PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avtomat Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gahn Jah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kalashnikov
vs
Jah

177 cm
25
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

193 cm
20
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Heavy Weight Nutrition (*Recovery 152 $50!)

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avtomat Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gahn Jah!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jah misses with a straight right.
Jah fails to land the takedown.
Jah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Kalashnikov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kalashnikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kalashnikov preventing the sweep.
Kalashnikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jah working a defensive guard here.
Jah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kalashnikov could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalashnikov is one step ahead there.

Jah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalashnikov defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalashnikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A leg kick checked by Kalashnikov.
Jah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jah throws a hook but Kalashnikov avoids it easily.
Jah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalashnikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalashnikov manages to avoid it.
Jah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kalashnikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kalashnikov. Kalashnikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kalashnikov slips a jab from Jah.
A slow jab from Jah misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kalashnikov.
A punch combination from Jah misses.
Jah throws a leg kick
and Kalashnikov counters with a series of strikes. Jah will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jah tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kalashnikov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jah really felt that one!
Jah scores with a hook.

It looks like Avtomat Kalashnikov has been cut.
Kalashnikov shoots for a takedown but Jah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avtomat Kalashnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jah looks to land a left hand but Kalashnikov moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a series of punches but Jah moves out of range.
Kalashnikov throws a nice looking combination but Jah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jah's corner calls for a 1-2. Jah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kalashnikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jah.
Kalashnikov is breathing heavily.
Jah falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kalashnikov counters with a takedown into side control.
Kalashnikov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jah to see if he's OK.
Kalashnikov is trying to ground and pound but Jah uses the momentary lack of control by Kalashnikov to regain half guard.
Kalashnikov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jah looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kalashnikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jah's head.
Kalashnikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jah looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jah swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kalashnikov counters with a three punch combo that has Jah backing up. Jah nods at Kalashnikov to acknowledge the strikes.
Jah throws a sloppy head kick

and Kalashnikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jah has his hands on Kalashnikov's head, controlling the position.
Kalashnikov lands a couple of elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jah lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kalashnikov!
Jah tries to control but Kalashnikov wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gahn Jah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Avtomat Kalashnikov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gahn Jah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jah misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Jah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jah misses with a body punch

and Kalashnikov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jah won't be happy with that.
Kalashnikov grinds an elbow into Jah's temple.
Kalashnikov is working Jah over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kalashnikov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jah is trying to get back to his feet.
Kalashnikov lands a nice forearm strike.
Jah wants to control but Kalashnikov postures up.
Jah wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kalashnikov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jah is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Kalashnikov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kalashnikov grinds an elbow into Jah's temple.
Kalashnikov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jah regains half guard.

Jah pushes Kalashnikov off and gets back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Kalashnikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jah misses with a double jab
and Kalashnikov counters with a solid body kick.
Kalashnikov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jah throws a hook to the side of Kalashnikov's head but Kalashnikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov looks for a takedown but Jah sprawls well.
Jah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalashnikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jah throws a hook to the side of Kalashnikov's head but Kalashnikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Kalashnikov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jah was covering up waiting for the punch and Kalashnikov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kalashnikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalashnikov is one step ahead there.
Jah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jah wants to get back to his feet but Kalashnikov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kalashnikov postures up in Jah's guard and throws a big left but Jah blocks it.
Jah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kalashnikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kalashnikov thows a big elbow that misses.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jah thumps Kalashnikov with a low kick.
Avtomat Kalashnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalashnikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Jah.
Jah has his takedown stuffed

and Kalashnikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Jah makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov misses with a combination
letting Jah counter with a right hand.
Jah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jah is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jah takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalashnikov manages to avoid it.
Jah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kalashnikov counters with a shoot takedown. Jah fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalashnikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jah has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kalashnikov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jah's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avtomat Kalashnikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Avtomat Kalashnikov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalashnikov counters with a series of strikes. Jah will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kalashnikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalashnikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jah misses with a hook to the body

and Kalashnikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kalashnikov throwing strikes but missing.
Kalashnikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kalashnikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Jah is looking to stand up but Kalashnikov isn't so interested in that idea.
Kalashnikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jah is trying to keep Kalashnikov in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalashnikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jah kicks Kalashnikov off and gets to his feet.
Jah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalashnikov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jah backs up against the cage.
Kalashnikov takes one on the button.
Kalashnikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Kalashnikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jah throws a combination that misses
and Kalashnikov counters with a good low kick that Jah was not able to check.
Jah throws a left and a right that both miss

so Kalashnikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kalashnikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jah wants to get back to his feet but Kalashnikov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jah is retaining full guard.
Kalashnikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kalashnikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kalashnikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kalashnikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jah has wrist control.
Jah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jah misses with a double jab
and Kalashnikov counters with a big head kick but Jah shrugs it off.
Kalashnikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jah.
Jah thows a body shot but no joy.
Jah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jah misses with an uppercut.
Jah misses with a two punch combination.
Jah swinging wildly here.

Kalashnikov scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kalashnikov raining down shots from the mount!
Kalashnikov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jah's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kalashnikov throws a strike there. Jah manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Kalashnikov throws a strike but Jah avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws and elbow that misses. Jah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kalashnikov's guard. Nice move by Jah!
Kalashnikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jah postures up and lands a big shot to Kalashnikov's brow.
Jah trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Avtomat Kalashnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kalashnikov 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

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