PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Majik Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BUMBA CLOT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalashnikov comes to the cage accompanied by Got yourself a gun.( NAS ). CLOT has chosen Pinchers - Bandelero as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kalashnikov
vs
CLOT

178 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

181 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Majik Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, BUMBA CLOT!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CLOT throws a series of punches but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
A punch combination from CLOT misses.
Kalashnikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
CLOT tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kalashnikov is able to avoid easily.
Kalashnikov dodges the punch combination from CLOT.
CLOT attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
CLOT looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalashnikov slips under a jab.
Nice takedown defense from CLOT. No joy for Kalashnikov on that attempt.
CLOT misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
CLOT misses with a jab, cross combination.
CLOT circles away from the clinch attempt.
BUMBA CLOT seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kalashnikov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
CLOT pushes Kalashnikov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kalashnikov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kalashnikov wants to control but CLOT is keeping him busy.
CLOT is looking to get back to his feet here but Kalashnikov is keeping cool and he's managed to take CLOT's back.
Kalashnikov tries to get the hooks in deep but CLOT pushed the leg off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can CLOT hold on?!
CLOT controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Kalashnikov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
A lull in the action here.
CLOT wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

CLOT is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Kalashnikov.
CLOT throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from CLOT.
CLOT looks gassed!
CLOT misses with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
CLOT throws a right and a left that Kalashnikov avoids nicely.
CLOT lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kalashnikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kalashnikov lands with a cross.
Kalashnikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kalashnikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov avoids the head kick by CLOT.
A shot to de liver by Kalashnikov. Beautiful body shot.
Kalashnikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
CLOT on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kalashnikov. Kalashnikov obviously looking to wear him down.
CLOT throws a combination that misses

and Kalashnikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
CLOT blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalashnikov.
CLOT wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kalashnikov working the head and body with strikes.
Kalashnikov is looking to take a break and control but CLOT is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kalashnikov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
CLOT is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
CLOT sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
CLOT misses with a combination

and Kalashnikov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kalashnikov landing knees to the head.
Kalashnikov is working CLOT over against the cage.

CLOT manages to break the clinch.
CLOT throws a leg kick
enabling Kalashnikov to counter with a crisp jab.

Kalashnikov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Kalashnikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

CLOT pushes Kalashnikov off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Kalashnikov.
CLOT throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice body shot.
Kalashnikov slips a jab and a cross from CLOT.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown but CLOT shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Majik Kalashnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
CLOT scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
CLOT throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
CLOT throws a combination that misses
and Kalashnikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalashnikov misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
CLOT misses with a double jab

and Kalashnikov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in CLOT's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

CLOT is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
CLOT wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Majik Kalashnikov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

CLOT looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
CLOT misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown but CLOT shows good takedown defense.
Kalashnikov lands a two punch combo.
CLOT falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalashnikov counters with a left and a right that stings CLOT.
CLOT misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from CLOT misses

and Kalashnikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kalashnikov is trying to control. CLOT wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kalashnikov lands strikes from half guard.

CLOT makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as CLOT sprawls well. CLOT wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kalashnikov gets slowly back to his feet.
CLOT throws a combination that misses

and Kalashnikov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for CLOT!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

CLOT bucks up and throws Kalashnikov to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
CLOT throws a combination that misses

and Kalashnikov counters with a shoot takedown. CLOT fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

CLOT pushes Kalashnikov off and gets back to his feet.
Kalashnikov cracks the inside of CLOT's front leg.
CLOT looks to land a combination but Kalashnikov avoids it well.
Kalashnikov closes the distance and clinches up with CLOT, looking for a takedown. Kalashnikov pushes CLOT against the cage but CLOT circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Majik Kalashnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
CLOT throws a combination that misses

and Kalashnikov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
CLOT wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kalashnikov looking for a takedown.
CLOT is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
CLOT tries to break the clinch but Kalashnikov is controlling the position.
CLOT prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kalashnikov looking for a takedown.
CLOT lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kalashnikov or not.
A frustrated look appears on CLOT's face as he tries to break the clinch.
CLOT tries to stall but Kalashnikov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Kalashnikov breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from CLOT.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from CLOT.

