PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Kolov (ranked 4580 p4p, 4559 weight class) and Serge Lapierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kolov
vs
Lapierre

185 cm
18
200
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
205
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Kolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serge Lapierre!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapierre moves out of range of the leg kick from Kolov.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kolov or perhaps it was just good defense by Lapierre, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kolov.
Kolov blocks a head kick by Lapierre.
Kolov looks to clinch
and Lapierre counters with a right hand to the body.

Lapierre manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kolov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kolov's guard now, I'm sure.
Lapierre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kolov keeping full guard, as Lapierre tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolov is pulling down on Lapierre's head to control his posture.
Kolov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kolov tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapierre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kolov's guard.
Lapierre is keen to just control but Kolov is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolov moves into full guard.
Lapierre pushes down on Kolov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kolov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lapierre jumps into side control!
Lapierre working away.
Lapierre tries to stand but Kolov is controlling his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapierre trying to control the action but Kolov is working from the bottom.
Lapierre tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kolov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kolov tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lapierre goes for an armbar but Kolov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kolov.
Kolov content to stall in guard here.
Lapierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolov is one step ahead there.
Lapierre pulls Kolov in close to prevent any damage.

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.
Lapierre striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Kolov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lapierre is retaining full guard.
Kolov wants to control from the top but Lapierre keeps moving.

Lapierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kolov defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lapierre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kolov has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Lapierre dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kolov.
Lapierre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kolov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lapierre moves in looking to clinch but Kolov pushes him off.
Kolov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lapierre.
Kolov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lapierre moves away.
Kolov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lapierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lapierre lands a nice shot that snaps Kolov's head back.
Kolov tries to clinch but Lapierre moves away

and Lapierre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kolov's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapierre looking to pass the guard.
Lapierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lapierre is fighting to break Kolov's control of his arms but Kolov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kolov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lapierre drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kolov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kolov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kolov!

Lapierre takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kolov trying to control the action but Lapierre is working from the bottom.
Lapierre is looking to regain half guard here but Kolov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kolov trying to control the action but Lapierre is working from the bottom.
Serge Lapierre has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapierre is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kolov connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Lapierre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lapierre tries to bench press Kolov off him but Kolov keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolov scoring with punches and elbows.
Kolov wants to control but Lapierre is keeping him busy.
Kolov wants to stand but Lapierre is controlling his arm.
Kolov is looking to take a break and control but Lapierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lapierre is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kolov is controlling him well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lapierre lands a head kick!
Kolov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lapierre counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lapierre just stands there and leans against the cage.

Kolov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lapierre is not content to let Kolov control the position.
Lapierre keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lapierre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kolov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lapierre is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Serge Lapierre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kolov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lapierre has closed the distance and engaged Kolov in a clinch.
Lapierre is working for takedown but Kolov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kolov is trying to maintain a safe position but Lapierre gets an underhook and turns Kolov into the cage.
Lapierre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kolov.
Kolov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Lapierre has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kolov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kolov takes a big shot to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapierre is trying to control but Kolov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Kolov wants to control but Lapierre is having none of it.

Lapierre looking for a guillotine from mount but Kolov is having none of it.

Lapierre stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Lapierre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kolov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kolov tries to clinch there but Lapierre circles away.

Kolov gets a double leg takedown into Lapierre's guard.
Lapierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kolov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapierre keeping full guard, as Kolov tries to pass.

Lapierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kolov won't allow Lapierre to sweep him here.
Lapierre is trying to keep Kolov in close.
Kolov prevents Lapierre from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kolov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kolov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lapierre blocks the body kick.
Lapierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Kolov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kolov grinds an elbow into Lapierre's temple.
Lapierre tries to bench press Kolov off him but Kolov keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolov trying to control the action but Lapierre is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Kolov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lapierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lapierre is not content to let Kolov control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Kolov.
I think Lapierre 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Lapierre!