PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Thorpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Kolodin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorpe comes to the ring accompanied by Limelight by Rush. Scott Thorpe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Thorpe
vs
Kolodin

200 cm
29
272 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

194 cm
30
251 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Thorpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alan Kolodin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thorpe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kolodin gets back to half guard.
Thorpe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thorpe is thwarting Kolodin's attempts to control the position.
Thorpe trying to pass the guard but Kolodin defending well.
Kolodin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kolodin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thorpe is thwarting Kolodin's attempts to control the position.
Thorpe thows a huge punch but Kolodin dodges it nicely.
Kolodin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thorpe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorpe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thorpe wants to pass to mount but Kolodin is defending the position.
Thorpe is just content to waste time from the top position. Kolodin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kolodin wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thorpe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thorpe wants to stand but Kolodin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kolodin is trying to control the position but Thorpe postures up.
Thorpe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kolodin trying to keep a closed guard but Thorpe is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorpe wants to control from the top but Kolodin keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kolodin controls Thorpe momentarily but Thorpe frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alan Kolodin was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Kolodin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kolodin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thorpe is staying active underneath Kolodin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kolodin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Kolodin is looking for a kimura but Thorpe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kolodin to get the leverage.

Kolodin seems to be working for a kimura but Thorpe defends the submission attempt.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kolodin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thorpe is just riding it out for now. Kolodin eventually gives up the hold.

Kolodin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Kolodin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolodin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thorpe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thorpe tries to get out of the position.

Kolodin wants to work for an arm triangle but Thorpe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kolodin is looking to take a break and control but Thorpe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thorpe wants to get back to his feet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kolodin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thorpe is staying active underneath Kolodin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kolodin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kolodin wants to control but Thorpe is keeping him busy.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alan Kolodin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Thorpe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thorpe takes a swing at Kolodin's ribcage but misses.
Kolodin shoots in looking for a takedown. Thorpe tries to sprawl out of it but Kolodin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Thorpe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Kolodin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kolodin wants to control but Thorpe is keeping him busy.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kolodin lands an elbow.
Thorpe is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Kolodin has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Kolodin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thorpe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thorpe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kolodin on the ground.
Kolodin is putting a hurting on Thorpe here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Kolodin tries for a kimura but Thorpe is defending well.
Thorpe being controlled for a moment.
Thorpe pushes Kolodin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kolodin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kolodin working the ground and pound from side control.
Thorpe wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kolodin wants to take a breather but Thorpe manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kolodin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kolodin trying to control but Thorpe is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Kolodin dominated that round.
That's time! Thorpe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Thorpe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thorpe trying to control the action but Kolodin is working from the bottom.
Thorpe working away.
Thorpe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Thorpe trying to control the action but Kolodin is working from the bottom.
Kolodin tries to control but Thorpe manages to take his back.
Thorpe lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Thorpe.
Kolodin covering up well under a barage of strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolodin is in bad spot here.
Kolodin trying to control the hands but Thorpe breaks the grip.
Thorpe is punishing Kolodin with some ground and pound.
Kolodin is covering up but some of the strikes from Thorpe are getting through and doing damage.
Thorpe softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorpe is loading up with his shots from the back and Kolodin is in big trouble! Kolodin taps out to strikes and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Scott Thorpe!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Scott Thorpe waved his t-shirt featuring Condemned's logo in front of the cameras.