PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cohen comes to the cage accompanied by Wait and Bleed by Slipknot. Kulakov has chosen Lube-Shparu as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Cohen
vs
Kulakov

185 cm
24
180 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

184 cm
25
186 lbs
8 - 8 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caleb Cohen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Kulakov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kulakov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cohen fails to land the takedown.
Kulakov misses with a wild combination.
Kulakov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cohen in his tracks.
Cohen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cohen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Kulakov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulakov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cohen.

Cohen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kulakov's guard.

Cohen 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.
Cohen wants to control from the top but Kulakov keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kulakov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cohen is controlling him well.

Cohen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kulakov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cohen has just dragged him back down to the mat.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cohen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Cohen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kulakov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cohen's guard! Nice work there by Kulakov!
Kulakov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cohen's guard.
Cohen is trying to keep Kulakov in close.
Kulakov wants to stand but Cohen is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cohen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Cohen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulakov throws a strike but Cohen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cohen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cohen prevents Kulakov from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cohen trying to control but Kulakov is working from the bottom.

Cohen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kulakov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cohen, into his guard.
Cohen has a closed guard, preventing Kulakov from standing up.

Cohen has his foot on Kulakov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kulakov works his way back into a safe position though.
Cohen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kulakov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kulakov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cohen.
Cohen has his hands clasped together around Kulakov's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Caleb Cohen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cohen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Viktor Kulakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulakov works the jab nicely.
Kulakov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Cohen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cohen wants to control from the top but Kulakov keeps moving.
Kulakov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cohen is controlling him.
Cohen looking to sit in guard and control but Kulakov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cohen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cohen is working for a kimura but Kulakov is defending it quite comfortably.
Kulakov wants to get back to his feet.

Cohen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kulakov defends it well.
Kulakov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cohen is trying to control. Kulakov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cohen thows a huge punch but Kulakov dodges it nicely.

Cohen is looking for a kimura but Kulakov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cohen to get the leverage.
Cohen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulakov keeps working.

Cohen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulakov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kulakov is trying to stand.

Cohen wants to work for an arm triangle but Kulakov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Cohen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kulakov is just riding it out for now. Cohen eventually gives up the hold.

Cohen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kulakov defends it well.
Caleb Cohen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov is trying to stand up here but Cohen is controlling him well.

Cohen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Cohen seems to be working for a kimura but Kulakov defends the submission attempt.
Cohen not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cohen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulakov has managed to free his arm - good work.

Cohen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kulakov defends it well.
Cohen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cohen is keen to just control but Kulakov is a slippery customer.

Cohen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kulakov defends it well.
Kulakov wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Cohen is looking for a kimura here.
Cohen is just content to waste time from the top position. Kulakov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Cohen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Cohen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kulakov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kulakov throws a shot from downtown. Cohen moves away and avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Kulakov as Cohen shoots in.
Cohen shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Kulakov.
Kulakov misses with the combination.
Cohen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kulakov.
Kulakov throws a jab but it's blocked by Cohen.
A left and a right from Kulakov both land. Nice combination.

Cohen is rocked!
Cohen dodges the punch combination from Kulakov.
Oh Cohen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
and Kulakov counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Cohen! He's just covering up as Kulakov starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Kulakov!
Viktor Kulakov thanked the fans post fight for their support.