PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avtomat Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Renzokuken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalashnikov comes to the cage accompanied by AK-47 Russian Underground . Renzokuken has chosen Primus - Laquer Head as his entrance music. The key to victory for Avtomat Kalashnikov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kalashnikov
vs
Renzokuken

177 cm
28
265 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

170 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

Springfield HW Nutrition

Springfield HW Nutrition
Springfield HW Nutrition

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 11 - 4 - 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angelo Renzokuken!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Renzokuken tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalashnikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Renzokuken throws a leg kick
letting Kalashnikov counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Renzokuken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renzokuken tries to clinch but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Renzokuken thows a leg kick but Kalashnikov checks it
and Kalashnikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kalashnikov throws a series of punches but Renzokuken avoids them all with ease.
Renzokuken leaves Kalashnikov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renzokuken misses with a leg kick

and Kalashnikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kalashnikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kalashnikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kalashnikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kalashnikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kalashnikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Renzokuken can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kalashnikov with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throwing strikes from guard but Renzokuken blocks nicely.
Renzokuken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kalashnikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kalashnikov works over Renzokuken with some ground and pound from guard.
Kalashnikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kalashnikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kalashnikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Renzokuken has wrist control.
Kalashnikov is pushing down on Renzokuken's leg trying to pass to half guard. Renzokuken is fighting to maintain full guard but Kalashnikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Renzokuken blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throwing shots but Renzokuken is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avtomat Kalashnikov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Renzokuken but Renzokuken pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Kalashnikov does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renzokuken wants to clinch up but Kalashnikov keeps it at a distance.
Renzokuken is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kalashnikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalashnikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Renzokuken sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kalashnikov somewhat.
Kalashnikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalashnikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Renzokuken circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Renzokuken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Renzokuken tries to clinch up.
Renzokuken fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renzokuken tries to clinch there but Kalashnikov circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Kalashnikov does no damage.
Kalashnikov misses with a takedown attempt - Renzokuken sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kalashnikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Renzokuken tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalashnikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renzokuken tries to clinch up but Kalashnikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Angelo Renzokuken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Renzokuken misses with a leg kick
and Kalashnikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kalashnikov tries for a takedown but Renzokuken sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kalashnikov misses with a takedown attempt - Renzokuken sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avtomat Kalashnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalashnikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Renzokuken.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Angelo Renzokuken.
I think Renzokuken has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelo Renzokuken!