PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kiko Kaluma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barakudio Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barakudio Corleone is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kaluma
vs
Corleone

190 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
133 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kiko Kaluma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Barakudio Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kaluma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Barakudio Corleone has been cut.

Corleone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kaluma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corleone looks gassed!
Kaluma chips away with some ground and pound.
Kaluma postures up in Corleone's guard and throws a big left but Corleone blocks it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kaluma is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaluma advances position into side control!
Corleone taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kaluma lands some shots froms side control.
Kaluma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kaluma lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Corleone down.
Kaluma lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kaluma wants to control but Corleone is keeping him busy.
Kaluma cracks Corleone with a big right hand but Corleone just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kaluma lands a nice forearm strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kaluma decides to stand back up. Kaluma steps back and let's Corleone get back to his feet.

Kaluma scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kaluma is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaluma working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kaluma wants to control but Corleone is keeping him busy.
Kaluma is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Kaluma.
Corleone taking some punishment here, with Kaluma in his half guard.
Kaluma trying to control the action but Corleone is working from the bottom.
Kaluma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kaluma working over Corleone with some ground and pound. Corleone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kaluma working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Kaluma connects with a nice short shot to Corleone's temple.
Ground and pound from Kaluma.
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. Kaluma connects with a nice short shot to Corleone's temple.
Kaluma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kaluma slips a nice elbow through Corleone's hands, connecting with Corleone's forehead.
Kaluma lands with a punch from half guard.
Kaluma working over Corleone with some ground and pound. Corleone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kaluma is taking a breather. Corleone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Corleone is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaluma.
Kaluma is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kaluma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaluma winds up and cracks Corleone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaluma lands a nice short elbow.
Kaluma is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Kaluma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Corleone is just riding it out for now. Kaluma eventually gives up the hold.

Corleone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaluma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaluma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

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.
Kaluma looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Corleone is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaluma.
Kaluma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kaluma looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Corleone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kaluma scores with a couple of nice shots.

Kaluma seems to be working for a kimura but Corleone defends the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kaluma seems to be working for a kimura but Corleone defends the submission attempt.
Kaluma drops an elbow to the side of Corleone's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiko Kaluma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barakudio Corleone's cut.
That's time! Kaluma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kaluma clinches.

Kaluma breaks from the clinch.

Kaluma gets the takedown into side control.
Corleone gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Kaluma is working for a submission of some sort.

Corleone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Kaluma.
Corleone is breathing heavily.
Kaluma drops an elbow to the side of Corleone's head.
Kaluma tries to pass the half guard into mount. Corleone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kiko Kaluma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaluma trying to control from half guard but Corleone is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaluma working over Corleone with some ground and pound. Corleone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Kaluma wants to work for an arm triangle but Corleone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaluma winds up and cracks Corleone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Kaluma stands up from half guard.

Kaluma pushes Corleone up against the ropes in a clinch.

Kaluma wants the takedown. Corleone is fighting it off but Kaluma persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Corleone's guard against the ropes.
Kaluma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Kaluma gets to his feet - Corleone follows without any prompting.

Kaluma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaluma lands in his opponent's guard.

Corleone is looking for a triangle but Kaluma pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaluma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kaluma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Corleone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaluma tries to free his leg and advance position but Corleone is retaining full guard.
Kaluma is working hard here to advance position.

Kaluma stands and steps away. Corleone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Kaluma shoots in and gets a takedown into Corleone's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaluma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Corleone's head.
Kaluma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaluma would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kaluma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Corleone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Corleone has a closed guard, preventing Kaluma from standing up.
Kaluma scoring with some ground and pound.

Corleone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Corleone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Corleone is looking for a triangle but Kaluma pushes his legs off easily.

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.
Kaluma scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kaluma connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaluma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kaluma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Corleone on the ground.
Kaluma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaluma trying to control the position from guard on top but Corleone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaluma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaluma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Corleone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaluma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaluma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaluma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaluma distracts Corleone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kaluma scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiko Kaluma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barakudio Corleone'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!

Kaluma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kaluma lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Corleone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaluma.
Kaluma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kaluma stands and throws Corleone's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Corleone is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kaluma connects with a decent elbow.
Kaluma lands a decent elbow from side control.
Corleone takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kaluma connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Corleone some visible discomfort.
Kaluma moves into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaluma postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Corleone looks a forlorn figure.
Kaluma punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kaluma is working for a guillotine from mount but Corleone frees his head quite easily.
Corleone is looking to get to half guard.
Kaluma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corleone can do to turn this around?
Kaluma dominating with strikes here.
Kaluma breaks from Corleone's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kaluma wants to control the pace but Corleone is squirming around nicely.
Kaluma has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Corleone's face.
Corleone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Kaluma looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Corleone takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Corleone is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kaluma scoring with strikes but Corleone is staying in there.
Kaluma with a couple of short strikes.
Kaluma raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kaluma raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kaluma lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Corleone hang on?
Kaluma raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kaluma lands a nice shot to the head.
Corleone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kaluma lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kaluma has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Corleone's face.
Kaluma scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Corleone?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is working to get back to half guard.
Kaluma has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Corleone's face.
Kaluma lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Kaluma.
Corleone manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Corleone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kaluma lands strikes from half guard.
Kaluma slips a nice elbow through Corleone's hands, connecting with Corleone's forehead.
Kaluma is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaluma is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kaluma decides to return to a standing position.

Kaluma throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Corleone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaluma is in Corleone's guard.
Kaluma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Corleone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaluma throwing strikes from guard but Corleone blocks nicely.
Kaluma is pushing down on Corleone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Corleone is fighting to maintain full guard but Kaluma has managed to sneak the leg through.
Corleone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaluma.
Corleone has hold of Kaluma's hands but Kaluma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Kaluma is trying to work for a kimura but Corleone is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corleone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kiko Kaluma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaluma 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Kiko Kaluma!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Kiko Kaluma!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Kiko Kaluma!

Kiko Kaluma wins by unanimous decision!