PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles comes to the cage accompanied by Ludacris - Get Back . Kalashnikov has chosen Leningrad Cowboys - Those Were The Days as his entrance music. Devin Styles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Styles
vs
Kalashnikov

187 cm
23
278 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

195 cm
24
245 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ganja's Warehouse (95% Laundering)

The Choke´s On You
Perkele!

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devin Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vyacheslav Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov misses with a body kick.
Styles on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kalashnikov. That did some damage!
Kalashnikov misses with a wild body shot.

Styles clinches up against the cage.
Styles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Kalashnikov breaks from the clinch.
Styles staying out of range there.
Kalashnikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Styles. Kalashnikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Styles does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kalashnikov misses with a right hand
and Styles counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalashnikov wants to land a leg kick but Styles is out of range.
Kalashnikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kalashnikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Styles.
Styles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kalashnikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Styles takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Styles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalashnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Styles.
Styles checks a leg kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles lands a nice hook to Kalashnikov's body. Kalashnikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalashnikov throws a head kick but Styles moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Styles misses.
Styles is looking to slow Kalashnikov down with leg kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Kalashnikov. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Kalashnikov misses.
Kalashnikov lands with a straight right. Styles didn't see that one coming.
Kalashnikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kalashnikov walks into a jab.
Kalashnikov misses with a looping right.
Kalashnikov misses with a hook.
Styles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Kalashnikov misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Styles.
Styles scores with a body shot.
Styles shoots in looking for a takedown but Kalashnikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Styles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Styles tries to clinch but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Styles looks to land a left hand but Kalashnikov moved out of range nicely.
Styles defending well as Kalashnikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kalashnikov misses with a left hand
and Styles counters with a nice uppercut.
Styles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalashnikov manages to avoid it.
A big left from Kalashnikov misses.
Styles jabs Kalashnikov right on the nose. Kalashnikov blinks but takes it well.
Styles scores with a shot to the body.
Styles looks to land a left hand but Kalashnikov moved out of range nicely.
Styles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalashnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Styles.
Styles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalashnikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kalashnikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Styles wants to land a leg kick but Kalashnikov is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kalashnikov throws the kick towards the body but Styles avoids it.
Styles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot by Styles.
Kalashnikov cracks the inside of Styles's front leg.
Styles is looking to wear down Kalashnikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kalashnikov motions for Styles to come forward. Kalashnikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kalashnikov scores with a punch to the head.
Styles blocks a head kick by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Styles's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styles connects with a single shot there.
Kalashnikov misses with a wild body shot.
Styles lands with a hook. Kalashnikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Styles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalashnikov manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Kalashnikov.
Styles tries to clinch but Kalashnikov moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kalashnikov. Kalashnikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Styles misses with a hook. Kalashnikov ducked under it nicely.
Kalashnikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalashnikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Styles.
Styles 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 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kalashnikov scores with a spinning back kick!
Styles is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Styles defending well as Kalashnikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kalashnikov tries to score with a low kick but Styles moves his leg out of the way.
Kalashnikov throws a push kick but Styles slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styles moves out of range of the leg kick from Kalashnikov.
Styles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kalashnikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Styles checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Devin Styles will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kalashnikov throws a shot from downtown. Styles moves away and avoids it.

Styles closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Styles.
Styles can't find room to land a body shot as Kalashnikov controls the action.
Styles lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Vyacheslav Kalashnikov has been cut.
Styles throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov pushes Styles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Styles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Styles throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Styles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kalashnikov managing to block the knees to the body from Styles.
Styles missing with knees to the body.
Styles blocks a body shot from Kalashnikov.
Styles swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalashnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Styles lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles blocking some punches.
Styles can't find room to land a body shot as Kalashnikov controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kalashnikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Styles.
Styles cracks Kalashnikov with a nice body shot.

Styles drags the fight down to the ground.
Kalashnikov trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
Styles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalashnikov is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Styles looking for a guillotine here but Kalashnikov defends easily.
Kalashnikov trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
Styles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kalashnikov tries to get to full guard but Styles has control of the leg.

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

Vyacheslav Kalashnikov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kalashnikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalashnikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Styles connects with a body shot that sends Kalashnikov's belly button to the back.
Kalashnikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Styles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalashnikov misses the shot to the body.
Kalashnikov throws an overhand right that lands on Styles's shoulder, as Styles tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Styles.
Styles throws out a powerful jab.
Kalashnikov throws a nice looking combination but Styles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Styles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalashnikov manages to avoid it.
Kalashnikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Styles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kalashnikov sprawls well. Kalashnikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Styles gets slowly back to his feet.
Styles's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kalashnikov under the eye.
Kalashnikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Styles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kalashnikov throws a sloppy head kick and Styles moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalashnikov misses the jab.
Kalashnikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalashnikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Styles scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Styles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vyacheslav Kalashnikov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Styles tries to work over Kalashnikov's front leg with a kick but Kalashnikov checks it.
Kalashnikov connects with a leg kick. Styles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kalashnikov throws a hook but Styles avoids it easily.
Styles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalashnikov moves away.
Styles loads up on a big right hand but Kalashnikov slips the punch.
Styles thuds a left hand into Kalashnikov's body.
Styles slips a jab from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Styles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalashnikov.
Styles loads up on a big right hand but Kalashnikov slips the punch.
Kalashnikov throws a body kick that misses.
Kalashnikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Styles.
Kalashnikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Styles manages to avoid it.
Styles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kalashnikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kalashnikov misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles throws a nice outside leg kick.
Styles cracks the inside of Kalashnikov's front leg.
Kalashnikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kalashnikov misses with a body kick.
Kalashnikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Styles.
A big left from Kalashnikov misses.
Styles throws a solid leg kick but Kalashnikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Styles.
Kalashnikov throws a body kick that misses.
Styles's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kalashnikov under the eye.
Styles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kalashnikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Styles clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Styles on the inside.
Styles lands with a left to the head.

Styles jumps into guard, dragging Kalashnikov to the mat.
Kalashnikov wants to control from the top but Styles keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles looking for a sweep. Not yet Styles, not yet.
Kalashnikov wants to stand but Styles has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Styles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Styles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalashnikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kalashnikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kalashnikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kalashnikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Styles working for a submission but Kalashnikov is keeping him at bay.
Kalashnikov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Styles tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Devin Styles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Styles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Styles 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Styles!
Devin Styles managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ganja's Warehouse (95% Laundering), into his post fight interview.