PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sid Cosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Kelso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosby comes to the cage accompanied by All Star. Kelso is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by That 70's Show Theme Music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Michael Kelso was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Cosby
vs
Kelso

180 cm
22
178 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
176 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Boomerang! Fight Costumes ($12 Fun Gear)
Australian Xtreme - Elite Supplements

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sid Cosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Kelso!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cosby lands a body shot.
Kelso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Cosby is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kelso's half guard.

Cosby decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kelso jabs Cosby right on the nose. Cosby blinks but takes it well.

Kelso lands a left and a right that send Cosby crashing to the mat, dazed. Kelso thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Sid Cosby has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kelso throws a right and a left that Cosby avoids nicely.
Cosby shoots for a takedown but Kelso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kelso fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Kelso. No joy for Cosby on that attempt.
Kelso missing with a left hand there. Cosby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kelso tries to clinch there but Cosby circles away.
Kelso tries to clinch there but Cosby circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cosby swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelso.
Kelso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Kelso. No joy for Cosby on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Cosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cosby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kelso tries to avoid it but Cosby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kelso to the ground. Kelso escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Cosby does it's job there.
Kelso misses with a two punch combination.
Cosby misses with a takedown attempt - Kelso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kelso throws a body punch but Cosby moves out of range.
Michael Kelso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelso misses with a series of wild punches.
Kelso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kelso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cosby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kelso.
Cosby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelso.

Cosby shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Cosby stands up and beckons Kelso to join him on the feet.
Cosby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kelso throws out a loose jab but Cosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelso thows a body shot but no joy.
A left and a right from Kelso both land. Nice combination.
Kelso fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby shoots in for a takedown but Kelso shows good takedown defense.
Cosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelso.
Kelso leaves Cosby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cosby tries to move into range but Kelso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cosby is breathing heavily.
Kelso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cosby.
Kelso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michael Kelso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelso misses with a series of wild punches.
Kelso lunges at Cosby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cosby's hand.
Cosby slips under a jab.
Cosby dodges the punch combination from Kelso.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kelso!
Kelso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cosby is out of range.
Kelso tries to bum rush Cosby with a series of wild strikes but Cosby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cosby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kelso.
Cosby checks a low kick from Kelso.
Kelso misses with a series of wild punches.
Kelso fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelso misses with the combination.
Kelso throws a right hand that Cosby ducks under and follows up with a left that Cosby also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kelso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sid Cosby's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

No joy there for Kelso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kelso is looking to land body kicks.
Kelso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Cosby scores with a takedown into Kelso's guard.
Cosby trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kelso's guard.

Cosby stands and steps away. Kelso gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kelso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelso.
Kelso throws a right hand that Cosby ducks under and follows up with a left that Cosby also avoids with ease.

Cosby feints and as Kelso raises his hands in defense, Cosby changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cosby trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kelso's guard.
Kelso seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kelso is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kelso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cosby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kelso has a closed guard, preventing Cosby from standing up.
Kelso is trying to control the position but Cosby postures up.
Cosby has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kelso is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A left and a right from Kelso both land. Nice combination.
Kelso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cosby is out of range and Kelso settles back down.
Kelso wants to clinch.
Kelso misses with a wild combination.

Kelso moves into the clinch.
A short right from Kelso on the inside.
Cosby goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kelso prevents it.

Kelso breaks the clinch.
Sid Cosby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kelso gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cosby to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kelso wants to stand but Cosby is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby preventing the sweep.
Kelso manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cosby tries to lock up and control but Kelso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kelso throwing strikes here but Cosby is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kelso scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cosby?
Cosby really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kelso tries to control but Cosby wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelso landing strikes from the mount.
Kelso lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cosby tries to reverse the position but Kelso maintains control.
Kelso won't let Cosby get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelso working the ground and pound effectively.
Kelso thowing shots but they're missing.
Kelso punching from mount but Cosby doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kelso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sid Cosby's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kelso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kelso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cosby.
Kelso misses with the combination.
Kelso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cosby thows a body shot but no joy.

Cosby shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kelso napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Cosby stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kelso misses with a body shot

and Cosby counters with a single leg into guard. Kelso didn't expect that.

Cosby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kelso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cosby has managed to get both his arms back between Kelso's legs - danger averted.
Cosby wants to stand but Kelso has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kelso seems keen to control Cosby's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cosby stands up and waves to Kelso to follow him.
Cosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelso was well out of range. Poor timing from Cosby.
Kelso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Cosby counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kelso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Kelso working for a triangle but Cosby defends it easily.
Kelso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cosby wants to stand but Kelso has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kelso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cosby defends well.

Kelso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cosby wants to stand but Kelso is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kelso is trying to keep Cosby in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kelso misses with a low kick as Cosby jumps back.
Sid Cosby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cosby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheers as Kelso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cosby doesn't seem phased though.
Kelso bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cosby's head backwards.
Kelso lands with a nice combination. Cosby backs away looking to recover.
Kelso thows a body shot but no joy.
Cosby shoots in and drives through. Kelso sprawls well.
Kelso moves in looking to clinch but Cosby pushes him off.
Kelso scores with a jab.
Kelso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cosby checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelso fails to land with a series of punches.
Kelso misses with a series of wild punches.

Cosby shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kelso is trying to defend but Cosby finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cosby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Michael Kelso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Cosby is working for a kimura but Kelso is defending it quite comfortably.
Kelso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cosby's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cosby's back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Cosby showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kelso has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Kelso!