Kalashnikov closes the distance and pushes CLOT back into the cage.
CLOT looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
CLOT has Kalashnikov pressed against the cage.
Kalashnikov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. CLOT gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

CLOT breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
CLOT misses with a wild combination.
Kalashnikov shoots for a double leg takedown but CLOT sprawls well. He's pushed Kalashnikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
CLOT misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kalashnikov closes the distance and clinches up with CLOT, looking for a takedown. Kalashnikov pushes CLOT against the cage but CLOT circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kalashnikov dodges the punch combination from CLOT.
Kalashnikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
CLOT throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
CLOT misses with a kick to the body.
Kalashnikov is trying hard to land a takedown here. CLOT sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for CLOT, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
CLOT throws a series of strikes that have Kalashnikov backpedaling.
A nice combination there by CLOT.
Kalashnikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
CLOT throws a head kick but Kalashnikov moves out of range.

Kalashnikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
CLOT looking to stall.
CLOT can't break the clinch.
Kalashnikov tries to pull guard but CLOT holds him up against the cage and eventually Kalashnikov drops back down to his feet.
Kalashnikov scores a nice knee to the body.
Kalashnikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kalashnikov tries to score a body lock takedown but CLOT shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
CLOT digs a right hand into Kalashnikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kalashnikov's gas tank.
A frustrated look appears on Kalashnikov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kalashnikov prevents CLOT from breaking the clinch.
CLOT trying to land knees to the body.

Kalashnikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
CLOT throws a low kick but Kalashnikov avoids it.
CLOT misses with a wild combination.
CLOT throws a solid leg kick but Kalashnikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at CLOT.
CLOT throws a lazy body kick

and Kalashnikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
CLOT looks like he's trying to stand up.

CLOT pushes Kalashnikov off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalashnikov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kalashnikov duly obliges.
A nice combination there by CLOT.
CLOT misses with a combination

so Kalashnikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Majik Kalashnikov 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. And we move into the final round!

A solid body kick from Kalashnikov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown but CLOT shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
CLOT misses with a double jab.
CLOT scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by CLOT there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
CLOT misses with a double jab

and Kalashnikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

CLOT has his feet on Kalashnikov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kalashnikov checks a low kick from CLOT.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with CLOT but CLOT pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Majik Kalashnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalashnikov wants to slow CLOT down by chopping away at his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CLOT tries to land a leg kick but Kalashnikov saw it coming and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
CLOT looks to land a combination but Kalashnikov avoids it well.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown but CLOT shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Kalashnikov or perhaps it was just good defense by CLOT which made him look bad.
CLOT misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
CLOT tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalashnikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Majik Kalashnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
CLOT throws a lazy body kick
and Kalashnikov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from CLOT is predictable there

and Kalashnikov counters with a nice double leg into side control. CLOT won't be happy with that.
CLOT is trying to buck Kalashnikov off.
Majik Kalashnikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
CLOT is not content to let Kalashnikov control the position.
Kalashnikov prevents CLOT from escaping the position.
BUMBA CLOT has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
CLOT is not content to let Kalashnikov control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
CLOT swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles CLOT's knee momentarily.

Kalashnikov moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Kalashnikov.
CLOT is trying to break free.
A short left from CLOT.
Kalashnikov has CLOT pressed against the cage, preventing CLOT from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kalashnikov has CLOT pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. CLOT manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

CLOT breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
CLOT misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kalashnikov scores with a sloppy right hand. CLOT should have avoided that one.
Kalashnikov just misses with a punch to the body.
CLOT connects with a solid leg kick.
CLOT throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kalashnikov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in CLOT's guard now.
Kalashnikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
CLOT throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
CLOT is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kalashnikov is controlling him.

CLOT scrambles and gets back to his feet.
CLOT will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kalashnikov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has CLOT pinned against the cage. CLOT gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
CLOT will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from CLOT misses.

Kalashnikov gets a clinch.

Kalashnikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
CLOT throws a right hand that Kalashnikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalashnikov also avoids with ease.
CLOT fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kalashnikov checks it well.

Kalashnikov rushes CLOT and presses him up against the cage.
Kalashnikov looking for a takedown.
CLOT prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
CLOT is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

CLOT pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from CLOT.
Majik Kalashnikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
CLOT will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Majik Kalashnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kalashnikov, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Majik Kalashnikov!