PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norrin Radd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Kalyagin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalyagin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Show Me Your Genitals. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Konstantin Kalyagin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Radd
vs
Kalyagin

194 cm
23
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

189 cm
23
220 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Knock Out Artistry

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norrin Radd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Kalyagin!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radd jabs at Kalyagin's body.
Radd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Radd lands a really nice looking cross but Kalyagin seems unphased.
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!
Kalyagin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kalyagin looks gassed!
Radd drops Kalyagin with a right and a left! Radd comes rushing in but Kalyagin regains his composure and manages to keep Radd in guard.

Kalyagin is rocked!
Radd sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Radd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Radd seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kalyagin looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalyagin, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kalyagin is looking to sweep but instead, Radd has passed into half guard.
Kalyagin wants to improve his position but Radd is controlling well.
Well, if Radd is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Radd trying to pass the guard but Kalyagin defending well.
Kalyagin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Radd is pressing down on Kalyagin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kalyagin is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kalyagin wants to control but Radd is keeping busy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kalyagin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Radd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalyagin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Kalyagin.
Norrin Radd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalyagin defending well as Radd loads up on a big left hand.
Kalyagin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Radd to score with a decent uppercut.
Kalyagin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kalyagin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Radd scores with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Radd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Radd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Radd throws out a loose jab but Kalyagin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radd lands with an uppercut that bounces Kalyagin off the cage and back into rage.
Kalyagin misses with a looping right.
Kalyagin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kalyagin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalyagin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Radd.
Radd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalyagin misses the jab.
Radd slips a jab from Kalyagin.
Kalyagin slips a straight right by Radd.
Kalyagin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Radd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radd connects with a looping right hand.
Radd scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Radd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kalyagin slips a jab from Radd.
Radd looks to land a combination. Kalyagin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kalyagin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kalyagin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from Radd finds it's target.
Radd with a nice cross.
Radd lands the left hand.
Kalyagin is still on wobbly legs! Can Radd finish him?
Radd lands a big uppercut and Kalyagin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kalyagin looks OK. Radd waves Kalyagin back to his feet!
Kalyagin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Radd throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalyagin.
Kalyagin seems to have recovered his senses.
Radd misses with a two punch combination.
Radd with a hook.
Radd cracks Kalyagin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norrin Radd dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Radd throws a series of punches but Kalyagin moves out of range.
Radd lands with a hook. Kalyagin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Radd lands a left and a right that sends Kalyagin crashing to the canvas! Radd dives into mount looking to finish!
Radd controlling from mount.
Kalyagin is trying to escape the mount.
Kalyagin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalyagin is trying to escape the mount.
Kalyagin is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalyagin tries to lock up and control but Radd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Radd content just to control the position here.
Kalyagin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Radd controlling from the full mount.
Kalyagin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Radd tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kalyagin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Radd content just to control the position here.
Radd tries to control but Kalyagin wriggling away.
Kalyagin tries to lock up and control but Radd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kalyagin is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radd content just to control the position here.
Kalyagin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Radd controlling the position easily from mount.
Kalyagin is desperately trying to improve his position but Radd has a good base and remains in mount.
Radd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Norrin Radd just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Radd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kalyagin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Radd throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norrin Radd dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Radd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalyagin.
Radd lands a jab-cross combination.
Radd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kalyagin moves out of range as Radd strikes.
Radd blocks a jab.
Radd throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kalyagin throws a leg kick but Radd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kalyagin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalyagin scores with a jab to the body.
Kalyagin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Radd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalyagin ducks under a wild hook from Radd.
Kalyagin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radd misses the jab.
Kalyagin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Radd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalyagin throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalyagin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Radd looks to land a combination. Kalyagin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Radd is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Radd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Radd connects with a nice looking jab.
Radd throws the left hand but Kalyagin avoids the punch easily.
Norrin Radd is winning the standup battle so far.
Radd lands a glancing blow to the side of Kalyagin's head.
Kalyagin connects with a single shot there.
Radd misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Radd catches Kalyagin right on the button with a cross.
Radd scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radd stalks Kalyagin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kalyagin's face. Kalyagin staggers backwards, shaken.
Radd drops Kalyagin with a nice combination! Radd dives into Kalyagin's guard, looking to finish!
Radd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Radd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kalyagin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Radd stands and throws Kalyagin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee asks Radd politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Radd prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kalyagin tries to bench press Radd off him but Radd keeps the position.
Radd in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kalyagin is looking to regain half guard here but Radd keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin seems a little lost for a moment, as Radd dominates the positioning.
Kalyagin tries to bench press Radd off him but Radd keeps the position.
Kalyagin is trying to buck Radd off.
Radd controls the position from side control.
Kalyagin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Radd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kalyagin wants to control but Radd postures up.
Kalyagin is being controlled here.
Kalyagin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Radd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Kalyagin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Radd stalls from top position.
Kalyagin tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Radd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norrin Radd clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kalyagin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Radd throws an overhand right that lands on Kalyagin's shoulder, as Kalyagin tries to avoid the shot.
Kalyagin tries to clinch up but Radd circles away and keeps his distance.
Kalyagin takes one to the side of the head.
Nice combo by Radd! Oh, that's hurt him - Kalyagin falls to the canvas and Radd follows him into side control.
Radd controls the position.
Kalyagin is trying to get back to his feet.
Radd controls the position from side control.
Kalyagin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Radd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kalyagin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kalyagin is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radd prevents Kalyagin from improving his position.

