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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wei Pei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalashnikov has chosen Leningrad Cowboys - Those were the days as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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245 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wei Pei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vyacheslav Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov lands a leg kick that knocks Pei off balance momentarily.
Kalashnikov throws a push kick but Pei slaps the foot to one side.
Pei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kalashnikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pei manages to avoid it.
Kalashnikov delivers a nice body kick.
Kalashnikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pei is looking to land body kicks.
Pei throws a big shot that misses.
Pei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pei feints and then cracks Kalashnikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kalashnikov down.
Kalashnikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pei throws a big shot that misses.
Kalashnikov scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalashnikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pei motions for Kalashnikov to come forward. Pei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Pei.
Pei backing away here, and Kalashnikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kalashnikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Pei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pei moves out of range of the body kick.
Kalashnikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalashnikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalashnikov. Pei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kalashnikov 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.
Kalashnikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pei pushes Kalashnikov away with a front kick.
Nice jab there from Pei.
Pei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pei is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
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!
Pei throws an overhand right that lands on Kalashnikov's shoulder, as Kalashnikov tries to avoid the shot.
Pei is looking to slow Kalashnikov down with leg kicks.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalashnikov scores with a nice body kick.
Pei is breathing heavily.
Pei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov shoots in and gets a takedown into Pei's guard.
Kalashnikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pei wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalashnikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kalashnikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov trying to control but Pei is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kalashnikov is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pei went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kalashnikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kalashnikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Kalashnikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalashnikov checks a low kick from Pei.
Pei just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalashnikov scores with a push kick.
Kalashnikov misses with a body kick.
Pei misses with an uppercut. Kalashnikov saw that one coming.
Kalashnikov shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalashnikov manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pei. Kalashnikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Kalashnikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pei looks to land a right hand but Kalashnikov moved out of range.
A big left from Kalashnikov misses.
Kalashnikov missing with a left hand there. Pei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Kalashnikov misses.
Kalashnikov misses with a body kick.
Kalashnikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pei, right into the meat.
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 has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pei finds it's way round the side to connect with Kalashnikov's head.
Kalashnikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A lazy body kick from Kalashnikov
and Pei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalashnikov throws a body kick that misses.
Pei appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kalashnikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalashnikov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kalashnikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pei counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vyacheslav Kalashnikov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kalashnikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pei has time to react.
Kalashnikov blocks a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kalashnikov!
Kalashnikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pei.
Kalashnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalashnikov throws the kick towards the body but Pei avoids it.
Pei misses with a wild body shot.
Kalashnikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pei.
Kalashnikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pei.
Kalashnikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalashnikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalashnikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kalashnikov scores with a nice strike.
No joy there for Pei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Kalashnikov does it's job there.
Kalashnikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kalashnikov throws a body kick that misses.
Kalashnikov misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Pei checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kalashnikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Pei.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kalashnikov.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalashnikov lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalashnikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kalashnikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pei takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kalashnikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalashnikov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pei defends well and Kalashnikov ends up having to push Pei into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kalashnikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kalashnikov throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Pei. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pei throws a lazy right hand but Kalashnikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pei is just out of range.
Pei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kalashnikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pei fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kalashnikov just manages to avoid it.
Pei will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kalashnikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalashnikov throws a body punch but Pei moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Pei.
Pei takes a swing at Kalashnikov's ribcage but misses.
Kalashnikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalashnikov takes a swing at Pei's ribcage but misses.
Kalashnikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pei throws an overhand right that lands on Kalashnikov's shoulder, as Kalashnikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kalashnikov 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kalashnikov.
Pei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pei checks a leg kick nicely.
Kalashnikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalashnikov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kalashnikov misses with a leg kick
and Kalashnikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov checks a low kick from Pei.
Kalashnikov scores with a head kick. Pei tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kalashnikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pei.
Pei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalashnikov looks for the body kick but Pei saw that one coming.
Kalashnikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pei lands a jab.
A big right from Pei misses.
Pei checks the leg kick.
Kalashnikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kalashnikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kalashnikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pei.
Pei slips under a jab from Kalashnikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Pei.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kalashnikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pei feints and then cracks Kalashnikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kalashnikov down.
Pei walks into a stiff left hand from Kalashnikov.
A head kick misses from Kalashnikov.
Pei throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kalashnikov.
Pei looks for the body kick but Kalashnikov saw that one coming.
Kalashnikov throws out a counter right but Pei avoids it with no problem.
Pei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kalashnikov tries to score with a low kick but Pei moves his leg out of the way.
Pei tried to counter with a leg kick but Kalashnikov avoided it.
Pei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pei blocks a leg kick.
Kalashnikov scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalashnikov tries to land a front kick but Pei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pei swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vyacheslav Kalashnikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalashnikov misses the target.
Kalashnikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pei connects with the punch.
Crunch! Kalashnikov slams his shin into Pei's torso.
Kalashnikov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalashnikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kalashnikov wants to control but Pei is keeping him busy.
Kalashnikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pei's head.
Kalashnikov controlling the action here.
Pei is looking for a sweep. Kalashnikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalashnikov is looking to take a break and control but Pei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pei lands a nice looking body shot.
Pei takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pei moves out of range as Kalashnikov throws a body kick.
Kalashnikov misses with a low kick.
Pei appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kalashnikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pei is out of range and Kalashnikov settles back down.
Kalashnikov throws a head kick but Pei moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Pei misses its target.
Pei moves out of range of the body kick from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Pei. Beautiful body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kalashnikov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kalashnikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pei takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Pei misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pei.
Kalashnikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pei. Pei obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalashnikov moves out of range of the body kick from Pei.
Kalashnikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pei slips a jab and a cross from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kalashnikov lands with a nice body kick.
Pei blocks the body kick.
Kalashnikov throws a low kick but Pei avoids it.
Pei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalashnikov loads up on a big right hand but Pei slips the punch.
Kalashnikov scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kalashnikov checks a low kick from Pei.
Pei on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kalashnikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalashnikov throws a head kick that misses.
Kalashnikov slips a jab from Pei.
Pei moves out of range of the body kick.
Pei with a hook.
Kalashnikov moves out of range as Pei strikes.
Pei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kalashnikov thumps Pei with a low kick.
Kalashnikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalashnikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kalashnikov scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pei.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov misses with a hook.
Kalashnikov misses with the body kick
and Pei counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalashnikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kalashnikov throws a push kick but Pei slaps the foot to one side.
Kalashnikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pei throws a series of punches but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Pei stuns Kalashnikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalashnikov's hands.
Kalashnikov misses with a wild body shot.
Pei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kalashnikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kalashnikov scores with a shot to the body.
Pei lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Kalashnikov misses
and Pei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Vyacheslav Kalashnikov just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pei moves out of range of the body kick.
Pei moves out of range as Kalashnikov throws a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kalashnikov.
Pei tried to score with a low kick but Kalashnikov checks it.
Pei looks to land a body kick but Kalashnikov moved away.
Decent striking displayed by Kalashnikov there.
Kalashnikov looks for the body kick but Pei saw that one coming.
Kalashnikov looks for the body kick but Pei saw that one coming.
Pei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kalashnikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pei throws out a leg kick but Kalashnikov moves out of range and Pei only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pei tries to land a front kick but Kalashnikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pei tries to score with a low kick but Kalashnikov moves his leg out of the way.
Kalashnikov thows a body kick. Pei tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kalashnikov moves away from the strike by Pei.
Kalashnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pei is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pei lands a body shot.
Pei scoring well with a low kick there.
Pei throws a hook but Kalashnikov blocks it.
Pei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kalashnikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kalashnikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pei throws a big shot that misses.
Kalashnikov scores with a kick to the midsection.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kalashnikov momentarily.
Pei throws a series of punches but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Pei has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kalashnikov.
A good leg kick by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov lands a leg kick that knocks Pei off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pei throws a hook but Kalashnikov avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Pei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov clobbers Pei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kalashnikov misses with a looping right.
