PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lee Sang Seok (ranked 296 p4p, 39 weight class) and Caius Cosades (ranked 401 p4p, 54 weight class). Cosades comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Reign of the Septims kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Sang Seok
vs
Cosades

176 cm
30
152 lbs
25 - 11 - 2

175 cm
28
152 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Conviction

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Sang Seok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Seok misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cosades. Seok shrugs it off though.
Seok misses with a looping left.
Seok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seok avoids the body shot from Cosades.
Cosades blocks a jab.
Cosades looks to throw the jab but Seok is out of range.
Cosades throws a jab when Seok was well out of range.
Cosades slips under a jab.
Caius Cosades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosades scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seok. Cosades does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades takes one to the chin there.
Seok throws a shot from downtown. Cosades moves away and avoids it.
Cosades takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A good leg kick by Cosades.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seok. Cosades does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Seok has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Seok checks a leg kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosades shoots in but Seok avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cosades looks for a takedown but Seok sprawls well.
Cosades slips under a jab.
Cosades tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Seok throws a leg kick but Cosades sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cosades on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Seok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cosades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Seok throws a shot from downtown. Cosades moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Seok checks a leg kick.
Cosades thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cosades slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Seok misses.
Seok tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cosades swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Seok.
Decent striking displayed by Cosades there.
Cosades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seok was well out of range. Poor timing from Cosades.
A low kick from Cosades is predictable there

and Seok decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cosades's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seok is stalling in the full guard.
Cosades preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Seok has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Seok content to stall in guard here.
Seok trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seok is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosades looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seok is one step ahead there.
Seok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Cosades has his foot on Seok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seok works his way back into a safe position though.
Cosades is trying to control the position but Seok postures up.

Cosades throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seok passes Cosades's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Seok seems content to control.
Seok is trying to control the action in half guard but Cosades is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cosades is looking to control Seok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
Cosades is controlling Seok's position as best he can from this difficult position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Seok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cosades swings for the body but Seok moves out of range.
Seok misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Seok blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lee Sang Seok will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Seok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cosades manages to avoid it.
Cosades lands with a nice body kick.
A cross from Seok lands.
An inside leg kick from Cosades misses.
Seok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Seok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seok attempts a counter takedown but Cosades avoids it well and moves away.
Cosades misses with a head kick.
Cosades waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seok.
Seok attempts a counter takedown but Cosades avoids it well and moves away.
Seok scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A shot to the liver by Seok. Beautiful body shot.
Cosades scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seok shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cosades throws a body punch but Seok moves out of range.
A big right from Cosades misses.
Seok lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seok misses with a hook. Cosades ducked under it nicely.
Cosades throws the kick towards the body but Seok avoids it.
Cosades shoots in but Seok avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cosades shoots in but Seok avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seok misses with an uppercut

so Cosades counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cosades working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cosades throws a big elbow that misses.
Cosades trying to control but Seok is working from the bottom.

Seok is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cosades is aware though and is defending well.
Cosades trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Seok manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosades looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seok is one step ahead there.
Seok connects with a couple of short punches.
Cosades lands a decent punch to the body there.
Seok with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Seok is stalling in the full guard.
Cosades wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Seok is now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosades is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Seok scores with a couple of nice shots.
Seok is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cosades is refusing to be controlled, as Seok sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Seok there.
Cosades is looking to control Seok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
Cosades is in trouble now - Seok has advanced to mount!
Cosades tries to reverse the position but Seok maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seok dominating with strikes here.
Cosades can't escape the position.
Cosades tries to lock up and control but Seok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Seok is looking to work his way around to Cosades's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Seok wants to control the pace but Cosades is squirming around nicely.
Cosades can't escape the position.
Cosades keeps trying to improve his position.
Seok wants to control the pace but Cosades is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Sang Seok dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Seok lands a jab.
Lee Sang Seok is winning the standup battle so far.
Seok looks to score with a jab to the body but Cosades is just out of range.
Seok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cosades.
Seok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cosades darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Seok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cosades can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for Cosades. That snapped Seok's head back.
Cosades throws a jab when Seok was well out of range.
Cosades scores with a kick to the midsection.
Seok blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cosades tries to score with a low kick but Seok moves his leg out of the way.
Seok on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cosades throws out a loose jab but Seok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seok throws a body punch but Cosades moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cosades.
Seok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cosades thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters circling a little - Cosades finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cosades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seok was well out of range. Poor timing from Cosades.
Cosades will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cosades misses the shot to the body.
Cosades connects with a nice looking jab.
Cosades throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Seok tries to counter with a takedown but Cosades is quick to defend against it.
Seok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cosades momentarily.
Good work by Seok as he checks the leg kick.
Cosades slips under a jab.
Seok throws an overhand right that lands on Cosades's shoulder, as Cosades tries to avoid the shot.
Seok shoots in but no luck this time.
Caius Cosades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee Sang Seok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Cosades misses

and Seok counters with a shoot takedown. Cosades fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cosades looking for subs off his back but Seok has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cosades tries to roll over but Seok keeps him under control.
Seok seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Cosades looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Seok is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seok has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cosades tries to roll over but Seok keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cosades works his way to full guard. Good work.

Seok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cosades has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seok has managed to get both his arms back between Cosades's legs - danger averted.
Cosades will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cosades wants to sweep here but Seok controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Cosades looking for a guillotine here but Seok defends easily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Seok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cosades.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caius Cosades comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Seok has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Sang Seok!
Lee Sang Seok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.