PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Kolorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kolorov
vs
Evans

178 cm
19
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Kolorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frankie Evans!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolorov fails with the takedown
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Kolorov misses with a takedown attempt
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kolorov throws a sloppy body shot
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Kolorov wants to clinch
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kolorov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kolorov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Kolorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolorov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Kolorov misses with a takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Evans misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans looks to land a combination but Kolorov avoids it well.
Alexander Kolorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolorov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans counters with a left to the body.
Kolorov misses with a takedown

and Evans counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Evans gets to his feet - Kolorov follows without any prompting.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt

and Evans counters by clinching up.
Kolorov tries to score a body lock takedown but Evans shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kolorov wants to get back to striking at distance but Evans won't allow it.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolorov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Evans counters with a left and a right that stings Kolorov.
Kolorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Kolorov closes the distance but Evans moves to the side

and Evans counters with a shoot takedown. Kolorov fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolorov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Evans gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Evans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kolorov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kolorov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kolorov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Evans has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kolorov connects with a high kick.
Kolorov looks to clinch

and Evans counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kolorov's guard now.
Evans lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Kolorov is keeping the position.

Evans decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kolorov, up you get!
Kolorov tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Kolorov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Evans makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kolorov really felt that one!
Kolorov fails with the takedown

and Evans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolorov tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.

Kolorov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Evans stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolorov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Evans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kolorov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kolorov with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Evans throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Evans is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolorov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Evans counters by clinching up.
Evans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Evans dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kolorov moves to clinch but Evans breaks away

and Evans counters by moving into the clinch.

Evans pulls guard successfully.
Evans wants to stand up but Kolorov is controlling him.
Kolorov wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Kolorov wants to stand and escape but instead Evans has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Evans gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kolorov misses with a takedown attempt

and Evans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kolorov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Kolorov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kolorov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evans on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolorov wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.

Evans gets to his feet - Kolorov follows without any prompting.
Kolorov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kolorov with a poor takedown
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Evans stands up and waves to Kolorov to follow him.
Kolorov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Kolorov misses
and Evans counters with a head kick. That will keep Kolorov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kolorov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Evans connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kolorov scrambles back to his feet.
Kolorov misses with a takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Kolorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolorov tries to land a body kick

and Evans counters with a single leg into guard. Kolorov didn't expect that.
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!

Kolorov is working an open guard so Evans takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kolorov misses with a double jab
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Kolorov fails with the takedown

and Evans counters with a single leg into guard. Kolorov didn't expect that.

Kolorov is working an open guard so Evans takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolorov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexander Kolorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolorov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Kolorov tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Evans makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kolorov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Evans counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Evans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kolorov with a lazy takedown attempt

and Evans counters with a shoot takedown. Kolorov fights it but they end up in guard.

Evans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Evans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Evans decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kolorov, up you get!
Kolorov has his takedown stuffed

and Evans counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Kolorov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Evans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Evans cracks Kolorov with a big right hand but Kolorov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Evans lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Check out the look on Evans's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kolorov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a good low kick that Kolorov was not able to check.
Kolorov fails with the takedown
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Evans working some strikes from top position.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Kolorov is keeping the position.

Evans stands up and waves to Kolorov to follow him.
Kolorov wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolorov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Evans counters with a shoot takedown. Kolorov fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Kolorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Evans decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Evans's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Evans duly obliges.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Evans.

Evans stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kolorov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Evans counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kolorov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Evans gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kolorov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Evans counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kolorov's guard now.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kolorov wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position.

Evans gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolorov has his takedown stuffed

and Evans counters with a single leg into guard. Kolorov didn't expect that.
Evans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Evans stands up over Kolorov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Evans decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kolorov, up you get!
Kolorov doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Evans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Evans stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Evans manages to pull guard.

Evans is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Kolorov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Evans stops a takedown attempt from Kolorov.
Evans throws an elbow that misses.
Evans jumps guard but Kolorov stands there with Evans around his waist. Evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kolorov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Evans pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Evans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kolorov is trying to stall.
Evans missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Kolorov's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Kolorov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Evans shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kolorov's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Evans decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alexander Kolorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frankie Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kolorov misses with a shot to the body

and Evans moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Evans has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Evans!