PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Kolor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamal Abahalani Kampur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamal Abahalani Kampur struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kolor
vs
Abahalani Kampur

164 cm
26
130 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

167 cm
25
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Kolor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kamal Abahalani Kampur!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kolor scores with a takedown into Abahalani Kampur's guard.
Kolor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kolor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Abahalani Kampur for as long as he can get away with.

Kolor stands and steps away. Abahalani Kampur gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Abahalani Kampur has his takedown stuffed

so Kolor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kolor trying to control the position from guard on top but Abahalani Kampur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abahalani Kampur wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kolor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Abahalani Kampur misses with a takedown attempt

and Kolor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Kolor seems to be looking for submissions.
Kolor slows the pace down in half guard.

Kolor seems to be working for a kimura but Abahalani Kampur defends the submission attempt.
Kolor trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kolor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Kolor stands up out of the half guard.
Abahalani Kampur with a jab.
Kolor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kolor stuffs the takedown attempt from Abahalani Kampur. Abahalani Kampur gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniel Kolor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamal Abahalani Kampur.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abahalani Kampur lands a jab to the head.
Kolor thows a body shot but no joy.

Kolor darts in and clinches Abahalani Kampur up against the cage.

Kolor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Abahalani Kampur prevents Kolor from getting back to his feet.
Abahalani Kampur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abahalani Kampur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kolor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Kolor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abahalani Kampur is aware though and is defending well.
Kolor is breathing heavily.
Abahalani Kampur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Kolor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kolor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abahalani Kampur.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abahalani Kampur landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolor keeping full guard, as Abahalani Kampur tries to pass.

Kolor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abahalani Kampur trying to control but Kolor is working from the bottom.
Kolor has control of Abahalani Kampur's left arm, preventing Abahalani Kampur from doing any damage.
Abahalani Kampur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abahalani Kampur landing with the ground and pound.
Kolor wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abahalani Kampur postures up in Kolor's guard and throws a big left but Kolor blocks it.
Abahalani Kampur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abahalani Kampur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kolor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Kolor moves into the clinch successfully.

Kolor pulls guard.

Kolor is looking for a triangle but Abahalani Kampur pushes his legs off easily.
Abahalani Kampur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Kolor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abahalani Kampur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abahalani Kampur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abahalani Kampur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Kolor looking for a guillotine here but Abahalani Kampur defends easily.
Abahalani Kampur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abahalani Kampur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kolor's head.
Kolor is controlling Abahalani Kampur's posture.

Kolor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abahalani Kampur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kolor controlling Abahalani Kampur's posture.
Abahalani Kampur wants to control from the top but Kolor keeps moving.

Kolor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Abahalani Kampur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abahalani Kampur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abahalani Kampur postures up.

Kolor has his foot on Abahalani Kampur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abahalani Kampur works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abahalani Kampur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abahalani Kampur looking to pass the guard.
Abahalani Kampur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abahalani Kampur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Kolor has his foot on Abahalani Kampur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abahalani Kampur works his way back into a safe position though.
Abahalani Kampur trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abahalani Kampur preventing the sweep.
Abahalani Kampur stands up over Kolor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abahalani Kampur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Abahalani Kampur trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abahalani Kampur postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Abahalani Kampur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kolor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abahalani Kampur has managed to get both his arms back between Kolor's legs - danger averted.
Kolor keeping moving, preventing Abahalani Kampur from controlling successfully.
Abahalani Kampur passes Kolor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Abahalani Kampur wants to control but Kolor is keeping him busy.

Abahalani Kampur wants to work for an arm triangle but Kolor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Abahalani Kampur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kolor defends it well.

Kolor looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolor is trying to control but can't.
Kolor is looking for a sweep. Abahalani Kampur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kolor trying to control here.

Kolor looking for submissions off his back.

Abahalani Kampur is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kolor is just riding it out for now. Abahalani Kampur eventually gives up the hold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abahalani Kampur lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Daniel Kolor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Abahalani Kampur throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kolor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Kolor pulls Abahalani Kampur into guard.
Abahalani Kampur trying to control but Kolor is working from the bottom.
Abahalani Kampur pushes down on Kolor's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Kolor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abahalani Kampur pulls his head out easily.

Abahalani Kampur is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kolor is just riding it out for now. Abahalani Kampur eventually gives up the hold.
Kolor is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Abahalani Kampur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kolor is controlling Abahalani Kampur's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abahalani Kampur is looking for a kimura here.
Kolor keeping hold of Abahalani Kampur's head, controlling as best he can.
Abahalani Kampur wants to control but Kolor is keeping him busy.

Kolor kicks Abahalani Kampur off and gets back to his feet.
Kolor shoots in but no luck this time.
Kolor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abahalani Kampur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kolor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Kolor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abahalani Kampur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kolor sprawls well. Kolor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abahalani Kampur gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abahalani Kampur lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kolor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Kolor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Kolor is working for a submission of some sort.
Abahalani Kampur regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolor is looking to advance position but Abahalani Kampur has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Abahalani Kampur landing strikes, looking to finish!
Abahalani Kampur working the ground and pound effectively.
Kolor really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Daniel Kolor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abahalani Kampur postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kolor looks a forlorn figure.
Kolor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abahalani Kampur tries to control but Kolor wriggling away.
Abahalani Kampur landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abahalani Kampur landing punches.
Abahalani Kampur with good strikes from the mount here!
Kolor tries to hold on but Abahalani Kampur postures up.
Abahalani Kampur working Kolor over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abahalani Kampur trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abahalani Kampur lands a nice shot to the head.
Kolor holds on to Abahalani Kampur as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Kolor is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kamal Abahalani Kampur.
I think Kolor 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Kolor!