PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Halilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Aleksey Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy
vs
Halilov

194 cm
24
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

191 cm
28
207 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksey Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Amir Halilov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Halilov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Halilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halilov is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Halilov trying to control but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is working from the bottom.
Halilov slips nicely into half guard.

Halilov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is trying to maintain the position but Halilov is very close to passing his half guard.
Halilov wants to pass to mount but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is looking to control Halilov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy avoid being mounted?

Halilov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halilov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Halilov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Halilov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is on top in guard.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Halilov pulls Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halilov working a defensive guard here.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy wants to control from the top but Halilov keeps moving.
Halilov pulls Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy in to control the position.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy wants to control from the top but Halilov keeps moving.
Halilov looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Amir Halilov was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy gets caught flat footed, as Halilov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halilov trying to control but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is working from the bottom.
Halilov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Halilov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
You can see the frustration on Halilov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halilov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Halilov is holding on to half guard well.
Halilov is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is keen to just control but Halilov is a slippery customer.
Halilov tries to roll over but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy keeps him under control.
Halilov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Halilov looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halilov managing to control the position.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halilov managing to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Amir Halilov was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Halilov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Halilov is looking for a kimura but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halilov to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halilov pulls his head out easily.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is not content to let Halilov control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amir Halilov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Halilov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Halilov seems to be working for a kimura but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy defends the submission attempt.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy wants to control but Halilov is keeping busy.

Halilov is working for a submission of some sort.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy trying to control but Halilov postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Halilov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Halilov is pressing down on Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is holding on for now.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy trying to control from the bottom.

Halilov wants to work for an arm triangle but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy actively working from the bottom here.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is not content to let Halilov control the position.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Halilov is looking for a kimura here.

Halilov is trying to work for a kimura but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is defending well.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is staying active underneath Halilov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Halilov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halilov.
Halilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is trying to maintain the position but Halilov is very close to passing his half guard.
Halilov is looking to advance position but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy won't allow it.
Halilov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy!
Halilov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Halilov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Halilov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy!
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halilov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Halilov keeping moving, preventing Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halilov trying to keep a closed guard but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is proving a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Halilov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amir Halilov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halilov.

Halilov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Halilov tries to pass to full mount but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy defends it.

Halilov is looking for a kimura here.
Halilov wants to take a breather but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is having none of it.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy actively working from the bottom here.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halilov forces his way into half guard.
Halilov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy looking for submissions off his back.

Halilov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy sees it coming and defends easily.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halilov is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Halilov is working for a kimura but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is defending it quite comfortably.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is not content to let Halilov control the position.

Halilov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halilov is looking to advance position but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy won't allow it.

Halilov seems to be working for a kimura but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Halilov wants to work for an arm triangle but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is trying to maintain the position but Halilov is very close to passing his half guard.
Halilov trying to advance position but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy counters by regaining guard.

Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halilov is aware though and is defending well.
Halilov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Halilov trying to control but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy trying to keep a closed guard but Halilov is proving a slippery customer.

Halilov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Halilov has Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy in his guard.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy postures up.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy wants to control from the top but Halilov keeps moving.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halilov is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy is working hard here to advance position.
Aleksey Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amir Halilov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy postures up in Halilov's guard and throws a big left but Halilov blocks it.
Halilov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amir Halilov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Halilov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Halilov!