PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepa Kolisko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pepa Kolisko will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Armstrong
vs
Kolisko

204 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Desmond Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pepa Kolisko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolisko has his takedown stuffed

and Armstrong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Armstrong.

Armstrong manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolisko.

Armstrong gets tackled into the cage by Kolisko. Kolisko maintains the clinch.
Kolisko has Armstrong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Armstrong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Desmond Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepa Kolisko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Armstrong manages to break the clinch.
Pepa Kolisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong slaps away a takedown attempt from Kolisko, before circling back to the center of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolisko tries to pull guard but Armstrong won't allow it.

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

Kolisko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kolisko scores with punches from side control.
Armstrong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kolisko off and has taken his back!
Armstrong lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Armstrong.
Armstrong is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Armstrong gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Armstrong gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Armstrong apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Kolisko gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong is controlling Kolisko's trapped leg to prevent Kolisko from advancing to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to stand up here but Kolisko is controlling him well.
Armstrong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.
Kolisko not doing much here.
Kolisko stops Armstrong from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to maintain the position but Kolisko is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Armstrong stuffs the takedown.

Armstrong gets tackled into the cage by Kolisko. Kolisko maintains the clinch.
Armstrong wants to get back to striking at distance but Kolisko won't allow it.
Kolisko jumps guard but Armstrong stands there with Kolisko around his waist. Kolisko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Armstrong misses with a jab to the body
and Kolisko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kolisko darts in looking for a takedown but Armstrong gets double underhooks and turns Kolisko into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Armstrong gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Armstrong manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kolisko.

Armstrong clinches.
Armstrong wants to break free but Kolisko has control.
Kolisko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Armstrong prevents it.
Kolisko looks winded!

Kolisko manages to break the clinch.

Armstrong takes the fight into the clinch.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Kolisko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Armstrong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Armstrong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kolisko shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense.
A clash of legs there as Armstrong blocks the low kick.
Armstrong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kolisko manages to circle out of the way.
Kolisko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Armstrong attempts a counter takedown but Kolisko avoids it well and moves away.
Kolisko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Armstrong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Desmond Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepa Kolisko.
Good exchange - Kolisko coming out on top.

Armstrong moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kolisko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Armstrong.

Kolisko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolisko tries to pull guard but Armstrong won't allow it.

Armstrong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Kolisko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kolisko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Desmond Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kolisko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Armstrong bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kolisko is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kolisko manages to avoid it.

Kolisko moves into the clinch.

Armstrong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kolisko misses with a takedown

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Kolisko takes the fight into the clinch.

Armstrong jumps guard.
Armstrong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kolisko is controlling him.

Armstrong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kolisko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kolisko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong has control of Kolisko's left arm, preventing Kolisko from doing any damage.
Kolisko wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Kolisko is looking to stand up but Armstrong won't let him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Armstrong has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kolisko shoots in and drives through. Armstrong sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolisko.

Armstrong closes the distance and pushes Kolisko back into the cage.
Armstrong tries to break free but Kolisko pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong tries to break free but Kolisko pushes him back against the cage.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kolisko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Desmond Armstrong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Kolisko is controlling him.
Armstrong wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Armstrong dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kolisko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Armstrong, pushing him back against the cage.

Armstrong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kolisko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong avoids it really well and circles away.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch but Kolisko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Armstrong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kolisko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kolisko clinches up with Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Kolisko is controlling him.

Armstrong breaks the clinch.
Kolisko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Armstrong tries to avoid it but Kolisko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Armstrong to the ground. Armstrong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Armstrong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kolisko.
Desmond Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepa Kolisko.

Armstrong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Armstrong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kolisko fails with the takedown.
Desmond Armstrong is winning the standup battle so far.
Kolisko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolisko.
Kolisko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Armstrong counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolisko throws a head kick that misses.

Kolisko tries to keep at a distance but Armstrong has taken the fight into the clinch.

Armstrong pulls guard successfully.
Armstrong trying to control the position here.

Kolisko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armstrong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kolisko has managed to get both his arms back between Armstrong's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Armstrong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kolisko defends it easily.
Armstrong has a closed guard, preventing Kolisko from standing up.

Armstrong looking for a guillotine here but Kolisko defends easily.
Kolisko with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Armstrong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Armstrong has an active guard here but Kolisko has managed to pass into half guard.
Armstrong trying to control from the bottom.
Pepa Kolisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Desmond Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kolisko is keen to just control but Armstrong is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Armstrong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Armstrong!