PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Hadry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ed Hadry has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hadry
vs
Kalashnikov

187 cm
21
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

187 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ed Hadry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikhail Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kalashnikov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kalashnikov working over Hadry with some ground and pound. Hadry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Kalashnikov is working for a kimura but Hadry is defending it quite comfortably.
Kalashnikov controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hadry looking for submissions off his back.

Kalashnikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kalashnikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kalashnikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Kalashnikov seems to be working for a kimura but Hadry defends the submission attempt.
Hadry wants to improve his position but Kalashnikov is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hadry taking some punishment here, with Kalashnikov in his half guard.

Kalashnikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Hadry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kalashnikov working over Hadry with some ground and pound. Hadry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hadry is looking to improve his position.

Kalashnikov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kalashnikov content to control rather than advance.
Hadry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kalashnikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hadry has hold of Kalashnikov's hands but Kalashnikov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov trying to control the pace.
Kalashnikov moves nicely into side control.

Kalashnikov tries for a kimura but Hadry is defending well.
Hadry is looking for a sweep.
Kalashnikov is working Hadry over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hadry takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalashnikov controlling the position.
Kalashnikov working the ground and pound.

Hadry is rocked!

Kalashnikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hadry is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kalashnikov is trying to get an arm triangle but Hadry is defending well.
Kalashnikov gets to mount! Hadry was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kalashnikov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hadry is surviving well by controlling Kalashnikov's body position as best he can.
Hadry is looking to improve his position but Kalashnikov isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Kalashnikov.
Oh Hadry is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

It looks like Ed Hadry has been cut.
Kalashnikov lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Hadry! Kalashnikov sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Hadry and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikhail Kalashnikov!
Mikhail Kalashnikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.