PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sean Mcfee Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Kolpakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcfee Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem-Cinderella man. Nikolai Kolpakov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mcfee Jr
vs
Kolpakov

175 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

178 cm
24
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sean Mcfee Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kolpakov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcfee Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kolpakov as he jumps to the side.
Kolpakov lands with a nice combination. Mcfee Jr backs away looking to recover.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mcfee Jr!
Left hook, right uppercut from Mcfee Jr.
Kolpakov throws a right and a left that Mcfee Jr avoids nicely.
A combination from Kolpakov does no damage.
Kolpakov misses with the combination.
Kolpakov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcfee Jr throws a right and a left that Kolpakov avoids nicely.
Kolpakov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcfee Jr.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kolpakov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kolpakov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kolpakov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mcfee Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfee Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Mcfee Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcfee Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Kolpakov misses.
Kolpakov throws a nice looking combination but Mcfee Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kolpakov misses with a straight left.
Mcfee Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcfee Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kolpakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kolpakov with a jab.
Kolpakov misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kolpakov pushes Mcfee Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Kolpakov tries to circle away but Mcfee Jr has him pinned against the cage.

Kolpakov manages to break the clinch.
Mcfee Jr shoots in but Kolpakov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kolpakov with a hook.
Kolpakov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kolpakov misses with a few strikes there.
Mcfee Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolpakov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcfee Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcfee Jr moves out of range as Kolpakov throws a body kick.
A nice combination there by Mcfee Jr.
Mcfee Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kolpakov looks winded!
Kolpakov tries to clinch there but Mcfee Jr circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolpakov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mcfee Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kolpakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mcfee Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kolpakov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcfee Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Kolpakov leaves Mcfee Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kolpakov lands a two punch combo.
Mcfee Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kolpakov throws a right and a left that Mcfee Jr avoids nicely.
Mcfee Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kolpakov throws a nice looking combination but Mcfee Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mcfee Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kolpakov pinned against the cage. Kolpakov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolpakov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mcfee Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kolpakov is fending him off so far but Mcfee Jr persists. Nope, Kolpakov circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from Kolpakov.

Mcfee Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mcfee Jr is looking to advance position but Kolpakov won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcfee Jr wants to stand up but Kolpakov is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kolpakov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mcfee Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kolpakov.
A good leg kick by Kolpakov.
Kolpakov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcfee Jr throws a right hand that Kolpakov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kolpakov also avoids with ease.
Sean Mcfee Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolpakov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kolpakov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mcfee Jr throws a head kick but Kolpakov moves out of range.
Kolpakov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kolpakov.
Mcfee Jr moves out of range as Kolpakov strikes.
Kolpakov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kolpakov.
Nice sprawl there from Kolpakov as Mcfee Jr shoots in.
Kolpakov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolpakov shoots for a takedown but Mcfee Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kolpakov misses with a double jab.
Kolpakov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Kolpakov misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kolpakov, right into the meat.

Mcfee Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kolpakov quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mcfee Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kolpakov sees it coming and defends easily.
It looks like Mcfee Jr is going to stand back up.
Mcfee Jr wants to control but Kolpakov is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcfee Jr postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kolpakov to stand up.
Mcfee Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcfee Jr looks for a takedown but Kolpakov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Mcfee Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kolpakov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kolpakov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Mcfee Jr counter with a right hand.

Mcfee Jr moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kolpakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcfee Jr shoots in but Kolpakov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kolpakov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcfee Jr. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfee Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kolpakov as he avoids it easily.
Kolpakov thumps Mcfee Jr with a low kick.
Kolpakov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcfee Jr defends it nicely.
Kolpakov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kolpakov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nikolai Kolpakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolpakov misses with a low kick.
Mcfee Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Kolpakov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcfee Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mcfee Jr lands with a good body shot.
Kolpakov tries to clinch there but Mcfee Jr circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolpakov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kolpakov misses with a combination
and Mcfee Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Kolpakov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mcfee Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kolpakov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mcfee Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcfee Jr tries to clinch but Kolpakov moves out of range.
Mcfee Jr connects with a jab.
Kolpakov throws a right hand that Mcfee Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcfee Jr also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolpakov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcfee Jr.
Kolpakov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nikolai Kolpakov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mcfee Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mcfee Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kolpakov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kolpakov blocks a low kick nicely.

Mcfee Jr forces Kolpakov back against the cage and clinches.

Kolpakov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kolpakov throws a series of punches but Mcfee Jr moves out of range.
Kolpakov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kolpakov counters with a three punch combo that has Mcfee Jr backing up. Mcfee Jr nods at Kolpakov to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch combination from Mcfee Jr misses.
Kolpakov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kolpakov throws a series of punches but Mcfee Jr avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcfee Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mcfee Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kolpakov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kolpakov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mcfee Jr with the ground and pound from mount.
Mcfee Jr cracks Kolpakov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mcfee Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kolpakov's face.
Mcfee Jr looking to control but Kolpakov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Mcfee Jr there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfee Jr lands a nice shot to the head.
Kolpakov is squirming around, avoiding Mcfee Jr's attempts to control the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcfee Jr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kolpakov because Mcfee Jr loaded up on that one.
Kolpakov manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Mcfee Jr stops Kolpakov from getting back to his feet.
Mcfee Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfee Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kolpakov defending well though.
Mcfee Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kolpakov defending well though.
Kolpakov tries to kick Mcfee Jr off but Mcfee Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kolpakov is refusing to be controlled, as Mcfee Jr sits in half guard.
Mcfee Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Kolpakov is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Mcfee Jr stands up from half guard.
Mcfee Jr looks to land a combination but Kolpakov avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfee Jr wants to clinch up but Kolpakov keeps it at a distance.
Mcfee Jr fails to land the takedown.
Nikolai Kolpakov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kolpakov misses with a double jab.
Mcfee Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kolpakov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nikolai Kolpakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A combination from Kolpakov does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolpakov leaves Mcfee Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Mcfee Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcfee Jr slips a jab and a cross from Kolpakov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Mcfee Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kolpakov 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kolpakov!