PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kolpakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Domian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolpakov comes to the cage accompanied by Alisa - Aerobica. Domian has chosen WTC as his entrance music. Denis Domian acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Kolpakov
vs
Domian

178 cm
24
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
153 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Mango Nutrition
KAISER

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kolpakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Denis Domian!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolpakov throws a right hand that Domian ducks under and follows up with a left that Domian also avoids with ease.
Kolpakov throws a series of punches but Domian moves out of range.
Domian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kolpakov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Domian circles away quickly and effectively.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kolpakov.
Kolpakov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Domian defending well as Kolpakov loads up on a big left hand.
Kolpakov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Domian fails to land the takedown.
Kolpakov loads up on a big right hand but Domian slips the punch.
Kolpakov throws a right hand that Domian ducks under and follows up with a left that Domian also avoids with ease.
Kolpakov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Domian's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolpakov misses with a hook. Domian ducked under it nicely.
Domian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kolpakov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Domian somewhat.
Kolpakov throws a jab when Domian was well out of range.
Domian tries for a takedown but Kolpakov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nikolai Kolpakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Domian.
Domian slips a jab from Kolpakov.
Kolpakov misses with the combination.
Kolpakov throws a right and a left that Domian avoids nicely.
Domian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kolpakov but Kolpakov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Domian looks for a takedown but Kolpakov sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kolpakov. Domian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Domian shoots in looking for a takedown. Kolpakov tries to sprawl out of it but Domian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kolpakov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Domian checks a leg kick.
Domian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Domian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kolpakov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Domian's sensitive parts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kolpakov's waist but Kolpakov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Domian off to one side.
Domian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kolpakov as he avoids it easily.
Kolpakov misses with a few strikes there.
Kolpakov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Danga de danga de dang - Kolpakov scores with a four punch combination!
Domian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kolpakov misses with the combination.
Kolpakov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Domian if he has to take too many more of those.
Domian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolpakov misses with a double jab

and Domian counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolpakov is trying to stand.

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

Domian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Domian tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kolpakov controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kolpakov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kolpakov, right into the meat.
Domian misses with a takedown
and Kolpakov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kolpakov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Domian.
Domian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kolpakov's waist but Kolpakov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Domian off to one side.
Nikolai Kolpakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Domian.
Kolpakov misses with a looping right.
Kolpakov misses with a looping right.
Domian moves away from the strike by Kolpakov.
Domian looks for a takedown but Kolpakov sprawls well.
Domian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kolpakov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolpakov loads up on a big right hand but Domian slips the punch.
Kolpakov misses with a hook to the body

and Domian counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kolpakov won't be happy with that.

Kolpakov throws Domian to one side and escapes!
Domian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Domian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Domian bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Domian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Domian tries for a kimura but Kolpakov is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Domian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kolpakov has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kolpakov regains half guard, as Domian was trying to land strikes.

Domian is working for a kimura but Kolpakov is defending it quite comfortably.
Domian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kolpakov's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Domian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kolpakov is controlling Domian's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Domian is working for a kimura but Kolpakov is defending it quite comfortably.

Domian wants to work for an arm triangle but Kolpakov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domian trying to control from half guard but Kolpakov is working away.

Domian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Domian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kolpakov is just riding it out for now. Domian eventually gives up the hold.

Kolpakov is defending against the submission attempts here by Domian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Domian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kolpakov misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Kolpakov. No joy for Domian on that attempt.
Domian shoots for a double leg takedown but Kolpakov sprawls well. He's pushed Domian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Domian avoids the body shot from Kolpakov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Kolpakov. No joy for Domian on that attempt.
Nikolai Kolpakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Domian.
Domian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kolpakov swivels and escapes.
A swing and a miss from Kolpakov.
Kolpakov misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolpakov misses with a few strikes there.
Domian tries for a takedown but Kolpakov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Domian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kolpakov avoids it really well and circles away.
Nikolai Kolpakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolpakov misses with the combination.
Kolpakov tries to bum rush Domian with a series of wild strikes but Domian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kolpakov lands with a slapping head kick.
Domian looks for a takedown but Kolpakov sprawls well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kolpakov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Domian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Domian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolpakov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Domian under the eye.
Nikolai Kolpakov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kolpakov swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Kolpakov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kolpakov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Domian circles away quickly and effectively.
Domian shoots for a takedown but Kolpakov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kolpakov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Domian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domian dodges the ground and pound from Kolpakov.
Kolpakov working away.
Domian manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Domian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Kolpakov is defending against the submission attempts here by Domian.

Domian is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolpakov tries to roll over but Domian keeps him under control.
Kolpakov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kolpakov tries to get out of the position.

Domian is working for a kimura but Kolpakov is defending it quite comfortably.

Domian is working for a kimura but Kolpakov is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Denis Domian.
I think Domian 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Denis Domian!
Denis Domian tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.