PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio Graicie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Graicie
vs
Kalashnikov

167 cm
24
267 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

196 cm
21
235 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Helio Graicie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graicie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kalashnikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kalashnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalashnikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graicie circles away quickly and effectively.
Kalashnikov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kalashnikov duly obliges.
Helio Graicie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalashnikov looks to land a combination. Graicie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kalashnikov misses with a wild combination.
Graicie shoots in for a takedown but Kalashnikov shows good takedown defense.
Graicie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalashnikov pinned against the cage. Kalashnikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Graicie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalashnikov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kalashnikov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Nice takedown defense from Kalashnikov. No joy for Graicie on that attempt.
Kalashnikov swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov misses with a double jab.
Kalashnikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kalashnikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graicie circles away quickly and effectively.
Kalashnikov looks to land a combination but Graicie avoids it well.
Graicie fails with a takedown attempt.
Kalashnikov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kalashnikov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kalashnikov, as that shot connected.
Graicie shoots for a double leg takedown but Kalashnikov sprawls well. He's pushed Graicie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kalashnikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Graicie.
Graicie is breathing heavily.
Kalashnikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kalashnikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graicie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kalashnikov misses with a two punch combination.
Graicie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalashnikov.
Graicie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Graicie drives through with a takedown into guard.

Kalashnikov working for a triangle but Graicie defends it easily.

Kalashnikov has his foot on Graicie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graicie works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kalashnikov is looking for a triangle but Graicie pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kalashnikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Graicie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Kalashnikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Graicie 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.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graicie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Graicie drops back looking for a leg! Kalashnikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kalashnikov manages to kick Graicie off! Graicie jumps back into Kalashnikov's guard.

Graicie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Kalashnikov looking for a guillotine here but Graicie defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Graicie drops back looking for a leg! Kalashnikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kalashnikov manages to kick Graicie off! Graicie jumps back into Kalashnikov's guard.
Graicie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Kalashnikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graicie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graicie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Graicie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graicie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Kalashnikov dominated that 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.

Kalashnikov with a jab.

Graicie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Graicie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kalashnikov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Kalashnikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kalashnikov actively working from the bottom here.

Graicie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Kalashnikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Graicie.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Graicie wants to work for an arm triangle but Kalashnikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Kalashnikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Graicie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Graicie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kalashnikov is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Graicie looking for subs off his back but Kalashnikov has passed one foot through into half guard.

Kalashnikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Graicie has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kalashnikov is trying to work for a kimura but Graicie is defending well.

That's four 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.

Graicie makes his way to full guard, as Kalashnikov worked for a kimura.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kalashnikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Graicie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kalashnikov has managed to get both his arms back between Graicie's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Helio Graicie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Graicie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kalashnikov is fending him off so far but Graicie persists. Nope, Kalashnikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kalashnikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kalashnikov feints a jab promting Graicie to slip. Kalashnikov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Graicie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kalashnikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graicie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kalashnikov swinging wildly here.
Kalashnikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalashnikov connects with a jab.
Kalashnikov throws a series of punches but Graicie avoids them all with ease.
Kalashnikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graicie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kalashnikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kalashnikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Graicie fails to land the takedown.
Graicie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalashnikov.
Helio Graicie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graicie shoots in for a takedown but Kalashnikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Graicie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalashnikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graicie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kalashnikov swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kalashnikov throws a right hand that Graicie ducks under and follows up with a left that Graicie also avoids with ease.
Graicie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graicie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Graicie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalashnikov circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Kalashnikov misses.
Kalashnikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kalashnikov throws a right and a left that Graicie avoids nicely.
Kalashnikov misses with a few strikes there.
Andrei Kalashnikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalashnikov scores with a three punch combo!
Kalashnikov misses with the combination.
Graicie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kalashnikov cracks Graicie with an open hand slap.
Kalashnikov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kalashnikov duly obliges.
Graicie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andrei Kalashnikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalashnikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Graicie tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalashnikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Graicie slips a jab and a cross from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Graicie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kalashnikov throws a right and a left that Graicie avoids nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graicie.
Kalashnikov swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws a series of punches but Graicie moves out of range.
Kalashnikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graicie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kalashnikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Graicie somewhat.
Kalashnikov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Graicie eats them both and turns towards Kalashnikov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Graicie is rocked!
Kalashnikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Graicie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kalashnikov drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Graicie's head, knocking him out cold! Kalashnikov is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Kalashnikov!