PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Modesto Carpenter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ksandr Kolchugin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ksandr Kolchugin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Carpenter
vs
Kolchugin

182 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

179 cm
24
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Modesto Carpenter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ksandr Kolchugin!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kolchugin has managed to clinch.
Carpenter tries to break the clinch but Kolchugin is controlling the position.

Kolchugin breaks the clinch.
Carpenter tries to clinch up but Kolchugin circles away and keeps his distance.
Kolchugin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carpenter counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kolchugin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carpenter counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carpenter. Kolchugin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carpenter digs a good body shot into Kolchugin's ribs.
Kolchugin throws a leg kick that is checked

and Carpenter moves into the clinch.

Carpenter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kolchugin scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Modesto Carpenter has been cut.
Carpenter shoots for a double leg takedown but Kolchugin sprawls well. He's pushed Carpenter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kolchugin moves into range and clinches up with Carpenter.
Carpenter dodges an elbow strike from Kolchugin.
Kolchugin is trying to pull guard but Carpenter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Modesto Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ksandr Kolchugin.
Kolchugin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kolchugin can't get the takedown.
Kolchugin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carpenter walks away with a smile on his face. Kolchugin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kolchugin fails with a takedown attempt.
Kolchugin throws a sloppy head kick and Carpenter moves out of range easily.
Ksandr Kolchugin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carpenter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kolchugin at a distance.

Kolchugin forces Carpenter back against the cage and clinches.
Carpenter is trying to break free.
Kolchugin has Carpenter pressed against the cage, preventing Carpenter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolchugin keeps control of Carpenter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kolchugin jumps guard but Carpenter stands there with Kolchugin around his waist. Kolchugin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kolchugin has Carpenter pressed against the cage, preventing Carpenter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Carpenter manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Carpenter jumps guard and drags Kolchugin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Carpenter keeping moving, preventing Kolchugin from controlling successfully.
Carpenter is trying to keep Kolchugin in close.
Kolchugin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolchugin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Carpenter holds on and takes a little breather.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kolchugin closes the distance and clinches up with Carpenter, looking for a takedown. Kolchugin pushes Carpenter against the cage but Carpenter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kolchugin delivers a nice body kick.
Kolchugin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carpenter.
A head kick by Kolchugin misses
and Carpenter counters with a series of strikes. Kolchugin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kolchugin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carpenter but Carpenter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kolchugin tries for a takedown but Carpenter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kolchugin looks winded!
Kolchugin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carpenter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kolchugin somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carpenter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Carpenter stuffs the takedown.

Carpenter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kolchugin on his heels. He'll look to pass Kolchugin's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Carpenter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kolchugin, up you get!

Kolchugin has taken the fight to the clinch.

Carpenter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carpenter tries to clinch there but Kolchugin circles away.

Kolchugin clinches up with Carpenter and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ksandr Kolchugin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Modesto Carpenter's cut.
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.

Kolchugin pushes Carpenter up against the cage in a clinch.
Kolchugin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Kolchugin jumps guard.

Kolchugin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Carpenter doesn't manage to clinch there - Kolchugin circles away.
Kolchugin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kolchugin looks for the body kick but Carpenter saw that one coming.
Carpenter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kolchugin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Kolchugin closes the distance and clinches.
Carpenter blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolchugin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carpenter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kolchugin is trying to force a seperation but Carpenter has the dominant position.
Come on Kolchugin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kolchugin is breathing heavily.
Kolchugin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Modesto Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ksandr Kolchugin.
Carpenter working hard to break the clinch.
Carpenter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Kolchugin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kolchugin shoots in looking for a takedown but Carpenter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kolchugin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Kolchugin as Carpenter shoots in.
Modesto Carpenter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Carpenter tries to keep at a distance but Kolchugin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carpenter misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kolchugin tries to circle away but Carpenter has him pinned against the cage.

Carpenter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kolchugin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kolchugin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carpenter counters with a nice uppercut.

Kolchugin has Carpenter up against the cage in a clinch.
Carpenter blocks an elbow strike from Kolchugin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolchugin is trying to maintain a safe position but Carpenter gets an underhook and turns Kolchugin into the cage.

Kolchugin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Carpenter closes the distance and pushes Kolchugin back into the cage.
Carpenter misses with a punch on the inside.
Kolchugin prevents Carpenter from breaking the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kolchugin obliges.
Kolchugin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kolchugin is trying to stall.
Carpenter wants to stall.
Kolchugin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolchugin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carpenter blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kolchugin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Carpenter just leaning against Kolchugin, taking a breather.
Carpenter swings wildly with an uppercut but Kolchugin uses good head movement to avoid it.

Kolchugin manages to break the clinch.
Kolchugin misses with a takedown attempt - Carpenter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Kolchugin forces Carpenter back against the cage and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carpenter tries to circle away but Kolchugin has him pinned against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carpenter tries a body shot but Kolchugin blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ksandr Kolchugin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Modesto Carpenter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kolchugin instigates a clinch.
Kolchugin struggles to land a body shot inside as Carpenter controls his hands.
Carpenter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kolchugin.
Carpenter tries to circle away but Kolchugin has him pinned against the cage.
Carpenter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ksandr Kolchugin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carpenter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kolchugin wants to take the fight to the mat but Carpenter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Carpenter is trying to break the clinch but Kolchugin has him pressed against the cage.
Kolchugin effectively controlling the action here.
Kolchugin throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kolchugin.

Kolchugin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kolchugin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carpenter but Carpenter pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Kolchugin clinches.

Kolchugin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Carpenter tries to keep at a distance but Kolchugin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carpenter has had enough of the clinch but Kolchugin keeps him there for the moment.
Carpenter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kolchugin walks away with a smile on his face. Carpenter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kolchugin avoids the head kick by Carpenter.
Nice takedown defense from Carpenter. No joy for Kolchugin on that attempt.
Modesto Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ksandr Kolchugin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter thuds a left hand into Kolchugin's body.
Kolchugin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kolchugin fails with the takedown

and Carpenter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kolchugin prevents Carpenter from breaking the clinch.
Carpenter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kolchugin avoids it.
Kolchugin tries to stall but Carpenter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carpenter throws an elbow that misses.
Carpenter looking to slow down the pace here.

Kolchugin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kolchugin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolchugin fails with a takedown attempt.

Kolchugin takes the fight into the clinch.
Carpenter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Carpenter jumps into guard, dragging Kolchugin to the mat.
Carpenter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kolchugin won't allow Carpenter to get back to his feet.
Kolchugin trying to control but Carpenter is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carpenter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Kolchugin stands up and waves to Carpenter to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kolchugin.
Kolchugin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carpenter avoids it really well and circles away.
Kolchugin throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kolchugin gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carpenter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Modesto Carpenter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ksandr Kolchugin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carpenter tries a body shot but Kolchugin blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ksandr Kolchugin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kolchugin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ksandr Kolchugin!