PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Pellegrini (ranked 104 p4p, 503 weight class) and Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 19 p4p, 85 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pellegrini
vs
Kosmanov

179 cm
29
158
20 - 3 - 0

180 cm
31
170
17 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Pellegrini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosmanov checks a leg kick.
Kosmanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kosmanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Pellegrini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pellegrini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kosmanov checks a low kick from Pellegrini.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pellegrini fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kosmanov just manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov catches Pellegrini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Pellegrini misses.
And Kosmanov tries to counter it with a takedown but Pellegrini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kosmanov throws a body punch but Pellegrini moves out of range.
Pellegrini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kosmanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pellegrini doesn't seem bothered though.
Pellegrini lands a nice hook to Kosmanov's body. Kosmanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kosmanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kosmanov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kosmanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pellegrini tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kosmanov is able to avoid easily.
Kosmanov avoids the body shot from Pellegrini.
Kosmanov clobbers Pellegrini with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Pellegrini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
A jab from Kosmanov misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Pellegrini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kosmanov lands with a shot to the body.
Kosmanov lunges at Pellegrini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pellegrini's hand.
Pellegrini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kosmanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pellegrini misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Pellegrini.
Kosmanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pellegrini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kosmanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pellegrini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosmanov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pellegrini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice jab there from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov misses with a wild body shot.
Kosmanov cracks Pellegrini with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kosmanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Pellegrini throws a leg kick but Kosmanov moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov scores with a jab.
Pellegrini takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Pellegrini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pellegrini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosmanov lands a couple of elbows.
Pellegrini has control of Kosmanov's left arm, preventing Kosmanov from doing any damage.
Pellegrini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kosmanov being controlled here momentarily.
Kosmanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kosmanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov being controlled here momentarily.
Kosmanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pellegrini is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosmanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kosmanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kosmanov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pellegrini had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kosmanov sizes up Pellegrini with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kosmanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pellegrini.
Kosmanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pellegrini misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kosmanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini looks to throw the jab but Kosmanov is out of range.
Pellegrini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kosmanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kosmanov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kosmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pellegrini manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov works Pellegrini's body with a nice hook.
Pellegrini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pellegrini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pellegrini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pellegrini shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kosmanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pellegrini throws a low kick but Kosmanov avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pellegrini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kosmanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kosmanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pellegrini misses with a right hand
and Kosmanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Pellegrini was well out of range.
Pellegrini throws a jab but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
Pellegrini throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kosmanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Pellegrini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kosmanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kosmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pellegrini manages to avoid it.
Pellegrini throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kosmanov staying out of range there.
Pellegrini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pellegrini blocks a jab.
Pellegrini throws a low kick but Kosmanov avoids it.
Kosmanov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Pellegrini misses the target.
Pellegrini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosmanov.
Pellegrini drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kosmanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosmanov scores with a nice right hand.
Kosmanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pellegrini is able to avoid easily.
Kosmanov misses with a straight right.
Pellegrini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kosmanov lands a right hook to the body.
Kosmanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kosmanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrini takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pellegrini shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Pellegrini.
Kosmanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pellegrini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pellegrini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kosmanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kosmanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kosmanov connects with a right hand. Pellegrini shakes it off.
Pellegrini misses the shot to the body.
Kosmanov tests Pellegrini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pellegrini. Pellegrini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pellegrini looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosmanov is just out of range.
Pellegrini scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands with a right hand.
Pellegrini throws a big shot that misses.
Kosmanov misses with a hook to the body
and Pellegrini counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kosmanov's knee momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov lands with a nice body punch.
Kosmanov connects with a body shot that sends Pellegrini's belly button to the back.
Pellegrini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Pellegrini throws a looping overhand right but Kosmanov ducks down to avoid it.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov tries to score with a low kick but Pellegrini moves his leg out of the way.
Kosmanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Pellegrini should have avoided that one.
Pellegrini jabs Kosmanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kosmanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pellegrini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut
and Pellegrini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Pellegrini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kosmanov doesn't seem phased though.
Pellegrini misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Kosmanov as he connects with a hook.
Kosmanov scores with a jab. Pellegrini acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Kosmanov gets the takedown into side control.

Pellegrini bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pellegrini checks a leg kick.
Kosmanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosmanov misses with a hook.
As Kosmanov backs away, Pellegrini returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pellegrini takes one to the side of the head.
