PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Snitskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kolof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Kolof has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Glenn Snitskey's chin.

Snitskey
vs
Kolof

210 cm
21
290 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
20
307 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Hellbent, Inc.

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Glenn Snitskey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kolof!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snitskey works Kolof's body with a nice hook.
Snitskey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kolof to score with a decent uppercut.
Snitskey shoots in but Kolof avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch combination from Snitskey misses.

Kolof gets the takedown into side control.
Snitskey gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Snitskey keeping control of the position.
Snitskey tries to kick Kolof off but Kolof keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Snitskey is trying to maintain the position but Kolof is very close to passing his half guard.
Snitskey wants to improve his position but Kolof is controlling well.
Kolof slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitskey trying to control from the bottom.

Kolof is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snitskey is just riding it out for now. Kolof eventually gives up the hold.
Kolof prevents Snitskey from improving his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kolof wants to clinch up but Snitskey keeps it at a distance.
Snitskey tries to land a front kick but Kolof steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kolof wants to clinch up but Snitskey keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kolof stuffs the takedown.

Kolof darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Snitskey is trying to get back to full guard.
Snitskey is breathing heavily.
Snitskey is working hard here to advance position.

Kolof is working for a kimura but Snitskey is defending it quite comfortably.
Snitskey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kolof.
Snitskey is looking to control Kolof's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snitskey avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Kolof.
Snitskey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snitskey is trying to get back to full guard.

Kolof is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kolof wants to stand but Snitskey has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Snitskey tries to kick Kolof off but Kolof keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolof scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kolof tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Snitskey.
Snitskey tries to get to full guard but Kolof has control of the leg.
Kolof lands with a punch from half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kolof tries for a takedown but Snitskey circles away easily

and Snitskey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Snitskey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Kolof shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Snitskey is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Kolof prevents Snitskey from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kolof dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kolof shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Snitskey's guard.
Snitskey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kolof throws a strike but Snitskey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kolof bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snitskey's guard.
Kolof postures up.
Snitskey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kolof stands and throws Snitskey's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Kolof stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolof shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snitskey pinned against the cage. Snitskey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kolof circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kolof fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Snitskey scores with a takedown into Kolof's guard.
Kolof striking off his back but it's not causing Snitskey any problems.

Snitskey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snitskey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Snitskey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Snitskey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kolof, up you get!
Snitskey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Kolof shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kolof showed some decent athleticism there.
Snitskey is refusing to be controlled, as Kolof sits in half guard.
Snitskey is looking to control Kolof's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snitskey avoid being mounted?
Kolof is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitskey wants to improve his position but Kolof is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Snitskey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kolof must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Snitskey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Kolof decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Snitskey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Snitskey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kolof looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Snitskey trying to control the position but Kolof is working away.

Snitskey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kolof is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kolof gets back to half guard.
Kolof really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snitskey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kolof wants to get back to full guard but Snitskey has passed into side control.
Snitskey is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Snitskey controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivan Kolof will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kolof drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kolof with a flurry of punches that miss.

Snitskey manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Snitskey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snitskey tries a head kick but it misses.
Kolof circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kolof tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Snitskey counters with a takedown into side control.
Kolof is trying to control Snitskey's posture but Snitskey avoids it.
Kolof tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snitskey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Snitskey decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kolof shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kolof showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kolof stands up and beckons Snitskey to join him on the feet.
Kolof fails with the takedown

and Snitskey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snitskey.
Snitskey keeps control of Kolof as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snitskey stalling.
Kolof tries to break the clinch but Snitskey is controlling the position.
Kolof stops a takedown attempt from Snitskey.

Kolof escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Kolof. No joy for Snitskey on that attempt.

Snitskey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Snitskey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kolof stands and steps away. Snitskey gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Snitskey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolof tries for a takedown but Snitskey circles away easily

and Snitskey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snitskey trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snitskey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snitskey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Snitskey wants to control from the top but Kolof keeps moving.
Kolof not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snitskey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kolof, up you get!
Kolof looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snitskey is fending him off so far but Kolof persists. Nope, Snitskey circles away and we're back to standing.
Glenn Snitskey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kolof.

Kolof shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Snitskey is desperately trying to improve his position but Kolof has a good base and remains in mount.
Kolof is stalling here but it's allowed Snitskey to get half guard.
Kolof tries to stand and escape but Snitskey actually recovers to full guard.
Kolof preventing the sweep.
Snitskey trying to keep a closed guard but Kolof is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitskey keeping moving, preventing Kolof from controlling successfully.

Kolof gets to his feet. Snitskey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Kolof shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kolof was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Snitskey tries to hold on but Kolof pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snitskey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Glenn Snitskey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Kolof is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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 Glenn Snitskey.
I think Kolof 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Kolof!