PBP Commentary

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

Deupreaux
vs
Kalashnikov

175 cm
25
270 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

215 cm
25
283 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Deupreaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Avtomat Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Deupreaux looking to score a takedown here. Kalashnikov is defending well but Deupreaux drives through and ends up in Kalashnikov's guard.
Deupreaux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Deupreaux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kalashnikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deupreaux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Deupreaux is in close to Kalashnikov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Deupreaux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deupreaux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deupreaux trying to control but Kalashnikov is working from the bottom.
Deupreaux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kalashnikov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Deupreaux thows a big elbow that misses.
Deupreaux tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalashnikov is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deupreaux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Deupreaux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deupreaux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deupreaux pushes down on Kalashnikov's leg and manages to get into 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. Deupreaux connects with a nice short shot to Kalashnikov's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deupreaux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Deupreaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalashnikov keeps working.
Kalashnikov has hold of Deupreaux's hands but Deupreaux slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Deupreaux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kalashnikov wants to improve his position but Deupreaux is controlling well.
Kalashnikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deupreaux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kalashnikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Deupreaux throwing shots but Kalashnikov is blocking nicely.
Kalashnikov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Deupreaux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Deupreaux wants to pass to mount but Kalashnikov is defending the position.
Deupreaux throwing shots but Kalashnikov is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Deupreaux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kalashnikov is concentrating on defense, preventing Deupreaux from advancing position.
Deupreaux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deupreaux throwing shots but Kalashnikov is blocking nicely.
Kalashnikov has hold of Deupreaux's hands but Deupreaux slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kalashnikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deupreaux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kalashnikov defending well though.
Kalashnikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deupreaux.
Nice strikes from Deupreaux there.
Deupreaux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Deupreaux dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Deupreaux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kalashnikov counters with a left to the body.
Deupreaux tries to clinch but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Deupreaux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kalashnikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deupreaux somewhat.
Deupreaux misses with a combination
enabling Kalashnikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Deupreaux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Jacques Deupreaux has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deupreaux fails with a takedown attempt.
Kalashnikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Deupreaux fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kalashnikov sprawls well initially but Deupreaux persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kalashnikov wants to get back to his feet.
Deupreaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalashnikov keeps working.
Deupreaux is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kalashnikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kalashnikov is looking for a sweep. Deupreaux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalashnikov wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jacques Deupreaux.
Kalashnikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Deupreaux is looking to clinch.
Kalashnikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux is looking to clinch but Kalashnikov is avoiding it.

Deupreaux looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalashnikov wants to control but Deupreaux is keeping busy.
Kalashnikov tries to kick Deupreaux off but Deupreaux keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kalashnikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deupreaux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deupreaux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jacques Deupreaux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deupreaux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux stops Kalashnikov from getting back to his feet.
Deupreaux lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kalashnikov has hold of Deupreaux's hands but Deupreaux slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kalashnikov trying to control from the bottom.
Deupreaux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deupreaux throws a strike but Kalashnikov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Deupreaux distracts Kalashnikov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux is looking to work some ground and pound but Kalashnikov has wrist control.

Deupreaux drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kalashnikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Deupreaux has Kalashnikov in his guard.

Deupreaux is working an open guard so Kalashnikov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deupreaux moves away from the strike by Kalashnikov.

Deupreaux forces Kalashnikov back against the cage and clinches.

Deupreaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avtomat Kalashnikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques Deupreaux's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Deupreaux tries to bum rush Kalashnikov with a series of wild strikes but Kalashnikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deupreaux wants to clinch
and Kalashnikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalashnikov moves out of range as Deupreaux throws a body kick.
Deupreaux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalashnikov counters with a straight right hand.

Deupreaux pushes Kalashnikov up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kalashnikov tries a body shot but Deupreaux blocks it.
Deupreaux gets through Kalashnikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kalashnikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Deupreaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Deupreaux prevents a body shot from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov tries to break the clinch but Deupreaux is controlling the position.
Kalashnikov is trying to force a seperation but Deupreaux has the dominant position.
Deupreaux keeps control of Kalashnikov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Deupreaux missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov tries a body shot but Deupreaux blocks it.
A hook to the body from Deupreaux.
Kalashnikov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Deupreaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kalashnikov misses with a wild combination.
Deupreaux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jacques Deupreaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deupreaux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kalashnikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deupreaux somewhat.
Deupreaux throws a series of punches but Kalashnikov avoids them all with ease.
Deupreaux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jacques Deupreaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deupreaux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalashnikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalashnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deupreaux moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Deupreaux under the eye.
Kalashnikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Deupreaux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Kalashnikov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Deupreaux sprawling to the canvas! Deupreaux rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kalashnikov finish him?!
Nice body punch from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov lands with a straight right. Deupreaux didn't see that one coming.
Jacques Deupreaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Deupreaux is rocked!
Deupreaux leaves his chin hanging out and Kalashnikov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Deupreaux crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Avtomat Kalashnikov!