PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kaspar Kallaste (ranked 4906 p4p, 5774 weight class) and Devin Russell (ranked 225 p4p, 244 weight class). Kaspar Kallaste could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Devin Russell's chin.

Kallaste
vs
Russell

173 cm
18
135
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
138
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Can Moonwalk

Hardcore Alchemy
Falcon Fightwear

Vegan Gains
MKFC

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaspar Kallaste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Russell!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kallaste avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kallaste bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kallaste jabs Russell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Russell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kallaste was well out of range. Poor timing from Russell.
Kallaste fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kallaste paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Russell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kallaste, pushing him back against the cage.
Kallaste is trying to break free.
Russell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Russell tries a knee to the head but Kallaste blocks it.
Russell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell keeps control of Kallaste as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell is working Kallaste over against the cage.
Kallaste is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Russell throws a punch but it's blocked by Kallaste.
Kallaste throws a head punch that misses.
Russell has Kallaste pressed against the cage.

Russell manages to break the clinch.
Kallaste sizes up Russell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Russell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallaste lands with a straight right. Russell didn't see that one coming.
Kallaste takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kallaste misses with a hook. Russell ducked under it nicely.
Kaspar Kallaste is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kallaste lands with a shot to the body.
Russell throws a lazy right hand but Kallaste sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Russell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kallaste moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Kallaste lands a jab to the head.
Russell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Russell takes a swing at Kallaste's ribcage but misses.
Russell takes a swing at Kallaste's ribcage but misses.

Russell rushes Kallaste and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kallaste is trying to break the clinch but Russell is controlling him.
Russell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kallaste is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Russell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kallaste works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kaspar Kallaste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Russell looks for a takedown but Kallaste sprawls well.
Kallaste throws a shot from downtown. Russell moves away and avoids it.
Russell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kallaste.
Kallaste is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kallaste connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Russell's hands.
Kallaste scores with a nice strike.
Kallaste misses with a hook.
Russell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kallaste lands with an overhand left.
Russell throws a head kick but Kallaste moves out of range.
Kallaste avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Russell has Kallaste up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Russell drags the fight down to the ground.

Russell is working an open guard so Kallaste takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Russell slips a jab from Kallaste.
Kallaste works the jab nicely.
Kallaste avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Russell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Russell doesn't manage to clinch there - Kallaste circles away.
Kallaste thuds a left hand into Russell's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Kallaste as he connects with a hook.
Russell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Russell misses.
Kallaste swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Russell misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters circling - Kallaste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Russell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Russell throws a series of punches but Kallaste avoids them all with ease.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallaste swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kallaste jabs Russell right on the nose. Russell blinks but takes it well.
Kallaste throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Russell wants to clinch up but Kallaste keeps it at a distance.
Kallaste scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Russell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kallaste comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Russell drives through and clinches with Kallaste against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kallaste or not.
Russell prevents Kallaste from breaking the clinch.
Russell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kallaste just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Russell breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Russell. Kallaste does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Russell misses.
Kallaste lands a lovely overhand right.
Kallaste works over Russell's head and body with a nice combination.

Russell closes the distance and pushes Kallaste back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell wants a takedown.
Russell leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Russell on the inside.
Kallaste is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russell can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Kallaste's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Russell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kallaste fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kaspar Kallaste has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Russell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallaste lands with a nice combination. Russell backs away looking to recover.
Kallaste misses with a body shot.
Russell unleashes a big counter combination but Kallaste bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kallaste moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kallaste lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Kallaste.
Russell misses with the combination.
Russell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Russell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Russell closes the distance but Kallaste moves to the side
enabling Kallaste to counter with a crisp jab.
Kallaste wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Russell darts in and clinches Kallaste up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russell controlling the action here for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Russell breaks the clinch.
Kallaste lands a head shot.

Russell clinches up with Kallaste and pushes him back against the cage.
Russell has Kallaste pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kallaste manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Russell - that landed with a thud.
Russell scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaspar Kallaste dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Russell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kallaste manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Russell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kallaste rather than just go for the knockout.
Russell wants to clinch.
Russell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Russell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Russell rushes Kallaste and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kallaste swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Russell manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kallaste decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Russell looks to land a combination but Kallaste avoids it well.
Kallaste cracks Russell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Russell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kallaste.
The fighters circling - Kallaste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell is looking to clinch.
Kallaste throwing a counter right hand but Russell manages to avoid it.
Kallaste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallaste swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russell fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Russell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Russell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kallaste connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Russell scrambles back to his feet.
Kallaste lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Russell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Russell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kallaste lands a right hook to the body.
Russell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kallaste throws a looping overhand right but Russell ducks down to avoid it.
Kallaste connects with a body shot that sends Russell's belly button to the back.
Kallaste lands a nice hook to Russell's body. Russell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallaste wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Russell has him pressed against the cage.
Russell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Russell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Russell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kallaste misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell trying to land knees to the body.
Russell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kallaste avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Russell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Russell decides to pull guard.
Russell wants to stand but Kallaste is controlling the position.
Russell wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Kallaste decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Russell, up you get!
Kallaste cracks Russell with an open hand slap.
Russell darts in looking for a takedown but Kallaste gets double underhooks and turns Russell into the cage.
Kallaste throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Russell is rocked!
Russell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kallaste but Kallaste pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kaspar Kallaste has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Russell.
Russell wants to clinch but Kallaste slips to the side
and Kallaste counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Russell is still on wobbly legs! Can Kallaste finish him?
Russell looks to land a combination but Kallaste avoids it well.
Devin Russell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kallaste avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kallaste misses the target.
Russell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kallaste moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Russell seems to have recovered his senses.
Devin Russell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kallaste lands a lovely overhand right.
and Kallaste counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Russell! He's just covering up as Kallaste starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaspar Kallaste!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kaspar Kallaste waved his t-shirt featuring Falcon Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.