PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uebishe Lesnoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ksawery Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lesnoe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to It's On!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lesnoe
vs
Koltun

170 cm
25
142 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

170 cm
24
143 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uebishe Lesnoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ksawery Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koltun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koltun takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Koltun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Koltun blocks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lesnoe - that will leave a mark!
Koltun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lesnoe misses the shot to the body.
Koltun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koltun throws a jab but it's blocked by Lesnoe.
Nice shot by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe tries to clinch up.
A leg kick checked by Koltun.
Koltun throws a hook to the side of Lesnoe's head but Lesnoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lesnoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koltun in his tracks.
Koltun lands with a shot to the body.
Lesnoe throws a solid leg kick but Koltun takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lesnoe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe works the jab nicely.
Lesnoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koltun.
Lesnoe throws a good cross that connects.
Koltun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lesnoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Koltun blocks the low kick.
Lesnoe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Lesnoe.
Koltun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lesnoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Koltun.
Uebishe Lesnoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lesnoe cracks Koltun with an open hand slap.
Lesnoe works the jab nicely.
Koltun misses the jab.
Koltun throws a sloppy head kick

and Lesnoe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koltun has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lesnoe is working away from the top position though.
Koltun tries to roll over but Lesnoe keeps him under control.
Lesnoe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lesnoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koltun keeps working.
Koltun is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lesnoe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lesnoe's back!
Lesnoe covering up well and avoiding damage.

Lesnoe showing good submission defense here.
Lesnoe just trying to survive but Koltun is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun connects with a big shot to the side of Lesnoe's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnoe can't escape the position.
Lesnoe trying to control the hands but Koltun breaks the grip.
Lesnoe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Koltun trying to control.
Koltun is hanging on to Lesnoe's back as he tries to escape.
Lesnoe trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lesnoe turns into Koltun and is now in his guard.
Lesnoe pushing down on Koltun's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lesnoe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koltun tries to get to full guard but Lesnoe has control of the leg.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lesnoe thows a huge punch but Koltun dodges it nicely.
Koltun is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnoe not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Koltun looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Lesnoe seems content to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnoe with the ground and pound but Koltun uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lesnoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lesnoe scores with a body shot.
Koltun fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koltun moves out of range of the body kick.
Lesnoe tries to score with a low kick but Koltun moves his leg out of the way.
Lesnoe looks to throw a body kick

and Koltun decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lesnoe's guard.
Koltun sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lesnoe's guard.
Koltun prevents Lesnoe from improving his position.
Koltun trying to control from half guard but Lesnoe is working away.
Koltun is pressing down on Lesnoe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lesnoe is holding on for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koltun is keen to just control but Lesnoe is a slippery customer.
Lesnoe wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun throwing shots but Lesnoe is blocking nicely.
Lesnoe is concentrating on defense, preventing Koltun from advancing position.
Lesnoe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lesnoe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Lesnoe is looking for a kimura here.
Koltun trying to control from the bottom.
Koltun manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnoe.
Koltun working a defensive guard here.
Lesnoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koltun is keeping the position for now.
Lesnoe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Koltun keeping moving, preventing Lesnoe from controlling successfully.
Koltun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lesnoe's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koltun tries to free his leg and advance position but Lesnoe is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koltun throws a big right hand that misses.
Koltun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnoe is keeping the position for now.
Lesnoe working a defensive guard here.
Koltun won't allow Lesnoe to sweep him here.
Koltun trying to control but Lesnoe is working from the bottom.

Lesnoe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koltun postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lesnoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lesnoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Lesnoe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koltun manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lesnoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lesnoe misses with a right hand

and Koltun counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lesnoe's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnoe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Koltun puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Koltun is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koltun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnoe is keeping the position for now.
Koltun keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ksawery Koltun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lesnoe misses the shot to the body.
Koltun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lesnoe scores with a nice right hand.
Lesnoe moves in looking to clinch but Koltun pushes him off.
Lesnoe missing with a left hand there. Koltun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koltun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lesnoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koltun throws a sloppy head kick and Lesnoe moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lesnoe.
Koltun cracks Lesnoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Uebishe Lesnoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnoe is looking to clinch but Koltun is avoiding it.
Lesnoe feints and then cracks Koltun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koltun down.
Lesnoe wants to land a leg kick but Koltun is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe throws a solid leg kick but Koltun takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lesnoe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lesnoe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koltun lands a head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Lesnoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uebishe Lesnoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Lesnoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lesnoe is looking to slow Koltun down with leg kicks.
Koltun lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Lesnoe.
A telegraphed right hand from Koltun misses the target.
Koltun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lesnoe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koltun somewhat.
Koltun takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe slips a straight right by Koltun.
A slow jab from Lesnoe misses its intended target.
Lesnoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Koltun lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnoe misses with a left hand

and Koltun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lesnoe trying to hold on to Koltun's head to control him but Koltun postures up.

Lesnoe looking for submissions off his back.
Lesnoe wants to control but Koltun is keeping busy.
Koltun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lesnoe's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koltun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lesnoe is refusing to be controlled, as Koltun sits in half guard.
Koltun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lesnoe's head.
Koltun trying to pass the guard but Lesnoe defending well.
Lesnoe tries to roll over but Koltun keeps him under control.
Koltun looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koltun looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lesnoe wants to improve his position but Koltun is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesnoe keeps working.
Koltun prevents Lesnoe from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koltun lands a nice short elbow.
Lesnoe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Koltun wants to pass the guard but Lesnoe is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnoe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ksawery Koltun.
I think Koltun has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ksawery Koltun!
Ksawery Koltun took some time post fight to say the following; 'The org owner wanted to push me under the bus! He wanted me to loose this fight so bad! everyone said i was crazy for taking this fight and yet here I am standing with my hand raised!'.
Uebishe Lesnoe was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats, my man. '.