PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andi Cola (ranked 4232 p4p, 52 weight class) and Bretton Pritcharf (ranked 6702 p4p, 185 weight class). Cola comes to the cage accompanied by La vaca Lola. Bretton Pritcharf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cola
vs
Pritcharf

195 cm
25
234 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

207 cm
25
285 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andi Cola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bretton Pritcharf!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cola moves into the clinch successfully.
Pritcharf looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pritcharf goes for a takedown attempt but Cola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cola scoring well with a low kick there.

Pritcharf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cola quickly recovers to half guard.
Cola is looking to control Pritcharf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cola avoid being mounted?
Pritcharf wants to advance to full mount but Cola doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cola is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritcharf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pritcharf seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cola wants to get back to his feet but Pritcharf passes into half guard.
Cola has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pritcharf is working away from the top position though.
Cola is looking for a sweep. Pritcharf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cola trying to control but Pritcharf postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pritcharf works his way into full mount!
Cola tries to buck Pritcharf off but he can't manage it.
Pritcharf with the ground and pound from mount.

Pritcharf goes for an armbar but Cola turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cola.
Pritcharf throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Pritcharf pulls Cola in close to his closed guard and prevents Cola from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cola wants to control from the top but Pritcharf keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cola got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pritcharf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cola has managed to get both his arms back between Pritcharf's legs - danger averted.
Cola pushing down on Pritcharf's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pritcharf won't allow Cola to pass to mount.
Cola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pritcharf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cola postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Pritcharf to stand up.

Pritcharf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cola's half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cola is trying to escape back to his feet but Pritcharf uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pritcharf tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cola tries to buck Pritcharf off but Pritcharf is having none of it.
Cola manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pritcharf's best efforts.

Pritcharf is looking for a kimura here.
Cola is trying to maintain the position but Pritcharf is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bretton Pritcharf will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Pritcharf has closed the distance and engaged Cola in a clinch.
Cola throws an elbow but it misses.
Cola landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pritcharf is trying to maintain a safe position but Cola gets an underhook and turns Pritcharf into the cage.
Nice elbow from Cola.
Pritcharf is looking to control Cola's arms but Cola gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pritcharf has his back to the cage.
Cola holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pritcharf trying to control the position but instead, Cola has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pritcharf into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cola creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pritcharf's defenses.
Cola throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cola is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pritcharf goes for a takedown attempt but Cola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cola scores with a nice head shot.
Cola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pritcharf.

Cola gets caught flat footed, as Pritcharf shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Cola is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pritcharf presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Pritcharf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pritcharf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pritcharf there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pritcharf. Pritcharf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pritcharf was well out of range. Poor timing from Cola.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pritcharf or perhaps it was just good defense by Cola, which made it look bad.
Andi Cola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bretton Pritcharf.
Pritcharf is breathing heavily.
Cola throws a head kick but Pritcharf moves out of range.
Pritcharf on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pritcharf takes one to the side of the head.
Cola throws a front kick that sends Pritcharf stumbling back into the cage.
Andi Cola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pritcharf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Cola moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cola lands a nice elbow.
Cola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cola comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Bretton Pritcharf has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cola.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pritcharf takes an elbow to the temple.
Cola lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cola.
Cola lands an elbow just above Pritcharf 's eye.
Pritcharf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cola just leaning against Pritcharf, taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cola - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cola displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pritcharf up against the cage.
Cola gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Cola creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pritcharf's defenses.
Cola gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cola throws an elbow that misses.
Cola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pritcharf can do to turn this around?
Cola lands an elbow inside.
Andi Cola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cola unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cola displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pritcharf up against the cage.
Cola creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pritcharf's defenses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cola obliges.
Cola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cola comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cola.
Cola stalling in the clinch.
Cola lands with a right to the head.
Pritcharf takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andi Cola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bretton Pritcharf's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Cola.
Cola avoids the head kick by Pritcharf.
Cola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pritcharf at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cola. That's going to slow Pritcharf down.
Cola wants to slow Pritcharf down by chopping away at his legs.
Bretton Pritcharf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pritcharf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cola. Cola obviously looking to wear him down.
Some wild striking there from Pritcharf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Cola.
Cola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pritcharf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cola wants to clinch up but Pritcharf keeps it at a distance.
Cola throws a leg kick

so Pritcharf counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Cola has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pritcharf off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Cola tenderised Pritcharf's leg. Pritcharf is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pritcharf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pritcharf is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cola.
Cola misses with a head kick.
Cola looks to throw the jab but Pritcharf is out of range.
Pritcharf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Cola clinches with his opponent.
Cola controlling the action here for a moment.
Cola lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cola looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cola lands a left hand.
Cola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pritcharf tries to break free but Cola pushes him back against the cage.

Cola breaks the clinch.
Cola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cola swinging wildly here.
As Cola backs off Pritcharf throws a huge counter combo but Cola manages to avoid it all.
Pritcharf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cola, as that shot connected.
Pritcharf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cola moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cola lands an elbow just above Pritcharf 's eye.
Pritcharf takes an elbow to the temple.
Cola is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pritcharf takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cola stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cola lands an elbow inside.
Cola slowing the pace effectively.
Cola missing with knees to the body.
Cola slowing the pace effectively.
Pritcharf's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Cola to work.
Cola seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andi Cola.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cola.
Cola connects with a jab.
Andi Cola is winning the standup battle so far.
Cola looks to land a right hand but Pritcharf moved out of range.
Pritcharf is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pritcharf takes one to the chin there.
Nice straight punches there by Cola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cola.
Cola scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pritcharf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pritcharf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andi Cola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cola 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andi Cola!
A relieved looking Andi Cola thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.