PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Colt McLaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusan Kikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colt McLaren had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

McLaren
vs
Kikovic

170 cm
20
147 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

168 cm
19
143 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ganja's Warehouse (95% Laundering)

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt McLaren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dusan Kikovic!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLaren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kikovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLaren lands a nice looking body shot.
McLaren misses the shot to the body.
Kikovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLaren's sensitive parts.
Kikovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

McLaren feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kikovic keeping full guard, as McLaren tries to pass.
Kikovic 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kikovic can't keep his opponent in guard - McLaren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McLaren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kikovic's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kikovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McLaren has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kikovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kikovic is staying active underneath McLaren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McLaren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLaren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McLaren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kikovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McLaren.
McLaren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McLaren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McLaren drops an elbow to the side of Kikovic's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kikovic wants to improve his position but McLaren is controlling well.
McLaren is looking to take a break and control but Kikovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kikovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McLaren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

McLaren looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kikovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McLaren scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic wants to improve his position but McLaren is controlling well.
Kikovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McLaren is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McLaren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kikovic's head.
Kikovic is looking to improve his position.
McLaren not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic is looking to control McLaren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kikovic avoid being mounted?
Kikovic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McLaren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McLaren's back!
McLaren rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. McLaren manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

McLaren is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kikovic is aware though and is defending well.
McLaren is controlling Kikovic's posture.

McLaren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kikovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kikovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kikovic trying to control the position from guard on top but McLaren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kikovic is fighting to break McLaren's control of his arms but McLaren is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt McLaren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kikovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Kikovic as McLaren shoots in.
A jab from McLaren misses.
McLaren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McLaren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kikovic scores with a nice body kick.
Kikovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLaren is out of range and Kikovic settles back down.
McLaren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLaren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kikovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kikovic throws a front kick aimed at McLaren's knee but McLaren avoids it well.
Kikovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kikovic lands a nice shot to the body.
McLaren misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren avoids the head kick by Kikovic.
Kikovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Kikovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kikovic slaps away a takedown attempt from McLaren, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt McLaren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kikovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLaren's calf.
McLaren slips under a jab from Kikovic.
Kikovic throws a sloppy head kick and McLaren moves out of range easily.
McLaren fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big left from McLaren misses.
Dusan Kikovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

McLaren throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kikovic was covering up waiting for the punch and McLaren finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McLaren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kikovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McLaren throws an elbow that misses. Kikovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McLaren's guard. Nice move by Kikovic!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McLaren is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaren is in close to Kikovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaren postures up in Kikovic's guard and throws a big left but Kikovic blocks it.
McLaren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McLaren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McLaren trying to control the position from guard on top but Kikovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLaren throwing strikes but missing.

McLaren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McLaren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McLaren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaren trying to control but Kikovic is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLaren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kikovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McLaren is controlling him.
McLaren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kikovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McLaren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McLaren working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kikovic's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLaren throws a big right hand that misses.
Kikovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt McLaren dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kikovic tries to sprawl but McLaren drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kikovic tries to roll over but McLaren keeps him under control.
McLaren wants to pass to mount but Kikovic is defending the position.
Nice strikes from McLaren there.
McLaren prevents Kikovic from improving his position.
McLaren trying to control the action but Kikovic is working from the bottom.
Colt McLaren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McLaren scores with a couple of nice shots.
McLaren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

McLaren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kikovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McLaren.
McLaren trying to pass the guard but Kikovic defending well.
McLaren is keen to just control but Kikovic is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, McLaren seems content to control.
McLaren prevents Kikovic from improving his position.
Kikovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McLaren.
Kikovic is looking for a sweep. McLaren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kikovic is looking to control McLaren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kikovic avoid being mounted?
Colt McLaren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kikovic is trying is best to control the position here.
McLaren not doing much here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McLaren tries for a takedown but Kikovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McLaren darts in and clinches Kikovic up against the cage.

Kikovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kikovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLaren throws a body punch but Kikovic moves out of range.
Kikovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kikovic throws a low kick but McLaren avoids it.
McLaren checks a leg kick nicely.
McLaren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kikovic's head backwards.
Kikovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kikovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kikovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLaren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab by Kikovic.
Jab by McLaren.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaren throws a jab but it's blocked by Kikovic.
McLaren lands a really nice looking cross but Kikovic seems unphased.
McLaren throws a hook but Kikovic avoids it easily.
Kikovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kikovic is looking to chop away at McLaren's legs.
McLaren lands with a nice body punch.
Kikovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kikovic throws a hook but McLaren blocks it.
A jab lands there for Kikovic.
McLaren connects with a single shot there.
McLaren misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kikovic throws a hook but McLaren blocks it.
McLaren misses with a wild body shot.
Dusan Kikovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

McLaren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kikovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Kikovic's guard now, I'm sure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colt McLaren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McLaren, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt McLaren!
A victorious Colt McLaren thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.