PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kokushi Muso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ros Ludovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muso kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Here we Go. Kokushi Muso could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ros Ludovic's chin.

Muso
vs
Ludovic

169 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

189 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kokushi Muso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ros Ludovic!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Muso moves into range and clinches up with Ludovic.
Ludovic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ludovic is working for takedown but Muso is calmly controlling the position for now.

Muso has Ludovic pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Muso pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ludovic tumbling to the mat - Muso dives into Ludovic's guard.
Muso could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Muso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ludovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Muso has managed to get both his arms back between Ludovic's legs - danger averted.

Ludovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muso controlling from the top position.
Muso lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Ludovic had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Muso is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ludovic Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Muso's back instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muso has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Muso preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ludovic.

Muso manages to stand up with Ludovic still on his back. Eventually Ludovic drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.

Muso forces Ludovic back against the cage and clinches.
Muso lands a damaging elbow.
Muso crunches a lovely knee into Ludovic's ribcage.
Muso landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Muso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Muso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Muso looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ludovic manages to get himself to full guard.

Muso stands up and waves to Ludovic to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Muso.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Muso!
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!

Muso forces Ludovic back against the cage and clinches.
Muso gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Muso wants the takedown. Ludovic is fighting it off but Muso persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ludovic's guard against the cage.

Ludovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Muso trying to control the position from guard on top but Ludovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Muso gets to his feet. Ludovic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludovic shoots in for a takedown but Muso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Muso has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muso scores a nice knee to the body.
Muso landing knees to the head.

Muso breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ludovic.
Kokushi Muso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ros Ludovic.

Muso closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muso content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Muso has clasped his hands together around Ludovic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ludovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Muso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ludovic is trying to control Muso's posture but Muso avoids it.
Ludovic is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Muso is staying active.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Muso has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ludovic dives in and grabs Muso's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muso pushes down on Ludovic's head and hops out.

Muso changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ludovic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ludovic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ludovic actively working from the bottom here.
Muso working Ludovic over with strikes.
Muso working Ludovic over with strikes.

Muso escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ludovic misses with a takedown

and Muso counters by moving into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Muso jumps into guard, dragging Ludovic to the mat.
Ludovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kokushi Muso dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Muso moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees to the body from Muso.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ludovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Muso jumps guard and drags Ludovic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Muso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Muso had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ludovic is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Muso Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ludovic's back instead.
Ludovic wants to escape the position.
Muso lands a shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muso is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muso scores with punches and elbows.
Ludovic is taking damage to the body and head.
Muso lands a shot to the body.
Ludovic tries to escape the position.
Muso slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ludovic is trying to break free.
Ludovic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Muso looking for the RNC.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludovic is trying to break free.
Muso lands a shot to the body.
Ludovic tries to break free.

Ludovic is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Muso scores with punches to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muso controlling well, preventing Ludovic from escaping the position.
Ludovic staying busy and making it hard for Muso to control.
Ludovic rolls, trying to escape but Muso keeps control of the position.
Ludovic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Muso wants to control but Ludovic is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Ludovic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Muso cracks Ludovic with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Ludovic from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Muso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ludovic can do to turn this around?
Ludovic trying to control the action but Muso just sinks the hooks in.
Ludovic wants to escape the position.
Ludovic is keeping busy.
Ludovic tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Muso.
You can see the frustration on Ludovic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Muso tries to get the hooks in deep but Ludovic pushed the leg off.
Ludovic tries to escape the position.
Muso struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ludovic trying to control the hands but Muso breaks the grip.
Muso softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Ludovic tries to escape but Muso has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Muso connects with a big shot to the side of Ludovic's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kokushi Muso dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Muso fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ludovic sprawls well initially but Muso persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ludovic is looking to get back to full guard here but Muso has managed to pass to side control instead.

Muso is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ludovic has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ludovic is looking to improve his position but Muso isn't that keen on the idea.
Muso raining down shots from the mount!
Muso controlling the position easily from mount.
Muso wants to control the pace but Ludovic is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Muso has a good base and remains in mount.
Ludovic wants to hold on but Muso pushes him away.
Ludovic can't escape the position.
Muso lands with some strikes.
Ludovic is trying desperately to improve position.
Muso controlling his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Muso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ludovic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Muso avoids the attempt from Ludovic to control.
Ludovic is looking to improve his position but Muso isn't that keen on the idea.
Muso landing strikes, looking to finish!
Muso tries to control but Ludovic wriggling away.
Muso with shots to the head and body - Ludovic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Muso lands a big elbow.
Muso lands a nice shot to the head.
Muso controlling the pace for now.
Muso landing shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludovic is looking to improve his position but Muso isn't that keen on the idea.
Ludovic tries to hold on but Muso postures up.
Ludovic can't escape the position.
Ros Ludovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muso trying to control but Ludovic is having none of it.

Muso is working for a guillotine from mount but Ludovic frees his head quite easily.
Ludovic can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ludovic swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ludovic tries to reverse the position but Muso maintains control.
Muso postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ludovic looks a forlorn figure.

Muso wants to finish this one by submission but Ludovic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Muso.
Ludovic is trying to escape the mount.
Kokushi Muso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muso lands a big shot there that rocks Ludovic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ludovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Muso has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kokushi Muso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Muso 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kokushi Muso!