PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Kalizhnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allan Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durham has chosen Headstrong as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Kalizhnikov
vs
Durham

175 cm
20
183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Hilo Nutrition (video proof) & Laundry 95 %

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Kalizhnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Allan Durham!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durham misses with a wild combination.
Durham stuffs the takedown.
Durham misses with a two punch combination.

Durham gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kalizhnikov to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Kalizhnikov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Durham is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Durham has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Durham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalizhnikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durham has managed to get both his arms back between Kalizhnikov's legs - danger averted.
Kalizhnikov keeping moving, preventing Durham from controlling successfully.
Kalizhnikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Durham on the ground.

Kalizhnikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Durham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Durham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Durham would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Durham stands up and waves to Kalizhnikov to follow him.
Kalizhnikov tries for a takedown but Durham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Kalizhnikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Kalizhnikov is trying to work for a kimura but Durham is defending well.
Kalizhnikov is breathing heavily.
Durham missing with punches from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov wants to free his trapped foot but Durham is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kalizhnikov is working away from the top position though.
Durham is trying to stand back up but Kalizhnikov is controlling him

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalizhnikov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Durham wants to control but Kalizhnikov is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Durham's head.

Kalizhnikov looking for a submission but Durham manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

Kalizhnikov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Durham is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Durham has escaped and now he's on top!
Durham slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Durham trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalizhnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kalizhnikov kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Durham 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.
Durham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Durham wants to control from the top but Kalizhnikov keeps moving.
Durham slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalizhnikov is looking to improve his position.
Durham is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Allan Durham will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kalizhnikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kalizhnikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durham throws out the jab.

Kalizhnikov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Kalizhnikov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Durham is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kalizhnikov, into his guard.
Harry Kalizhnikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Durham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalizhnikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Durham is looking to stand up but Kalizhnikov won't let him.
Kalizhnikov wants to sweep here but Durham controlling him for the moment.

Kalizhnikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Durham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Durham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kalizhnikov's guard.
Durham trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalizhnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kalizhnikov is on top in guard.
Kalizhnikov passes Durham's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kalizhnikov 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.

Kalizhnikov is looking for a kimura here.
Kalizhnikov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durham keeping full guard, as Kalizhnikov tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Durham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Durham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Kalizhnikov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Durham manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kalizhnikov has Durham in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durham throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Durham stops Kalizhnikov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Durham manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Durham, under a barage of strikes from Kalizhnikov.
Kalizhnikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kalizhnikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Kalizhnikov looking to secure an arm triangle but Durham defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kalizhnikov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kalizhnikov is trying to take his opponent's back.

Kalizhnikov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Durham is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Durham and Kalizhnikov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Kalizhnikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durham is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kalizhnikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Kalizhnikov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Durham misses the shot to the body.

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

Kalizhnikov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Durham has worked his arm free - good work by Durham!

Kalizhnikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Durham is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Durham is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Kalizhnikov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Durham knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kalizhnikov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Durham rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kalizhnikov's guard! Nice work there by Durham!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Durham slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kalizhnikov has a closed guard, preventing Durham from standing up.
Durham is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Durham wants to control from the top but Kalizhnikov keeps moving.
Durham stopping the sweep attempt from Kalizhnikov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Durham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Durham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Durham trying to control but Kalizhnikov is working from the bottom.
Kalizhnikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Allan Durham.
Kalizhnikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Durham.

Kalizhnikov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kalizhnikov blocks the strikes from Durham.
You can see the frustration on Durham's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Kalizhnikov swings around for an armbar but Durham sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kalizhnikov's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kalizhnikov is looking for a triangle but Durham pushes his legs off easily.
Durham scoring with some ground and pound.
Durham has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kalizhnikov is proving hard to escape from.
Kalizhnikov keeping moving, preventing Durham from controlling successfully.
Durham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Kalizhnikov looking for a guillotine here but Durham defends easily.
Durham distracts Kalizhnikov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kalizhnikov keeping moving, preventing Durham from controlling successfully.
Durham 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.
Durham wanted to stand there but Kalizhnikov had control of the position.
Durham trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalizhnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalizhnikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Kalizhnikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kalizhnikov wants to sweep here but Durham controlling him for the moment.
Durham pushing down on Kalizhnikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Durham decides to stand up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Durham misses.
Durham throws a right hand that Kalizhnikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalizhnikov also avoids with ease.
Durham tries to clinch there but Kalizhnikov circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Allan Durham.
I think Durham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Harry Kalizhnikov!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Harry Kalizhnikov!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Allan Durham!

Harry Kalizhnikov wins by split decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Harry Kalizhnikov waved his t-shirt featuring Crippler's Corner's logo in front of the cameras.