PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avtomat Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Buttler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Kalashnikov
vs
Buttler

215 cm
24
283 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

196 cm
20
263 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Avtomat Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Buttler!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Buttler misses.
Buttler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalashnikov. Buttler does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Kalashnikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buttler doesn't seem phased though.
Kalashnikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalashnikov lands with an overhand left.
Buttler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalashnikov lands with a cross.
Buttler swings for the body but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kalashnikov as he connects with a hook.
Kalashnikov feints a jab promting Buttler to slip. Kalashnikov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Buttler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kalashnikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalashnikov lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buttler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kalashnikov lands a jab to Buttler's midsection.
Kalashnikov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kalashnikov punishes Buttler's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalashnikov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kalashnikov connects with a jab.
Buttler slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kalashnikov, as that shot connected.
Kalashnikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kalashnikov throws a body punch but Buttler moves out of range.
Buttler is looking to clinch.
Kalashnikov scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov lands a jab-cross combination.
Good exchange - Kalashnikov coming out on top.
Avtomat Kalashnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buttler misses the shot to the body.
Buttler looks to land a body kick but Kalashnikov moved away.
Kalashnikov scores with a hook to the body. Buttler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalashnikov misses with a wild combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buttler, as that shot connected.
Kalashnikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kalashnikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kalashnikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Buttler misses.
Buttler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buttler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalashnikov lands with a shot to the body.
Buttler looks gassed!
Buttler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Buttler connects with a solid leg kick.
Kalashnikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kalashnikov connects with a body shot.
Buttler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kalashnikov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buttler backs up against the ropes.
Kalashnikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kalashnikov scores with a nice head shot.
Buttler takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buttler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kalashnikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kalashnikov stuns Buttler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kalashnikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Kalashnikov.
Buttler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kalashnikov connects with a looping right hand.
Kalashnikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kalashnikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Kalashnikov coming out on top.
Kalashnikov jabs Buttler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kalashnikov scores with the left hand. Buttler knows he should have avoided that one.
Kalashnikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buttler has time to react.
Buttler walks into a left hand.
Kalashnikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buttler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kalashnikov lands with a good body shot.
Buttler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kalashnikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalashnikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buttler walks into a stiff left hand from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot by Kalashnikov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buttler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Buttler walks into a stiff left hand from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kalashnikov thuds his right hand into Buttler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kalashnikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalashnikov scores with a three punch combo!
Kalashnikov with a hook.
Buttler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kalashnikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buttler.
Kalashnikov lands a body shot.
Nice shot by Kalashnikov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buttler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab from Kalashnikov.
Good shot there by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Buttler should have avoided that one.
Kalashnikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buttler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kalashnikov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kalashnikov cracks Buttler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kalashnikov throws a combination. Buttler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kalashnikov lands an overhand right.
Kalashnikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buttler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kalashnikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Kalashnikov finds it's way through Buttler's defenses.
Kalashnikov lands a head shot.
Buttler looks to land a right hand but Kalashnikov moved out of range.
Buttler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Buttler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kalashnikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Buttler. Buttler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Buttler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Buttler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Buttler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalashnikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buttler walks into a left hand.
Kalashnikov throws out a powerful jab.
Kalashnikov lands with a right hand.
Buttler ducks right into an uppercut from Kalashnikov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalashnikov with a hook.
Kalashnikov scores with a shot to the body.
Buttler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kalashnikov scores with a one two! Buttler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kalashnikov sizes up Buttler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avtomat Kalashnikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Kalashnikov scores with a nice right hand.
Kalashnikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kalashnikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Kalashnikov slips a straight right by Buttler.
Kalashnikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kalashnikov throws out a powerful jab.
Kalashnikov catches Buttler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kalashnikov lands with a right hand.
Kalashnikov with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Buttler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kalashnikov sizes up Buttler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kalashnikov jabs Buttler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kalashnikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buttler can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for Kalashnikov. That snapped Buttler's head back.
Kalashnikov scores with a nice strike.
Buttler tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalashnikov throws a good cross that connects.
Kalashnikov lands a jab.
Buttler is breathing heavily.
Kalashnikov connects with a right hand. Buttler shakes it off.
Kalashnikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Buttler should have avoided that one.
Buttler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalashnikov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov misses the jab.
Kalashnikov throws a shot to the body.
Buttler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalashnikov jabs Buttler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kalashnikov lands with a good body shot.
Kalashnikov scores with a shot to the body.
Kalashnikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buttler doesn't seem bothered though.
Kalashnikov punishes Buttler's body with a nice straight punch.
Buttler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kalashnikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kalashnikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalashnikov with a nice cross.
Kalashnikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buttler doesn't seem bothered though.
Kalashnikov connects with a body shot that sends Buttler's belly button to the back.
Buttler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalashnikov jabs Buttler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Buttler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Buttler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kalashnikov scores with a body shot.
Kalashnikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buttler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kalashnikov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov connects with a jab.
Kalashnikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Buttler on the side of the head.
