PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cool McCold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Bukharin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCold's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Back in Black. Bukharin has chosen "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" by Brad Fiedel as his entrance music. Dmitriy Bukharin has the eye of the tiger tonight.

McCold
vs
Bukharin

200 cm
20
270 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

183 cm
20
230 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Londons Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cool McCold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitriy Bukharin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCold lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Dmitriy Bukharin has been cut.
McCold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCold drops Bukharin with a left right combo! McCold follows him down to the ground into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCold working away.
McCold will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCold is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bukharin's shoulder. That is not cool.
McCold working away.
Bukharin manages to get back to half guard.

Bukharin with the active half guard here but McCold passes nicely into side control.
Bukharin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bukharin is trying to maintain the position but McCold is very close to passing his half guard.
Bukharin is looking for a sweep. McCold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCold perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCold is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bukharin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
McCold is taking a breather. Bukharin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bukharin is looking for a sweep. McCold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Bukharin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from McCold.
McCold throws a series of punches but Bukharin moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin slips a jab and a cross from McCold.
McCold ducks under a wild hook from Bukharin.
Some wild striking there from McCold.
Bukharin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch combination from McCold misses.
McCold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bukharin slips a jab and a cross from McCold.
McCold connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCold misses with a few strikes there.
Bukharin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCold thuds his right hand into Bukharin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bukharin throws out a loose jab but McCold uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCold missing with a left hand there. Bukharin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bukharin tries to clinch there but McCold circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Bukharin. That snapped McCold's head back.
Bukharin scores with a jab to the body.
McCold is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Bukharin.

Bukharin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McCold works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
McCold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bukharin.
Bukharin wants to pass the guard but McCold is defending well.

Bukharin seems to be looking for submissions.
Bukharin thows a huge punch but McCold dodges it nicely.

That's four 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.
McCold landing strikes from the bottom.
McCold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bukharin.
Bukharin wants to control but McCold is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCold moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCold connects with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCold.
A telegraphed right hand from Bukharin misses the target.
McCold misses with a straight left.
Bukharin ducks under a wild hook from McCold.
McCold fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bukharin needs to keep his hands up - McCold had a free shot at his head there.
McCold drops Bukharin with a nice combination! McCold dives into Bukharin's guard, looking to finish!

Bukharin is rocked!
McCold is pushing down on Bukharin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bukharin is fighting to maintain full guard but McCold has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cool McCold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitriy Bukharin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCold.
McCold falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bukharin counters with a straight right hand.
Bukharin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bukharin dodges the punch combination from McCold.
Jab from McCold.
Bukharin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bukharin manages to avoid it.
Bukharin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCold.
McCold is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCold is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCold misses with a double jab

and Bukharin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bukharin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCold keeping moving, preventing Bukharin from controlling successfully.
McCold wants to sweep here but Bukharin controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukharin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCold keeping moving, preventing Bukharin from controlling successfully.
McCold controls Bukharin momentarily but Bukharin frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukharin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bukharin tries to free his leg and advance position but McCold is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bukharin tries to clinch but McCold moves out of range.
McCold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCold misses with a wild body shot.
McCold misses with a wild combination.
Bukharin fails to land the takedown.
Bukharin throws a body punch but McCold moves out of range.
Bukharin throws a right hand that McCold ducks under and follows up with a left that McCold also avoids with ease.

Bukharin moves into range and clinches up with McCold.
A right hand to the body from Bukharin.
McCold is trying to break free.
McCold is trying to break the clinch but Bukharin has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin prevents McCold from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Bukharin.
Bukharin goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCold prevents it.
Bukharin misses with some punches.
Bukharin working aggressively here.
Bukharin slowing the pace effectively.
McCold prevents a body shot from Bukharin.
McCold is trying to break free.
Bukharin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCold avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cool McCold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitriy Bukharin.
Bukharin throws a punch but it's blocked by McCold.

That's four 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.

McCold breaks from the clinch.
Cool McCold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCold cracks Bukharin with an open hand slap.
McCold fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bukharin checks it well.
McCold lands with an uppercut that bounces Bukharin off the cage and back into rage.
Bukharin shoots in and drives through. McCold sprawls well.
Cool McCold is winning the standup battle so far.
McCold scores with a sloppy right hand. Bukharin should have avoided that one.
McCold throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bukharin on the side of the head.
McCold scores with a jab. Bukharin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bukharin ducks under a wild hook from McCold.

Bukharin pushes McCold up against the cage in a clinch.
Bukharin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCold walks away with a smile on his face. Bukharin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice combo by McCold! Oh, that's hurt him - Bukharin falls to the canvas and McCold follows him into side control.
Bukharin is still in real trouble! Can McCold finish him?

That has opened up Dmitriy Bukharin's cut even more.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bukharin seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukharin looking for a sweep but McCold has passed into full mount! Oh no!
McCold looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cool McCold dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dmitriy Bukharin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bukharin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bukharin is trying to maintain a safe position but McCold gets an underhook and turns Bukharin into the cage.
Bukharin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCold wants to break free but Bukharin has control.
Bukharin slows down the pace here.
McCold is trying to break the clinch but Bukharin has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCold has had enough of the clinch but Bukharin keeps him there for the moment.
McCold wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bukharin can do to turn this around?
Bukharin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCold or not.
Bukharin keeps control of McCold as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukharin throws a punch but it's blocked by McCold.
Bukharin swings wildly with an uppercut but McCold uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCold wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bukharin has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bukharin.
Bukharin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCold's elbow.
Bukharin struggles to land a body shot inside as McCold controls his hands.
Bukharin prevents McCold from breaking the clinch.
Bukharin works on McCold's body with a couple of short punches.
Bukharin prevents McCold from breaking the clinch.
McCold wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCold blocking some punches.
McCold blocking some punches.
McCold stops a takedown attempt from Bukharin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McCold wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bukharin lands a nice shot to the body.
Bukharin can't find room to land a body shot as McCold controls the action.
McCold blocks an uppercut.
McCold wants to get back to striking at distance but Bukharin won't allow it.
McCold blocks an uppercut.
Bukharin lands with a left to the head.
McCold wants to break free but Bukharin has control.
Bukharin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCold blocks an uppercut.
Bukharin pushes McCold back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bukharin lands with a right to the head.
Bukharin keeps control of McCold as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCold is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bukharin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bukharin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Bukharin throws a head punch that misses.
Cool McCold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCold wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bukharin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McCold wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bukharin has him pressed against the cage.
Bukharin misses with some punches.
Bukharin swings wildly with an uppercut but McCold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bukharin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCold tries to break the clinch but Bukharin is controlling the position.
Bukharin stalling in the clinch.

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.
Bukharin throws a head punch that misses.
McCold wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCold wants to break free but Bukharin has control.
Bukharin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bukharin stalling in the clinch.
McCold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCold blocks an uppercut.

McCold breaks from the clinch.
Bukharin cracks McCold with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Cool McCold has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from McCold misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCold misses with a straight right.
Dmitriy Bukharin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bukharin ducks under a wild hook from McCold.
Danga de danga de dang - McCold scores with a four punch combination!
Cool McCold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCold lunges at Bukharin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bukharin's hand.
Bukharin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

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 Cool McCold.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCold, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cool McCold!