PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepa Kolisko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pepa Kolisko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lang
vs
Kolisko

223 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Ian Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pepa Kolisko!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolisko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lang.
Pepa Kolisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolisko shoots for a double leg takedown but Lang sprawls well. He's pushed Kolisko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kolisko throws an overhand right that lands on Lang's shoulder, as Lang tries to avoid the shot.
Lang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Lang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolisko fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kolisko. That one must have hurt.
Kolisko tries a head kick but it misses.
Lang feinted with a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Kolisko. Those never looked like landing.
Lang is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolisko tries to clinch but Lang is having none of it.
Lang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kolisko throws a right and a left that Lang avoids nicely.
Kolisko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kolisko.
Lang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kolisko swinging wildly here.
Kolisko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLang.

Lang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kolisko!
Lang controlling the position from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Lang has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lang.
Lang is breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kolisko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kolisko rushes Lang and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolisko jumps guard but Lang stands there with Kolisko around his waist. Kolisko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kolisko tries to pull guard but Lang holds him up against the cage and eventually Kolisko drops back down to his feet.
Kolisko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kolisko looking for a takedown.

Kolisko decides to pull guard.
Kolisko has a closed guard, preventing Lang from standing up.

Lang gets to his feet. Kolisko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lang clinches up with Kolisko and pushes him back against the cage.
Lang fails to pull guard.
Kolisko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Come on Lang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

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

Kolisko clinches up with Lang and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kolisko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kolisko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pepa Kolisko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kolisko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kolisko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lang regains half guard.
Lang is looking for a sweep. Kolisko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kolisko trying to control from half guard but Lang is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lang actively working from the bottom here.
Kolisko prevents Lang from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolisko misses with a head shot. Lang uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kolisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolisko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lang trying to strike off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Lang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kolisko has gone for a leg lock! Lang slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kolisko's guard.

Kolisko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kolisko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Kolisko pushes Lang off and scrambles back to his feet.

Kolisko has Lang up against the cage in a clinch.

Kolisko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kolisko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang tries to stand but Kolisko is controlling from the bottom.
Kolisko wants to sweep but no luck.
Kolisko has a closed guard, preventing Lang from standing up.

Lang gets to his feet - Kolisko follows without any prompting.

Kolisko drives through and clinches with Lang against the cage.
Kolisko jumps guard but Lang stands there with Kolisko around his waist. Kolisko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lang is trying to pull guard but Kolisko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's four 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.
Kolisko tries to pull guard but Lang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Kolisko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kolisko manages to end up in side control.
Lang prevents Kolisko from improving position.
Kolisko is breathing heavily.
Lang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kolisko's best efforts.

Lang looking for submissions off his back.
Kolisko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lang actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pepa Kolisko 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kolisko pushes Lang up against the cage in a clinch.
Lang taking a breather.
Lang lands a hook that snaps the head of Kolisko backwards.
Kolisko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lang prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kolisko jumps guard but Lang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ian Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepa Kolisko.
Kolisko tries to pull guard but Lang holds him up against the cage and eventually Kolisko drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolisko jumps guard but Lang stands there with Kolisko around his waist. Kolisko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Kolisko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Kolisko moves into the clinch successfully.
Kolisko is looking to take this one to the mat.

Kolisko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kolisko has a closed guard, preventing Lang from standing up.
Lang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kolisko for as long as he can get away with.

Lang gets to his feet - Kolisko follows without any prompting.
Lang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kolisko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lang takes a swing at Kolisko's ribcage but misses.
Kolisko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lang throws a head kick but Kolisko moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolisko dives in for a single leg takedown but Lang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kolisko misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Lang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Lang is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kolisko can't fight it off and eventually Lang manages to take the fight to the floor. Kolisko looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Kolisko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kolisko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kolisko trying to keep a closed guard but Lang is proving a slippery customer.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolisko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Kolisko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kolisko showed some decent athleticism there.
Lang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ian Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pepa Kolisko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pepa Kolisko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Lang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Lang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kolisko 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepa Kolisko!