PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nikolas Krovnorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robyn Inthachack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robyn Inthachack has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nikolas Krovnorov's chin.

Krovnorov
vs
Inthachack

176 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nikolas Krovnorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Robyn Inthachack!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Inthachack gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Inthachack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krovnorov wanted to stand there but Inthachack had control of the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Inthachack throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Inthachack trying to control the position.
Inthachack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krovnorov is one step ahead there.
Krovnorov wants to control from the top but Inthachack keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krovnorov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Inthachack's head.
Krovnorov stays in close to Inthachack's body and controls the position.
Krovnorov wants to control from the top but Inthachack keeps moving.
Inthachack working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Krovnorov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Inthachack throws his legs up looking for a submission but Krovnorov uses it to pass to side control.

Krovnorov stands up and beckons Inthachack to his feet.
Inthachack misses with a kick to the body.
Inthachack throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krovnorov's waist but Krovnorov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Inthachack off to one side.
Inthachack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Inthachack looks gassed!
Inthachack shoots in for a takedown but Krovnorov shows good takedown defense.

Inthachack gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krovnorov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Inthachack keeping full guard, as Krovnorov tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krovnorov lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Krovnorov stands and steps away. Inthachack gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Krovnorov looks for a takedown but Inthachack sprawls well.
Inthachack tries to clinch up but Krovnorov circles away and keeps his distance.
Krovnorov keeps Inthachack at a distance using the push kick.
Krovnorov looks for the body kick but Inthachack saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolas Krovnorov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Inthachack throws a series of punches but Krovnorov moves out of range.
Krovnorov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Inthachack as he jumps to the side.
Krovnorov shoots in for a takedown but Inthachack shows good takedown defense.
Krovnorov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Inthachack counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolas Krovnorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Krovnorov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nikolas Krovnorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krovnorov shoots in but Inthachack avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Krovnorov throws a series of punches but Inthachack moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Inthachack swinging wilding here.
Krovnorov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krovnorov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Krovnorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krovnorov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Krovnorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Inthachack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Inthachack wants to get back to his feet but Krovnorov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krovnorov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Krovnorov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krovnorov stays in close to Inthachack's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Nikolas Krovnorov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Krovnorov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Inthachack as Krovnorov shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Krovnorov or perhaps it was just good defense by Inthachack which made him look bad.
Inthachack shoots and misses

and Krovnorov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolas Krovnorov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Inthachack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Krovnorov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Inthachack misses with a takedown attempt

and Krovnorov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Krovnorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Inthachack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nikolas Krovnorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krovnorov throws a big right hand that misses.

Krovnorov gets to his feet. Inthachack looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Krovnorov with a lazy takedown attempt

and Inthachack counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Inthachack.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inthachack prevents Krovnorov from getting back to his feet.
Inthachack won't allow Krovnorov to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krovnorov keeping full guard, as Inthachack tries to pass.
Inthachack looking to sit in guard and control but Krovnorov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Krovnorov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Krovnorov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

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.
Inthachack trying to control the position.
Krovnorov with a nice head shot there.

Krovnorov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Krovnorov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Inthachack but Inthachack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krovnorov closes the distance and clinches up with Inthachack, looking for a takedown. Krovnorov pushes Inthachack against the ropes but Inthachack circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolas Krovnorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krovnorov feints and as Inthachack raises his hands in defense, Krovnorov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krovnorov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Inthachack lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Krovnorov!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krovnorov is squirming around, avoiding Inthachack's attempts to control the action.
Robyn Inthachack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krovnorov holds on, trying desperately to control.
Krovnorov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolas Krovnorov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Krovnorov 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Nikolas Krovnorov!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Nikolas Krovnorov!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Nikolas Krovnorov!

Nikolas Krovnorov wins by unanimous decision!