Radd stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kalyagin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalyagin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Radd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kalyagin in his tracks.
Radd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Radd tries to bum rush Kalyagin with a series of wild strikes but Kalyagin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Radd connects with a body shot.
Kalyagin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Radd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Norrin Radd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Radd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radd lands a jab to Kalyagin's midsection.
Radd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Radd lands a glancing blow to the side of Kalyagin's head.
Radd works over Kalyagin's head and body with a nice combination.
Radd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radd cracks Kalyagin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Radd lands a nice shot that snaps Kalyagin's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Radd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Radd scores with a nice strike.
Radd looks to throw the jab but Kalyagin is out of range.
Kalyagin ducks under a wild hook from Radd.
Radd cracks Kalyagin with an open hand slap.
Some wild striking there from Radd.
Radd throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalyagin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radd lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalyagin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Radd moves away.
Kalyagin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Radd counters with a left to the body.
Radd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kalyagin on the side of the head.
Kalyagin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Radd scores with a body shot.
Radd tries to bum rush Kalyagin with a series of wild strikes but Kalyagin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Radd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalyagin's hands.
Jab from Radd.
Kalyagin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kalyagin moves in looking to clinch but Radd pushes him off.
Kalyagin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Radd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Radd's corner calls for a 1-2. Radd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Radd.
Radd misses with a few strikes there.
Kalyagin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Radd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Radd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kalyagin momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalyagin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Radd connects with the punch.
Kalyagin moves forwards but Radd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Radd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kalyagin in his tracks.
Kalyagin walks into a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Radd misses.
Kalyagin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Radd throws a right hand that Kalyagin ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalyagin also avoids with ease.
Kalyagin misses with a hook to the body
and Radd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norrin Radd had his way with Konstantin Kalyagin in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Radd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kalyagin ducks under a wild hook from Radd.
Radd lands with a nice combination. Kalyagin backs away looking to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Radd misses the target.
Kalyagin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalyagin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Radd.
Nice jab there from Radd.
The fighters circling - Radd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Radd throws a right and a left that Kalyagin avoids nicely.
Kalyagin lands a right hook to the body.
Radd missing with a left hand there. Kalyagin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Radd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kalyagin just misses with a punch to the body.
Radd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalyagin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalyagin stuns Radd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kalyagin wants to clinch.
Kalyagin throws a jab but it's blocked by Radd.
Radd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kalyagin counters with a leg kick.

Kalyagin rushes Radd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Radd is looking to break free of the clinch but Kalyagin has double underhooks.
Kalyagin misses with a knee to the head.
Radd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kalyagin scores a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Kalyagin.
Kalyagin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalyagin missing with knees to the body.
Konstantin Kalyagin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Radd's elbow.
Radd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalyagin can do to turn this around?
Kalyagin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalyagin tries to land a knee to the head but Radd blocks with his arms.
Kalyagin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Radd blocks it with crossed arms.
Radd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kalyagin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalyagin throws a punch but it's blocked by Radd.
Radd is looking to break free of the clinch but Kalyagin has double underhooks.
Radd blocks a body shot from Kalyagin.

Radd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Radd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalyagin counters with a right hand to the body.
Kalyagin slips under a jab.
Kalyagin throws a lazy right hand but Radd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalyagin throws a leg kick that misses.
Norrin Radd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kalyagin stalks Radd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Radd's face. Radd staggers backwards, shaken.
Radd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kalyagin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Radd tries to bum rush Kalyagin with a series of wild strikes but Kalyagin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kalyagin walks into a left hand.
Kalyagin slips a straight right by Radd.
Radd moves out of range of the strikes.
Radd misses the jab.
Radd misses with an uppercut.
Kalyagin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kalyagin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Radd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Radd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kalyagin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kalyagin there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radd's corner calls for a 1-2. Radd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Radd slips under a jab from Kalyagin.
Radd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kalyagin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Radd.
Radd moves out of range of the body kick.
Radd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Radd throws a good cross that connects.
A left and a right from Radd both land. Nice combination.
Radd lands a really nice looking cross but Kalyagin seems unphased.
Kalyagin drops his hands momentarily and Radd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Radd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalyagin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Radd lands a right hook to the body.
Radd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kalyagin. Kalyagin obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Radd thuds a left hand into Kalyagin's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Konstantin Kalyagin.
I think Radd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:44
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 49:44
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norrin Radd!