PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colton Bice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dariusz Karlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colton Bice looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Bice
vs
Karlowski

190 cm
21
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

198 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Colton Bice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dariusz Karlowski!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bice is fending him off so far but Karlowski persists. Nope, Bice circles away and we're back to standing.

Karlowski closes the distance and clinches.

Karlowski breaks from the clinch.

Karlowski gets a takedown into half guard.
Karlowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bice defending well though.
Karlowski looks to land a strike but Bice avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Karlowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bice works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karlowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karlowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karlowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlowski throws an elbow that misses. Bice uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karlowski's guard. Nice move by Bice!
Bice is breathing heavily.
Karlowski is looking to stand back up but Bice counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Karlowski.
Karlowski wants to get back to his feet.

Karlowski kicks Bice off and gets back to his feet.

Karlowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bice to the mat! Bice manages to get full guard.
Bice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karlowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karlowski throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karlowski postures up in Bice's guard and throws a big left but Bice blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karlowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Bice is retaining full guard.
Bice is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Karlowski postures up in Bice's guard and throws a big left but Bice blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlowski throwing strikes from guard but Bice blocks nicely.
Karlowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karlowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karlowski throwing strikes from guard but Bice blocks nicely.
Karlowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bice lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Karlowski!
Bice controlling the position easily from mount.
Karlowski is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bice controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dariusz Karlowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Karlowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bice sprawls well. Bice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karlowski gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick from Karlowski lands but Bice takes it in his stride.
Karlowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bice lands a jab to the head.
Bice looks to land a combination but Karlowski avoids it well.
Bice lands with an overhand left.
Karlowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bice.

Karlowski closes the distance and pushes Bice back into the cage.
Bice blocks a body shot from Karlowski.

Karlowski manages to break the clinch.
Karlowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Bice counters with a three punch combo that has Karlowski backing up. Karlowski nods at Bice to acknowledge the strikes.
Colton Bice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dariusz Karlowski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bice leaves Karlowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bice lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dariusz Karlowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlowski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karlowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bice defends it nicely.
Bice swinging wildly here.

Karlowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bice is trying to defend but Karlowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bice is trying to stand.
Karlowski slips a nice elbow through Bice's hands, connecting with Bice's forehead.
Bice regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Karlowski.
Karlowski throws a strike but Bice rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlowski wants to get back to his feet but Bice passes into half guard.
Karlowski wants to get back to his feet.
Bice takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlowski is trying to stand back up but Bice is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bice in particular looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Colton Bice.
Bice stuffs the takedown attempt from Karlowski. Karlowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Karlowski closes the distance and clinches up with Bice, looking for a takedown. Karlowski pushes Bice against the cage but Bice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bice wants to clinch up but Karlowski keeps it at a distance.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Karlowski enables Bice to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Karlowski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Karlowski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bice manages to pass to side control.
Karlowski wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bice decides to stand up.
Karlowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bice backs up against the cage.

Bice has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!

Karlowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karlowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Colton Bice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bice shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karlowski defends it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bice throws a nice looking combination but Karlowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Karlowski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bice's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dariusz Karlowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Karlowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Bice tries to sprawl out of it but Karlowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karlowski.

Karlowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bice's half guard.
Bice regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Karlowski.
Bice wants to stand but Karlowski is controlling the position.
Karlowski throws an elbow that misses. Bice uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karlowski's guard. Nice move by Bice!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karlowski wants to stand up but Bice is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karlowski has his feet on Bice's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bice lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick misses from Bice.
Karlowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bice tries to avoid it but Karlowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bice to the ground. Bice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Colton Bice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dariusz Karlowski.
Bice connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horrible takedown by Karlowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Bice which made him look bad.
Karlowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bice as he avoids it easily.
Bice lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karlowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bice.
Bice tries to land a front kick but Karlowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlowski throws a sloppy head kick and Bice moves out of range easily.
Karlowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karlowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Karlowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Karlowski lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karlowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Karlowski throws a strike but Bice avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Bice has his feet on Karlowski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Karlowski clinches with his opponent.
Bice is trying to pull guard but Karlowski has him pressed against the cage.
Karlowski gets underhooks to prevent Bice's takedown attempt.

Karlowski breaks from the clinch.
Bice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Karlowski gets a clinch.

Karlowski breaks the clinch.
Bice fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karlowski.
Bice cracks Karlowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karlowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bice is fending him off so far but Karlowski persists. Nope, Bice circles away and we're back to standing.
Karlowski shoots in for a takedown but Bice shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bice lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Karlowski tries to clinch there but Bice circles away.
Bice throws a series of punches but Karlowski avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Karlowski has Bice up against the cage in a clinch.

Karlowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bice cracks Karlowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karlowski shoots in for a double leg but Bice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bice throws a series of punches but Karlowski avoids them all with ease.
Karlowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Colton Bice is winning the standup battle so far.
Karlowski tries for a takedown but Bice circles away easily
and Bice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karlowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bice has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bice lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bice goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karlowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Karlowski avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dariusz Karlowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Karlowski 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Dariusz Karlowski!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Dariusz Karlowski!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Dariusz Karlowski!

Dariusz Karlowski wins by unanimous decision!