Pei sizes up Kalashnikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pei throws out a loose jab but Kalashnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kalashnikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pei scores with a nice strike.
Kalashnikov misses with a body shot.
Kalashnikov looks to land a body kick but Pei moved away.
Pei blocks the body kick.
Kalashnikov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big left from Pei misses.
Kalashnikov throws a shot from downtown. Pei moves away and avoids it.
Kalashnikov tries to land a body kick
and Pei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kalashnikov. Kalashnikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Pei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalashnikov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kalashnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pei throws a body kick that misses.
Kalashnikov scores with a punch to the head.
Kalashnikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalashnikov avoids the body shot from Pei.
Kalashnikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Pei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kalashnikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Pei catches Kalashnikov right on the button with a cross.
Kalashnikov lands a jab to Pei's midsection.
Pei misses the shot to the body.
Pei throws a hook but Kalashnikov avoids it easily.
Pei scores with a hook.
Kalashnikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pei throws a solid leg kick but Kalashnikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pei.
Pei misses with an uppercut.
Pei moves out of range of the body kick.
Pei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kalashnikov throws a leg kick but Pei moved away.
It looked like Pei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kalashnikov throws a low kick but Pei avoids it.
Kalashnikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalashnikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wei Pei will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kalashnikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kalashnikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
You can see that Kalashnikov has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Pei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalashnikov throws out the jab.
Kalashnikov misses with a body shot.
Pei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalashnikov fakes the leg kick and cracks Pei in the body.
Kalashnikov swings for the body but Pei moves out of range.
Pei throwing a counter right hand but Kalashnikov manages to avoid it.
Kalashnikov thumps Pei with a low kick.
Nice cross by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws the left hand but Pei avoids the punch easily.
Kalashnikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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 slips a jab and a cross from Pei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pei avoids the body shot from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov tries a low kick but Pei avoids it.
Kalashnikov thows a body kick. Pei tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kalashnikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalashnikov throws a leg kick but Pei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kalashnikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kalashnikov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalashnikov manages to avoid it.
Kalashnikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kalashnikov ducks right into an uppercut from Pei.
Pei cracks Kalashnikov with a good jab.
Kalashnikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pei moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kalashnikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalashnikov throws a leg kick but Pei moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov feints and then cracks Pei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pei down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pei catches Kalashnikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kalashnikov is rocked!
Pei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kalashnikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pei finish him?
Pei lands a jab to the nose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov tries to land a front kick but Pei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kalashnikov moves out of range as Pei strikes.
Pei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pei.
Wei Pei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalashnikov seems to have recovered his senses.
Pei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalashnikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pei. Pei obviously looking to wear him down.
Kalashnikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pei.
Kalashnikov keeps Pei at a distance using the push kick.
An inside leg kick from Kalashnikov misses.
Kalashnikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pei lands a big right hand that sends Kalashnikov crashing to the mat! Pei stays standing though and waves Kalashnikov back to his feet!
Kalashnikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kalashnikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalashnikov cracks Pei with an open hand slap.
Kalashnikov tests Pei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pei checks a leg kick.
Kalashnikov cracks Pei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kalashnikov moves forwards but Pei connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pei throws a front kick aimed at Kalashnikov's knee but Kalashnikov avoids it well.
Kalashnikov throws a front kick that sends Pei stumbling back into the cage.
Pei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pei misses with a wild body shot.
Kalashnikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pei takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pei looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalashnikov is just out of range.
Kalashnikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kalashnikov.
Pei throws a jab when Kalashnikov was well out of range.
Pei throws a jab when Kalashnikov was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov looks for the body kick but Pei saw that one coming.
Kalashnikov slips under a jab.
Pei misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalashnikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pei lands with a right hand.
Pei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kalashnikov checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vyacheslav Kalashnikov.
Well Kalashnikov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vyacheslav Kalashnikov!
Our winner, Vyacheslav Kalashnikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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