PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between mirko raymore ardonia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kolobkow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolobkow has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

raymore ardonia
vs
Kolobkow

192 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

159 cm
21
238 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, mirko raymore ardonia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Kolobkow!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ardonia lands with a cross.
A left and a right from ardonia both land. Nice combination.

Kolobkow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kolobkow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and ardonia defends it well.
Kolobkow looks gassed!
ardonia pushes Kolobkow off looking to stand but Kolobkow dives back in and keeps control.
Kolobkow should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kolobkow with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
ardonia is trying to stand back up but Kolobkow is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
ardonia stalks Kolobkow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kolobkow's face. Kolobkow staggers backwards, shaken.

Kolobkow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
ardonia has had enough of the clinch but Kolobkow keeps him there for the moment.
ardonia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
ardonia can't break the clinch.
ardonia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Kolobkow is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. ardonia can't fight it off and eventually Kolobkow manages to take the fight to the floor. ardonia looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
ardonia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kolobkow won't allow ardonia to get back to his feet.
Kolobkow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
ardonia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolobkow stays in close to ardonia's body and controls the position.
Kolobkow won't allow ardonia to get back to his feet.
ardonia keeping moving, preventing Kolobkow from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kolobkow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
ardonia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Kolobkow rushes ardonia and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ardonia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Kolobkow drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kolobkow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
ardonia is looking to stand up but Kolobkow won't let him.
Kolobkow is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The crowd cheers as ardonia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kolobkow doesn't seem phased though.
ardonia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
ardonia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kolobkow's head backwards.
ardonia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
ardonia's corner calls for a 1-2. ardonia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kolobkow.
ardonia moves into range and connects with a jab.

ardonia tries to keep at a distance but Kolobkow has taken the fight into the clinch.
ardonia prevents a takedown attempt there.
ardonia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kolobkow drops to a knee looking for a takedown but ardonia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
ardonia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kolobkow has him pressed against the cage.
Kolobkow drops to a knee looking for a takedown but ardonia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
mirko raymore ardonia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kolobkow.
Kolobkow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. ardonia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kolobkow keeps control of ardonia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
ardonia tries to break free but Kolobkow pushes him back against the cage.
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 mirko raymore ardonia will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

ardonia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kolobkow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danga de danga de dang - ardonia scores with a four punch combination!
mirko raymore ardonia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ardonia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
ardonia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kolobkow.
Kolobkow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from ardonia.
ardonia misses with an uppercut.
ardonia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kolobkow blocks a jab.
Kolobkow shoots for a double leg takedown but ardonia sprawls well. He's pushed Kolobkow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
ardonia lands a two punch combo.
Kolobkow fails with a takedown attempt.

Kolobkow moves into the clinch.
Kolobkow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
mirko raymore ardonia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kolobkow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ardonia working hard to break the clinch.
Kolobkow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. ardonia smiles and moves away.
Kolobkow walks into a jab.
ardonia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kolobkow is looking to clinch.
Kolobkow fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by ardonia.
Kolobkow ducks right into an uppercut from ardonia.
mirko raymore ardonia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ardonia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Kolobkow closes the distance and clinches.

Kolobkow tightens his grip and picks ardonia up, before dumping him to the ground. ardonia manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolobkow trying to control the position from guard on top but ardonia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolobkow stops ardonia from standing up.
Kolobkow wants to control from the top but ardonia keeps moving.
Kolobkow won't allow ardonia to get back to his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kolobkow has eaten all the pies!
Kolobkow sitting in guard, not really doing much.
ardonia keeping moving, preventing Kolobkow from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kolobkow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as ardonia throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kolobkow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kolobkow moves in looking to clinch but ardonia pushes him off.
ardonia scores with a jab. Kolobkow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
ardonia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Kolobkow drives through and clinches with ardonia against the cage.
Kolobkow has ardonia pressed against the cage, preventing ardonia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Kolobkow lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kolobkow is controlling the pace.
Kolobkow trying to control the action but ardonia is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kolobkow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, ardonia has managed to free his arm - good work.
ardonia is staying active underneath Kolobkow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
ardonia tries to kick Kolobkow off but Kolobkow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
ardonia is staying active underneath Kolobkow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Kolobkow drives through and clinches with ardonia against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kolobkow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kolobkow slips under a jab from ardonia.

Kolobkow rushes ardonia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kolobkow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. ardonia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
ardonia is trying to break the clinch but Kolobkow is controlling him.
ardonia wants to break the clinch but can't.
ardonia can't break the clinch.
ardonia wants to get back to striking at distance but Kolobkow won't allow it.
ardonia is trying to break the clinch but Kolobkow has him pressed against the cage.
Kolobkow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite ardonia's efforts to push away.
ardonia stops a takedown attempt from Kolobkow.
ardonia is trying to break free.
ardonia is trying to force a seperation but Kolobkow has the dominant position.
ardonia is trying to break free.
ardonia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kolobkow.
mirko raymore ardonia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kolobkow.
ardonia has had enough of the clinch but Kolobkow keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ardonia can't break the clinch.
ardonia is trying to force a seperation but Kolobkow has the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kolobkow works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

ardonia is working an open guard so Kolobkow takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kolobkow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ardonia tries to bum rush Kolobkow with a series of wild strikes but Kolobkow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kolobkow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kolobkow drives through with a takedown into guard.
ardonia wants to get back to his feet but Kolobkow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kolobkow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kolobkow trying to control the position from guard on top but ardonia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ardonia wants to stand and escape but Kolobkow is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolobkow trying to control but ardonia is working from the bottom.
Kolobkow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

ardonia has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kolobkow off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kolobkow tries to close the distance and clinch up but ardonia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
ardonia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
ardonia throws a series of strikes that have Kolobkow backpedaling.
A decent looking cross lands there for ardonia.

Kolobkow has taken the fight to the clinch.
ardonia tries to break the clinch but Kolobkow is controlling the position.
ardonia prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolobkow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite ardonia's efforts to push away.
Kolobkow wants a takedown but no success here.
Kolobkow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. ardonia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
ardonia is looking to break free of the clinch but Kolobkow has double underhooks.
ardonia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kolobkow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite ardonia's efforts to push away.
Kolobkow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
ardonia wants to get back to striking at distance but Kolobkow won't allow it.
Kolobkow has ardonia pressed against the cage, preventing ardonia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Kolobkow pulls guard successfully.

Kolobkow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
ardonia wanted to stand there but Kolobkow had control of the position.
Kolobkow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Kolobkow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kolobkow is trying to control the position but ardonia postures up.
ardonia has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kolobkow is proving hard to escape from.
Kolobkow pulls ardonia in close to his closed guard and prevents ardonia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kolobkow is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kolobkow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kolobkow 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Kolobkow!