PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Carl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avtomat Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Carl has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Carl
vs
Kalashnikov

225 cm
21
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Carl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avtomat Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Carl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kalashnikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carl.
Carl misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Carl does no damage.
Kalashnikov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Carl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carl's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Carl duly obliges.

It looks like Avtomat Kalashnikov has been cut.
Carl misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Carl. No joy for Kalashnikov on that attempt.
Kalashnikov dodges the punch combination from Carl.
Carl fails to land with a series of punches.
Carl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carl fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Carl does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Carl.
Carl tries to bum rush Kalashnikov with a series of wild strikes but Kalashnikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carl misses with a double jab.
Carl tries to bum rush Kalashnikov with a series of wild strikes but Kalashnikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carl swinging wilding here.
Kalashnikov misses with a takedown attempt - Carl sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carl really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kalashnikov moves in looking to clinch but Carl pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carl misses with a wild combination.
Carl throws a series of punches but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Kalashnikov tries to clinch but Carl moves out of range.
Kalashnikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Bill Carl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avtomat Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov looks to land a combination but Carl avoids it well.
Carl misses with a combination

and Kalashnikov counters with a takedown into side control.
Carl is breathing heavily.
Carl is looking to get back to his feet here but Kalashnikov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Carl's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Will Kalashnikov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carl is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Avtomat Kalashnikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Avtomat Kalashnikov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Horrible takedown by Kalashnikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Carl which made him look bad.
Carl falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalashnikov counters with a three punch combo that has Carl backing up. Carl nods at Kalashnikov to acknowledge the strikes.
Carl throws a series of punches but Kalashnikov avoids them all with ease.
Carl throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carl lands with a nice combination. Kalashnikov backs away looking to recover.
Carl throws a series of punches but Kalashnikov avoids them all with ease.
Carl misses with a combination
and Kalashnikov counters with a series of strikes. Carl will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carl misses with a combination
and Kalashnikov counters with a left and a right that stings Carl.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carl as he avoids it easily.
Kalashnikov slips a jab and a cross from Carl.
Kalashnikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bill Carl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avtomat Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carl tries to avoid it but Kalashnikov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carl to the ground. Carl escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carl throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bill Carl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carl misses with a double jab

and Kalashnikov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carl's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!

Kalashnikov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Carl, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Carl as Kalashnikov shoots in.
Carl misses with a two punch combination.
Kalashnikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kalashnikov fails to land the takedown.
Bill Carl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalashnikov misses with a wild combination.
Carl fails to land with a series of punches.
Carl circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kalashnikov throws a sloppy head kick and Carl moves out of range easily.
No luck for Kalashnikov with that takedown attempt.
Carl throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kalashnikov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carl is looking to escape.

Carl kicks Kalashnikov off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov misses with the combination.
Carl falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kalashnikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kalashnikov.

Kalashnikov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Kalashnikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Carl which made him look bad.
Carl throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kalashnikov counters with a shoot takedown. Carl fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carl wants to get back to his feet but Kalashnikov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avtomat Kalashnikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Avtomat Kalashnikov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kalashnikov fails to land the takedown.
Carl throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carl swinging wilding here.
Kalashnikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carl throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Carl misses.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown but Carl shows good takedown defense.
Carl throws a combination that misses
and Kalashnikov counters with a head kick.
Kalashnikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carl tries to bum rush Kalashnikov with a series of wild strikes but Kalashnikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalashnikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kalashnikov misses with a two punch combination.
Carl throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kalashnikov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Carl's guard now.
Carl wants to stand up but Kalashnikov is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carl trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Kalashnikov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Carl, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Carl as Kalashnikov shoots in.
Bill Carl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avtomat Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a double leg but Carl sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Danga de danga de dang - Carl scores with a four punch combination!
Bill Carl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Carl misses.
Kalashnikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carl's waist but Carl gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kalashnikov off to one side.
Carl throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalashnikov counters with a left and a right that stings Carl.
Kalashnikov tries to clinch but Carl moves out of range.
Carl throws a series of punches but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Kalashnikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalashnikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kalashnikov fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carl misses with the combination.
Carl blocks a head kick by Kalashnikov.
Carl misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Kalashnikov scores with a four punch combination!
Kalashnikov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Carl swinging wilding here.
Carl misses with a double jab
and Kalashnikov counters with a head kick. That will keep Carl thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kalashnikov has eaten all the pies!
Kalashnikov shoots in and drives through. Carl sprawls well.
Carl throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalashnikov counters with a left and a right that stings Carl.
Kalashnikov fails with the takedown.
Carl misses with a wild combination.
Bill Carl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carl falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalashnikov counters with a big head kick but Carl shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Avtomat Kalashnikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kalashnikov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avtomat Kalashnikov!