PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hongan Kolistaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruubens Cartnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kolistaja
vs
Cartnell

185 cm
27
215 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

188 cm
27
205 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Only 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hongan Kolistaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruubens Cartnell!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kolistaja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kolistaja tries to clinch but Cartnell moves out of range.
Cartnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kolistaja darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Cartnell.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kolistaja missing with a left hand there. Cartnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kolistaja gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cartnell moves into the clinch.
Cartnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kolistaja blocking some punches.
Kolistaja lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kolistaja.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kolistaja.
Cartnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Kolistaja uses good head movement to avoid it.

Cartnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cartnell is looking to clinch.
Cartnell thows a body shot but no joy.
Kolistaja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartnell swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Cartnell gets tackled into the ropes by Kolistaja. Kolistaja maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cartnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kolistaja backwards.
Cartnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cartnell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kolistaja is keeping busy.

Cartnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cartnell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kolistaja tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cartnell tries to clinch up but Kolistaja circles away and keeps his distance.
Kolistaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartnell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolistaja keeps the fight on the outside.
Cartnell lands a jab to the nose.
Cartnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kolistaja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kolistaja lands a jab.
Kolistaja tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartnell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kolistaja closes the distance and clinches.
Cartnell prevents a body shot from Kolistaja.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kolistaja.
Cartnell gets through Kolistaja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kolistaja misses with a body punch.
Kolistaja lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cartnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cartnell lands with a left to the head.
Kolistaja is trying to maintain a safe position but Cartnell gets an underhook and turns Kolistaja into the ropes.

Cartnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kolistaja stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cartnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kolistaja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kolistaja tries to move into range but Cartnell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cartnell throws a series of punches but Kolistaja avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kolistaja.
Kolistaja throws a series of punches but Cartnell moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Cartnell misses the target.
Kolistaja throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kolistaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Kolistaja.
Cartnell keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut there from Cartnell.
Kolistaja tries to clinch there but Cartnell circles away.
Kolistaja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cartnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cartnell throws a shot to the body.
Kolistaja darts in trying to clinch
and Cartnell counters with a three punch combo that has Kolistaja backing up. Kolistaja nods at Cartnell to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolistaja doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartnell circles away.
Kolistaja is looking to clinch.
Hongan Kolistaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartnell throws a right and a left that Kolistaja avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolistaja wants to clinch.
Cartnell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kolistaja takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Kolistaja misses the target.
Kolistaja bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cartnell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cartnell throws a shot from downtown. Kolistaja moves away and avoids it.

Kolistaja moves into range and clinches up with Cartnell.
A right hook to the body lands for Kolistaja.
Cartnell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kolistaja can't find room to land a body shot as Cartnell controls the action.

Cartnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolistaja moves out of range as Cartnell strikes.
Cartnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cartnell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kolistaja showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartnell.
Kolistaja bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cartnell's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruubens Cartnell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cartnell lands a jab to the head.

Kolistaja has Cartnell up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kolistaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kolistaja just leaning against Cartnell, taking a breather.
Cartnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cartnell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kolistaja is keeping busy.
Kolistaja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kolistaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartnell.
Kolistaja misses with a body punch.
Kolistaja scores with a shoulder strike.
Kolistaja misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Kolistaja.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartnell misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kolistaja.

Cartnell breaks from the clinch.
Cartnell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartnell lands a jab to the nose.
Cartnell throws a combination. Kolistaja tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cartnell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cartnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cartnell keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruubens Cartnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cartnell lands with a shot to the body.
Cartnell tries to clinch but Kolistaja moves out of range.
Kolistaja throws out a powerful jab.
A right-left combo lands from Cartnell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cartnell, as that shot connected.

Kolistaja is rocked!
Kolistaja looks to land a combination but Cartnell avoids it well.
Oh Kolistaja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartnell throws a jab when Kolistaja was well out of range.
Cartnell ducks under a wild hook from Kolistaja.
Kolistaja seems to have got his legs back now.
Cartnell keeps the fight on the outside.

