PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Pavlyuchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vlad Kalashnikov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Kalashnikov
vs
Pavlyuchenko

200 cm
27
258 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

195 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlad Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksander Pavlyuchenko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlyuchenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kalashnikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pavlyuchenko fails with the takedown

and Kalashnikov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pavlyuchenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vlad Kalashnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Pavlyuchenko.
A right hand to the body from Kalashnikov.
Pavlyuchenko looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Kalashnikov.

It looks like Aleksander Pavlyuchenko has been cut.
Kalashnikov has Pavlyuchenko pressed against the cage.
Kalashnikov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pavlyuchenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov lands a knee to the body.
Kalashnikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pavlyuchenko won't want to take too many of those.
Kalashnikov landing knees to the body.
Kalashnikov connects with a knee to the head.
Kalashnikov landing knees to the body.
Kalashnikov lands a knee to the body.
Kalashnikov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pavlyuchenko.
Kalashnikov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pavlyuchenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kalashnikov lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov working Pavlyuchenko over with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Kalashnikov to work.
Pavlyuchenko is trying to drag Kalashnikov to the mat but Kalashnikov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pavlyuchenko or not.
Kalashnikov stalling the fight.
Pavlyuchenko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kalashnikov lands a nice elbow.
Kalashnikov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kalashnikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pavlyuchenko won't want to take too many of those.
Kalashnikov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalashnikov with a knee to the head.
Kalashnikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pavlyuchenko won't want to take too many of those.
Pavlyuchenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pavlyuchenko tries to pull guard but Kalashnikov won't allow it.
Kalashnikov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pavlyuchenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pavlyuchenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kalashnikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kalashnikov working Pavlyuchenko over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Kalashnikov.
A right hook to the body lands for Kalashnikov.
Come on Kalashnikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pavlyuchenko managing to block the knees to the body from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov lands a knee to the body.
Pavlyuchenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kalashnikov prevents it.
Kalashnikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kalashnikov working Pavlyuchenko over with knees to the body.
Pavlyuchenko wants a takedown.
Pavlyuchenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kalashnikov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pavlyuchenko wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kalashnikov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pavlyuchenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Kalashnikov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlyuchenko tries to pull guard but Kalashnikov holds him up against the cage and eventually Pavlyuchenko drops back down to his feet.
Kalashnikov lands a knee to the body.
Kalashnikov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pavlyuchenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kalashnikov effectively controlling the action here.
Kalashnikov lands an elbow just above Pavlyuchenko 's eye.
Pavlyuchenko managing to block the knees to the body from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kalashnikov taking a breather.
Pavlyuchenko can't get the takedown.
Kalashnikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pavlyuchenko won't want to take too many of those.
Kalashnikov just leaning against Pavlyuchenko, taking a breather.
Kalashnikov stops a takedown attempt from Pavlyuchenko.
A bit of stalling here from Kalashnikov.
Pavlyuchenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kalashnikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pavlyuchenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kalashnikov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pavlyuchenko tries for a takedown but Kalashnikov manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kalashnikov digs a right hand into Pavlyuchenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pavlyuchenko's gas tank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kalashnikov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pavlyuchenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kalashnikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kalashnikov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pavlyuchenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalashnikov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kalashnikov leaning against his opponent.
Pavlyuchenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kalashnikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees to the body from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pavlyuchenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Kalashnikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pavlyuchenko avoids it.
Kalashnikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Pavlyuchenko gets an underhook and turns Kalashnikov into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pavlyuchenko tries for a takedown but Kalashnikov manages to get underhooks.
Kalashnikov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pavlyuchenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kalashnikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pavlyuchenko takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Kalashnikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Pavlyuchenko'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.

Kalashnikov scores with a head kick. Pavlyuchenko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vlad Kalashnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pavlyuchenko with a poor takedown
and Kalashnikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kalashnikov tries to clinch up but Pavlyuchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Kalashnikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalashnikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kalashnikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pavlyuchenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kalashnikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kalashnikov closes the distance and clinches.
Kalashnikov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kalashnikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pavlyuchenko won't want to take too many of those.
A right hook to the body lands for Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pavlyuchenko won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kalashnikov lands an elbow that stopped Pavlyuchenko in his tracks for a moment.
Kalashnikov working Pavlyuchenko over with knees to the body.
Kalashnikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pavlyuchenko won't want to take too many of those.
Kalashnikov lands a knee to the body.
Pavlyuchenko looking for a takedown.
Pavlyuchenko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pavlyuchenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vlad Kalashnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Pavlyuchenko.
Kalashnikov lands an elbow inside that Pavlyuchenko shrugs off.
Kalashnikov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pavlyuchenko jumps guard but Kalashnikov stands there with Pavlyuchenko around his waist. Pavlyuchenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kalashnikov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pavlyuchenko up against the cage.
Kalashnikov lands a body shot.
Pavlyuchenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kalashnikov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kalashnikov works on Pavlyuchenko's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov digs a right hand underneath Pavlyuchenko's ribcage. Pavlyuchenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pavlyuchenko tries to pull guard but Kalashnikov won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kalashnikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kalashnikov obliges.
Kalashnikov lands a nice knee to the body.
Pavlyuchenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knees to the body from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pavlyuchenko won't want to take too many of those.
Pavlyuchenko can't break the clinch.
Kalashnikov slows down the pace here.
Pavlyuchenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kalashnikov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pavlyuchenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kalashnikov lands an elbow inside that Pavlyuchenko shrugs off.
Pavlyuchenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kalashnikov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kalashnikov landing knees to the body.
Pavlyuchenko fails to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalashnikov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pavlyuchenko up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Pavlyuchenko wants the takedown. Kalashnikov is fighting it off but Pavlyuchenko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kalashnikov's guard against the cage.
Pavlyuchenko wants to control from the top but Kalashnikov keeps moving.
Pavlyuchenko thows a big elbow that misses.
Kalashnikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kalashnikov tries to get out of the position.
Pavlyuchenko passes into half guard.

Pavlyuchenko seems to be looking for submissions.

Pavlyuchenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlyuchenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Pavlyuchenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pavlyuchenko tries to pass to full mount but Kalashnikov defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Kalashnikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Pavlyuchenko's cut.
That's time! Kalashnikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kalashnikov stalks Pavlyuchenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pavlyuchenko's face. Pavlyuchenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Pavlyuchenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kalashnikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kalashnikov drops Pavlyuchenko with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Pavlyuchenko! Kalashnikov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Kalashnikov!