Kung misses with an uppercut
and Kosmanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tai Kung throws out a leg kick but Kosmanov moves out of range and Tai Kung only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tai Kung tries to land a body kick

and Kosmanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosmanov working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai Kung moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov looking to sit in guard and control but Tai Kung gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Tai Kung preventing the sweep.
Tai Kung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tai Kung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tai Kung looking to pass the guard.
Kosmanov is trying to keep Tai Kung in close.
Tai Kung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov is trying to keep Tai Kung in close.
Tai Kung is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kosmanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Tai Kung working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kosmanov's head.
Tai Kung working some strikes from top position.
Tai Kung trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Tai Kung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tai Kung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tai Kung lands a couple of digs.
Tai Kung connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tai Kung works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tai Kung controlling the action here.

Kosmanov looking for submissions off his back.
Kosmanov gets back to full guard.
Tai Kung trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Tai Kung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kosmanov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tai Kung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tai Kung connects with a couple of short punches.
Tai Kung is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kosmanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tai Kung looking to sit in guard and control but Kosmanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kosmanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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 Manolito Tai Kung.
Well Tai Kung 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manolito Tai Kung!
Manolito Tai Kung decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.