PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Cochran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Komarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuri Komarov looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Cochran
vs
Komarov

184 cm
19
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Cochran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Komarov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cochran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cochran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cochran doesn't manage to clinch there - Komarov circles away.
Komarov misses with a combination
enabling Cochran to counter with a crisp jab.
Cochran could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Komarov keeps the fight on the outside.
Komarov blocks a head kick by Cochran.
Cochran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cochran has his takedown stuffed

and Komarov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cochran won't be happy with that.
Komarov looks winded!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cochran stops Komarov from passing to mount.
Komarov wants to stand but Cochran is controlling his arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cochran bucks up and tries to throw Komarov off but instead Komarov has got his back!

Cochran preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Komarov.
Cochran is trying to remain composed but Komarov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

Komarov working for a choke but Cochran reverses nicely into Komarov 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komarov working a defensive guard here.
Komarov keeping moving, preventing Cochran from controlling successfully.
Komarov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cochran.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Komarov wants to sweep here but Cochran controlling him for the moment.
Cochran trying to control the position from guard on top but Komarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cochran throws a shot to the body.
Komarov keeps the fight on the outside.
Cochran scores with a three punch combo!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cochran.
Cochran fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Cochran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cochran has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Victor Cochran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cochran fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cochran.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cochran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cochran scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Komarov dominated that round.
That's time! Cochran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cochran shoots for a double leg takedown but Komarov sprawls well. He's pushed Cochran's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cochran shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Komarov but Komarov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Komarov throws a combination that misses
and Cochran counters with a one-two to the body.
Cochran closes the distance and clinches up with Komarov, looking for a takedown. Cochran pushes Komarov against the cage but Komarov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Cochran. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Komarov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cochran is trying to defend but Komarov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Komarov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cochran won't allow Komarov to pass to mount.
Komarov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cochran is refusing to be controlled, as Komarov sits in half guard.
Cochran is looking to improve his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Yuri Komarov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Komarov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cochran sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Komarov somewhat.
Cochran shoots in looking for a takedown. Komarov tries to sprawl out of it but Cochran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Komarov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cochran shoots for a double leg takedown but Komarov sprawls well. He's pushed Cochran's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Cochran closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Komarov did well to prevent Cochran getting side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Komarov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Komarov keeping hold of Cochran's head, controlling as best he can.
Komarov manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cochran wants to control from the top but Komarov keeps moving.

Komarov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cochran wants to control from the top but Komarov keeps moving.

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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Komarov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cochran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cochran trying to control but Komarov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yuri Komarov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cochran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

No luck for Cochran with that takedown attempt.
Cochran wants to clinch.

Komarov gets tackled into the cage by Cochran. Cochran maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cochran manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Komarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Komarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cochran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komarov is in close to Cochran's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cochran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Komarov manages to get himself to full guard.
Komarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yuri Komarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Komarov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cochran throwing strikes from guard but Komarov blocks nicely.
Cochran is looking to work some ground and pound but Komarov has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cochran is one step ahead there.
Cochran postures up in Komarov's guard and throws a big left but Komarov blocks it.
Komarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cochran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yuri Komarov.
Komarov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cochran.
No luck for Cochran with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Cochran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cochran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Komarov defends well and Cochran ends up having to push Komarov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cochran lands a hook that snaps the head of Komarov backwards.
Cochran is trying to pull guard but Komarov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Komarov tries for a takedown but Cochran manages to get underhooks.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Komarov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cochran fails to pull guard.
Cochran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Komarov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Komarov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Komarov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cochran can't fight it off and eventually Komarov manages to take the fight to the floor. Cochran looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Komarov preventing the sweep.
Victor Cochran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuri Komarov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Komarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cochran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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 Victor Cochran.
I think Komarov 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Komarov!