PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalashnikov comes into the arena with Leningrad Cowboys - Those were the days blaring out of the sound system. Brown has chosen Needle In The Hay as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kalashnikov
vs
Brown

195 cm
29
245 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

185 cm
28
245 lbs
22 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vyacheslav Kalashnikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Brown!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Kalashnikov is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kalashnikov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brown has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brown and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kalashnikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brown throws the left hand but Kalashnikov avoids the punch easily.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kalashnikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Kalashnikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown throws a low kick, looking for Kalashnikov's leg but Kalashnikov calmly moves out of range.
A low kick from Kalashnikov is predictable there
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalashnikov throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kalashnikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
The fighters circling - Kalashnikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalashnikov scores with a hook.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kalashnikov counters with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Kalashnikov.
Brown with a nice cross.
Kalashnikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kalashnikov keeps Brown at a distance using the push kick.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crunch! Kalashnikov slams his shin into Brown's torso.
Kalashnikov blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Kalashnikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good shot there by Kalashnikov.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown takes one to the side of the head.
Kalashnikov scores with a nice head shot.
Kalashnikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Brown misses.
Kalashnikov scores with a push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
An inside leg kick from Kalashnikov misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
Kalashnikov throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
Brown slips a straight right by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Kalashnikov's head coaches at RNC Sport Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A lazy left from Kalashnikov finds it's target.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kalashnikov throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a chopping leg kick but Brown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A left lands for Kalashnikov.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kalashnikov.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Kalashnikov is out of range.
Brown misses with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kalashnikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Kalashnikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
Kalashnikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Kalashnikov's shoulder, as Kalashnikov tries to avoid the shot.
Brown throws a chopping leg kick but Kalashnikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov catches Brown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalashnikov with a nice cross.
Brown throws a leg kick but Kalashnikov moved away.
Kalashnikov staying out of range there.
Kalashnikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kalashnikov misses with a jab to the body
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kalashnikov thinking.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Kalashnikov's head but Kalashnikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalashnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Kalashnikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalashnikov manages to avoid it.
Kalashnikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kalashnikov connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vyacheslav Kalashnikov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kalashnikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kalashnikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalashnikov is just out of range.
Kalashnikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kalashnikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brown to score with a decent uppercut.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kalashnikov tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kalashnikov to the ground. Kalashnikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kalashnikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Brown throws a leg kick

and Kalashnikov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kalashnikov throwing strikes but missing.
Kalashnikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kalashnikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Kalashnikov from controlling successfully.
Kalashnikov stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown trying to control the position.
Brown 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.
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalashnikov trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalashnikov is one step ahead there.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Kalashnikov from controlling successfully.

We're going to have a standup here because Vyacheslav Kalashnikov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A low kick from Kalashnikov misses

and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Kalashnikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Kalashnikov blocks nicely.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kalashnikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown postures up in Kalashnikov's guard and throws a big left but Kalashnikov blocks it.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kalashnikov keeps moving.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalashnikov is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalashnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalashnikov is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown trying to control but Kalashnikov is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Anthony Brown has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kalashnikov feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalashnikov.
Nice body kick from Kalashnikov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kalashnikov.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalashnikov circles away.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Kalashnikov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kalashnikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalashnikov lands a shoulder strike.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalashnikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kalashnikov.
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!
A hook to the body from Kalashnikov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalashnikov backwards.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kalashnikov.
Brown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kalashnikov as Brown tries to tie him up.
Kalashnikov misses with a knee to the head.
Kalashnikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kalashnikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kalashnikov misses with a punch to the body.
Knees to the body from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov crunches a lovely knee into Brown's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalashnikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Kalashnikov lands a left hand.
Kalashnikov digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kalashnikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kalashnikov is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kalashnikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Kalashnikov pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalashnikov prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kalashnikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kalashnikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kalashnikov tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalashnikov misses with a body punch.
Brown has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kalashnikov.
Brown gets through Kalashnikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Kalashnikov to work.
Kalashnikov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalashnikov looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Kalashnikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalashnikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kalashnikov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kalashnikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalashnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Kalashnikov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalashnikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kalashnikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kalashnikov fails to land.
Kalashnikov lands a shoulder strike.
Kalashnikov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Kalashnikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kalashnikov after a bit of a struggle.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Brown.
Kalashnikov blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalashnikov digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Kalashnikov tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vyacheslav Kalashnikov clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kalashnikov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kalashnikov throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Kalashnikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kalashnikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Brown slips a straight right by Kalashnikov.
A bone on bone clash there as Kalashnikov blocks the leg kick.
Kalashnikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kalashnikov counter with a right hand.
Kalashnikov lands with an overhand left.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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 checks a leg kick nicely.
Kalashnikov scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kalashnikov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov is looking to land body kicks.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown connects with a right hand. Kalashnikov shakes it off.
Brown throws a hook but Kalashnikov blocks it.
Brown moves away from the strike by Kalashnikov.
A big left from Kalashnikov misses.
Kalashnikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalashnikov misses with a body shot.
Brown throws a lazy body kick
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a chopping leg kick but Brown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kalashnikov can pounce on him.
Kalashnikov connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalashnikov.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown moves forwards but Kalashnikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brown takes a swing at Kalashnikov's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalashnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kalashnikov connects with the punch.
A combination from Kalashnikov does no damage.
A slow jab from Kalashnikov misses its intended target.
Kalashnikov throws a right hand that misses
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick from Kalashnikov misses
and Brown counters with a nice kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kalashnikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalashnikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kalashnikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalashnikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kalashnikov, right into the meat.
Kalashnikov connects with a body shot.
Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kalashnikov throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Brown there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalashnikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brown counters with a leg kick.
Brown throws a leg kick but Kalashnikov checks it.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown misses with a body punch
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brown's knee momentarily.
Kalashnikov scores with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Kalashnikov throws a leg kick but Brown moved away.
Kalashnikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown looks to land a right hand but Kalashnikov moved out of range.
Kalashnikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kalashnikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vyacheslav Kalashnikov had his way with Anthony Brown in 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. This is the final round!

Kalashnikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalashnikov checks a leg kick.
Kalashnikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kalashnikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kalashnikov moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Brown feints a jab promting Kalashnikov to slip. Brown then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kalashnikov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A lazy left from Kalashnikov finds it's target.
Kalashnikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
A low kick from Kalashnikov is predictable there
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown is looking to chop away at Kalashnikov's legs.
Kalashnikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
Kalashnikov throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kalashnikov.
A jab from Kalashnikov misses.
Brown blocks a leg kick.
Kalashnikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalashnikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalashnikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalashnikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Anthony Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brown - that will leave a mark!
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kalashnikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Kalashnikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kalashnikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Brown closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kalashnikov's guard.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kalashnikov's head.
Kalashnikov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brown wants to hold on but Kalashnikov pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kalashnikov thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Kalashnikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Kalashnikov wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kalashnikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalashnikov looking to pass the guard.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kalashnikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalashnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Kalashnikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Kalashnikov!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Brown.
I think Kalashnikov 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 James Glass scores the fight 49:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vyacheslav Kalashnikov!
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov is the new heavyweight champion!
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.