PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Kolov (ranked 2496 p4p, 2241 weight class) and Murfum Orcarm (ranked 90 p4p, 78 weight class). Murfum Orcarm is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kolov
vs
Orcarm

170 cm
23
240
4 - 2 - 0

150 cm
23
257
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Kolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Murfum Orcarm!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orcarm.
Kolov lands with an overhand left.
A lazy left from Kolov finds it's target.
Kolov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kolov is defended easily by Orcarm.
Orcarm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolov goes for a double leg but Orcarm avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Orcarm continues to drive forward.
Kolov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Orcarm manages to break the clinch.
Kolov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Kolov's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A shot to the liver by Kolov. Beautiful body shot.
Orcarm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kolov defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kolov leaves Orcarm with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dan Kolov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murfum Orcarm.
Orcarm fails with the takedown
and Kolov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kolov punishes Orcarm's body with a nice straight punch.
Kolov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orcarm but Orcarm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orcarm tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kolov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orcarm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kolov moves into range and connects with a jab.

Orcarm drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Orcarm trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orcarm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kolov wants to sweep here but Orcarm controlling him for the moment.
Orcarm controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kolov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orcarm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Orcarm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kolov looks to land a combination. Orcarm sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orcarm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kolov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orcarm was well out of range. Poor timing from Kolov.
Dan Kolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orcarm looks for a takedown but Kolov sprawls well.
Orcarm tries for a takedown but Kolov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kolov throwing a counter right hand but Orcarm manages to avoid it.
Orcarm tries for a takedown but Kolov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Orcarm darts in looking for a takedown but Kolov gets double underhooks and turns Orcarm into the cage.
Kolov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Orcarm shoots in for a double leg but Kolov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orcarm looks winded!
Nice uppercut there from Kolov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kolov is defended easily by Orcarm.
Kolov jabs Orcarm right on the nose. Orcarm blinks but takes it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Orcarm drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Orcarm easily slips into full mount!
Kolov is looking to get to half guard.
Kolov is bucking up trying to escape but Orcarm cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kolov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Orcarm has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kolov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kolov trying to control but Orcarm is working from the bottom.
Kolov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Kolov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Orcarm fails with the takedown
and Kolov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orcarm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orcarm tries for a takedown but Kolov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dan Kolov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murfum Orcarm.
Kolov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orcarm circles away.
Some wild striking there from Kolov.
Orcarm misses with a takedown attempt - Kolov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orcarm misses with a takedown
and Kolov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Orcarm is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orcarm throws a leg kick
and Kolov counters with a nice body shot.
Kolov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orcarm under the eye.
Kolov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orcarm can do to turn this around?
Orcarm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kolov lunges at Orcarm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orcarm's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolov scores with a nice right hand.
Kolov lands a jab to Orcarm's midsection.
Good shot there by Kolov.
Kolov stuns Orcarm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Kolov lands.
Orcarm has a takedown stuffed.
Kolov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Orcarm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kolov lands with a cross.
Orcarm dives in for a single leg takedown but Kolov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from Kolov does it's job there.

It looks like Murfum Orcarm has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orcarm has his takedown stuffed
and Kolov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kolov cracks Orcarm with a hook to the temple - Orcarm is on wobbly legs here! Kolov swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Orcarm falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kolov wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dan Kolov!
After winning the bout, Dan Kolov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.