PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dingdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koltun comes to the cage accompanied by Hans Solo - Dopoki jestem. Dingdown has chosen Baggy Trousers as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Koltun
vs
Dingdown

172 cm
28
152 lbs
24 - 7 - 1

177 cm
29
160 lbs
25 - 18 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Zentrope Fighting Universe
Brute

5th Round Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Konrad Koltun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Dingdown!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dingdown throws a head kick that misses.
Koltun misses with a takedown attempt - Dingdown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dingdown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koltun throws a series of punches but Dingdown avoids them all with ease.
Koltun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koltun just misses with a punch to the body.
Dingdown connects with a high kick.
Koltun scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Koltun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dingdown tries to avoid it but Koltun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dingdown to the ground. Dingdown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Koltun wants to clinch up but Dingdown keeps it at a distance.
Dingdown walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dingdown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koltun thows a leg kick but Dingdown checks it
and Dingdown counters with a nice uppercut.
Dingdown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koltun.
Koltun stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingdown throws a series of punches but Koltun moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koltun.
Dingdown thows a body shot but no joy.
Dingdown scores with a head kick.
Dingdown blocks the body kick.
Dingdown misses with a wild combination.
Koltun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dingdown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Koltun's knee momentarily.
Koltun checks the leg kick.
Dingdown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dingdown swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
Dingdown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koltun misses with a lunging right hand
and Dingdown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koltun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dingdown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dingdown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koltun at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dingdown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Koltun.
Koltun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dingdown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Koltun rather than just go for the knockout.
Dingdown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dingdown tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Koltun.
Dingdown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koltun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koltun plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dingdown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dingdown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Dingdown misses.

Koltun clinches up against the cage.
Koltun tries to break the clinch but Dingdown is controlling the position.
Dingdown misses with a body punch.
Koltun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun stalling in the clinch but Dingdown improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Dingdown fails to land.
Dingdown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Dingdown.
Dingdown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koltun's elbow.
Dingdown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dingdown has Koltun pressed against the cage, preventing Koltun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koltun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dingdown stalling in the clinch but Koltun improves position.
A short uppercut from Koltun.
Koltun tries to circle away but Dingdown has him pinned against the cage.

Dingdown manages to break the clinch.
Dingdown wants to clinch.
Koltun moves out of range as Dingdown strikes.
Koltun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Koltun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dingdown is concentrating on defense, preventing Koltun from advancing position.
Koltun trying to control the action but Dingdown is working from the bottom.
Koltun working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun is trying to control the action in half guard but Dingdown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koltun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koltun is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Koltun stops Dingdown from getting back to his feet.
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 Konrad Koltun will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Koltun throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dingdown was covering up waiting for the punch and Koltun finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Koltun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Koltun stops Dingdown from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koltun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koltun stays in close to Dingdown's body and controls the position.
Dingdown tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun cracks Dingdown with a solid left hand.
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dingdown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koltun seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Konrad Koltun wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dingdown throws a sloppy head kick and Koltun moves out of range easily.
Dingdown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dingdown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koltun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Koltun is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dingdown's half guard.
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Dingdown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koltun performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dingdown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingdown is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Konrad Koltun.
Koltun walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dingdown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koltun slips a jab from Dingdown.
Dingdown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koltun.
A jab from Dingdown misses.

Dingdown gets caught napping as Koltun dives in and scores a takedown. Dingdown manages to retain guard.
Koltun trying to control but Dingdown is working from the bottom.
Koltun passes Dingdown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Koltun not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun wants to control but Dingdown is keeping him busy.
Koltun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koltun stops Dingdown from getting back to his feet.
Dingdown is staying active underneath Koltun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koltun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dingdown desperately trying to maintain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konrad Koltun dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dingdown throws a lazy head kick
and Koltun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koltun throws a low kick but Dingdown avoids it.
Koltun scores with a kick to the body.
Koltun throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Koltun misses the body punch
and Dingdown counters with a left to the body.
Dingdown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koltun moves away from the strike by Dingdown.
Dingdown throws a lazy head kick
enabling Koltun to counter with a crisp jab.
Koltun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koltun uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koltun comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dingdown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koltun lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dingdown looks to score with a jab to the body but Koltun is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Koltun.
Dingdown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koltun to score with a decent uppercut.
Koltun avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Koltun.
Dingdown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koltun.
Koltun bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dingdown missing with a left hand there. Koltun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Dingdown. Those never looked like landing.
Dingdown is looking to clinch.
Koltun lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dingdown will feel that in the morning.
Ben Dingdown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dingdown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice jab there from Koltun.
Koltun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ben Dingdown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dingdown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dingdown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koltun.
Dingdown throws a low kick but Koltun moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koltun darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dingdown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dingdown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Koltun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Koltun as he connects with a hook.

Koltun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Koltun is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Konrad Koltun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koltun is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dingdown!
Konrad Koltun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Koltun connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dingdown is squirming around, avoiding Koltun's attempts to control the action.
Koltun controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun landing strikes, looking to finish!
Koltun landing punches.
Koltun misses with a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koltun unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dingdown throwing hammer fists to the chest of Koltun. What's that going to do exactly?
Koltun wants to control the pace but Dingdown is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Koltun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koltun 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

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