PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benedict Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gjorgi Kolozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gjorgi Kolozov enters the cage!

Riggs
vs
Kolozov

182 cm
18
278 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benedict Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gjorgi Kolozov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Kolozov moves into the clinch.
Kolozov is stalling here.

Riggs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kolozov uses from the top position.
Riggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kolozov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kolozov postures up in Riggs's guard and throws a big left but Riggs blocks it.
Kolozov throws a big elbow that misses.
Riggs keeping moving, preventing Kolozov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolozov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kolozov wants to control from the top but Riggs keeps moving.
Riggs really is a fat lump.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolozov stands up over Riggs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kolozov wants to control from the top but Riggs keeps moving.
Riggs tries to strike from the bottom.

Kolozov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Riggs looking for a guillotine here but Kolozov defends easily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Kolozov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolozov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riggs keeps working.
Kolozov trying to control from Riggs's half guard. Riggs has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Riggs trying to keep a closed guard but Kolozov is proving a slippery customer.
Kolozov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Riggs manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Kolozov has wrist control.
Riggs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kolozov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kolozov, not yet.
Riggs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riggs wants to stand but Kolozov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kolozov is trying to control the position but Riggs postures up.
Riggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Kolozov kicks Riggs off and gets to his feet.
A head kick from Kolozov lands but Riggs takes it in his stride.

It looks like Benedict Riggs has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Riggs as Kolozov shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Kolozov tries a low kick but Riggs avoids it.
Kolozov shoots in for a double leg but Riggs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kolozov slips under a jab from Riggs.

Riggs dives in and scores a takedown into Kolozov's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riggs wants to get up but he can't break Kolozov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Riggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kolozov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggs distracts Kolozov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Kolozov looking for a guillotine here but Riggs defends easily.
Kolozov looks winded!
Riggs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gjorgi Kolozov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benedict Riggs'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.

Riggs shoots in for a takedown but Kolozov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A big left from Riggs misses.
Kolozov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kolozov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Riggs will feel that in the morning.
Kolozov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riggs sprawls well. Riggs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kolozov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs tries to clinch up.
And Kolozov responds with a good body kick, but Riggs manages to step out the way in time.

Kolozov forces Riggs back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolozov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Riggs is defending well.
Benedict Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gjorgi Kolozov.

Riggs successfully pulls guard.
Kolozov postures up.
Kolozov trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolozov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kolozov sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Riggs trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kolozov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Riggs keeping moving, preventing Kolozov from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kolozov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Riggs shoots in for a double leg but Kolozov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Riggs drags the fight down to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolozov with a nice head shot there.
Riggs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kolozov is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kolozov throws a big elbow that misses.
Riggs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riggs keeping moving, preventing Kolozov from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Riggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Kolozov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kolozov goes for a double leg but Riggs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Riggs continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Riggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Riggs misses with an uppercut. Kolozov saw that one coming.
Kolozov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kolozov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riggs sprawls well. Riggs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kolozov gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Riggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riggs wants to clinch up but Kolozov keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gjorgi Kolozov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Benedict Riggs's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nice cross by Riggs.
A head kick misses from Kolozov.
Kolozov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Kolozov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Riggs is trying to defend but Kolozov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kolozov is trying to control the action in half guard but Riggs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs is looking to escape.
Kolozov trying to control from half guard but Riggs is working away.
Kolozov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Riggs controls his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs keeping hold of Kolozov's head, controlling as best he can.
Riggs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kolozov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kolozov trying to control the action but Riggs is working from the bottom.
Riggs is in trouble now - Kolozov has advanced to mount!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kolozov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riggs wants to control but Kolozov is having none of it.
Kolozov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
A nice elbow there by Kolozov.
Kolozov trying to control but Riggs is having none of it.
Riggs wants to control but Kolozov is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolozov trying to control but Riggs is having none of it.
Riggs wants to control but Kolozov is having none of it.
Kolozov raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riggs flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kolozov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gjorgi Kolozov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kolozov thowing shots but they're missing.

Kolozov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kolozov fails with the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gjorgi Kolozov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kolozov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gjorgi Kolozov!