PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drondor Kalhimikhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drondor Kalhimikhov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Joe
vs
Kalhimikhov

193 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

198 cm
24
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Drondor Kalhimikhov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalhimikhov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joe looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kalhimikhov tries to land a front kick but Joe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joe wants it to stay on the feet.
Joe misses with a double jab
and Kalhimikhov counters with a nice body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Joe as Kalhimikhov shoots in.
John Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drondor Kalhimikhov.
Joe moves out of range as Kalhimikhov throws a body kick.
Kalhimikhov shoots in looking for a takedown. Joe tries to sprawl out of it but Kalhimikhov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kalhimikhov moves into the clinch.
Kalhimikhov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kalhimikhov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joe.
Kalhimikhov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kalhimikhov tries a low kick but Joe avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Joe as Kalhimikhov shoots in.
Joe takes a swing at Kalhimikhov's ribcage but misses.
Kalhimikhov avoids the body shot from Joe.
Joe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalhimikhov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalhimikhov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joe as he jumps to the side.

Kalhimikhov dives in and scores a takedown into Joe's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kalhimikhov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Kalhimikhov stands up from Joe's guard - Kalhimikhov perhaps looking for a knockout.
John Joe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalhimikhov throws a head kick but Joe moves out of range.
Kalhimikhov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Kalhimikhov takes the fight into the clinch.

Kalhimikhov manages to break the clinch.
Kalhimikhov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joe defends it nicely.
John Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalhimikhov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Joe as Kalhimikhov shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joe looks to land a combination but Kalhimikhov avoids it well.
Kalhimikhov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joe misses with a double jab
and Kalhimikhov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Kalhimikhov closes the distance and clinches.
Joe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalhimikhov.
Kalhimikhov tries to score a body lock takedown but Joe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Joe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Joe tries to keep at a distance but Kalhimikhov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kalhimikhov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe wants to break the clinch but can't.

Kalhimikhov pulls guard successfully.

Kalhimikhov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kalhimikhov wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe is pushing down on Kalhimikhov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kalhimikhov is fighting to maintain full guard but Joe has managed to sneak the leg through.

Kalhimikhov pushes Joe off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Kalhimikhov throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalhimikhov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joe throws a head kick that misses.
Kalhimikhov throws a sloppy head kick and Joe moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drondor Kalhimikhov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kalhimikhov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joe blocks a head kick by Kalhimikhov.
Joe throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kalhimikhov counter with a right hand.
Joe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joe wants it to stay on the feet.
Joe keeps the fight on the outside.

Kalhimikhov closes the distance and pushes Joe back into the cage.

Kalhimikhov drags the fight down to the ground.
Kalhimikhov controls Joe momentarily but Joe frees himself.

Kalhimikhov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalhimikhov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Kalhimikhov's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe wants to control from the top but Kalhimikhov keeps moving.
Kalhimikhov is pulling down on Joe's head. It's preventing any offense from Joe, at least for the moment.

Kalhimikhov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Joe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kalhimikhov.
Kalhimikhov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalhimikhov counters with a three punch combo that has Joe backing up. Joe nods at Kalhimikhov to acknowledge the strikes.
Joe looks to land a combination but Kalhimikhov avoids it well.
Kalhimikhov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
John Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drondor Kalhimikhov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe throws a body punch but Kalhimikhov moves out of range.
Kalhimikhov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joe avoids it really well and circles away.
Joe throws a nice looking combination but Kalhimikhov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kalhimikhov fails to land the takedown.
Kalhimikhov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kalhimikhov throws a combination. Joe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joe misses with a jab, cross combination.
John Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joe throws a right and a left that Kalhimikhov avoids nicely.
Drondor Kalhimikhov seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe stuffs the takedown attempt from Kalhimikhov. Kalhimikhov gets slowly back to his feet.
Joe throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Kalhimikhov counter with a right hand.
Kalhimikhov shoots in and drives through. Joe sprawls well.
Kalhimikhov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joe.
Joe swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalhimikhov.
Kalhimikhov shoots in but no luck this time.
Joe misses with a low kick as Kalhimikhov jumps back.
Joe stuffs the takedown attempt from Kalhimikhov. Kalhimikhov gets slowly back to his feet.
Joe takes a swing at Kalhimikhov's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalhimikhov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joe but Joe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kalhimikhov shoots in but Joe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Joe.
Kalhimikhov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joe misses with a wild combination.
Kalhimikhov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalhimikhov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalhimikhov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalhimikhov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drondor Kalhimikhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kalhimikhov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kalhimikhov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalhimikhov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kalhimikhov misses with a double jab.
Kalhimikhov shoots in and drives through. Joe sprawls well.
Joe throws a right hand that Kalhimikhov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalhimikhov also avoids with ease.
Nice shot lands for Kalhimikhov.
Joe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalhimikhov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kalhimikhov lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalhimikhov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
John Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drondor Kalhimikhov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalhimikhov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kalhimikhov tries to clinch but Joe is having none of it.
Kalhimikhov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kalhimikhov somewhat.
Kalhimikhov slips a jab and a cross from Joe.
Kalhimikhov tries to clinch there but Joe circles away.
Kalhimikhov shoots in looking for a takedown but Joe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kalhimikhov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kalhimikhov slips a jab and a cross from Joe.
John Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalhimikhov shoots in looking for a takedown. Joe tries to sprawl out of it but Kalhimikhov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe tries to land a leg kick but Kalhimikhov saw it coming and moves away.
Kalhimikhov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joe as he jumps to the side.
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe slips a jab and a cross from Kalhimikhov.
Joe misses with a wild body shot.
Joe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kalhimikhov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Joe eats them both and turns towards Kalhimikhov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kalhimikhov shoots for a takedown but Joe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joe misses with a few strikes there.
Kalhimikhov shoots for a double leg takedown but Joe sprawls well. He's pushed Kalhimikhov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A left and a right from Kalhimikhov both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Joe.
Kalhimikhov tries to clinch up but Joe circles away and keeps his distance.

Kalhimikhov has managed to clinch.
Kalhimikhov wants a takedown.
Kalhimikhov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joe misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe tries to land a leg kick but Kalhimikhov saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Kalhimikhov.
Joe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Kalhimikhov counter with a right hand.
Kalhimikhov doesn't manage to clinch there - Joe circles away.
No luck for Kalhimikhov with that takedown attempt.
Kalhimikhov shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joe takes a swing at Kalhimikhov's ribcage but misses.
Kalhimikhov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drondor Kalhimikhov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Joe slaps away a takedown attempt from Kalhimikhov, before circling back to the center of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drondor Kalhimikhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kalhimikhov 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drondor Kalhimikhov!