PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Cosby (ranked 1829 p4p, 1703 weight class) and Everest Frank (ranked 55 p4p, 51 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cosby might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Want Your Sex. Frank has chosen Knife Talk x Drake ft. 21 Savage x Project Pat as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Cosby
vs
Frank

194 cm
25
277
3 - 1 - 0

212 cm
25
283
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Likes comics

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Vegan Gains
PWNAGE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Cosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Everest Frank!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cosby scores with a takedown into Frank's guard.
Frank is pulling down on Cosby's head. It's preventing any offense from Cosby, at least for the moment.
Cosby wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Cosby looking to pass the guard.
Cosby definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosby trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cosby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Frank pushes Cosby up against the cage in a clinch.
Frank misses with some punches.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cosby.
Still in the clinch, Frank scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cosby is looking to take this one to the mat.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frank is trying to stall.
Frank misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank tries a body shot but Cosby blocks it.
Frank has a couple of punches blocked by Cosby.
Cosby looking for a takedown.
Cosby blocks an uppercut.
Frank is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cosby can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Cosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank cracks Cosby with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Frank.
Frank is pressed up against the cage. Cosby has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Frank down to the mat. Frank avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cosby is breathing heavily.
Cosby fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frank pushes Cosby up against the cage in a clinch.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cosby's elbow.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Cosby avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cosby is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frank gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
Frank just leaning against Cosby, taking a breather.
Frank avoiding damage.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Cosby controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Frank - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Frank.
Frank tries a body shot but Cosby blocks it.
Cosby goes for a takedown attempt but Frank pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cosby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Frank counters by moving into the clinch.
Frank stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Frank is stalling here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frank tries to work over Cosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Everest Frank dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cosby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frank tries to avoid it but Cosby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frank to the ground. Frank escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cosby keeps the fight on the outside.

Frank closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Frank.
Frank tries a body shot but Cosby blocks it.
Frank tries to work over Cosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cosby drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Frank gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cosby is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Cosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cosby blocks a body shot from Frank.
Frank working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frank has Cosby pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cosby's elbow.
Cosby wants a takedown.
Cosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Frank - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank misses with a body punch.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Cosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cosby tries for a takedown but Frank manages to get underhooks.
Frank pressing his opponent against the cage.

Cosby has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Frank regains guard immediately.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frank is keeping the position for now.
Cosby preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Frank working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cosby looking to control.
Cosby wants to sweep but no luck.
Frank stands up over Cosby, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Frank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frank preventing the sweep.
Cosby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Frank wants to get back to full guard but Cosby has mounted him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cosby jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Frank manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cosby is looking to take a break and control but Frank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frank can do anything to dispel that myth.

Cosby is trying to get an arm triangle but Frank is defending well.

Cosby swings around for an armbar but Frank sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cosby's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Everest Frank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Frank closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank stops a takedown attempt from Cosby.
Cosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frank struggles to land a body shot inside as Cosby controls his hands.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside.
Frank presses Cosby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cosby is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Cosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank struggles to land a body shot inside as Cosby controls his hands.
Cosby wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Cosby.
Everest Frank seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Frank dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Frank tries a body shot but Cosby blocks it.
Frank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frank prevents the takedown attempt.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cosby's elbow.
Frank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Frank.
Frank stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phil Cosby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Everest Frank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frank tries to work over Cosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank blocking some punches.
Cosby drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frank pulls his leg out and moves away.
Phil Cosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Frank moves into range and clinches up with Cosby.
Frank scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby prevents a body shot from Frank.
A short right from Frank.
Cosby is looking for a takedown.
Cosby drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frank pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frank shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cosby as he avoids it easily.

Frank feints and as Cosby raises his hands in defense, Frank changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Cosby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cosby keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank cracks Cosby with a solid left hand.
Frank is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Phil Cosby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Frank's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Frank working some strikes from top position.
Cosby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frank is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cosby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Frank trying to control but Cosby is working from the bottom.
Frank wants to pass the guard but Cosby is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Everest Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frank 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Everest Frank!
After winning the bout, Everest Frank thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.