PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Random Collective (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hu Kokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Collective might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Barricade. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Collective
vs
Kokov

175 cm
31
175 lbs
14 - 14 - 1

183 cm
22
180 lbs
8 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Random Collective!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hu Kokov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokov just misses with a punch to the body.
Collective looks to land a left hand but Kokov moved out of range nicely.

Collective decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kokov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collective.
Collective frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Collective swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kokov is now in Collective's guard. A big mistake from Collective there, giving up the dominant position!
Collective wants to sweep but no luck.
Kokov postures up.
Kokov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Collective looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collective looking to control.
Kokov wants to control from the top but Collective keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Random Collective just wasn't active enough.
Collective tries to close the distance and clinch but Kokov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Collective circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kokov sizes up Collective with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Collective has taken the fight to the clinch.

Collective manages to break the clinch.
Collective cracks Kokov with a good jab.
Kokov staying out of range there.
Kokov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Collective under the eye.
Kokov with a nice cross.
Kokov blocks a jab.
Collective tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kokov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collective.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kokov has closed the distance and engaged Collective in a clinch.
Collective tries to pull guard but Kokov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kokov.
Kokov lands a nice uppercut.
Kokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collective misses with some punches.
Collective working aggressively here.
Kokov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Collective tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kokov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kokov trying to control the position but instead, Collective has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kokov into the cage.
Collective tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kokov smiles and moves away.
Collective lands with a nice body punch.
Random Collective seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collective fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Random Collective. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A leg kick checked by Collective.
Collective lands a right hook to the body.
Kokov scores with a jab. Collective acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Collective throws a body punch but Kokov moves out of range.
Kokov moves in looking to clinch but Collective pushes him off.
Kokov tries to clinch up but Collective circles away and keeps his distance.
Collective shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kokov but Kokov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Collective tries to clinch there but Kokov circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Collective fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kokov lands a nice shot that snaps Collective's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collective sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Collective keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kokov throws a hook but Collective avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Collective.
Collective throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collective wants to clinch up but Kokov keeps it at a distance.
Collective fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Collective clinches up against the cage.

Kokov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Collective is trying to hold Kokov in close to prevent damage but Kokov has managed to pass into half guard.
Collective is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collective trying to control but Kokov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hu Kokov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kokov gets caught napping as Collective dives in and scores a takedown. Kokov manages to retain guard.
Collective trying to control but Kokov is working from the bottom.
Kokov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kokov is taking a breather. Collective 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.

Kokov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kokov passes into side control, despite Collective's attempt to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collective is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kokov connects with a decent elbow.
Collective is not content to let Kokov control the position.
Collective is trying to improve his position.
Kokov tries to advance to mount but Collective denies him.
A lull in the action here as Kokov stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kokov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokov is looking to take a break and control but Collective is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collective is trying to get back to half guard.
Collective tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Collective tries to reverse the position but Kokov maintains control.
Kokov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kokov looking to control but Collective is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hu Kokov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kokov lands a big shot there that rocks Collective but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokov raining down shots from the mount!
Kokov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Collective is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kokov dominating with strikes here.
Kokov content just to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collective tries to reverse the position but Kokov maintains control.
Collective is bucking up trying to escape but Kokov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kokov scoring with strikes but Collective is staying in there.
Collective keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kokov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Collective looks a forlorn figure.
Kokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kokov trying to control but Collective is having none of it.
Kokov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kokov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collective is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hu Kokov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Collective scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Collective misses with a wild body shot.
Collective fails with the takedown.
Collective is looking to wear down Kokov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Collective connects with a body shot that sends Kokov's belly button to the back.
Collective tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kokov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kokov leaves Collective with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kokov slips under a jab from Collective.
Kokov jabs Collective right on the nose. Collective blinks but takes it well.
Kokov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Collective.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Random Collective. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kokov shoots in for a double leg but Collective sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kokov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kokov stuffs the takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Kokov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kokov.
Nice takedown defense from Kokov. No joy for Collective on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collective with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kokov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collective ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kokov moves away.
Hu Kokov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kokov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Collective's head.

Kokov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Collective is trying to defend but Kokov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kokov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kokov throwing shots but Collective is blocking nicely.
Kokov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kokov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokov trying to control the pace.
Kokov tries to pass to full mount but Collective defends it.
Hu Kokov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Collective punching from the bottom.
Collective wants to get back to his feet.
Kokov controlling the action here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Hu Kokov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Collective tries to sprawl but Kokov drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collective keeps working.
Kokov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kokov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Collective defending well though.
Kokov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kokov is thwarting Collective's attempts to control the position.
Kokov trying to control the action but Collective is working from the bottom.
Random Collective has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hu Kokov.
Collective is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kokov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Kokov gets caught napping as Collective dives in and scores a takedown. Kokov manages to retain guard.
Collective missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collective trying to control the position from guard on top but Kokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collective is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collective looking to sit in guard and control but Kokov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hu Kokov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kokov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hu Kokov!
A victorious Hu Kokov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.