PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abreham Killyousovizh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Svistoplyasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svistoplyasov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - Face Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Abreham Killyousovizh
vs
Svistoplyasov

198 cm
25
280 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

191 cm
22
255 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abreham Killyousovizh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Svistoplyasov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killyousovizh scoring well with a low kick there.
Killyousovizh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killyousovizh scores with a punch to the head.
A punch combination from Killyousovizh misses.
Svistoplyasov misses with the combination.
Svistoplyasov tries to clinch but Killyousovizh is having none of it.
Good exchange - Killyousovizh coming out on top.

Killyousovizh clinches up against the cage.
Svistoplyasov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killyousovizh missing with knees to the body.
Killyousovizh misses with some punches.
Svistoplyasov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Killyousovizh misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Svistoplyasov.
Killyousovizh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Svistoplyasov.
Killyousovizh lands with a left to the head.
Killyousovizh managing to block the knees to the body from Svistoplyasov.
Killyousovizh misses with a knee strike.

Svistoplyasov breaks from the clinch.
Svistoplyasov walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Killyousovizh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Killyousovizh, right into the meat.
Killyousovizh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svistoplyasov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killyousovizh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killyousovizh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Killyousovizh lands with an overhand left.
Svistoplyasov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Killyousovizh misses with a low kick.
Svistoplyasov clinches but Killyousovizh breaks the clinch
and Killyousovizh counters with a stiff right hand.
Svistoplyasov misses with a shot to the body
and Killyousovizh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Svistoplyasov's knee momentarily.
Killyousovizh fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Killyousovizh throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killyousovizh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killyousovizh tries to clinch but Svistoplyasov moves away

and Svistoplyasov counters by moving into the clinch.
Killyousovizh trying to land knees to the body.
Svistoplyasov managing to block the knees to the body from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Killyousovizh has a couple of punches blocked by Svistoplyasov.
A short uppercut from Killyousovizh.
Svistoplyasov misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Killyousovizh tries to throw a body punch but Svistoplyasov avoids it by throwing Killyousovizh back against the cage.
Svistoplyasov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Svistoplyasov misses with a knee to the head.
Svistoplyasov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh throws a head punch that misses.
Killyousovizh has a couple of punches blocked by Svistoplyasov.
Svistoplyasov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Killyousovizh throws a punch but it's blocked by Svistoplyasov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svistoplyasov pushes Killyousovizh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Killyousovizh lands a body shot.
Killyousovizh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Svistoplyasov working Killyousovizh over with knees to the body.
Killyousovizh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Svistoplyasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killyousovizh's elbow.
Killyousovizh misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Killyousovizh obliges.
Svistoplyasov looks gassed!
Svistoplyasov lands a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Svistoplyasov.
Killyousovizh lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Killyousovizh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Svistoplyasov misses with some punches.
Killyousovizh lands a shoulder strike.
Killyousovizh connects with a knee to the head.
Killyousovizh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Killyousovizh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Svistoplyasov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Svistoplyasov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Killyousovizh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Svistoplyasovs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svistoplyasov working Killyousovizh over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Killyousovizh lands a nice knee to the body.
Killyousovizh digs a right hand into Svistoplyasov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Svistoplyasov's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Killyousovizh - that landed with a thud.
Knees in the clinch landing for Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh misses with some punches.
Svistoplyasov is trying to stall.
Killyousovizh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh tries a body shot but Svistoplyasov blocks it.
Killyousovizh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Killyousovizh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killyousovizh missing with knees to the body.
Svistoplyasov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short body shot lands from Killyousovizh as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Svistoplyasov tries a knee to the head but Killyousovizh blocks it.
Killyousovizh struggles to land a body shot inside as Svistoplyasov controls his hands.
Killyousovizh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Killyousovizh working Svistoplyasov over with knees to the body.
Killyousovizh misses with some punches.
Killyousovizh lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abreham Killyousovizh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Killyousovizh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Killyousovizh connects with a jab.
Killyousovizh throws a looping overhand right but Svistoplyasov ducks down to avoid it.
Svistoplyasov takes a swing at Killyousovizh's ribcage but misses.
Killyousovizh scores with a leg kick.
Killyousovizh throws a shot from downtown. Svistoplyasov moves away and avoids it.
Svistoplyasov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Killyousovizh dips to his left and cracks Svistoplyasov with an uppercut!
Svistoplyasov misses with a body shot
and Killyousovizh counters with a stiff right hand.
Svistoplyasov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Svistoplyasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killyousovizh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killyousovizh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killyousovizh throws a head kick that misses.
Svistoplyasov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Killyousovizh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Svistoplyasov.
Svistoplyasov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killyousovizh circles away quickly and effectively.
Killyousovizh throws a leg kick that is checked
and Svistoplyasov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Killyousovizh throws a hook but Svistoplyasov avoids it easily.
Killyousovizh throws a sloppy head kick and Svistoplyasov moves out of range easily.
Killyousovizh misses with a low kick.
Svistoplyasov closes the distance but Killyousovizh moves to the side
and Killyousovizh counters with a nice body shot.
Killyousovizh wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Killyousovizh misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svistoplyasov throws a right hand that Killyousovizh ducks under and follows up with a left that Killyousovizh also avoids with ease.
Svistoplyasov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Killyousovizh. Killyousovizh obviously looking to wear him down.
Killyousovizh misses with a hook. Svistoplyasov ducked under it nicely.
Svistoplyasov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killyousovizh moves away.
Killyousovizh throws a looping overhand right but Svistoplyasov ducks down to avoid it.
Svistoplyasov wants to clinch
and Killyousovizh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svistoplyasov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Svistoplyasov looks to clinch
letting Killyousovizh counter with a right hand.
Svistoplyasov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Killyousovizh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Killyousovizh misses.
Killyousovizh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Svistoplyasov throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Killyousovizh to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Killyousovizh works Svistoplyasov's body with a nice hook.
Abreham Killyousovizh is winning the standup battle so far.
Killyousovizh jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Svistoplyasov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killyousovizh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Svistoplyasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Svistoplyasov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Killyousovizh cracks Svistoplyasov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Killyousovizh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Svistoplyasov on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alexander Svistoplyasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svistoplyasov tries to clinch up
and Killyousovizh counters with a stiff right hand.
Killyousovizh misses with a looping left.
Svistoplyasov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Svistoplyasov looks to score with a jab to the body but Killyousovizh is just out of range.
Killyousovizh misses the shot to the body.
Killyousovizh looks to land a left hand but Svistoplyasov moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killyousovizh swings for the body but Svistoplyasov moves out of range.
Svistoplyasov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killyousovizh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svistoplyasov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abreham Killyousovizh dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Killyousovizh keeps the fight on the outside.
Killyousovizh circles away from the clinch attempt
and Killyousovizh counters with a left to the body.
Killyousovizh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svistoplyasov.
Killyousovizh connects with the punch.
Svistoplyasov tries to clinch there but Killyousovizh circles away.
Killyousovizh lands a slapping body shot.
Svistoplyasov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Killyousovizh moves in looking to clinch but Svistoplyasov pushes him off.
Killyousovizh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Svistoplyasov tries to clinch but Killyousovizh moves away
and Killyousovizh counters with a right hand to the body.
Killyousovizh lunges at Svistoplyasov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Svistoplyasov's hand.
Svistoplyasov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killyousovizh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killyousovizh connects with a solid leg kick.
Killyousovizh tries to clinch up but Svistoplyasov circles away and keeps his distance.
Killyousovizh looks to land a left hand but Svistoplyasov moved out of range nicely.
Killyousovizh throws the left hand but Svistoplyasov avoids the punch easily.
Killyousovizh misses with a looping left.
Killyousovizh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Svistoplyasov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Killyousovizh lands a head shot.
Svistoplyasov tries to clinch up
and Killyousovizh counters with a straight right hand.
Killyousovizh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Svistoplyasov's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh wants to clinch up but Svistoplyasov keeps it at a distance.
Killyousovizh just misses with a punch to the body.
Svistoplyasov avoids the body shot from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh just misses with a punch to the body.
Svistoplyasov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svistoplyasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killyousovizh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killyousovizh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh misses with a double jab

