PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oskar Kokoshka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Skelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kokoshka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Baba O'Riley. Skelton has chosen Example - Midnight Run as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kokoshka
vs
Skelton

185 cm
24
149 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

176 cm
29
154 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Fishy Fighting

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oskar Kokoshka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Skelton!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skelton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Skelton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skelton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kokoshka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Skelton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kokoshka counters with a three punch combo that has Skelton backing up. Skelton nods at Kokoshka to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Kokoshka as Skelton shoots in.
Oskar Kokoshka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Skelton.
Skelton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Skelton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kokoshka tries to improve position but can't.
Kokoshka can't do much from the bottom here.
Kokoshka is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sloppy strikes there by Skelton.
Skelton working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokoshka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kokoshka trying to control from the bottom.
Skelton wants to take a breather but Kokoshka is having none of it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Skelton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kokoshka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Skelton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kokoshka's guard.
Skelton looking to pass the guard.
Skelton throwing strikes but missing.

Kokoshka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skelton is looking to work some ground and pound but Kokoshka has wrist control.
Skelton is looking to work some ground and pound but Kokoshka has wrist control.
Skelton scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kokoshka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Skelton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Skelton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Skelton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kokoshka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Kokoshka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skelton wants to control from the top but Kokoshka keeps moving.
Skelton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kokoshka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Skelton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kokoshka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kokoshka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skelton is looking to improve his position.
Kokoshka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Kokoshka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skelton sees it coming and defends easily.
Skelton tries to get to full guard but Kokoshka has control of the leg.
Kokoshka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skelton defending well though.
Kokoshka is keen to just control but Skelton is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kokoshka stops Skelton from getting back to his feet.
Kokoshka wants to take a breather but Skelton is having none of it.
Skelton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kokoshka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kokoshka's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skelton scores with punches from the back.
Skelton is trying to stick to Kokoshka's back but Kokoshka is turning into Skelton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Skelton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kokoshka.
Skelton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kokoshka looking to sit in guard and control but Skelton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kokoshka wants to get back to his feet but Skelton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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!
Kokoshka looking for a sweep. Not yet Kokoshka, not yet.
Skelton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kokoshka trying to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skelton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Kokoshka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skelton postures up in Kokoshka's guard and throws a big left but Kokoshka blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Skelton 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.

Skelton shoots in for a double leg but Kokoshka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skelton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kokoshka counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Kokoshka as Skelton shoots in.
Oskar Kokoshka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Skelton.
Skelton shoots in for a takedown but Kokoshka shows good takedown defense.
Skelton shoots in looking for a takedown. Kokoshka tries to sprawl out of it but Skelton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kokoshka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skelton fails with the takedown
and Kokoshka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kokoshka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kokoshka stuffs the takedown.
Skelton fails with the takedown
and Kokoshka counters with a nice uppercut.
Skelton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skelton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kokoshka.
Skelton is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skelton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kokoshka counter with a right hand.
Kokoshka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oskar Kokoshka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kokoshka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skelton blocks the body kick.
Kokoshka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skelton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kokoshka but Kokoshka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skelton misses with a takedown attempt
and Kokoshka counters with a one-two to the body.
Skelton shoots in for a takedown but Kokoshka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kokoshka.
Kokoshka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manny Skelton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kokoshka clobbers Skelton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokoshka lands a jab to the head.
Kokoshka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Skelton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kokoshka circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Kokoshka as Skelton shoots in.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kokoshka.
Kokoshka misses with a series of wild punches.
Skelton misses with a takedown attempt
and Kokoshka counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokoshka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kokoshka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Skelton with a poor takedown
and Kokoshka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kokoshka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kokoshka throws a right hand that Skelton ducks under and follows up with a left that Skelton also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skelton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skelton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kokoshka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skelton shoots in for a double leg but Kokoshka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skelton fails with the takedown
and Skelton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kokoshka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kokoshka throws a right hand that Skelton ducks under and follows up with a left that Skelton also avoids with ease.
Kokoshka is looking to slow Skelton down with leg kicks.
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.
Skelton has a takedown stuffed.
A nice combination there by Kokoshka.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokoshka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skelton.
Nice cross by Kokoshka.
Skelton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kokoshka counters with an inside leg kick.
Skelton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kokoshka scores with a hook.
Skelton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kokoshka avoids it really well and circles away.
Kokoshka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kokoshka moves into the clinch.
Skelton working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oskar Kokoshka dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Skelton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kokoshka swivels and escapes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kokoshka.
Skelton walks into a left hand.
Skelton misses with a takedown
and Kokoshka counters with a two punch combo.
Skelton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kokoshka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skelton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kokoshka counters with a nice uppercut.
Oskar Kokoshka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Skelton.
Skelton with a poor takedown
and Kokoshka counters with a three punch combo that has Skelton backing up. Skelton nods at Kokoshka to acknowledge the strikes.
Kokoshka slips under a jab from Skelton.
Skelton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Skelton does no damage.
Skelton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skelton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kokoshka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kokoshka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice cross by Kokoshka.
Skelton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kokoshka.
Skelton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Skelton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kokoshka looking for a sweep. Not yet Kokoshka, not yet.
Kokoshka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kokoshka tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Kokoshka is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Skelton frees his head nicely. Oh but Kokoshka has switched to an armbar! Skelton is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Oskar Kokoshka!
An out of breath Oskar Kokoshka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.