PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaiser Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Kalandarishvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bogdan Kalandarishvili was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Soze
vs
Kalandarishvili

188 cm
24
192 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Einherjer RAW Nutrition

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaiser Soze!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogdan Kalandarishvili !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Soze scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Soze wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kalandarishvili , who protects the arm well.
Kalandarishvili is trying to improve his position.
Kalandarishvili is working to avoid the ground and pound but Soze connects with a decent elbow.
Soze scoring with punches from side control.
Soze throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kalandarishvili is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kalandarishvili manages to work his way to half guard, despite Soze's best efforts.
Kalandarishvili is refusing to be controlled, as Soze sits in half guard.
Soze takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kalandarishvili wants to get back to full guard.
Soze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kalandarishvili wants to improve his position but Soze is controlling well.
Soze content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalandarishvili wants to improve his position but Soze is controlling well.
Kalandarishvili is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kalandarishvili shoots in for a takedown but Soze shows good takedown defense.

Soze shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Soze lands a nice short elbow.
Soze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kalandarishvili manages to get to full guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kalandarishvili looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soze chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze advances position into side control!
Soze in side control lands a decent elbow.
Soze is putting a hurting on Kalandarishvili here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kalandarishvili sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalandarishvili avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soze.
Soze prevents Kalandarishvili from improving his position.
Soze sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Soze connects with a nice short shot to Kalandarishvili 's temple.
Soze working over Kalandarishvili with some ground and pound. Kalandarishvili looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Kalandarishvili looking for submissions off his back.
Soze has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kalandarishvili is looking to get to half guard.
Soze is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Soze with shots to the head and body - Kalandarishvili looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kalandarishvili really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soze lands a heavy elbow.
Soze with a couple of short strikes.

Soze working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kalandarishvili working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soze raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalandarishvili is looking to improve his position but Soze isn't that keen on the idea.
Soze is landing with some decent strikes but Kalandarishvili is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kalandarishvili keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Soze lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soze scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Soze cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Soze lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiser Soze dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Soze shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Soze was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Soze looking to secure an arm triangle but Kalandarishvili defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soze is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kalandarishvili slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kalandarishvili is staying active underneath Soze, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Soze prevents Kalandarishvili from improving his position.
Soze lands with a punch from half guard.
Kalandarishvili is looking to get back to full guard here but Soze has managed to pass to side control instead.
Soze looking to finish Kalandarishvili with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kalandarishvili !
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kalandarishvili tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soze working Kalandarishvili over with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soze trying to control but Kalandarishvili is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Soze.
Soze lands with some strikes.
Kalandarishvili taking shots to the head.
Kaiser Soze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soze prevents Kalandarishvili from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Soze cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Soze trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Soze raining down shots from the mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Soze putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalandarishvili really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soze with a couple of short strikes.
Kalandarishvili tries to reverse the position but Soze maintains control.
Soze looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kalandarishvili in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kalandarishvili is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze trying to control but Kalandarishvili is having none of it.
Kalandarishvili really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soze landing strikes from the mount and Kalandarishvili is in trouble!
Kalandarishvili is trying to escape the mount.
Kalandarishvili is breathing heavily.
Soze is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soze scoring with strikes but Kalandarishvili is staying in there.

Kalandarishvili is rocked!

Soze goes for an armbar but Kalandarishvili turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kalandarishvili .
Soze keeping full guard, as Kalandarishvili tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soze is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Kalandarishvili is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Kalandarishvili postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Soze is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kalandarishvili , into his guard.
Soze slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalandarishvili tries to improve position but can't.
Soze trying to control the position but Kalandarishvili is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kalandarishvili tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kalandarishvili somewhat.
Soze keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Soze scores with a takedown into Kalandarishvili 's guard.
Soze trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalandarishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Soze trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalandarishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalandarishvili can do to turn this around?

Kalandarishvili is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soze is aware though and is defending well.
Soze won't allow Kalandarishvili to sweep him here.
Kalandarishvili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soze postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kalandarishvili is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Soze, into his guard.
Soze working a defensive guard here.
Kalandarishvili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soze strikes from his own guard.
Soze is controlling Kalandarishvili 's posture.
Kalandarishvili stopping the sweep attempt from Soze.
Kalandarishvili looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Soze trying to control the position here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kalandarishvili misses with a takedown attempt - Soze sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kaiser Soze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Kalandarishvili .
Kalandarishvili tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soze swivels and escapes.
Soze connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kalandarishvili . Kalandarishvili circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Soze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kalandarishvili .

