PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Williams has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Williams
vs
Kalashnikov

205 cm
19
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Kalashnikov shoots in.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Josh Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalashnikov misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kalashnikov looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Williams fakes the leg kick and cracks Kalashnikov in the body.

Williams lands a big head kick that sends Kalashnikov tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Kalashnikov back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Roman Kalashnikov has been cut.
Kalashnikov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Josh Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams lands a big head kick that sends Kalashnikov tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Kalashnikov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kalashnikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
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!

Williams feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kalashnikov sprawling to the canvas! Kalashnikov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Williams finish him?!
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Williams lands a big head kick that sends Kalashnikov tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Kalashnikov back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Kalashnikov is rocked!
Williams throws a hook but Kalashnikov avoids it easily.
Williams cracks Kalashnikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams thumps Kalashnikov with a low kick.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams lands a nice hook to Kalashnikov's body. Kalashnikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams feints and then cracks Kalashnikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kalashnikov down.
Kalashnikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Williams thumps Kalashnikov with a low kick.
Williams connects with a high kick.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Kalashnikov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams.
Kalashnikov avoids the head kick by Williams.
Kalashnikov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Williams is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kalashnikov takes a step back to recover.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams misses with a straight right.

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.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Williams scores with a kick to the midsection.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kalashnikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kalashnikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams pushes Kalashnikov away with a front kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Kalashnikov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Williams. Kalashnikov shrugs it off though.
Williams lands a high kick!
Williams lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Williams lands with a nice body kick.
Josh Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Kalashnikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kalashnikov tries to avoid it.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kalashnikov.
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Williams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kalashnikov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Williams has got the better of the exchanges.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Williams throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kalashnikov avoids a kick to the body.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalashnikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams lands a high kick!
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalashnikov checks a low kick from Williams.
Kalashnikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Kalashnikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Williams.
Kalashnikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Josh Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Kalashnikov.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kalashnikov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Williams.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Williams throws a head kick that half lands.
Kalashnikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Williams keeps Kalashnikov at a distance using the push kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Kalashnikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Williams fakes the leg kick and cracks Kalashnikov in the body.
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams throws out a leg kick but Kalashnikov moves out of range and Williams only half commits.
Josh Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Kalashnikov shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams lands a head kick. Kalashnikov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kalashnikov needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Kalashnikov looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Williams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams keeps Kalashnikov at a distance using the push kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kalashnikov is defended easily by Williams.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Kalashnikov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kalashnikov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Williams throws a leg kick but Kalashnikov checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kalashnikov checks a leg kick.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalashnikov fails to land the takedown.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalashnikov can do to turn this around?
Williams looks to land a right hand but Kalashnikov moved out of range.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams is looking to slow Kalashnikov down with leg kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kalashnikov. That did some damage!
Kalashnikov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Williams scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kalashnikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kalashnikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice body kick from Williams.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Williams. Kalashnikov shrugs it off though.
Williams is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Williams scores with a push kick.
Williams scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Kalashnikov tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Josh Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Kalashnikov.
Williams plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Williams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Kalashnikov moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a head kick!
Williams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kalashnikov's calf.
Williams throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Williams lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kalashnikov will feel that in the morning.
Williams keeps Kalashnikov at a distance using the push kick.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalashnikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kalashnikov is out of range and Williams settles back down.
Kalashnikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Williams delivers a nice body kick.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Kalashnikov moves away and avoids it.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalashnikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roman Kalashnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Kalashnikov on that attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:24
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:24
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Williams!