PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Kazachenko (ranked 4324 p4p, 3096 weight class) and Mike Quackenbush (ranked 0 p4p, 364 weight class). The key to victory for Aleksandr Kazachenko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kazachenko
vs
Quackenbush

175 cm
24
150
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
155
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Iraqi Steroids, Inc.

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksandr Kazachenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Quackenbush!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazachenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Quackenbush sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Quackenbush shoots for a double leg takedown but Kazachenko sprawls well. He's pushed Quackenbush's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Kazachenko clinches up with Quackenbush and pushes him back against the cage.
Kazachenko lands an elbow that stopped Quackenbush in his tracks for a moment.
Quackenbush is looking for a takedown.
Kazachenko working Quackenbush over with knees to the body.
Quackenbush has Kazachenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kazachenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aleksandr Kazachenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Quackenbush.
Kazachenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kazachenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Quackenbush slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quackenbush changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kazachenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kazachenko lands with a nice combination. Quackenbush backs away looking to recover.

Quackenbush has Kazachenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Kazachenko lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quackenbush is trying to force a seperation but Kazachenko has the dominant position.
Quackenbush wants to take the fight to the mat but Kazachenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kazachenko lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Kazachenko.

It looks like Mike Quackenbush has been cut.
Kazachenko presses Quackenbush against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Quackenbush manages to break the clinch.
Kazachenko shoots in but no luck this time.

Kazachenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Kazachenko tries a body shot but Quackenbush blocks it.
Kazachenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kazachenko working Quackenbush over with knees to the body.
Kazachenko lands an elbow just above Quackenbush 's eye.
Quackenbush is trying to break the clinch but Kazachenko has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kazachenko.
Kazachenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kazachenko obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quackenbush trying to control the position but instead, Kazachenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Quackenbush into the cage.
Quackenbush looking for a takedown.
Quackenbush looks winded!
Kazachenko avoiding damage.
Kazachenko pushes Quackenbush back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kazachenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Kazachenko.
Quackenbush wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kazachenko has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kazachenko.
Kazachenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Kazachenko.
Kazachenko scores with a hook to the body.
Kazachenko working Quackenbush over with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kazachenko.
A right handed body shot lands from Kazachenko.
Kazachenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kazachenko.
Quackenbush is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kazachenko is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Kazachenko.
Kazachenko digs a right hand underneath Quackenbush's ribcage. Quackenbush let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kazachenko digs a right hand into Quackenbush's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quackenbush's gas tank.
Kazachenko lands a damaging elbow.
Kazachenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Quackenbush.
Kazachenko lands a body punch.
Kazachenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kazachenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quackenbush's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Quackenbush is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kazachenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Kazachenko.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kazachenko obliges.
Kazachenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Quackenbush.
A right hook to the body lands for Kazachenko.
Kazachenko digs a right hand underneath Quackenbush's ribcage. Quackenbush let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kazachenko lands a shot to the body.
Kazachenko lands a body punch.
Kazachenko is leaning against Quackenbush and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kazachenko is pushing Quackenbush up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kazachenko obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Kazachenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Quackenbush's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kazachenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Kazachenko lands a body punch.
Quackenbush is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kazachenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Quackenbush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Kazachenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Quackenbush blocks a body shot from Kazachenko.
Kazachenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Quackenbush has Kazachenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kazachenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kazachenko has Quackenbush pushed against the cage.
Kazachenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazachenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kazachenko slows down the pace here.
Kazachenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazachenko lands a knee to the body.
Kazachenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Aleksandr Kazachenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Quackenbush.
Kazachenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kazachenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kazachenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Quackenbush is breathing heavily.
Kazachenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kazachenko cracks Quackenbush with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kazachenko.
Kazachenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Quackenbush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kazachenko's elbow.
Kazachenko lands a nice elbow.
Kazachenko leaning against his opponent.
Kazachenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quackenbush.
Quackenbush goes for a takedown attempt but Kazachenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Quackenbush tries to keep at a distance but Kazachenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kazachenko stalling the fight.
Kazachenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazachenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quackenbush's elbow.
Kazachenko lands a shot to the body.
Kazachenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kazachenko lands a body punch.
Kazachenko tries to work over Quackenbush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kazachenko pushes Quackenbush back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kazachenko slows down the pace here.
Quackenbush tries to stall but Kazachenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazachenko pushes Quackenbush back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kazachenko taking a breather.
Quackenbush can't get the takedown.
Quackenbush wants a takedown but no success here.
Good body shot from Kazachenko.
Quackenbush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Quackenbush takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kazachenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kazachenko.
Kazachenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kazachenko.
Nice body punch from Kazachenko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazachenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kazachenko pushes Quackenbush back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kazachenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kazachenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Kazachenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Quackenbush lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kazachenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazachenko stalling the fight.
Kazachenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kazachenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kazachenko crunches a lovely knee into Quackenbush's ribcage.
Kazachenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kazachenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Kazachenko lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Kazachenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Quackenbush's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kazachenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aleksandr Kazachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kazachenko has Quackenbush up against the cage in a clinch.
Kazachenko lands with a left to the head.
Quackenbush is trying to force a seperation but Kazachenko has the dominant position.
Quackenbush stalling in the clinch but Kazachenko improves position.
Kazachenko lands with a left to the head.
Quackenbush tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kazachenko avoids it.
Kazachenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kazachenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Quackenbush working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazachenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kazachenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quackenbush can do to turn this around?
Quackenbush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quackenbush changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kazachenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Kazachenko has closed the distance and engaged Quackenbush in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Kazachenko.
Quackenbush has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kazachenko.
Kazachenko stops a takedown attempt from Quackenbush.
Kazachenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kazachenko scores with a hook to the body.
Kazachenko is working Quackenbush over against the cage.
Aleksandr Kazachenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kazachenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quackenbush or not.
Good body shot from Kazachenko.
Kazachenko leaning against his opponent.
A body shot lands from Kazachenko.
Kazachenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Quackenbush working hard to break the clinch.
Kazachenko works on Quackenbush's body with a couple of short punches.
Quackenbush tries to score a body lock takedown but Kazachenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aleksandr Kazachenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Quackenbush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazachenko is working Quackenbush over against the cage.
Kazachenko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kazachenko scores with a hook to the body.
Kazachenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kazachenko leaning against his opponent.
Quackenbush can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kazachenko.
Kazachenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kazachenko pushes Quackenbush back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Kazachenko.
Kazachenko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kazachenko stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aleksandr Kazachenko.

Kazachenko forces Quackenbush back against the cage and clinches.
Kazachenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Quackenbush lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right handed body shot lands from Kazachenko.
Kazachenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Quackenbush is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kazachenko is defending well.
Kazachenko stops a takedown attempt from Quackenbush.
Kazachenko effectively controlling the action here.
Kazachenko is leaning against Quackenbush and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quackenbush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kazachenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kazachenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Come on Kazachenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mike Quackenbush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quackenbush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kazachenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kazachenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Quackenbush up against the cage.
Kazachenko blocks a body shot from Quackenbush.
Kazachenko is struggling to control the position.
Kazachenko dodges an elbow strike from Quackenbush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazachenko avoids the elbow strike from Quackenbush, against the cage.
Kazachenko is stalling here.
Aleksandr Kazachenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quackenbush misses with a knee strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Kazachenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kazachenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Aleksandr Kazachenko!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Aleksandr Kazachenko!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Aleksandr Kazachenko!

Aleksandr Kazachenko wins by unanimous decision!