Soze shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Soze landing with the ground and pound.
Soze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Soze wants to pass the guard but Kalandarishvili is keeping the position.
Kalandarishvili utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalandarishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soze chips away with some ground and pound.
Soze tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalandarishvili is retaining full guard.
Soze trying to control but Kalandarishvili is working from the bottom.

Kalandarishvili is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soze defends well.

Soze got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalandarishvili has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soze has managed to get both his arms back between Kalandarishvili 's legs - danger averted.
Soze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soze trying to control but Kalandarishvili is working from the bottom.
Soze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Soze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Soze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kalandarishvili 's head.
Soze passes Kalandarishvili 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Soze passes the guard and advances to mount!
Soze is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kalandarishvili can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kalandarishvili sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiser Soze clearly takes that round.
That's time! Soze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Soze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalandarishvili .

Soze gets the takedown into side control.
Kalandarishvili is looking to regain half guard here but Soze keeps moving and retains side control.
Kalandarishvili stops Soze from passing to mount.
Kalandarishvili is looking for a sweep.
Kalandarishvili takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kalandarishvili is looking for a sweep.
Soze lands some shots froms side control.
Soze works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalandarishvili regains half guard there - taking advantage of Soze's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Soze looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soze trying to control the action but Kalandarishvili is working from the bottom.

Kalandarishvili looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soze stalling.
Kalandarishvili keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kalandarishvili is looking for a sweep. Soze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kalandarishvili shoots in but no luck this time.

Soze closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soze lands in his opponent's guard.
Kalandarishvili keeping moving, preventing Soze from controlling successfully.
Soze scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kalandarishvili keeping moving, preventing Soze from controlling successfully.
Soze is looking to work some ground and pound but Kalandarishvili has wrist control.

Kalandarishvili looking for a guillotine here but Soze defends easily.
Kalandarishvili keeping moving, preventing Soze from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kalandarishvili looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soze is one step ahead there.
Soze postures up and lands a big shot to Kalandarishvili 's brow.
Soze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Soze wants to control from the top but Kalandarishvili keeps moving.
Kalandarishvili utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Kalandarishvili had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soze defends it easily.
Soze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Soze distracts Kalandarishvili with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Soze stands and throws Kalandarishvili 's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Soze tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Soze sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kalandarishvili is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Soze scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kalandarishvili to see if he's OK.
Kalandarishvili tries to improve position but can't.
Soze is putting a hurting on Kalandarishvili here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kalandarishvili regains half guard.
Soze is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalandarishvili is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Kalandarishvili is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soze pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiser Soze had his way with Bogdan Kalandarishvili in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Soze shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kalandarishvili is trying to defend but Soze finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kalandarishvili is in trouble now - Soze has advanced to mount!
Soze looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Soze working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kalandarishvili is in all sorts of trouble here.
Soze landing shots from mount.
Kalandarishvili is trying desperately to improve position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kalandarishvili taking shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalandarishvili regains half guard.

Kalandarishvili looking for submissions off his back.
Soze is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalandarishvili is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soze takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Soze working the head and body with strikes.
Kalandarishvili wants to improve his position but Soze is controlling well.
Soze wants to pass the guard but Kalandarishvili is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Soze connects with a nice short shot to Kalandarishvili 's temple.
Kalandarishvili is not content to let Soze control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kalandarishvili looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soze landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kalandarishvili won't allow Soze to pass to mount.
Kalandarishvili is trying to get back to full guard.
Soze 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.

Kalandarishvili looking for submissions off his back.
Soze passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kalandarishvili !
Kalandarishvili is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Soze lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kalandarishvili taking shots to the head.

Kalandarishvili defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Soze.
Soze connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kalandarishvili tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bogdan Kalandarishvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soze lands with some strikes.
Soze landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kalandarishvili tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soze with good strikes from the mount here!

Soze wants to finish this one by submission but Kalandarishvili is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Soze.
Kalandarishvili tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Soze.
Soze working the ground and pound effectively.
Soze lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalandarishvili is looking to improve his position but Soze isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaiser Soze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soze 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaiser Soze!
Kaiser Soze retains his middleweight title!