PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Anderson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Zalachenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dear Agony. Zalachenko has chosen Fistfull of Credit Cards as his entrance music. Alexander Zalachenko acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Jones
vs
Zalachenko

195 cm
28
265 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

211 cm
32
270 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anderson Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Zalachenko!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Zalachenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zalachenko tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Zalachenko lands with a cross.
Jones scores with a spinning back kick!
Zalachenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zalachenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones avoids the head kick by Zalachenko.
Zalachenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones thumps Zalachenko with a low kick.
Zalachenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zalachenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zalachenko throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zalachenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Zalachenko as he checks the leg kick.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones looks for the body kick but Zalachenko saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalachenko thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zalachenko. That one must have hurt.
Jones throws a low kick but Zalachenko avoids it.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zalachenko throws a head kick that misses.
Zalachenko misses with a head kick.
Zalachenko scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body punch from Zalachenko.
Zalachenko throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Zalachenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones throws a leg kick but Zalachenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Zalachenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zalachenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zalachenko lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Zalachenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Zalachenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Zalachenko throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zalachenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones avoids the head kick by Zalachenko.
Zalachenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
Zalachenko misses with a body shot.
Zalachenko 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.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Zalachenko checks it.
Zalachenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zalachenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zalachenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zalachenko misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zalachenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zalachenko checks a leg kick.
Zalachenko throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zalachenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Zalachenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zalachenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zalachenko avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Zalachenko.
Zalachenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Zalachenko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zalachenko throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zalachenko feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zalachenko. That did some damage!
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones looks to land a combination but Zalachenko avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from Zalachenko misses.
Alexander Zalachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zalachenko moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Alexander Zalachenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zalachenko lands with a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zalachenko.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Zalachenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the ropes.
Zalachenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Zalachenko backwards.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zalachenko wants to stall.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zalachenko.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A cross from Zalachenko lands.
Zalachenko misses with a head kick.
Zalachenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jones.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A clash of legs there as Zalachenko blocks the low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zalachenko lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Jones throws a head kick that Zalachenko semi-blocks.
Zalachenko moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Zalachenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Zalachenko wants to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Zalachenko blocks the low kick.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zalachenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zalachenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Zalachenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zalachenko jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot by Zalachenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zalachenko jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zalachenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zalachenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones throws a push kick but Zalachenko slaps the foot to one side.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zalachenko tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Zalachenko throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalachenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zalachenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zalachenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zalachenko.
Zalachenko lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Zalachenko punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Zalachenko lands with a nice body kick.
Zalachenko stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones tries to move into range but Zalachenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones swings for the body but Zalachenko moves out of range.
Zalachenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Zalachenko moved out of range nicely.
Zalachenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Zalachenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Zalachenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Zalachenko as he connects with a hook.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Zalachenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zalachenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zalachenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Zalachenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zalachenko misses with a head kick.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Zalachenko cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Zalachenko's head but Zalachenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zalachenko wants to clinch.
Zalachenko lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Zalachenko really dominated that 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.

Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zalachenko jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zalachenko.
Zalachenko throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Zalachenko avoids it.
Zalachenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Zalachenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Zalachenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Zalachenko moved away.
Zalachenko connects with a looping right hand.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zalachenko scores with a shot to the body.
That kick from Zalachenko tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Zalachenko lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalachenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zalachenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zalachenko lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy body kick from Jones
and Zalachenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Zalachenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zalachenko lands with a good body shot.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zalachenko scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zalachenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Zalachenko.
Zalachenko scores with a push kick.
Zalachenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zalachenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zalachenko scores with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Zalachenko.
Zalachenko lands a jab to the head.
Zalachenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Zalachenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zalachenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zalachenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Zalachenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zalachenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zalachenko lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zalachenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zalachenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Zalachenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Zalachenko dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones throws a push kick but Zalachenko slaps the foot to one side.
Zalachenko jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones avoids the head kick by Zalachenko.
Zalachenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zalachenko slips under a jab.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zalachenko tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zalachenko scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Anderson Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones slips a straight right by Zalachenko.
Zalachenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zalachenko checks a leg kick.
Zalachenko misses with a head kick.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zalachenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Zalachenko's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zalachenko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Zalachenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zalachenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Zalachenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Zalachenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Zalachenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zalachenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zalachenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zalachenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zalachenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Zalachenko lands with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones thuds his right hand into Zalachenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones throws a push kick but Zalachenko slaps the foot to one side.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Zalachenko as he connects with a hook.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Zalachenko avoids it.
Zalachenko lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Zalachenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Zalachenko.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zalachenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zalachenko catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zalachenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Zalachenko.
I think Zalachenko 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Zalachenko!
An intense looking Alexander Zalachenko took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am pleased and shocked to have won this fight! Hope I can have some more big fights here in Tokyo.'.
In defeat, Anderson Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back i shouldnt have lost to this piece of shit.'.