PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oskar Kokoshka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kokoshka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Heaven. Oskar Kokoshka had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kokoshka
vs
Rodrigues

185 cm
21
149 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oskar Kokoshka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Guilherme Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokoshka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kokoshka avoids the head kick by Rodrigues.
Kokoshka fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodrigues tries for a takedown but Kokoshka circles away easily
and Kokoshka counters with a right hand to the body.
Kokoshka scores with a jab to the body.
Kokoshka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodrigues misses the body punch
and Kokoshka counters with a stiff right hand.

Rodrigues feints and as Kokoshka raises his hands in defense, Rodrigues changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kokoshka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kokoshka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kokoshka avoids the attempt from Rodrigues to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokoshka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodrigues is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Kokoshka there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rodrigues bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

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

Rodrigues avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodrigues won't allow Kokoshka to sweep him here.
Rodrigues scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokoshka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kokoshka trying to control the position here.

Kokoshka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodrigues can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodrigues won't allow Kokoshka to sweep him here.
Rodrigues throws a big elbow that misses.
Kokoshka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodrigues tries to stand but Kokoshka is controlling from the bottom.

Kokoshka looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rodrigues has picked Kokoshka up and slammed him! Kokoshka can't keep hold of the triangle and Rodrigues manages to pass to side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokoshka struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rodrigues tries for a kimura but Kokoshka is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues trying to control the position but Kokoshka is working away.
Rodrigues working away.
Rodrigues wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kokoshka keeps working.

Rodrigues looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kokoshka struggling a bit here.
Kokoshka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodrigues's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokoshka tries to get to full guard but Rodrigues has control of the leg.

Kokoshka actively working from the bottom here.
Kokoshka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodrigues's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodrigues's back!
Rodrigues covering up well under a series of strikes from Kokoshka.

Kokoshka is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rodrigues has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kokoshka throwing sloppy strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues trying to control the hands but Kokoshka won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oskar Kokoshka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rodrigues throws a combination that misses
and Kokoshka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kokoshka looks to land a combination but Rodrigues avoids it well.
Kokoshka swinging wildly here.
Oskar Kokoshka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigues changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kokoshka tries to avoid it but Rodrigues manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kokoshka to the ground. Kokoshka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kokoshka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodrigues doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab lands there for Kokoshka.
Kokoshka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodrigues.
Kokoshka lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokoshka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodrigues wants to clinch
and Kokoshka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left and a right from Kokoshka both land. Nice combination.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kokoshka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodrigues thinking.
A punch combination from Kokoshka misses.
Rodrigues with a poor takedown
and Kokoshka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oskar Kokoshka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Rodrigues.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown but Kokoshka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kokoshka scores with a leg kick.
Rodrigues takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kokoshka to score with a decent uppercut.
Kokoshka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Rodrigues. Those never looked like landing.
Kokoshka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kokoshka lands a two punch combo.
Rodrigues tries for a takedown but Kokoshka circles away easily
and Kokoshka counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokoshka throws a leg kick which misses Rodrigues's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodrigues tries to avoid it.
Rodrigues gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kokoshka counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokoshka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodrigues circles away quickly and effectively.
Kokoshka throws a series of strikes that have Rodrigues backpedaling.
Rodrigues shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kokoshka counters with a thumping low kick.
Kokoshka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kokoshka misses with a few strikes there.
Rodrigues takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kokoshka stalks Rodrigues and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodrigues's face. Rodrigues staggers backwards, shaken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokoshka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodrigues circles away quickly and effectively.
Kokoshka lands with a nice combination. Rodrigues backs away looking to recover.
Rodrigues falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kokoshka counter with a right hand.
Kokoshka scores with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Kokoshka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kokoshka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodrigues.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kokoshka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt
and Kokoshka counters with a three punch combo that has Rodrigues backing up. Rodrigues nods at Kokoshka to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oskar Kokoshka dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kokoshka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodrigues back to the cage. Kokoshka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kokoshka throws a right hand that Rodrigues ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodrigues also avoids with ease.
Kokoshka throws a right hand that Rodrigues ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodrigues also avoids with ease.
Kokoshka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kokoshka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rodrigues has his takedown stuffed
and Kokoshka counters with a one-two to the body.
Rodrigues is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kokoshka.
Oskar Kokoshka is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kokoshka.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodrigues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oskar Kokoshka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Rodrigues.
Rodrigues has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kokoshka.
Guilherme Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kokoshka throws a low kick but Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
Kokoshka misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Kokoshka scores with a four punch combination!
Kokoshka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kokoshka.
Kokoshka throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigues bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kokoshka lands an overhand right.
Oskar Kokoshka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokoshka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kokoshka stalks Rodrigues and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodrigues's face. Rodrigues staggers backwards, shaken.
Rodrigues misses with a double jab.
Kokoshka tries to bum rush Rodrigues with a series of wild strikes but Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kokoshka jabs at Rodrigues's body.
Rodrigues will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kokoshka scores with a one two! Rodrigues had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kokoshka scores with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kokoshka.
Kokoshka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodrigues moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kokoshka is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rodrigues pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kokoshka scores with a three punch combo!
Kokoshka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodrigues back to the cage. Kokoshka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rodrigues has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kokoshka misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Rodrigues.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokoshka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kokoshka.
Rodrigues walks into a straight right hand from Kokoshka.
Kokoshka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodrigues back to the cage. Kokoshka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but Kokoshka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rodrigues looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodrigues walks into a stiff left hand from Kokoshka.
Guilherme Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kokoshka thumps Rodrigues with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oskar Kokoshka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kokoshka 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Kokoshka!