Buttler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch lands to the side of Buttler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kalashnikov scores with a jab to the body.
Buttler takes one to the chin there.
Kalashnikov scores with a nice right hand.
Kalashnikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kalashnikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kalashnikov cracks Buttler with a good jab.
Avtomat Kalashnikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalashnikov jabs Buttler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kalashnikov lands a nice hook to Buttler's body. Buttler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Buttler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kalashnikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Buttler scrambles back to his feet.
Kalashnikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buttler's hands.
Buttler walks into a jab.
Kalashnikov connects with a jab.
Kalashnikov lands with a shot to the body.
Kalashnikov lands a nice hook to Buttler's body. Buttler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalashnikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kalashnikov punishes Buttler's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov works Buttler's body with a nice hook.
Kalashnikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Buttler off the ropes and back into rage.
Kalashnikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kalashnikov connects with the punch.
Kalashnikov tests Buttler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalashnikov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kalashnikov.
Good standup being displayed there by Kalashnikov as he connects with a hook.
Buttler moves forwards but Kalashnikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kalashnikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buttler under the eye.
Nice uppercut lands for Kalashnikov. That snapped Buttler's head back.
Buttler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kalashnikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kalashnikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalashnikov with a hook.
Kalashnikov lands a body shot.
A jab from Kalashnikov does it's job there.
Buttler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kalashnikov scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Buttler should have avoided that one.
A right-left combo lands from Kalashnikov.
Buttler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kalashnikov scores with a nice strike.
Good exchange - Kalashnikov coming out on top.
Kalashnikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buttler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kalashnikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalashnikov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Buttler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kalashnikov works the jab nicely.
Buttler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buttler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov dips to his left and cracks Buttler with an uppercut!
Kalashnikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalashnikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kalashnikov stuns Buttler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kalashnikov there.
Kalashnikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buttler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kalashnikov lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avtomat Kalashnikov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kalashnikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buttler at a distance.
Kalashnikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buttler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body punch from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buttler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Buttler throws a wild body kick that Kalashnikov sees coming a mile off.
Kalashnikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kalashnikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kalashnikov lands with a shot to the body.
Kalashnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Buttler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kalashnikov punishes Buttler's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalashnikov lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Buttler.
Kalashnikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kalashnikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kalashnikov lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buttler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Buttler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Buttler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buttler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kalashnikov lands with an overhand left.
Kalashnikov throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kalashnikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Buttler walks into a stiff left hand from Kalashnikov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kalashnikov, as that shot connected.
Kalashnikov scores with the left hand. Buttler knows he should have avoided that one.
Kalashnikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buttler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kalashnikov stuns Buttler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buttler drops his hands momentarily and Kalashnikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kalashnikov misses with a two punch combination.
Good shot there by Kalashnikov.
Buttler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kalashnikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Buttler's head.
Buttler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Buttler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kalashnikov works Buttler's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalashnikov scores with a jab. Buttler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kalashnikov scores with a nice head shot.
Kalashnikov works Buttler's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov staying out of range there.
Kalashnikov punishes Buttler's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalashnikov cracks Buttler with a good jab.
A shot to the liver by Kalashnikov. Beautiful body shot.
Kalashnikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Buttler on the side of the head.
Buttler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Buttler ducks right into an uppercut from Kalashnikov.
Buttler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Kalashnikov scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kalashnikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kalashnikov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Buttler walks into a left hand.
Kalashnikov stalks Buttler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Buttler's face. Buttler staggers backwards, shaken.
Kalashnikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalashnikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov scores with a shot to the body.
Kalashnikov cracks Buttler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kalashnikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kalashnikov scores with a shot to the body.
Kalashnikov cracks Buttler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kalashnikov throws a good cross that connects.
Buttler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kalashnikov.
Buttler is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Buttler misses with a kick to the body.
Kalashnikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kalashnikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kalashnikov lands a jab-cross combination.
Kalashnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kyle Buttler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buttler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Kalashnikov. Beautiful body shot.
Kalashnikov cracks a nice hook into Buttler's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Kalashnikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buttler doesn't seem phased though.
Kalashnikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalashnikov lands a nice hook to Buttler's body. Buttler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Buttler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buttler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A lazy left from Kalashnikov finds it's target.
Buttler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Avtomat Kalashnikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Kalashnikov. That snapped Buttler's head back.
Kalashnikov lands with an overhand left.
Kalashnikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Buttler's head.
Buttler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kalashnikov lands a body shot.
Buttler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kalashnikov with a nice cross.
Kalashnikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Buttler off the ropes and back into rage.
Kalashnikov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buttler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kalashnikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalashnikov lands a nice hook to Buttler's body. Buttler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalashnikov digs a good body shot into Buttler's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Kalashnikov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalashnikov thuds a left hand into Buttler's body.
Kalashnikov lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Kalashnikov finds it's way through Buttler's defenses.
Kalashnikov lands a slapping body shot.
Kalashnikov lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Avtomat Kalashnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalashnikov 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Avtomat Kalashnikov!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Avtomat Kalashnikov!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Avtomat Kalashnikov!

Avtomat Kalashnikov wins by unanimous decision!