PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Nisholov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grinko Hohol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Nisholov
vs
Hohol

178 cm
23
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Nisholov!
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, Grinko Hohol!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nisholov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hohol.
Nisholov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nisholov fails to land the takedown.
Hohol throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Anton Nisholov has been cut.
No joy there for Hohol, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nisholov dives in and grabs Hohol's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hohol pushes down on Nisholov's head and hops out.
A left and a right from Hohol both land. Nice combination.
Nisholov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Nisholov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hohol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nisholov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hohol misses with a two punch combination.
Nisholov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hohol circles away.
Hohol displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nisholov.
Nisholov dodges the punch combination from Hohol.
Hohol leaves Nisholov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hohol fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nisholov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nisholov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hohol but Hohol pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nisholov is breathing heavily.
Hohol displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hohol closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Hohol. That snapped Nisholov's head back.

Anton Nisholov's cut is getting worse.
Anton Nisholov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nisholov fails with a takedown attempt.
Hohol scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nisholov dodges the punch combination from Hohol.
Hohol swinging wildly here.
Hohol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hohol lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nisholov dives in and grabs Hohol's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hohol pushes down on Nisholov's head and hops out.
Hohol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hohol scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hohol stalks Nisholov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nisholov's face. Nisholov staggers backwards, shaken.
Hohol displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nisholov.
Hohol misses with the combination.
Hohol misses with a two punch combination.
Hohol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nisholov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohol works over Nisholov's head and body with a nice combination.
Nisholov misses with a takedown attempt - Hohol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hohol lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hohol misses with the combination.
Grinko Hohol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nisholov shoots in for a takedown but Hohol shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hohol stuffs the takedown attempt from Nisholov. Nisholov gets slowly back to his feet.
Hohol fails to land with a series of punches.
Hohol scores with a shot to the body.
Nisholov ducks right into an uppercut from Hohol.
Nisholov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nisholov shoots in but no luck this time.
Hohol throws a hook but Nisholov blocks it.
Hohol throws a lazy right hand but Nisholov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hohol misses with a jab, cross combination.

Nisholov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohol wants to get back to his feet.

Nisholov is looking for a kimura here.
Nisholov prevents Hohol from standing back up.

Nisholov is looking for a kimura here.
Nisholov prevents Hohol from standing back up.
Hohol really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nisholov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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.

Hohol has one foot on Nisholov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nisholov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Nisholov gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hohol is trying to control Nisholov's posture but Nisholov avoids it.
Nisholov trying to control the action but Hohol is working from the bottom.
Hohol wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nisholov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hohol keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nisholov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grinko Hohol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Nisholov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hohol stuffs the takedown.
Hohol connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nisholov's hands.
Horrible takedown by Nisholov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hohol which made him look bad.
Hohol connects with a jab.
Grinko Hohol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A right-left combo lands from Hohol.
Hohol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nisholov circles away quickly and effectively.
Hohol is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hohol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Nisholov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nisholov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nisholov is looking to take a break and control but Hohol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Nisholov is working for a kimura but Hohol is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nisholov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hohol sees it coming and defends easily.

Nisholov is working for a submission of some sort.
Hohol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nisholov.

Hohol pushes Nisholov off and gets back to his feet.
Hohol misses with a few strikes there.
Hohol thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hohol misses with a looping left.
Nisholov closes the distance and clinches up with Hohol, looking for a takedown. Nisholov pushes Hohol against the cage but Hohol circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Nisholov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nisholov closes the distance and clinches up with Hohol, looking for a takedown. Nisholov pushes Hohol against the cage but Hohol circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nisholov shoots in for a takedown but Hohol shows good takedown defense.
Hohol lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hohol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hohol works Nisholov's body with a nice hook.
Nisholov shoots in looking for a takedown. Hohol tries to sprawl out of it but Nisholov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hohol manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hohol lands a jab to Nisholov's midsection.
Nisholov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hohol throws out the jab.

Nisholov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nisholov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Nisholov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hohol is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nisholov, into his guard.
Hohol looking to sit in guard and control but Nisholov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nisholov wants to control from the top but Hohol keeps moving.
Nisholov stops Hohol from standing up.
Nisholov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nisholov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hohol can't keep his opponent in guard - Nisholov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Hohol is defending against the submission attempts here by Nisholov.
Hohol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hohol won't allow Nisholov to pass to mount.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Nisholov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hohol is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hohol is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nisholov with a couple of short strikes.

Nisholov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hohol manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grinko Hohol will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anton Nisholov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Hohol looks to land a combination but Nisholov avoids it well.
Hohol throws a right hand that Nisholov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nisholov also avoids with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hohol!
Anton Nisholov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Hohol as Nisholov shoots in.
Nisholov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nisholov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Nisholov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hohol throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hohol displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nisholov.
Nisholov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hohol throws a nice looking combination but Nisholov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hohol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nisholov manages to avoid it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Nisholov.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nisholov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hohol is trying to escape and Nisholov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hohol is forced to tap! Nice work there by Nisholov! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Nisholov!