PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kolo Bolca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Longson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Longson has chosen its a fight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Anthony Longson enters the cage!

Bolca
vs
Longson

194 cm
18
271 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

210 cm
24
275 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kolo Bolca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Longson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolca throws a looping overhand right but Longson ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Bolca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bolca misses with an uppercut.
Bolca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bolca misses with the combination.
Bolca throws a body kick that misses.
Bolca tried to score with a low kick but Longson checks it.
Bolca feints and then cracks Longson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Longson down.
Bolca throws a head kick but Longson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longson blocks a head kick by Bolca.
A bone on bone clash there as Longson blocks the leg kick.

Longson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Longson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bolca is defending against the submission attempts here by Longson.
Bolca is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Longson scores with a couple of nice shots.

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

Bolca is defending against the submission attempts here by Longson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longson is looking to advance position but Bolca won't allow it.
Bolca could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolca avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Longson.
Longson looks gassed!
Longson lands with a punch from half guard.

Longson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Longson.
Bolca avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Longson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolca wants to get back to his feet.
Longson misses with a head shot. Bolca uses the momentum to regain guard.

Longson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bolca dives on top into guard.
Bolca tries to stand but Longson is controlling from the bottom.

That's four 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.
Bolca trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bolca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Longson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bolca can pounce on him.
Bolca does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bolca misses with the combination.
Bolca throws a series of punches but Longson avoids them all with ease.
Kolo Bolca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Bolca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bolca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolca is looking to slow Longson down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolca fails to land with a series of punches.
Bolca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Longson circles away quickly and effectively.
Kolo Bolca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Longson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Longson thows a big elbow that misses.
Bolca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Longson on the ground.
Bolca is looking to stand up but Longson isn't so interested in that idea.
Longson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Longson postures up in Bolca's guard and throws a big left but Bolca blocks it.
Longson postures up in Bolca's guard and throws a big left but Bolca blocks it.
Longson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Longson passes into half guard.
Bolca wants to get back to his feet.

Longson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Longson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bolca sees it coming and defends easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bolca is defending against the submission attempts here by Longson.

Longson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolca is just riding it out for now. Longson eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Longson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Longson seems to be looking for submissions.
Longson wants to pass to mount but Bolca is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Longson trying to work for an americana but Bolca has managed to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Longson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bolca looks to land a left hand but Longson moved out of range nicely.

Bolca gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bolca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Longson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Longson stops Bolca from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Longson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longson working some strikes from top position.
Bolca wants to stand and escape but Longson is having none of it.

Longson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bolca is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Longson, into his guard.
Longson has a closed guard, preventing Bolca from standing up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolca postures up.
Bolca won't allow Longson to sweep him here.
Bolca tries to stand but Longson is controlling from the bottom.

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.
Kolo Bolca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolca has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Longson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Longson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Longson!