PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Lisko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Colgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Colgan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Lisko
vs
Colgan

200 cm
22
295 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kimmo Lisko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Colgan!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lisko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lisko showed some decent athleticism there.
Lisko could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lisko is nestled in close to Colgan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lisko throwing shots but Colgan is blocking nicely.

Colgan pushes Lisko off and gets back to his feet.

Lisko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Colgan's guard.

Lisko has gone for a leg lock! Colgan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lisko's guard.
Colgan is pushing down on Lisko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lisko is fighting to maintain full guard but Colgan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Colgan tries to pass to full mount but Lisko defends it.
Colgan prevents Lisko from improving his position.
Lisko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Colgan throwing shots but Lisko is blocking nicely.

Lisko is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Colgan pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Colgan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lisko's head.
Lisko wants to improve his position but instead Colgan has moved into half guard.
Colgan is looking to take a break and control but Lisko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Colgan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lisko 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.
Lisko is not content to let Colgan control the position.
Colgan blocks the strikes from Lisko.
Lisko punching from the bottom.
Lisko tries to get to full guard but Colgan has control of the leg.
Lisko flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colgan is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lisko tries to roll over but Colgan keeps him under control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Lisko as Colgan shoots in.
Lisko missing with a left hand there. Colgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Lisko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lisko is breathing heavily.

Colgan pushes Lisko off and gets back to his feet.
Lisko shoots in but no luck this time.
Colgan stuffs the takedown attempt from Lisko. Lisko gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Colgan pushes Lisko up against the cage in a clinch.
Lisko wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Lisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colgan missing with knees to the body.
Colgan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Colgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Colgan wants to clinch.

Colgan drives through and clinches with Lisko against the cage.

Colgan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lisko can't fight it off and eventually Colgan manages to take the fight to the floor. Lisko looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Lisko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Colgan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Lisko scores a takedown into full mount!
Lisko lands a big shot there that rocks Colgan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisko working the ground and pound effectively.

Lisko goes for an armbar but Colgan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Colgan.
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!

Colgan stands and steps away. Lisko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lisko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Colgan tries to avoid it but Lisko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Colgan to the ground. Colgan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lisko closes the distance and clinches up with Colgan, looking for a takedown. Lisko pushes Colgan against the cage but Colgan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Colgan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lisko paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Lisko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Colgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lisko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Colgan wants to stand but Lisko is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Colgan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Colgan stuffs the takedown attempt from Lisko. Lisko gets slowly back to his feet.
Kimmo Lisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lisko scores with a takedown into Colgan's guard.
Colgan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lisko is controlling him.
Lisko working some strikes from top position.
Colgan wants to control but Lisko passes easily into half guard.
Lisko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colgan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lisko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lisko's back!
A lull in the action here.
Colgan controlling well, preventing Lisko from escaping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lisko rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Colgan lands a nice short elbow.

Colgan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lisko to stand up.
Colgan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lisko shoots in but Colgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lisko looks for a takedown but Colgan sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Lisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Colgan.
Colgan working away.
Lisko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Colgan's best efforts.
Lisko tries to get to full guard but Colgan has control of the leg.

Lisko looking for submissions off his back.
Lisko is refusing to be controlled, as Colgan sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lisko is looking for a sweep. Colgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Colgan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lisko circles away.
Horrible takedown by Lisko or perhaps it was just good defense by Colgan which made him look bad.

Lisko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lisko tries to pass to full mount but Colgan defends it.
Lisko wants to control but Colgan is keeping him busy.
Colgan tries to get to full guard but Lisko has control of the leg.
Lisko passes to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colgan keeps Lisko under control for a moment.
Colgan regains half guard.
Lisko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Colgan wants to control but Lisko is keeping busy.
Kimmo Lisko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lisko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Colgan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lisko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Colgan kicks Lisko off and gets back to his feet.
Colgan throws a leg kick but Lisko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Colgan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Colgan duly obliges.
Lisko tries for a takedown but Colgan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Colgan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Lisko looking for a guillotine here but Colgan defends easily.
Colgan preventing the sweep.
Colgan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Colgan trying to control but Lisko is working from the bottom.
Colgan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Colgan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Colgan throwing strikes from guard but Lisko blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Colgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Colgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lisko but Lisko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Colgan misses with a hook. Lisko ducked under it nicely.
Lisko fails to land the takedown.
Lisko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Colgan tries to avoid it but Lisko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Colgan to the ground. Colgan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Colgan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lisko is fending him off so far but Colgan persists. Nope, Lisko circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Lisko. No joy for Colgan on that attempt.
Kimmo Lisko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Colgan.
Lisko fails with the takedown.
Lisko shoots in for a double leg but Colgan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lisko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Colgan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lisko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Colgan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Colgan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Lisko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colgan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Colgan passes Lisko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisko is trying to get back to full guard.
Colgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lisko missing with punches from the bottom.
Lisko wants to get back to full guard.
Lisko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lisko wants to sweep but no luck.
Lisko lands an upkick as Colgan stands over him.
Colgan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lisko throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Colgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lisko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lisko wants to sweep here but Colgan controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lisko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Colgan controls the pace.
Colgan preventing the sweep.
Lisko working a defensive guard here.
Lisko tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lisko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Colgan as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Lisko. No joy for Colgan on that attempt.
Colgan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colgan shoots and misses

and Lisko counters with a single leg into guard. Colgan didn't expect that.
Lisko tries to free his leg and advance position but Colgan is retaining full guard.
Colgan is pulling down on Lisko's head. It's preventing any offense from Lisko, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colgan is looking to stand up but Lisko isn't so interested in that idea.
Lisko trying to control but Colgan is working from the bottom.
Lisko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Colgan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Colgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lisko stops Colgan from standing up.
Colgan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lisko working some strikes from top position.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Colgan misses with a takedown attempt - Lisko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Lisko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Colgan, pushing him back against the cage.
Colgan looking to slow down the pace here.

Lisko drags the fight down to the ground.
Lisko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Colgan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lisko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lisko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Colgan manages to get himself to full guard.
Lisko forces his way into half guard.
Lisko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lisko lands strikes from half guard.
Kimmo Lisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Lisko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Lisko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Colgan 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kimmo Lisko!