PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Krotchlikmiov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pero Kostolomac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Krotchlikmiov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Krotchlikmiov
vs
Kostolomac

213 cm
22
244 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

196 cm
26
267 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Venom Combat Sports
RAGS of a RONIN

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Krotchlikmiov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pero Kostolomac!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostolomac tries to clinch there but Krotchlikmiov circles away.
Krotchlikmiov scores with a hook.
Krotchlikmiov stuffs the takedown attempt from Kostolomac. Kostolomac gets slowly back to his feet.
Krotchlikmiov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kostolomac shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krotchlikmiov but Krotchlikmiov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krotchlikmiov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostolomac.
A quick step to the side and Krotchlikmiov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Kostolomac misses.
Krotchlikmiov feinted with a counter takedown.
Krotchlikmiov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Krotchlikmiov clinches.
Krotchlikmiov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Krotchlikmiov as Kostolomac tries to tie him up.
Krotchlikmiov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krotchlikmiov has a couple of punches blocked by Kostolomac.
Kostolomac throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krotchlikmiov misses with a punch to the body.
Kostolomac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krotchlikmiov's elbow.
Kostolomac tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Krotchlikmiov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ivan Krotchlikmiov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pero Kostolomac.
Kostolomac throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Krotchlikmiov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kostolomac prevents it.

Kostolomac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krotchlikmiov blocks a head kick by Kostolomac.

Krotchlikmiov moves into range and clinches up with Kostolomac.
Kostolomac gets through Krotchlikmiov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Krotchlikmiov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostolomac uses good head movement to avoid it.

Krotchlikmiov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krotchlikmiov misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Kostolomac tries to counter it with a takedown but Krotchlikmiov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Krotchlikmiov is looking to land body kicks.
Ivan Krotchlikmiov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krotchlikmiov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kostolomac tries to clinch but Krotchlikmiov is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krotchlikmiov darts in and clinches Kostolomac up against the cage.

Kostolomac manages to break the clinch.

Krotchlikmiov closes the distance and pushes Kostolomac back into the cage.
Krotchlikmiov has a couple of punches blocked by Kostolomac.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostolomac is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krotchlikmiov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Krotchlikmiov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krotchlikmiov can't find room to land a body shot as Kostolomac controls the action.
Krotchlikmiov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krotchlikmiov scores with a shot to the side of Kostolomac's head.

Kostolomac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kostolomac lands a nice shot to the body.
Krotchlikmiov avoids the head kick by Kostolomac.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kostolomac.
Kostolomac looks winded!
Kostolomac misses with an uppercut.

Krotchlikmiov rushes Kostolomac and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krotchlikmiov has a couple of punches blocked by Kostolomac.
Krotchlikmiov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kostolomac is defending well for now.
Kostolomac jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Krotchlikmiov walks away with a smile on his face. Kostolomac gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Krotchlikmiov misses with the combination.
Krotchlikmiov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kostolomac backs up against the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Krotchlikmiov scores with a four punch combination!
Kostolomac dodges the punch combination from Krotchlikmiov.
Kostolomac tries to clinch but Krotchlikmiov moves out of range.
Krotchlikmiov scores with a one two! Kostolomac had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kostolomac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krotchlikmiov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostolomac throws a hook but Krotchlikmiov avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krotchlikmiov lunges at Kostolomac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kostolomac's hand.
Krotchlikmiov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krotchlikmiov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Krotchlikmiov looks to land a combination but Kostolomac avoids it well.
Kostolomac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Krotchlikmiov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kostolomac, pushing him back against the cage.
Kostolomac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Kostolomac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krotchlikmiov.
Kostolomac throws out a counter right but Krotchlikmiov avoids it with no problem.
Kostolomac dives in and grabs Krotchlikmiov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krotchlikmiov pushes down on Kostolomac's head and hops out.
Krotchlikmiov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kostolomac is looking for the big counter here.

Krotchlikmiov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krotchlikmiov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Krotchlikmiov lands with a left to the head.

Kostolomac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krotchlikmiov throws a nice looking combination but Kostolomac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Krotchlikmiov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kostolomac clinches up with Krotchlikmiov and pushes him back against the cage.

