PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pyotr Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kalashnikov
vs
Miller

183 cm
24
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

189 cm
22
192 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pyotr Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randall Miller!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Kalashnikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller checks a leg kick nicely.
Miller blocks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kalashnikov.
Miller is looking to clinch but Kalashnikov is avoiding it.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kalashnikov but Kalashnikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miller tries to clinch but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Randall Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Pyotr Kalashnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Miller.
Miller throws a body punch but Kalashnikov moves out of range.

Miller shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kalashnikov napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Miller goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kalashnikov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Miller's guard! Nice work there by Kalashnikov!

Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kalashnikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalashnikov wants to get up but he can't break Miller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to stand up but Kalashnikov isn't so interested in that idea.
Kalashnikov postures up.

Kalashnikov gets to his feet. Miller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four 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.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kalashnikov.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller is looking to clinch but Kalashnikov is avoiding it.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Kalashnikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miller looks gassed!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kalashnikov. Kalashnikov obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyotr Kalashnikov dominated that round.
That's time! Kalashnikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Miller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pyotr Kalashnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalashnikov misses with a body shot.
Kalashnikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kalashnikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
Kalashnikov scores with a leg kick.
Kalashnikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kalashnikov but Kalashnikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kalashnikov thumps Miller with a low kick.
A jab from Miller misses.
Miller fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a combination
and Kalashnikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Miller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kalashnikov. Kalashnikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Kalashnikov pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Kalashnikov.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalashnikov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
Kalashnikov lunges at Miller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miller's hand.
Kalashnikov lands a with a good body shot.
Miller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kalashnikov. Kalashnikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kalashnikov can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalashnikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kalashnikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalashnikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyotr Kalashnikov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kalashnikov can pounce on him.
Miller shoots and misses
and Kalashnikov counters with a low kick, right behind Miller 's knee.
Kalashnikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Kalashnikov lands an overhand right.
Miller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kalashnikov thumps Miller with a low kick.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kalashnikov, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kalashnikov lands with a cross.
Kalashnikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kalashnikov.
Some wild striking there from Kalashnikov.
Pyotr Kalashnikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kalashnikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Miller off the ropes and back into rage.
Kalashnikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Miller should have avoided that one.
Miller shoots and misses
and Kalashnikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Randall Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov lands a jab-cross combination.
Kalashnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kalashnikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kalashnikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miller throws a lazy body kick
and Kalashnikov counters with a left and a right that stings Miller.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov stuns Miller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kalashnikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kalashnikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kalashnikov.
Miller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pyotr Kalashnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kalashnikov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:25
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyotr Kalashnikov!