PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 582 p4p, 713 weight class) and Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 85 p4p, 102 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kosmanov
vs
Rishkinov

180 cm
29
170
14 - 10 - 1

180 cm
32
169
29 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rishkinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Kosmanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kosmanov lands in his opponent's guard.
Rishkinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Rishkinov has his foot on Kosmanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kosmanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kosmanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rishkinov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kosmanov's guard.

Rishkinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kosmanov has wrist control.
Rishkinov trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Rishkinov with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rishkinov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kosmanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov is looking to advance position but Kosmanov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Rishkinov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kosmanov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rishkinov wants to hold on but Kosmanov pushes him away.
Rishkinov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rishkinov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kosmanov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kosmanov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rishkinov is looking to escape.
Rishkinov tries to lock up and control but Kosmanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rishkinov is working to get back to half guard.
Kosmanov lands a big shot there that rocks Rishkinov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rishkinov is trying to escape the mount.
Rishkinov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kosmanov 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.
Kosmanov passes to side control.
Kosmanov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rishkinov taking punishment in the form of punches.

Kosmanov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rishkinov has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov working away.
Kosmanov is looking to take a break and control but Rishkinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kosmanov lands some shots froms side control.
Kosmanov trying to control the action but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov is looking to regain half guard here but Kosmanov keeps moving and retains side control.
We've been hearing that Kosmanov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov trying to control the position but Rishkinov is working away.
Rishkinov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rishkinov moves into full guard.
Kosmanov controlling from the top position.

Rishkinov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kosmanov has picked Rishkinov up and slammed him! Rishkinov can't keep hold of the triangle and Kosmanov manages to pass to side control!
Rishkinov is looking for a sweep.
Kosmanov lands a nice forearm strike.
Rishkinov tries to improve position but can't.
Rishkinov is still trying to improve position.
Rishkinov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kosmanov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kosmanov dives in and scores a takedown into Rishkinov's guard.
Rishkinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Kosmanov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rishkinov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kosmanov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rishkinov pulls down on the head and he's put Kosmanov to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.