Kostolomac breaks from the clinch.
Kostolomac tries to clinch there but Krotchlikmiov circles away.
Kostolomac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krotchlikmiov.
Krotchlikmiov throws a one two combo.
Krotchlikmiov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kostolomac.
Krotchlikmiov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krotchlikmiov swings for the body but Kostolomac moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostolomac tries to clinch up but Krotchlikmiov circles away and keeps his distance.
Krotchlikmiov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Krotchlikmiov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Krotchlikmiov clinches up with Kostolomac and pushes him back against the cage.
Krotchlikmiov lands a left hand.
Krotchlikmiov misses with some punches.
Ivan Krotchlikmiov has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krotchlikmiov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kostolomac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krotchlikmiov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostolomac changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Krotchlikmiov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kostolomac throws a shot from downtown. Krotchlikmiov moves away and avoids it.
Ivan Krotchlikmiov is winning the standup battle so far.

Krotchlikmiov moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Kostolomac scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kostolomac is trying to pull guard but Krotchlikmiov has him pressed against the cage.

Kostolomac manages to break the clinch.
Krotchlikmiov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kostolomac.
Kostolomac tries a head kick but it misses.
Kostolomac loads up on a big right hand but Krotchlikmiov slips the punch.
Krotchlikmiov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kostolomac in his tracks.
Kostolomac shoots in but Krotchlikmiov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ivan Krotchlikmiov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pero Kostolomac.
Kostolomac is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krotchlikmiov scores with a one two! Kostolomac had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Krotchlikmiov closes the distance and pushes Kostolomac back into the cage.
Kostolomac blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krotchlikmiov.
Krotchlikmiov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostolomac is trying to pull guard but Krotchlikmiov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Krotchlikmiov throws a head punch that misses.
Krotchlikmiov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krotchlikmiov misses with some punches.
Krotchlikmiov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kostolomac can do to turn this around?
Krotchlikmiov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostolomac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krotchlikmiov lands an uppercut.

Krotchlikmiov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kostolomac tries to clinch there but Krotchlikmiov circles away.
Kostolomac tries to clinch there but Krotchlikmiov circles away.
As Kostolomac looks to move away, Krotchlikmiov throws a big counter combo but Kostolomac just gets out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krotchlikmiov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krotchlikmiov throws a one two combo.
Kostolomac drops his hands momentarily and Krotchlikmiov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A combination from Kostolomac does no damage.
Krotchlikmiov cracks Kostolomac with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Krotchlikmiov darts in and clinches Kostolomac up against the cage.
Kostolomac takes a shot to the head.
Krotchlikmiov lands with a left to the head.
Krotchlikmiov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krotchlikmiov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krotchlikmiov can't find room to land a body shot as Kostolomac controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostolomac.
Krotchlikmiov wants a takedown but no success here.
Krotchlikmiov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostolomac prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krotchlikmiov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kostolomac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Krotchlikmiov throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Krotchlikmiov.
Krotchlikmiov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostolomac's elbow.
Krotchlikmiov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krotchlikmiov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kostolomac prevents a body shot from Krotchlikmiov.

Kostolomac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Krotchlikmiov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kostolomac to the mat! Kostolomac manages to get full guard.
Krotchlikmiov distracts Kostolomac with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krotchlikmiov content to stall in guard here.
Krotchlikmiov won't allow Kostolomac to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Krotchlikmiov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

No joy there for Krotchlikmiov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kostolomac fails with a takedown attempt.

Krotchlikmiov closes the distance and pushes Kostolomac back into the cage.
Krotchlikmiov pushes Kostolomac back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Krotchlikmiov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kostolomac.
Kostolomac has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Krotchlikmiov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kostolomac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krotchlikmiov is working for takedown but Kostolomac is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hand to the body from Krotchlikmiov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krotchlikmiov.
Kostolomac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krotchlikmiov lands an uppercut.
Krotchlikmiov is leaning against Kostolomac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krotchlikmiov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krotchlikmiov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krotchlikmiov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krotchlikmiov missing with knees to the body.
Krotchlikmiov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krotchlikmiov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krotchlikmiov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krotchlikmiov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kostolomacs head.

Kostolomac is rocked!
Krotchlikmiov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kostolomac is still on wobbly legs! Can Krotchlikmiov finish him?

Krotchlikmiov has Kostolomac pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Krotchlikmiov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kostolomac tumbling to the mat - Krotchlikmiov dives into Kostolomac's guard.
Kostolomac is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Krotchlikmiov dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kostolomac seems a little lost for a moment, as Krotchlikmiov dominates the positioning.
Kostolomac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krotchlikmiov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kostolomac taking punishment in the form of punches.
A big shot lands for Krotchlikmiov! That's hurt Kostolomac! Will he recover? Krotchlikmiov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Krotchlikmiov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ivan Krotchlikmiov waved his t-shirt featuring RAGS of a RONIN's logo in front of the cameras.