PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Kolobnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Algirdas Gdailis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kolobnev
vs
Gdailis

179 cm
20
178 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Kolobnev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Algirdas Gdailis!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gdailis avoids the body shot from Kolobnev.
Kolobnev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gdailis was well out of range. Poor timing from Kolobnev.
Gdailis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kolobnev.
Kolobnev throws a series of punches but Gdailis avoids them all with ease.
Gdailis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kolobnev to score with a decent uppercut.
Kolobnev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kolobnev stuffs the takedown.

Kolobnev gets caught napping as Gdailis dives in and scores a takedown. Kolobnev manages to retain guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gdailis throwing strikes but missing.
Gdailis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gdailis throws a strike but Kolobnev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Gdailis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kolobnev defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gdailis throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kolobnev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gdailis has a closed guard, preventing Kolobnev from standing up.

Gdailis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Gdailis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolobnev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolobnev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Gdailis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gdailis has his foot on Kolobnev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kolobnev works his way back into a safe position though.

Gdailis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kolobnev wants to stand but Gdailis is controlling his posture from full guard.

Gdailis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolobnev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Kolobnev wanted to stand there but Gdailis had control of the position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gdailis is looking for a triangle but Kolobnev pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev wanted to stand there but Gdailis had control of the position.

Gdailis working for a triangle but Kolobnev defends it easily.

Gdailis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolobnev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gdailis looks gassed!

Kolobnev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kolobnev wants to stand but Gdailis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Kolobnev stands and steps away. Gdailis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev throws a head kick but Gdailis moves out of range.
Gdailis shoots for a takedown but Kolobnev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kolobnev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gdailis back to the cage. Kolobnev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kolobnev fails to land with a series of punches.
Kolobnev throws a nice looking combination but Gdailis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kolobnev throws a head kick that Gdailis semi-blocks.
Igor Kolobnev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gdailis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kolobnev throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Algirdas Gdailis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A combination from Kolobnev does no damage.
Gdailis moves out of range of the body kick from Kolobnev.
Kolobnev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gdailis circles away quickly and effectively.
Gdailis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kolobnev misses with a few strikes there.
Gdailis shoots in but no luck this time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kolobnev.
Kolobnev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gdailis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kolobnev's waist but Kolobnev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gdailis off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolobnev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gdailis avoids the head kick by Kolobnev.
Kolobnev fails to land with a series of punches.
Gdailis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kolobnev cracks Gdailis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Igor Kolobnev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolobnev leaves Gdailis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Igor Kolobnev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algirdas Gdailis.
Gdailis is breathing heavily.
Kolobnev pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gdailis.
Igor Kolobnev is winning the standup battle so far.
Kolobnev thows a body shot but no joy.
Kolobnev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gdailis tries to move into range but Kolobnev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kolobnev throws a series of punches but Gdailis moves out of range.
Kolobnev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gdailis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kolobnev swivels and escapes.
Kolobnev digs a good hook to Gdailis's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gdailis's calf.
Kolobnev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kolobnev looks to land a body kick but Gdailis moved away.
Gdailis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kolobnev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kolobnev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Algirdas Gdailis has been cut.
Gdailis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gdailis's head.
Kolobnev looks to score with a jab to the body but Gdailis is just out of range.
Kolobnev lands a glancing blow to the side of Gdailis's head.
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!
Kolobnev throws a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kolobnev, right into the meat.
Kolobnev lands a head shot.
Kolobnev connects with the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolobnev jabs Gdailis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kolobnev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gdailis circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Kolobnev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Algirdas Gdailis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kolobnev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kolobnev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gdailis's head.
Kolobnev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kolobnev.
Gdailis has his takedown stuffed
and Kolobnev counters with a nice uppercut.
Gdailis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kolobnev circles away.
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!
Gdailis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gdailis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gdailis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gdailis moves out of range of the body kick from Kolobnev.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gdailis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A combination from Kolobnev does no damage.
Gdailis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gdailis takes one to the chin there.
Gdailis takes one on the button.
Kolobnev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gdailis can do to turn this around?
Kolobnev misses with a series of wild punches.
Kolobnev stuffs the takedown.
Igor Kolobnev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algirdas Gdailis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev lands a two punch combo.
Kolobnev scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gdailis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gdailis blocks a head kick by Kolobnev.
Kolobnev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gdailis.
Kolobnev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kolobnev throws a head kick that Gdailis semi-blocks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kolobnev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Kolobnev.
Gdailis avoids the head kick by Kolobnev.
Sloppy strikes from Kolobnev. Those never looked like landing.
Kolobnev throws a series of strikes that have Gdailis backpedaling.
Kolobnev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gdailis doesn't seem bothered though.
Gdailis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kolobnev can pounce on him.
Igor Kolobnev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kolobnev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kolobnev tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kolobnev.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolobnev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gdailis.
Kolobnev throws a nice head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Kolobnev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kolobnev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Kolobnev!