PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Deupreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Kolodin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Deupreaux
vs
Kolodin

175 cm
29
289 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

194 cm
27
251 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Deupreaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Kolodin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolodin with a poor takedown

and Deupreaux counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kolodin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Deupreaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kolodin or not.
Deupreaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Deupreaux.

Deupreaux manages to break the clinch.
Kolodin shoots in for a double leg but Deupreaux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jacques Deupreaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Kolodin.
Deupreaux throws out a loose jab but Kolodin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kolodin throws a body punch but Deupreaux moves out of range.
Deupreaux fails in his attempt to clinch.

Kolodin looking to score a takedown here. Deupreaux is defending well but Kolodin drives through and ends up in Deupreaux's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Deupreaux wants to stand up but Kolodin is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolodin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deupreaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deupreaux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolodin is one step ahead there.
Kolodin trying to control the position from guard on top but Deupreaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolodin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deupreaux is keeping the position for now.
Deupreaux is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kolodin is controlling him.
Kolodin trying to control but Deupreaux is working from the bottom.

Deupreaux is looking for a triangle but Kolodin pushes his legs off easily.
Deupreaux is wriggling around but Kolodin manages to pass to half guard.
Kolodin thows a huge punch but Deupreaux dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kolodin has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kolodin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Deupreaux is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Kolodin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Deupreaux is surviving well by controlling Kolodin's body position as best he can.
Kolodin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Deupreaux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Deupreaux wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Deupreaux has one foot on Kolodin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kolodin shoots for a double leg takedown but Deupreaux sprawls well. He's pushed Kolodin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Kolodin scores with a takedown into Deupreaux's guard.
Deupreaux keeping moving, preventing Kolodin from controlling successfully.
Kolodin stops Deupreaux from standing up.
Kolodin scoring with some ground and pound.

Deupreaux is looking for a triangle but Kolodin pushes his legs off easily.
Deupreaux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!

Deupreaux kicks Kolodin off and gets to his feet.
Kolodin looks for a takedown but Deupreaux sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Kolodin with that takedown attempt.
Kolodin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deupreaux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Deupreaux shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Deupreaux is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolodin is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jacques Deupreaux will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kolodin fails with the takedown
and Deupreaux counters with a left and a right that stings Kolodin.
Deupreaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacques Deupreaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deupreaux throws a body punch but Kolodin moves out of range.
Kolodin shoots for a takedown but Deupreaux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kolodin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jacques Deupreaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Kolodin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kolodin.
Kolodin dodges the punch combination from Deupreaux.
Jacques Deupreaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Deupreaux shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kolodin's guard.
Deupreaux throws an elbow that misses. Kolodin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Deupreaux's guard. Nice move by Kolodin!
Deupreaux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Deupreaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deupreaux is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kolodin is controlling him.

Deupreaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kolodin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolodin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Deupreaux has his foot on Kolodin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kolodin works his way back into a safe position though.
Kolodin pushing down on Deupreaux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kolodin is looking to take a break and control but Deupreaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kolodin stops Deupreaux from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kolodin is working away from the top position though.
Deupreaux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kolodin.
Deupreaux is staying active underneath Kolodin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Deupreaux kicks Kolodin off and gets back to his feet.
Deupreaux slaps away a takedown attempt from Kolodin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolodin with a poor takedown

and Deupreaux holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kolodin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deupreaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Kolodin tightens his grip and picks Deupreaux up, before dumping him to the ground. Deupreaux manages to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Deupreaux pushes Kolodin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A punch combination from Deupreaux misses.
Kolodin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Deupreaux moves into the clinch.
Come on Deupreaux - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Deupreaux is trying to break the clinch but Kolodin is controlling him.
Kolodin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Deupreaux smiles and moves away.
Kolodin loads up on a big right hand but Deupreaux slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolodin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deupreaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kolodin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Deupreaux misses with a wild combination.
Kolodin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kolodin is defended easily by Deupreaux.
Kolodin tries for a takedown but Deupreaux circles away easily
and Deupreaux counters with a series of strikes. Kolodin will be more careful next time no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deupreaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Kolodin circles away.
Kolodin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Deupreaux pinned against the cage. Deupreaux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Deupreaux dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Deupreaux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Deupreaux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deupreaux wants to stand up but Kolodin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kolodin gets full guard.

Kolodin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deupreaux would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deupreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolodin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Deupreaux stands up from Kolodin's guard - Deupreaux perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deupreaux stuffs the takedown attempt from Kolodin. Kolodin gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Deupreaux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kolodin keeps the fight on the outside.
Kolodin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Deupreaux counters with a series of strikes. Kolodin will be more careful next time no doubt.

Deupreaux shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Deupreaux scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kolodin?
Jacques Deupreaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Deupreaux stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deupreaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Kolodin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deupreaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kolodin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deupreaux moves out of range of the body kick.

Deupreaux shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kolodin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Deupreaux decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kolodin tries for a takedown but Deupreaux circles away easily

and Deupreaux counters by moving into the clinch.
Jacques Deupreaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Kolodin.
Kolodin stalling in the clinch but Deupreaux improves position.
Kolodin blocks a body shot from Deupreaux.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux gets through Kolodin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kolodin is pushing Deupreaux up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Deupreaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kolodin circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deupreaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deupreaux is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolodin shoots in for a takedown but Deupreaux shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Deupreaux is looking to clinch.
Deupreaux is looking to clinch but Kolodin is avoiding it.
Deupreaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kolodin shoots in looking for a takedown. Deupreaux tries to sprawl out of it but Kolodin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Deupreaux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Deupreaux has managed to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolodin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Deupreaux pulls him back up using the underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Deupreaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deupreaux has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Deupreaux!
Jacques Deupreaux decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.