and Svistoplyasov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Svistoplyasov.
Killyousovizh cracks Svistoplyasov with a nice body shot.
Abreham Killyousovizh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Killyousovizh lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killyousovizh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Killyousovizh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Killyousovizh misses with a knee strike.
Alexander Svistoplyasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Svistoplyasov.
A short uppercut from Killyousovizh.
Svistoplyasov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Killyousovizh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svistoplyasov can do to turn this around?
Killyousovizh lands with a light punch inside.
Svistoplyasov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Svistoplyasov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Killyousovizh lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Killyousovizh.
Svistoplyasov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killyousovizh tries a knee to the head but Svistoplyasov blocks it.
Killyousovizh throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Svistoplyasov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Killyousovizh lands a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Killyousovizh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killyousovizh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Killyousovizh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Svistoplyasov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Killyousovizh avoids it.
Killyousovizh pushes Svistoplyasov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Killyousovizh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killyousovizh presses Svistoplyasov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svistoplyasov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Killyousovizh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Svistoplyasov is defending well for now.
Killyousovizh lands with a light punch inside.
Killyousovizh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Killyousovizh lands with a left to the head.
Svistoplyasov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Killyousovizh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Svistoplyasov's efforts to push away.
Svistoplyasov misses with some punches.
Killyousovizh lands with a light punch inside.
Svistoplyasov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Svistoplyasov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Svistoplyasov tries a knee to the head but Killyousovizh blocks it.
Killyousovizh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killyousovizh trying to land knees to the body.
Svistoplyasov avoiding damage as Killyousovizh throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svistoplyasov missing with knees to the body.
Svistoplyasov misses with a punch on the inside.
Killyousovizh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killyousovizh.
Abreham Killyousovizh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killyousovizh managing to block the knees to the body from Svistoplyasov.
Killyousovizh misses with a knee strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abreham Killyousovizh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Killyousovizh 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abreham Killyousovizh!