PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kolpakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pozar Pozar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolpakov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alisa - Aerobica. Pozar has chosen z Buta Wjeżdzam as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kolpakov
vs
Pozar

178 cm
29
150 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

180 cm
23
150 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kolpakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pozar Pozar!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolpakov throws a hook but Pozar blocks it.
Pozar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kolpakov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nikolai Kolpakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolpakov throws a head kick but Pozar moves out of range.
Kolpakov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ACME! Thai Boxing Academy 13 ELITE COACHES & SAUNA in the buildup to the fight.
Kolpakov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pozar doesn't seem bothered though.
Pozar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kolpakov. Kolpakov obviously looking to wear him down.
Pozar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kolpakov tries to avoid it but Pozar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kolpakov to the ground. Kolpakov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kolpakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pozar shoots in for a double leg but Kolpakov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pozar shoots in for a takedown but Kolpakov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nikolai Kolpakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pozar Pozar.
Pozar shoots in for a takedown but Kolpakov shows good takedown defense.
Pozar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kolpakov circles away.
Good exchange - Kolpakov coming out on top.
Pozar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Pozar Pozar has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kolpakov throws a monster overhand right that drops Pozar! Kolpakov follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Kolpakov!
Nikolai Kolpakov made sure to mention his sponsor, Meet the Future in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Pozar Pozar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks my sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition and The Big Kabosh and all my fans!!!'.