PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Rhodes (ranked 4872 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Kolmogorov (ranked 4036 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrey Kolmogorov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rhodes
vs
Kolmogorov

189 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrey Kolmogorov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Kolmogorov misses its intended target.

Kolmogorov moves into the clinch.
Kolmogorov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.

Rhodes jumps guard and drags Kolmogorov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolmogorov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Kolmogorov drops back looking for a leg! Rhodes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rhodes manages to kick Kolmogorov off! Kolmogorov jumps back into Rhodes's guard.
Rhodes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kolmogorov.
Rhodes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rhodes is trying to keep Kolmogorov in close.
Kolmogorov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rhodes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kolmogorov drops back looking for a leg! Rhodes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rhodes manages to kick Kolmogorov off! Kolmogorov jumps back into Rhodes's guard.
Kolmogorov stays in close to Rhodes's body and controls the position.
Rhodes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kolmogorov on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rhodes keeping full guard, as Kolmogorov tries to pass.
Kolmogorov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kolmogorov trying to control but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
Kolmogorov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rhodes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kolmogorov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kolmogorov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rhodes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kolmogorov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rhodes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kolmogorov is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kolmogorov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Kolmogorov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kolmogorov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rhodes looking to control.

Kolmogorov drops back looking for a leg! Rhodes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rhodes manages to kick Kolmogorov off! Kolmogorov jumps back into Rhodes's guard.
Kolmogorov wants to pass the guard but Rhodes is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodes looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodes, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolmogorov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kolmogorov is pushing down on Rhodes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rhodes is fighting to maintain full guard but Kolmogorov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kolmogorov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Kolmogorov is working for a submission of some sort.
Kolmogorov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kolmogorov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rhodes defends it well.
Kolmogorov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kolmogorov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rhodes wants to improve his position but Kolmogorov is controlling well.

Kolmogorov wants to work for an arm triangle but Rhodes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rhodes is pressing down on Kolmogorov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kolmogorov wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.
Kolmogorov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kolmogorov passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kolmogorov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Kolmogorov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rhodes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Kolmogorov is working to tighten his grip on Rhodes's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rhodes has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kolmogorov is really squeezing tight and eventually Rhodes passes out! Kolmogorov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andrey Kolmogorov!