Pellegrini avoids the body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Pellegrini was well out of range.
Kosmanov slips a jab and a cross from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosmanov moves away.
Kosmanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pellegrini.
Kosmanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini connects with a body shot that sends Kosmanov's belly button to the back.
Pellegrini with a nice cross.
Vinnie Pellegrini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pellegrini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov tests Pellegrini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kosmanov walks into a jab.
Pellegrini looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini loads up on a big right hand but Kosmanov slips the punch.
Pellegrini takes a swing at Kosmanov's ribcage but misses.
Kosmanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Pellegrini.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut.
Pellegrini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Pellegrini ducked under it nicely.
Pellegrini throws a body shot but no joy.
Pellegrini throws a leg kick
and Kosmanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kosmanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kosmanov misses with a looping left.
Pellegrini takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Kosmanov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kosmanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kosmanov clobbers Pellegrini with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pellegrini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kosmanov scores with a jab to the head.
Kosmanov looks to land a combination but Pellegrini avoids it well.
A big right from Kosmanov misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Pellegrini misses its target.
A big right from Pellegrini misses.
Pellegrini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kosmanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kosmanov tests Pellegrini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Pellegrini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pellegrini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pellegrini lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini misses with a hook. Kosmanov ducked under it nicely.
Pellegrini loads up on a big right hand but Kosmanov slips the punch.
Kosmanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini staying out of range there.
Pellegrini slips a jab from Kosmanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pellegrini keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pellegrini misses the jab.
Kosmanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pellegrini with a body shot.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot.
Pellegrini jabs Kosmanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kosmanov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Kosmanov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pellegrini.
Pellegrini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kosmanov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kosmanov! But no joy.
Pellegrini scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kosmanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pellegrini throws a jab but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov moves away from the strike by Pellegrini.
Kosmanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pellegrini loads up on a big right hand but Kosmanov slips the punch.
Kosmanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Pellegrini to counter with a crisp jab.
Pellegrini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kosmanov cracks Pellegrini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kosmanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pellegrini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kosmanov connects with a right hand. Pellegrini shakes it off.
Kosmanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pellegrini momentarily.
A lazy left from Pellegrini finds it's target.
Kosmanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot.
Pellegrini looks to land a right hand but Kosmanov moved out of range.
Pellegrini works Kosmanov's body with a nice hook.
Kosmanov throws a lazy right hand but Pellegrini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov cracks Pellegrini with an open hand slap.
Pellegrini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pellegrini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kosmanov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kosmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pellegrini manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Kosmanov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini checks a low kick from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov walks into a stiff left hand from Pellegrini.
Kosmanov tries to move into range but Pellegrini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kosmanov swings for the body but Pellegrini moves out of range.
Kosmanov throws a leg kick but Pellegrini checks it.
Kosmanov throws an overhand right that lands on Pellegrini's shoulder, as Pellegrini tries to avoid the shot.
Kosmanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pellegrini.
Kosmanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Kosmanov lands.
Kosmanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Pellegrini misses the target.
Kosmanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pellegrini.
Pellegrini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kosmanov's hands.
Pellegrini takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kosmanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pellegrini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov looks to land a left hand but Pellegrini moved out of range nicely.
Kosmanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pellegrini.
Kosmanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pellegrini.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosmanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pellegrini lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pellegrini takes a swing at Kosmanov's ribcage but misses.
Pellegrini throws a leg kick which misses Kosmanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kosmanov tries to avoid it.
Kosmanov with a hook.
Good leg kick by Pellegrini.
A jab from Kosmanov does it's job there.
Kosmanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini throws a front kick aimed at Kosmanov's knee but Kosmanov avoids it well.
Kosmanov lands a jab to the head.
Kosmanov misses with a wild body shot.
Pellegrini cracks Kosmanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kosmanov fails with the takedown.
Pellegrini feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pellegrini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kosmanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pellegrini at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Vladimir Kosmanov just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pellegrini chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kosmanov throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini slips under a jab from Kosmanov.
Pellegrini misses with a hook.
Pellegrini works the jab nicely.
Kosmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pellegrini manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov avoids the body shot from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini misses with a body shot.

Kosmanov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pellegrini on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kosmanov is keen to just control but Pellegrini is a slippery customer.
