PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Halfdan Ulfgeirsson (ranked 2577 p4p, 1849 weight class) and Vladimir Kalishnikov (ranked 327 p4p, 236 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Ulfgeirsson
vs
Kalishnikov

175 cm
21
155
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
28
165
7 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Halfdan Ulfgeirsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Vladimir Kalishnikov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulfgeirsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ulfgeirsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ulfgeirsson connects with a looping right hand.
Ulfgeirsson lands a jab to Kalishnikov's midsection.
Kalishnikov has his takedown stuffed
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a series of strikes. Kalishnikov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ulfgeirsson moves out of range as Kalishnikov strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kalishnikov.
Ulfgeirsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalishnikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Halfdan Ulfgeirsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kalishnikov.
Nice jab there from Ulfgeirsson.
Ulfgeirsson throws a right hand that misses
and Kalishnikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalishnikov misses with a right hand
and Ulfgeirsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kalishnikov throws a sloppy body shot
letting Ulfgeirsson counter with a right hand.
Kalishnikov with a poor takedown
and Ulfgeirsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ulfgeirsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kalishnikov.
Kalishnikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kalishnikov avoids the body shot from Ulfgeirsson.
Halfdan Ulfgeirsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ulfgeirsson misses with a hook to the body
and Kalishnikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulfgeirsson lands a head shot.
Kalishnikov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kalishnikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ulfgeirsson.
Halfdan Ulfgeirsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ulfgeirsson lands with a nice combination. Kalishnikov backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalishnikov throws a looping overhand right but Ulfgeirsson ducks down to avoid it.
Kalishnikov shoots in for a double leg but Ulfgeirsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ulfgeirsson throws a hook but Kalishnikov avoids it easily.
Kalishnikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ulfgeirsson.
Ulfgeirsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kalishnikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ulfgeirsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulfgeirsson works Kalishnikov's body with a nice hook.
Ulfgeirsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalishnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ulfgeirsson.
Ulfgeirsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ulfgeirsson throws a hook but Kalishnikov blocks it.
Kalishnikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ulfgeirsson.
Kalishnikov shoots and misses
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a nice body shot.

Kalishnikov clinches with his opponent.
Ulfgeirsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ulfgeirsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kalishnikov blocks an uppercut.
Ulfgeirsson misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulfgeirsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ulfgeirsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalishnikov tries to pull guard but Ulfgeirsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kalishnikov drops back down to his feet.
Ulfgeirsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Ulfgeirsson manages to break the clinch.
Ulfgeirsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ulfgeirsson throws a right hand that misses
and Kalishnikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kalishnikov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ulfgeirsson defends well and Kalishnikov ends up having to push Ulfgeirsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ulfgeirsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kalishnikov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Halfdan Ulfgeirsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kalishnikov lands a really nice looking cross but Ulfgeirsson seems unphased.
Ulfgeirsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kalishnikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ulfgeirsson.
Donk. Ulfgeirsson catches Kalishnikov right on the button with a cross.
Kalishnikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ulfgeirsson takes a swing at Kalishnikov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulfgeirsson looks to throw the jab but Kalishnikov is out of range.
Kalishnikov wants to counter with a clinch but Ulfgeirsson pushes him away.
Ulfgeirsson swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalishnikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Ulfgeirsson misses.
No joy there for Ulfgeirsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kalishnikov misses with a straight right.
Kalishnikov darts in looking for a takedown but Ulfgeirsson gets double underhooks and turns Kalishnikov into the cage.
Kalishnikov dives in and grabs Ulfgeirsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ulfgeirsson pushes down on Kalishnikov's head and hops out.
Halfdan Ulfgeirsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kalishnikov.
Ulfgeirsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalishnikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ulfgeirsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ulfgeirsson misses with a body shot.
Kalishnikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ulfgeirsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulfgeirsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ulfgeirsson sets himself, and Kalishnikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Ulfgeirsson avoids it this time.
A jab from Ulfgeirsson does it's job there.
Ulfgeirsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ulfgeirsson misses with a right hand

and Kalishnikov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ulfgeirsson misses with a hook from the clinch.

Kalishnikov jumps guard and drags Ulfgeirsson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ulfgeirsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalishnikov is retaining full guard.
Kalishnikov is trying to control the position but Ulfgeirsson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalishnikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ulfgeirsson controls the pace.
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.
Ulfgeirsson throwing strikes but missing.
Ulfgeirsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalishnikov can do to turn this around?
Ulfgeirsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalishnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalishnikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ulfgeirsson postures up in Kalishnikov's guard and throws a big left but Kalishnikov blocks it.
Kalishnikov has control of Ulfgeirsson's left arm, preventing Ulfgeirsson from doing any damage.
Ulfgeirsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalishnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalishnikov pulls Ulfgeirsson in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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.
Ulfgeirsson takes a swing at Kalishnikov's ribcage but misses.
Kalishnikov takes one to the chin there.
Kalishnikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Ulfgeirsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ulfgeirsson loads up on a big right hand but Kalishnikov slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ulfgeirsson, as that shot connected.
Kalishnikov avoids the body shot from Ulfgeirsson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalishnikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Ulfgeirsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Kalishnikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kalishnikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Halfdan Ulfgeirsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kalishnikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a straight right hand.
Ulfgeirsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kalishnikov.
Ulfgeirsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalishnikov.
Kalishnikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ulfgeirsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalishnikov wants to counter the offense by Ulfgeirsson and move into the clinch position.
Ulfgeirsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalishnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ulfgeirsson.
Ulfgeirsson sets himself, and Kalishnikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Ulfgeirsson avoids it this time.
Ulfgeirsson misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Ulfgeirsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ulfgeirsson lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulfgeirsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice cross by Ulfgeirsson.
Kalishnikov darts in trying to clinch
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Ulfgeirsson throws a looping overhand right but Kalishnikov ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Ulfgeirsson misses.
Ulfgeirsson misses with a right hand
enabling Kalishnikov to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalishnikov ducks right into an uppercut from Ulfgeirsson.
Ulfgeirsson misses with an uppercut. Kalishnikov saw that one coming.
Ulfgeirsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalishnikov manages to avoid it.
Ulfgeirsson lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ulfgeirsson.
Kalishnikov wants to counter with a clinch but Ulfgeirsson pushes him away.
Ulfgeirsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ulfgeirsson misses with a hook.
Ulfgeirsson sizes up Kalishnikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalishnikov lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalishnikov slips under a jab from Ulfgeirsson.
Ulfgeirsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Kalishnikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalishnikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Ulfgeirsson sprawls well. He's pushed Kalishnikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A shot to the body from Ulfgeirsson misses
and Kalishnikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halfdan Ulfgeirsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalishnikov has a takedown stuffed.
Ulfgeirsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kalishnikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kalishnikov is defended easily by Ulfgeirsson.
Halfdan Ulfgeirsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kalishnikov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ulfgeirsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kalishnikov ducks under a wild hook from Ulfgeirsson.
Vladimir Kalishnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulfgeirsson looks to land a right hand but Kalishnikov moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ulfgeirsson. Kalishnikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalishnikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ulfgeirsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalishnikov.
Ulfgeirsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Halfdan Ulfgeirsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ulfgeirsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Halfdan Ulfgeirsson!