PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kickasschenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Dolce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kickasschenkov
vs
Dolce

197 cm
23
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
212 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

SAVE A FIGHTER

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladimir Kickasschenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Dolce!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dolce drives through with a takedown into Kickasschenkov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kickasschenkov is trying to keep Dolce in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolce throws an elbow that misses. Kickasschenkov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dolce's guard. Nice move by Kickasschenkov!
Dolce keeping moving, preventing Kickasschenkov from controlling successfully.
Dolce is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Kickasschenkov has gone for a leg lock! Dolce slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kickasschenkov's guard.
Kickasschenkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickasschenkov is working hard here to advance position.
Dolce must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dolce throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dolce landing with the ground and pound.
Dolce lands a couple of elbows.
Dolce preventing the sweep.

Kickasschenkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dolce pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kickasschenkov is keeping the position for now.
Dolce trying to control the position from guard on top but Kickasschenkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dolce throws a sloppy strike and Kickasschenkov has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Dolce is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kickasschenkov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Kickasschenkov!