PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sev Kritzkiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kritzkiy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rasputin by Boney M. Roman Kalashnikov has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kritzkiy
vs
Kalashnikov

200 cm
21
240 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
230 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sev Kritzkiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Kritzkiy.
Donk. Kritzkiy catches Kalashnikov right on the button with a cross.
Kalashnikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kalashnikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Kritzkiy sprawls well. He's pushed Kalashnikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kritzkiy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kalashnikov blocks the leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kritzkiy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kritzkiy as he avoids it easily.
Sev Kritzkiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Kalashnikov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Kritzkiy as he connects with a hook.
Kritzkiy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kalashnikov looks gassed!
Kritzkiy lands a body shot.
Jab by Kritzkiy.
Kalashnikov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kalashnikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kritzkiy.
Kritzkiy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kritzkiy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kalashnikov's sensitive parts.
Kritzkiy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kritzkiy with a nice cross.
Kritzkiy throws a head kick that Kalashnikov semi-blocks.
Kritzkiy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sev Kritzkiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kritzkiy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kritzkiy scores with a nice right hand.
Kritzkiy throws a head kick that Kalashnikov semi-blocks.
Kritzkiy lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kritzkiy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kritzkiy scores with a nice strike.
Kritzkiy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kalashnikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kritzkiy finds it's way round the side to connect with Kalashnikov's head.
Kritzkiy throws a combination. Kalashnikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kritzkiy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kritzkiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov shoots in and drives through. Kritzkiy sprawls well.
Kritzkiy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kalashnikov. That did some damage!
Kritzkiy is looking to slow Kalashnikov down with leg kicks.
Kritzkiy digs a good hook to Kalashnikov's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kritzkiy, as that shot connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kritzkiy's corner calls for a 1-2. Kritzkiy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kalashnikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sev Kritzkiy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kalashnikov dodges the punch combination from Kritzkiy.
Kalashnikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kritzkiy swivels and escapes.
Kalashnikov misses with a takedown attempt - Kritzkiy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kritzkiy looks to land a combination. Kalashnikov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Roman Kalashnikov has been cut.
Kalashnikov is breathing heavily.
Kritzkiy cracks the inside of Kalashnikov's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov ducks right into an uppercut from Kritzkiy.
Kalashnikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kritzkiy jabs Kalashnikov right on the nose. Kalashnikov blinks but takes it well.
Kalashnikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sev Kritzkiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalashnikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kalashnikov walks into a straight right hand from Kritzkiy.
Kritzkiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kalashnikov avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kritzkiy scores with a one two! Kalashnikov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kalashnikov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kritzkiy lands a jab to the head.
Kritzkiy stuns Kalashnikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kritzkiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Kritzkiy scores with a four punch combination!
Kalashnikov takes one to the side of the head.
Kalashnikov avoids the head kick by Kritzkiy.
Kalashnikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kritzkiy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sev Kritzkiy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kritzkiy scores with a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kritzkiy, right into the meat.
Kritzkiy lands a head kick. Kalashnikov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kritzkiy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kalashnikov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kritzkiy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kalashnikov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kritzkiy.
Kritzkiy lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalashnikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kritzkiy can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sev Kritzkiy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Kalashnikov'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. This is the final round!

Kritzkiy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kalashnikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kritzkiy but Kritzkiy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kritzkiy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kalashnikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kalashnikov walks into a straight right hand from Kritzkiy.
Kritzkiy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kalashnikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kalashnikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some wild striking there from Kritzkiy.
Kritzkiy lands with a nice combination. Kalashnikov backs away looking to recover.
Good exchange - Kritzkiy coming out on top.
Kritzkiy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A right-left combo lands from Kritzkiy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalashnikov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kalashnikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kritzkiy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalashnikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A left and a right from Kritzkiy both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kritzkiy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kritzkiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalashnikov can do to turn this around?
A cross from Kritzkiy lands.
Kritzkiy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kalashnikov's head.
Kritzkiy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Kritzkiy.
Kritzkiy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kritzkiy scores with a jab.

Kritzkiy lands a left and a right that send Kalashnikov crashing to the mat, dazed. Kritzkiy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Kalashnikov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalashnikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sev Kritzkiy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kritzkiy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kalashnikov needs to keep his hands up - Kritzkiy had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalashnikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roman Kalashnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kalashnikov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kritzkiy has got the better of the exchanges.
Kritzkiy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sev Kritzkiy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kritzkiy 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sev Kritzkiy!