PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Kjellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Leonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonov has chosen Red october as his entrance music. Vadim Leonov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kjellstrom
vs
Leonov

197 cm
39
265 lbs
26 - 26 - 0

194 cm
38
248 lbs
29 - 33 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bjorn Kjellstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vadim Leonov!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Leonov with that takedown attempt.

Kjellstrom moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kjellstrom fails to land.
A short uppercut from Kjellstrom.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kjellstrom.
A head punch on the inside from Kjellstrom fails to land.
Kjellstrom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leonov backwards.
Kjellstrom takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Bjorn Kjellstrom has been cut.
Leonov is struggling to control the position.
Leonov looking to slow down the pace here.
Leonov can't get the takedown.
Leonov can't find room to land a body shot as Kjellstrom controls the action.
Leonov wants a takedown but no success here.
Bjorn Kjellstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Leonov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kjellstrom.
A short right from Kjellstrom.
A shot in the inside from Kjellstrom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kjellstrom keeps control of Leonov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov prevents a body shot from Kjellstrom.
Kjellstrom takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice left hand lands by Kjellstrom.
Kjellstrom is pressed up against the cage. Leonov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kjellstrom down to the mat. Kjellstrom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kjellstrom tries to clinch up but Leonov circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Leonov does it's job there.
Kjellstrom moves to clinch but Leonov breaks away

and Leonov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kjellstrom lands a right hand.
Kjellstrom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kjellstrom.
Kjellstrom scores with a shot to the side of Leonov's head.
Leonov blocking some punches.
Come on Leonov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kjellstrom swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kjellstrom prevents it.
Leonov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kjellstrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kjellstrom lands a nice uppercut.
Kjellstrom lands a left hand.
Leonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kjellstrom.
Leonov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kjellstrom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd cheers as Kjellstrom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leonov doesn't seem phased though.
Kjellstrom connects with a nice looking jab.
We've been told by Kjellstrom's head coaches at Australian Xtreme Elite Stand Up Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bjorn Kjellstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kjellstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kjellstrom tries to advance to mount but can't.

Kjellstrom looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kjellstrom wants to control but Leonov is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Leonov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Leonov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kjellstrom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leonov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kjellstrom wants to get back to full guard.

Kjellstrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leonov pulls his head out easily.
Kjellstrom wants to improve his position but Leonov is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kjellstrom is not content to let Leonov control the position.
Leonov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leonov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leonov is thwarting Kjellstrom's attempts to control the position.
Leonov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leonov lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Leonov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kjellstrom is just riding it out for now. Leonov eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kjellstrom is defending against the submission attempts here by Leonov.
Kjellstrom trying to get back to full guard but Leonov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Kjellstrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Kjellstrom's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kjellstrom tries to close the distance and clinch but Leonov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kjellstrom tries to clinch but Leonov moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Kjellstrom. That snapped Leonov's head back.

Kjellstrom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leonov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kjellstrom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Leonov manages to break the clinch.
Bjorn Kjellstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kjellstrom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kjellstrom misses with an uppercut.
Kjellstrom wants to clinch up but Leonov keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov slips a jab and a cross from Kjellstrom.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kjellstrom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leonov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Leonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Kjellstrom clinches with his opponent.
Leonov blocks an uppercut.
Leonov can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kjellstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Leonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leonov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kjellstrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kjellstrom tries to close the distance and clinch but Leonov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leonov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kjellstrom.
Kjellstrom misses with a hook.
Kjellstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leonov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leonov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kjellstrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonov slips a jab from Kjellstrom.
A slow jab from Kjellstrom misses its intended target.

Kjellstrom closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Leonov can't do much from the bottom here.
Leonov prevents Kjellstrom from moving into mount.
Leonov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kjellstrom's best efforts.
Kjellstrom blocks the strikes from Leonov.

Kjellstrom is working for a submission of some sort.

Kjellstrom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leonov defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov trying to control here.
Kjellstrom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leonov manages to get to full guard.
Leonov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kjellstrom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kjellstrom postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leonov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kjellstrom, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonov stands and throws Kjellstrom's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Kjellstrom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Kjellstrom's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Leonov or perhaps it was just good defense by Kjellstrom which made him look bad.
Kjellstrom misses with a combination

and Leonov counters by moving into the clinch.
Kjellstrom swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Leonov breaks the clinch.
Kjellstrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kjellstrom moves to clinch but Leonov breaks away

and Leonov counters by moving into the clinch.
Leonov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kjellstrom gets underhooks to prevent Leonov's takedown attempt.
Bjorn Kjellstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Leonov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjellstrom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kjellstrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leonov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Leonov blocks an uppercut.
Leonov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kjellstrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kjellstrom working aggressively here.
Kjellstrom misses with some punches.
Kjellstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kjellstrom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kjellstrom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kjellstrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kjellstrom.
Bjorn Kjellstrom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kjellstrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kjellstrom lands with a short shot to the head.

Leonov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonov.
Vadim Leonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kjellstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kjellstrom.
Leonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kjellstrom finish him?
Kjellstrom misses with some punches.
Leonov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kjellstrom pushes Leonov against the cage. Kjellstrom is working some dirty boxing. Kjellstrom pushes off with a quick right hook! Leonov goes down! Leonov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kjellstrom moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Kjellstrom!
Bjorn Kjellstrom spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.