PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avtomat Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Resina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kalashnikov
vs
Resina

177 cm
26
265 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

187 cm
25
234 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 7 - 3 - 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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonas Resina!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resina shoots in for a takedown but Kalashnikov shows good takedown defense.
Resina changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kalashnikov tries to avoid it but Resina manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kalashnikov to the ground. Kalashnikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Resina shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kalashnikov as he jumps to the side.
Avtomat Kalashnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Resina.
Resina fails with a takedown attempt.
Resina tries to clinch but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Resina fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kalashnikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Resina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalashnikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Resina.
Resina avoids the head kick by Kalashnikov.
Resina shoots in but no luck this time.
Resina looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Resina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Resina slaps away a takedown attempt from Kalashnikov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jonas Resina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kalashnikov.
Resina gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kalashnikov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Resina won't be happy with that.
Resina is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Resina struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resina is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kalashnikov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Resina tries to improve position but can't.
Kalashnikov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

It looks like Jonas Resina has been cut.
Kalashnikov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Resina down.
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!
Resina tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kalashnikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kalashnikov cracks Resina with a big elbow.
Kalashnikov is putting a hurting on Resina here, landing some big shots from side control.
Resina tries to buck Kalashnikov off but Kalashnikov is having none of it.
Kalashnikov lands a few punches from side control.
Resina taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kalashnikov cracks Resina with a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov working the head with strikes.
Resina tries to buck Kalashnikov off but Kalashnikov is having none of it.
Kalashnikov cracks Resina with a big right hand but Resina just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kalashnikov working the ground and pound.
Resina gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Resina makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Resina.
Kalashnikov cracks Resina with a solid left hand.
Resina wants to sweep here but Kalashnikov controlling him for the moment.
Resina 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov landing with the ground and pound.
Resina bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kalashnikov's guard.
Resina throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalashnikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Resina wants to pass the guard but Kalashnikov is keeping the position.
Resina with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Resina won't allow Kalashnikov to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avtomat Kalashnikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonas Resina'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.

Resina misses with a takedown attempt
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Resina's knee momentarily.
Resina with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kalashnikov counters with a series of strikes. Resina will be more careful next time no doubt.
Resina shoots in but Kalashnikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Avtomat Kalashnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Resina.
Resina shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kalashnikov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kalashnikov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kalashnikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kalashnikov working Resina over with strikes.

Resina looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kalashnikov prevents Resina from improving his position.
Resina is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov lands strikes from half guard.
Kalashnikov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kalashnikov connects with a nice short shot to Resina's temple.
Resina has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kalashnikov is working away from the top position though.
Kalashnikov not landing any meaningful shots this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Resina misses with a jab to the body
and Kalashnikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Resina shoots for a takedown but Kalashnikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Resina shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalashnikov as he avoids it easily.
Kalashnikov lands a head kick. Resina smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Avtomat Kalashnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Resina tries to land a front kick but Kalashnikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Resina tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kalashnikov swivels and escapes.
Resina with a poor takedown
and Kalashnikov counters with a left and a right that stings Resina.
Resina doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalashnikov counters with a left and a right that stings Resina.
Resina misses with a takedown attempt
and Kalashnikov counters with a solid body kick.
Resina gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kalashnikov counters with a big head kick but Resina shrugs it off.
Resina tries for a takedown but Kalashnikov circles away easily
and Kalashnikov counters with a head kick.
Kalashnikov shoots for a takedown but Resina saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kalashnikov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Resina to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Resina throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalashnikov is wriggling around but Resina manages to pass to half guard.
Resina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Resina wants to free his trapped foot but Kalashnikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resina is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kalashnikov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Resina misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Resina controlling from the full mount.

Resina working for a guillotine from mount but Kalashnikov is in no mood to give up.
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 Jonas Resina'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!

Resina misses with a takedown
and Kalashnikov counters with a body kick that stops Resina in his tracks momentarily.
Resina wants to clinch
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice body kick.
Resina shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice body kick.
Resina with a poor takedown
and Kalashnikov counters with a low kick, right behind Resina 's knee.
Avtomat Kalashnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Resina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kalashnikov!

Kalashnikov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalashnikov lands strikes from half guard.
Kalashnikov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Resina keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Resina is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kalashnikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kalashnikov's back!
Kalashnikov manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Resina is now in side control.
Kalashnikov prevents Resina from improving position.
Resina trying to control the position but Kalashnikov is working away.
Resina tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's two 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.
Kalashnikov regains half guard, as Resina was trying to land strikes.
Resina is stalling here. Kalashnikov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Resina seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kalashnikov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Resina tries to buck Kalashnikov off but Kalashnikov is having none of it.
Resina is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Resina is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov grinds an elbow into Resina's temple.
Resina takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kalashnikov working the ground and pound.
Resina gets back to half guard.
Resina tries to get to full guard but Kalashnikov has control of the leg.
Kalashnikov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kalashnikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Resina slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Resina manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Resina sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resina lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Resina punching from mount but Kalashnikov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Resina is landing with some decent strikes but Kalashnikov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Resina throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jonas Resina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avtomat Kalashnikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BOOM! Resina connects with a massive shot to the dome!

And that's the end of the fight!
Avtomat Kalashnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalashnikov 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

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