PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Kalizhnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Kalizhnikov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Brown
vs
Kalizhnikov

180 cm
24
185 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
183 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Kalizhnikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalizhnikov misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalizhnikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brown.

Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kalizhnikov wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown postures up in Kalizhnikov's guard and throws a big left but Kalizhnikov blocks it.
Kalizhnikov wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.

Kalizhnikov wriggles free and stands up.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Kalizhnikov.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brown connects with the punch.
Kalizhnikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown shoots for a takedown but Kalizhnikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalizhnikov misses with a low kick.
Brown throws a series of punches but Kalizhnikov avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalizhnikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kalizhnikov misses with a straight right.
Kalizhnikov misses with a few strikes there.
Kalizhnikov scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Tony Brown has been cut.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Kalizhnikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown scores with a jab to the head.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalizhnikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown is looking to score with low kicks.

Kalizhnikov gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalizhnikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown pushing down on Kalizhnikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown passes to side control.
Kalizhnikov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The ground and pound from Brown seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kalizhnikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kalizhnikov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brown asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Kalizhnikov sneaks out the side door and pushes Brown away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalizhnikov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Kalizhnikov throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Kalizhnikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown tries to bum rush Kalizhnikov with a series of wild strikes but Kalizhnikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harry Kalizhnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Kalizhnikov misses.
Kalizhnikov throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalizhnikov circles away.
Kalizhnikov connects with a jab.
Harry Kalizhnikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Kalizhnikov.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalizhnikov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalizhnikov moves away from the strike by Brown.
Kalizhnikov ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Kalizhnikov off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalizhnikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Kalizhnikov takes one to the side of the head.
Kalizhnikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kalizhnikov. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brown slips a straight right by Kalizhnikov.
Brown is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab by Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tony Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Brown's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
Harry Kalizhnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kalizhnikov.
Kalizhnikov thows a leg kick but Brown checks it

and Brown counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kalizhnikov!
Kalizhnikov wants to try and get back to his feet.

Brown is working for a guillotine from mount but Kalizhnikov frees his head quite easily.

Brown is working for a guillotine from mount but Kalizhnikov frees his head quite easily.
Brown punching from mount but Kalizhnikov doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Brown is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kalizhnikov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kalizhnikov shrugs it off.
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!
Kalizhnikov trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalizhnikov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown has hold of Kalizhnikov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kalizhnikov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Brown working for a submission but Kalizhnikov is keeping him at bay.

Brown has control of Kalizhnikov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kalizhnikov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kalizhnikov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kalizhnikov is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Brown has taken his back!

Brown looking to break Kalizhnikov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kalizhnikov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brown will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kalizhnikov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown misses with a punch to the head.

Brown looking for the RNC.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kalizhnikov wants to get back to his feet.

Brown is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Kalizhnikov manages to stand up with Brown still on his back. Eventually Brown drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kalizhnikov swings widly with a right hand

and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Kalizhnikov fights it but they end up in guard.

Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Brown drops back looking for a leg! Kalizhnikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kalizhnikov manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Kalizhnikov's guard.
Kalizhnikov wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kalizhnikov wriggles free and stands up.
Kalizhnikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Kalizhnikov settles back down.
Kalizhnikov tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Kalizhnikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kalizhnikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brown finds it's way round the side to connect with Kalizhnikov's head.
Kalizhnikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage!

Brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Brown is trying for a kimura here. Kalizhnikov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Brown wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Brown!
Tony Brown retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Tony Brown rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.