Kolistaja fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cartnell, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cartnell lands a body punch.
Kolistaja lands a right hand.
Kolistaja lands a left hand.
Cartnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cartnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Kolistaja.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolistaja gets through Cartnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kolistaja takes a shot to the head.
Kolistaja has a couple of punches blocked by Cartnell.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kolistaja manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kolistaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cartnell misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cartnell.
Kolistaja taking a breather.
Cartnell misses with a hook from the clinch.

Cartnell manages to break the clinch.
Cartnell misses with a few strikes there.
Kolistaja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartnell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kolistaja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Kolistaja takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cartnell manages to break the clinch.
Cartnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Kolistaja tries to clinch but Cartnell moves out of range.

Cartnell lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Kolistaja sprawling to the canvas. Cartnell follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Kolistaja hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kolistaja regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cartnell.
Kolistaja keeping moving, preventing Cartnell from controlling successfully.
Cartnell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kolistaja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartnell.
Cartnell is looking to stand up but Kolistaja won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartnell passes into half guard.
Kolistaja won't allow Cartnell to pass to mount.
Cartnell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cartnell is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Cartnell working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kolistaja's thigh. Kolistaja counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cartnell wants to stand but Kolistaja has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cartnell looking to sit in guard and control but Kolistaja gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruubens Cartnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Cartnell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kolistaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cartnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kolistaja tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Cartnell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kolistaja has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cartnell finds it's way round the side to connect with Kolistaja's head.

Cartnell forces Kolistaja back against the ropes and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Cartnell fails to land.
Kolistaja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cartnell misses with a punch to the body.
Kolistaja lands a hook to the side of the head.

Cartnell breaks the clinch.
Cartnell scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolistaja throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Cartnell. That snapped Kolistaja's head back.
Cartnell moves in looking to clinch but Kolistaja pushes him off.
Kolistaja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kolistaja just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolistaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cartnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kolistaja has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kolistaja there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kolistaja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kolistaja tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kolistaja fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cartnell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kolistaja takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ruubens Cartnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cartnell tries to bum rush Kolistaja with a series of wild strikes but Kolistaja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cartnell jabs Kolistaja right on the nose. Kolistaja blinks but takes it well.
Cartnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cartnell misses with a series of wild punches.
Cartnell keeps the fight on the outside.
Cartnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartnell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolistaja scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kolistaja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cartnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kolistaja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolistaja tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Cartnell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kolistaja moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kolistaja blocks a jab.
Cartnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Kolistaja.
Kolistaja closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cartnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Cartnell.
Well,Kolistaja is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kolistaja tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kolistaja throws the left hand but Cartnell avoids the punch easily.
Cartnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartnell punishes Kolistaja's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Cartnell misses its intended target.
Kolistaja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Cartnell rushes Kolistaja and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cartnell fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartnell lands with a right to the head.
Kolistaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cartnell's elbow.
Cartnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kolistaja.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cartnell.

Cartnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kolistaja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cartnell.
Kolistaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Kolistaja.
Kolistaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Kolistaja.
Kolistaja works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolistaja has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Cartnell has closed the distance and engaged Kolistaja in a clinch.
Kolistaja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cartnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kolistaja.
Kolistaja looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kolistaja scores with a hook to the body.
Ruubens Cartnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cartnell lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolistaja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kolistaja presses Cartnell against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kolistaja lands a hook that snaps the head of Cartnell backwards.
Kolistaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruubens Cartnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kolistaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kolistaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cartnell.
A short right from Kolistaja.
Hongan Kolistaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cartnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kolistaja lands a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Cartnell breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Cartnell.
Cartnell throws a series of punches but Kolistaja moves out of range.
Kolistaja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruubens Cartnell.
Well Cartnell 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Ruubens Cartnell!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Ruubens Cartnell!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Ruubens Cartnell!

Ruubens Cartnell wins by unanimous decision!
Ruubens Cartnell made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Only 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.