PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kolgoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haleb Sukayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kolgoz
vs
Sukayev

190 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
252 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Kolgoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Haleb Sukayev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolgoz shoots in looking for a takedown. Sukayev tries to sprawl out of it but Kolgoz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sukayev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kolgoz fails to land the takedown.
Kolgoz fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Kolgoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolgoz fails to land the takedown.
Kolgoz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kolgoz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolgoz wants to clinch

and Sukayev counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kolgoz's guard now.
Sukayev wants to control from the top but Kolgoz keeps moving.
Sukayev lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sukayev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sukayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolgoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sukayev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sukayev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukayev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Haleb Sukayev has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kolgoz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sukayev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kolgoz tries to clinch but Sukayev is having none of it.
Kolgoz tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Sukayev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kolgoz is trying to get back to full guard.
Sukayev wants to control but Kolgoz is keeping him busy.
Sukayev works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukayev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kolgoz keeps working.
Kolgoz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sukayev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sukayev taking a break here but Kolgoz is having none of it and regains half guard.

Sukayev wants to work for an arm triangle but Kolgoz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kolgoz is trying to stand.
Sukayev is pressing down on Kolgoz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kolgoz is holding on for now.
Sukayev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kolgoz to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukayev throws an elbow that misses. Kolgoz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sukayev's guard. Nice move by Kolgoz!
Sukayev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kolgoz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kolgoz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sukayev keeps working.

Kolgoz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kolgoz prevents Sukayev from improving his position.
Sukayev looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolgoz is thwarting Sukayev's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haleb Sukayev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kolgoz dives in and scores a takedown into Sukayev's guard.
Sukayev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sukayev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kolgoz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kolgoz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kolgoz won't allow Sukayev to get back to his feet.
Sukayev wants to sweep here but Kolgoz controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sukayev is working an open guard so Kolgoz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sukayev is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kolgoz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kolgoz is defended easily by Sukayev.

Kolgoz has managed to clinch.

Kolgoz breaks the clinch.

Kolgoz rushes Sukayev and presses him up against the cage.
Kolgoz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kolgoz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sukayev postures up.
Sukayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolgoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sukayev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kolgoz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sukayev's guard.
Sukayev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kolgoz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sukayev tries to pass to full mount but Kolgoz defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukayev is thwarting Kolgoz's attempts to control the position.
Sukayev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sukayev is taking a breather. Kolgoz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kolgoz wants to improve his position but Sukayev is controlling well.
Kolgoz punching from the bottom.
Kolgoz is trying to stand up here but Sukayev is controlling him well.
Haleb Sukayev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sukayev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kolgoz to regain full guard.

Sukayev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kolgoz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sukayev, into his guard.

Kolgoz stands and steps away. Sukayev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sukayev gets caught flat footed, as Kolgoz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sukayev looking to control but Kolgoz passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolgoz wants to control but Sukayev is keeping him busy.
Kolgoz moves into full mount! Sukayev won't be happy about that!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolgoz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sukayev looks a forlorn figure.
Kolgoz looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kolgoz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kolgoz tries to clinch up but Sukayev circles away and keeps his distance.
Kolgoz throws a sloppy head kick and Sukayev moves out of range easily.
Sukayev swats away the attempt to clinch by Kolgoz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kolgoz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolgoz misses with a combination
and Sukayev counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kolgoz closes the distance and pushes Sukayev back into the cage.

Kolgoz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kolgoz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kolgoz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sukayev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kolgoz is looking to take a break and control but Sukayev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sukayev is looking for a sweep.
Sukayev avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kolgoz.

Kolgoz stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolgoz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sukayev defends it nicely.
Kolgoz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vladimir Kolgoz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sukayev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kolgoz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolgoz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sukayev is fending him off so far but Kolgoz persists. Nope, Sukayev circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Kolgoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolgoz throws a sloppy head kick and Sukayev moves out of range easily.
Kolgoz misses with a head kick.
Kolgoz tries to clinch but Sukayev is having none of it.
Kolgoz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kolgoz throws a sloppy head kick
and Sukayev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kolgoz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sukayev is fending him off so far but Kolgoz persists. Nope, Sukayev circles away and we're back to standing.
Kolgoz fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolgoz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kolgoz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kolgoz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kolgoz darts in trying to clinch
letting Sukayev counter with a right hand.
Kolgoz misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kolgoz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kolgoz 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kolgoz!