Pellegrini keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pellegrini tries to roll over but Kosmanov keeps him under control.
Kosmanov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pellegrini keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kosmanov thows a huge punch but Pellegrini dodges it nicely.
Kosmanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov looks to land a strike but Pellegrini avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kosmanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pellegrini's head.
Kosmanov throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Pellegrini keeps moving.
Kosmanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosmanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kosmanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kosmanov throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kosmanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the body kick from Pellegrini.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pellegrini moves away.
Jab from Kosmanov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov throws a leg kick but Pellegrini sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kosmanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pellegrini is out of range.
A big left from Kosmanov misses.
Pellegrini connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Pellegrini misses.
Kosmanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Pellegrini ducked under it nicely.
Pellegrini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kosmanov checks it well.
A slow jab from Kosmanov misses its intended target.
Pellegrini shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pellegrini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pellegrini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pellegrini throws a leg kick but Kosmanov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pellegrini throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kosmanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pellegrini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kosmanov misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pellegrini under the eye.
Kosmanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pellegrini throws a nice looking combination but Kosmanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kosmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pellegrini manages to avoid it.
Pellegrini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosmanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kosmanov dips to his left and cracks Pellegrini with an uppercut!
Pellegrini keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kosmanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pellegrini takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pellegrini walks into a left hand.
Pellegrini throws a body punch but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Pellegrini scores with a nice head shot.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov connects with a body shot that sends Pellegrini's belly button to the back.
Pellegrini ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Pellegrini swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kosmanov cracks Pellegrini with a good jab.
Pellegrini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Pellegrini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kosmanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Kosmanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pellegrini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pellegrini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov swings for the body but Pellegrini moves out of range.
It looked like Pellegrini was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov swings for the body but Pellegrini moves out of range.
Kosmanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kosmanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pellegrini lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov swinging wildly here.
Kosmanov looks to throw the jab but Pellegrini is out of range.
Pellegrini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kosmanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pellegrini.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pellegrini ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kosmanov.
Pellegrini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pellegrini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov connects with a jab.
Pellegrini throws a leg kick but Kosmanov checks it.
Kosmanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kosmanov jabs at Pellegrini's body.
Pellegrini staying out of range there.
Kosmanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Pellegrini is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Pellegrini misses.
Kosmanov lands with a straight right. Pellegrini didn't see that one coming.
Pellegrini lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kosmanov lands with a cross.
Pellegrini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosmanov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini avoids the body shot from Kosmanov.
Pellegrini throws a front kick that sends Kosmanov stumbling back into the cage.
Kosmanov jabs at Pellegrini's body.
Pellegrini ducks right into an uppercut from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov cracks Pellegrini with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kosmanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosmanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Pellegrini.
Kosmanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pellegrini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pellegrini gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kosmanov.
Pellegrini tries to land a front kick but Kosmanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pellegrini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kosmanov blocks a leg kick.
Pellegrini takes one on the button.
Pellegrini throws a low kick, looking for Kosmanov's leg but Kosmanov calmly moves out of range.
Vinnie Pellegrini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini walks into a stiff left hand from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Pellegrini saw that one coming.
Kosmanov misses the shot to the body.
Kosmanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pellegrini takes one to the side of the head.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov throws a shot from downtown. Pellegrini moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Pellegrini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pellegrini lands a high kick!
Kosmanov moves out of range of the body kick from Pellegrini.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A leg kick checked by Kosmanov.
Pellegrini lands with a nice body punch.
Kosmanov dips to his left and cracks Pellegrini with an uppercut!
Pellegrini throws a body shot but no joy.
Pellegrini throws out a loose jab but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosmanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pellegrini misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Kosmanov there.
Kosmanov moves out of range as Pellegrini strikes.
Kosmanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pellegrini throws a hook but Kosmanov avoids it easily.
Pellegrini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kosmanov checks it well.
Pellegrini misses with a body shot.
Kosmanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pellegrini misses with a series of wild punches.
Kosmanov dips to his left and cracks Pellegrini with an uppercut!
Kosmanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pellegrini momentarily.
Kosmanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pellegrini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Pellegrini misses with a straight left.
Pellegrini gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kosmanov.
Pellegrini drops his hands momentarily and Kosmanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Kosmanov.
Well Kosmanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:50
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kosmanov!
Vladimir Kosmanov is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Vladimir Kosmanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.