PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Pechna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleksandr Kolomietc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oleksandr Kolomietc is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Pechna
vs
Kolomietc

200 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valentin Pechna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleksandr Kolomietc!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolomietc connects with a right hand. Pechna shakes it off.

Kolomietc gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Kolomietc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pechna looking for a takedown.
Kolomietc wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pechna has him pressed against the cage.
Kolomietc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kolomietc.
Pechna is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kolomietc pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kolomietc working hard to break the clinch.
Pechna takes a shot to the head.
Pechna fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Pechna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolomietc lands an uppercut.
Kolomietc lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pechna backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kolomietc.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolomietc is looking to break free of the clinch but Pechna has double underhooks.

Pechna gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pechna stands and throws Kolomietc's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Pechna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pechna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kolomietc is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pechna has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Pechna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kolomietc knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pechna in side control, throwing shots but Kolomietc defends.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolomietc is trying to control Pechna's posture but Pechna avoids it.
Pechna really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Pechna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pechna is breathing heavily.

Pechna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kolomietc, who protects the arm well.
Pechna postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Pechna goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kolomietc rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pechna's guard! Nice work there by Kolomietc!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolomietc has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pechna is proving hard to escape from.
Kolomietc controlling from the top position.
Kolomietc must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Oleksandr Kolomietc hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kolomietc tries to clinch there but Pechna circles away.

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.
Pechna shoots in but Kolomietc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kolomietc lands a really nice looking cross but Pechna seems unphased.
Pechna tries for a takedown but Kolomietc circles away easily
and Kolomietc counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Kolomietc forces Pechna back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Kolomietc.
Kolomietc is working Pechna over against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolomietc lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kolomietc can't break the clinch.
Kolomietc works on Pechna's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleksandr Kolomietc dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kolomietc takes the fight into the clinch.
Pechna is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kolomietc lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pechna.
Pechna looking for a takedown.
Pechna being controlled against the cage.
Kolomietc is trying to break the clinch but Pechna has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kolomietc working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kolomietc stalling against the cage.
A hook to the body from Kolomietc.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolomietc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kolomietc is leaning against Pechna and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kolomietc.
Kolomietc lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pechna or not.
Kolomietc tries to break free but Pechna pushes him back against the cage.
Kolomietc gets through Pechna's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Kolomietc to work.
Kolomietc is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kolomietc leaning against his opponent.
Kolomietc is trying to force a seperation but Pechna has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolomietc misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pechna.
Kolomietc lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pechna has Kolomietc pressed against the cage, preventing Kolomietc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Kolomietc - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pechna avoiding damage as Kolomietc throws knees to the body.
Pechna can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Pechna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolomietc scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kolomietc lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kolomietc wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pechna has him pressed against the cage.
Kolomietc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pechna backwards.
Kolomietc wants to break free but Pechna has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolomietc with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Kolomietc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kolomietc taking a breather.
Kolomietc missing with knees to the body.
Pechna tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kolomietc throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Kolomietc.
Kolomietc is leaning against Pechna and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kolomietc is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kolomietc tries to break the clinch but Pechna is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pechna being controlled against the cage.
Kolomietc scores with a shoulder strike.
Kolomietc lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls for Kolomietc to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolomietc lands with a light punch inside.
Kolomietc scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleksandr Kolomietc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pechna will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Kolomietc takes the fight into the clinch.
Kolomietc tries to circle away but Pechna has him pinned against the cage.
Kolomietc lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kolomietc.
Oleksandr Kolomietc seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kolomietc lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pechna.
Kolomietc content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kolomietc has had enough of the clinch but Pechna keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kolomietc throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kolomietc lands a body punch.
Kolomietc content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pechna is trying to drag Kolomietc to the mat but Kolomietc just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kolomietc slows down the pace here.
Kolomietc lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kolomietc.
Pechna goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kolomietc prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Pechna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolomietc throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolomietc lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pechna or not.
Kolomietc lands a nice uppercut.
Kolomietc displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pechna up against the cage.
Kolomietc lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kolomietc pushes Pechna back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Kolomietc.

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

Kolomietc has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kolomietc working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolomietc tries to circle away but Pechna has him pinned against the cage.
Kolomietc lands with a left to the head.
Kolomietc is trying to break the clinch but Pechna is controlling him.
Pechna goes for a takedown attempt but Kolomietc pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pechna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pechna takes one to the chin there.

Kolomietc pushes Pechna up against the cage in a clinch.
Kolomietc is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A shot in the inside from Kolomietc.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pechna blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kolomietc is leaning against Pechna and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kolomietc is trying to push Pechna away but Pechna has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kolomietc wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kolomietc digs a right hand underneath Pechna's ribcage. Pechna let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kolomietc is trying to break the clinch but Pechna has him pressed against the cage.
Kolomietc looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valentin Pechna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kolomietc is pushing Pechna up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kolomietc looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oleksandr Kolomietc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kolomietc 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleksandr Kolomietc!