PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Terry Worthington (ranked 7020 p4p, 3426 weight class) and Vladimir Kalishnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 390 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Worthington
vs
Kalishnikov

179 cm
22
165
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
165
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Terry Worthington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Kalishnikov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kalishnikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Kalishnikov on the inside.
Worthington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kalishnikov to keep the fight standing.
Kalishnikov lands with a right to the head.
Kalishnikov effectively controlling the action here.
Worthington wants to take the fight to the mat but Kalishnikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kalishnikov lands a hook to the side of the head.

Kalishnikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Kalishnikov drives through and clinches with Worthington against the cage.
Worthington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Worthington blocking some punches.
Worthington tries to break free but Kalishnikov pushes him back against the cage.

Kalishnikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalishnikov missing with a left hand there. Worthington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Worthington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalishnikov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Worthington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalishnikov cracks Worthington with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kalishnikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Worthington is trying to force a seperation but Kalishnikov has the dominant position.
Worthington blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kalishnikov.

Worthington drags the fight down to the ground.
Kalishnikov controlling from the top position.
Worthington is trying to keep Kalishnikov in close.
Kalishnikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kalishnikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Let's hope that Kalishnikov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Worthington trying to keep a closed guard but Kalishnikov is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalishnikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Kalishnikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kalishnikov sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kalishnikov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Kalishnikov has Worthington up against the cage in a clinch.

Worthington pulls guard effortlessly.
Kalishnikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kalishnikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Worthington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalishnikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
More stalling from Kalishnikov.
Worthington pulls Kalishnikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kalishnikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Worthington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kalishnikov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

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.
Kalishnikov wants to control but Worthington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Worthington is looking to take a break and control but Kalishnikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Worthington is trying to work for a kimura but Kalishnikov is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kalishnikov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kalishnikov trying to hold on to Worthington's head to control him but Worthington postures up.
Kalishnikov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Worthington is staying active.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalishnikov wants to control but Worthington passes into side.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalishnikov trying his best to control but Worthington has mounted him.
Worthington unloads with some shots from mount but Kalishnikov bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kalishnikov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Worthington takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Kalishnikov darts in and clinches Worthington up against the cage.
Kalishnikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Worthington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalishnikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kalishnikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Worthington uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Kalishnikov.
Worthington goes for a takedown attempt but Kalishnikov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A cross from Kalishnikov lands.
Vladimir Kalishnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Kalishnikov. No joy for Worthington on that attempt.
Kalishnikov connects with a looping right hand.
Worthington shoots in but Kalishnikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Worthington. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kalishnikov instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kalishnikov smiles and moves away.
Kalishnikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Worthington has time to react.
Kalishnikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Terry Worthington has been cut.
Kalishnikov scores with a punch to the head.

Kalishnikov has closed the distance and engaged Worthington in a clinch.
Kalishnikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Worthington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kalishnikov prevents it.
Kalishnikov scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalishnikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Kalishnikov.
A frustrated look appears on Worthington's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vladimir Kalishnikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kalishnikov lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worthington tries to circle away but Kalishnikov has him pinned against the cage.
Kalishnikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalishnikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

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

Kalishnikov rushes Worthington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kalishnikov lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kalishnikov.
Worthington jumps guard but Kalishnikov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kalishnikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Worthington backwards.

Kalishnikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalishnikov connects with the punch.

Kalishnikov clinches up with Worthington and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Kalishnikov.
Kalishnikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kalishnikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kalishnikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Worthington backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kalishnikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalishnikov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthington takes a shot to the head.

Worthington is rocked!
Kalishnikov scores with a shot to the side of Worthington's head.
Oh Worthington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kalishnikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kalishnikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kalishnikov.
Worthington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kalishnikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kalishnikov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Worthington to his knees! Kalishnikov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kalishnikov!
Vladimir Kalishnikov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon), into his post fight interview.