PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alden West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Koloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

West
vs
Koloff

225 cm
24
151 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alden West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Koloff!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koloff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and West counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Koloff!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koloff tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koloff wants to control his opponent's hands but West gets his hands free.
West has the hooks in. Koloff is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Koloff grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
West is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. West gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. West gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. West apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Koloff throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. West was covering up waiting for the punch and Koloff finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
West is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koloff throwing strikes from guard but West blocks nicely.
Koloff trying to control but West is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vlad Koloff was stalling too much, according to the referee.
West swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
West shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koloff looks to land a combination but West avoids it well.
Koloff throws a head kick that misses.
Koloff with a lazy takedown attempt
and West counters with a leg kick.
West really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Koloff tries to score a power double leg takedown but West sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koloff somewhat.
Alden West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Koloff.
Koloff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
Koloff looks winded!
Koloff darts in looking for a takedown but West gets double underhooks and turns Koloff into the cage.
Koloff looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koloff jumps guard but West stands there with Koloff around his waist. Koloff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Koloff being controlled against the cage.
West managing to block the knees to the body from Koloff.
West stalls.
Koloff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koloff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
West has Koloff pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alden West.
Koloff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but West avoids it really well and circles away.
West lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koloff circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Alden West will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Koloff closes this distance looking for a takedown but West circles away.
Koloff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. West defends it nicely.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
West misses with a takedown
and Koloff counters with a low kick, right behind West 's knee.
No luck for West with that takedown attempt.
Koloff misses with a wild combination.
Koloff lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koloff goes for a double leg but West avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as West continues to drive forward.
Alden West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Koloff.
West displaying some good clinch control by pressing Koloff up against the cage.
West blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Koloff stalling.
West effectively controlling the action here.
Koloff landing knees to the head.
Koloff can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
West tries to throw a body punch but Koloff avoids it by throwing West back against the cage.
Koloff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koloff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables West to keep the fight standing.
Koloff is working for takedown but West is calmly controlling the position for now.
Koloff looking for a takedown.
Koloff is breathing heavily.
Koloff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but West pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Koloff avoiding damage as West throws knees to the body.
West holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koloff looking to slow down the pace here.
West taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
West wants to break free but Koloff has control.
Koloff is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
West pushes Koloff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Koloff has West pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Koloff pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending West tumbling to the mat - Koloff dives into West's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

West is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Koloff tries to pull guard but West forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Koloff tries to pull guard but West holds him up against the cage and eventually Koloff drops back down to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West crunches a lovely knee into Koloff's ribcage.
West stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alden West will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!

Koloff rushes West and presses him up against the cage.
Koloff letting West take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alden West.
West keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Koloff is trying hard to land a takedown here. West sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koloff thuds a left hand into West's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koloff lands the left hand.

Koloff looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vlad Koloff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koloff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
West is trying to stand up here but Koloff is controlling him well.
Koloff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but West does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
West flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
West is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Koloff trying to advance position but West counters by regaining guard.
Koloff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vlad Koloff.

Koloff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koloff jumps guard but West stands there with Koloff around his waist. Koloff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alden West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Koloff.

Koloff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vlad Koloff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West closes the distance but Koloff moves to the side
and Koloff counters with a two punch combo.

West closes the distance and pushes Koloff back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Koloff wants to break free but West has control.
Koloff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables West to keep the fight standing.
Alden West has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koloff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
West displaying some good clinch control by pressing Koloff up against the cage.
Koloff tries to pull guard but West forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koloff blocks an elbow strike from West.
Koloff looking for a takedown.
Koloff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and West avoids it.
West lands a right hand.

West decides to pull guard.
Koloff throws a strike but West rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
West postures up and lands a big shot to Koloff's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vlad Koloff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alden West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
West lands a couple of elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vlad Koloff.
I think West has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vlad Koloff!