PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Armen Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perica Vladislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hammer
vs
Vladislav

201 cm
18
279 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

193 cm
18
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Excellent MT
Big right hand

Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armen Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Perica Vladislav!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vladislav fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hammer.
Hammer misses with a body shot.
Vladislav steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Vladislav lands a head kick!

It looks like Armen Hammer has been cut.
Vladislav attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vladislav throws a body kick that misses.
Vladislav swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammer.
Vladislav moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
Vladislav misses with a low kick.
Hammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vladislav goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hammer lands a jab to the head.
Vladislav throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vladislav has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hammer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vladislav - the referee stops the clock and Hammer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vladislav. Hammer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vladislav delivers a nice body kick.
Hammer blocks a head kick by Vladislav.
Hammer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vladislav.
A solid body kick from Vladislav.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vladislav slips under a jab.
Hammer moves out of range as Vladislav throws a body kick.
Vladislav fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladislav moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vladislav was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Hammer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hammer tries to clinch there but Vladislav circles away.
Vladislav throws a body kick that misses.
Vladislav delivers a nice body kick.
Vladislav feints and then cracks Hammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammer down.
Hammer is looking to clinch.
Vladislav ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Vladislav staying out of range there.
Vladislav follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hammer checks a low kick from Vladislav.
A good leg kick by Vladislav.
Hammer avoids a kick to the body.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vladislav swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vladislav takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A bone on bone clash there as Hammer blocks the leg kick.
Hammer clobbers Vladislav with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vladislav throws a front kick that sends Hammer stumbling back into the ropes.
Hammer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vladislav fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hammer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vladislav feints and then cracks Hammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammer down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vladislav.
Hammer throws a body punch but Vladislav moves out of range.
Hammer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vladislav looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vladislav manages to avoid it.
Vladislav replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hammer blocks it well.
Vladislav throws a front kick that sends Hammer stumbling back into the ropes.
Vladislav throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vladislav delivers a nice body kick.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Hammer throws the left hand but Vladislav avoids the punch easily.
Armen Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vladislav fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vladislav motions for Hammer to come forward. Vladislav throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vladislav misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vladislav.
Jab by Hammer.
Vladislav lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladislav avoids the body shot from Hammer.
Vladislav throws a body kick that misses.
Vladislav looks for the body kick but Hammer saw that one coming.
Vladislav throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Vladislav looks for the body kick but Hammer saw that one coming.
Hammer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hammer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vladislav can pounce on him.
Vladislav avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vladislav throws a chopping leg kick but Hammer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vladislav throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hammer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vladislavs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hammer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Hammer misses.
Vladislav fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hammer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hammer swings for the body but Vladislav moves out of range.
Vladislav uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Vladislav feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hammer's calf.
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vladislav was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Hammer is looking to clinch.
Hammer wants to clinch up but Vladislav keeps it at a distance.
Hammer blocks a head kick by Vladislav.
Vladislav scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vladislav avoids the body shot from Hammer.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vladislav was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vladislav goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hammer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vladislav scores with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Vladislav.
Vladislav moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vladislav lands a nice looking body kick.
A low kick from Vladislav misses
enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Vladislav lands with a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vladislav.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vladislav throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hammer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vladislav pushes Hammer away with a front kick.
Hammer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters circling a little - Vladislav finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vladislav explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vladislav scores with a kick to the body.
Vladislav goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vladislav scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hammer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vladislav.
Hammer's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Vladislav chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vladislav throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vladislav throws a push kick but Hammer slaps the foot to one side.
Vladislav throws a leg kick which misses Hammer's front leg but catches the back leg as Hammer tries to avoid it.
Hammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vladislav.
Hammer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vladislav moves away.
Vladislav throws a low kick, looking for Hammer's leg but Hammer calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Hammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vladislav lands a leg kick that knocks Hammer off balance momentarily.
Vladislav avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hammer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vladislav thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hammer if he has to take too many more of those.
Vladislav lands with a nice body kick.
Vladislav lands a leg kick that knocks Hammer off balance momentarily.
Vladislav throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hammer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vladislav eats them both and turns towards Hammer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vladislav throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vladislav throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vladislav.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Vladislav counters with a thumping low kick.
Vladislav lands with a nice body kick.
Vladislav fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vladislav.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vladislav.
Hammer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vladislav.
Vladislav lands a nice looking body kick.
Hammer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vladislav.
Vladislav scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vladislav scores with a push kick.
Vladislav walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hammer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hammer throws a hook but Vladislav blocks it.
Vladislav lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hammer takes a step back to recover.
Vladislav throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hammer misses the jab.
Vladislav chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vladislav.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Vladislav is looking to land body kicks.
Hammer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vladislav looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vladislav uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Vladislav is looking to land body kicks.
Hammer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vladislav. That one must have hurt.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vladislav throws a body kick that misses.
Vladislav tries to work over Hammer's front leg with a kick but Hammer checks it.
Crunch! Vladislav slams his shin into Hammer's torso.
Hammer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vladislav.
Vladislav throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vladislav goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vladislav connects with a solid leg kick.
Vladislav lands with a nice body kick.
Hammer moves out of range as Vladislav throws a body kick.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Hammer.
Vladislav pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vladislav.
Vladislav moves away from the strike by Hammer.
Vladislav steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Vladislav chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Hammer has managed to clinch.

Vladislav escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. Vladislav moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Hammer. Those never looked like landing.
Hammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vladislav.
Vladislav lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vladislav. That's going to slow Hammer down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vladislav 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.
Vladislav attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vladislav chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hammer throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Perica Vladislav dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armen Hammer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Vladislav throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vladislav tries a low kick but Hammer avoids it.
Vladislav with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vladislav 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.
Vladislav 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.
Vladislav moves away from the strike by Hammer.
Hammer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vladislav slips a jab from Hammer.
Hammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vladislav.
Vladislav feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hammer's calf.
A head kick from Vladislav lands but Hammer takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vladislav - that will leave a mark!
Hammer tries to clinch but Vladislav is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vladislav throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vladislav flicks out a counter leg kick but Hammer steps away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vladislav.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Vladislav has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vladislav bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vladislav looks to land a body kick but Hammer moved away.
Vladislav throws a wild body kick that Hammer sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from Vladislav misses.
Hammer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid body kick from Vladislav.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vladislav 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 Hammer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hammer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Perica Vladislav seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vladislav keeps Hammer at a distance using the push kick.
Vladislav thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hammer if he has to take too many more of those.
Vladislav lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hammer will feel that in the morning.
Vladislav scores with a leg kick.
Vladislav throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters circling a little - Vladislav finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vladislav misses with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladislav feints and then cracks Hammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammer down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vladislav. That one must have hurt.
Vladislav connects with a leg kick. Hammer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vladislav lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vladislav with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hammer wants to clinch.
Vladislav throws a leg kick that misses.
Hammer darts in trying to clinch
and Vladislav counters with an outside leg kick.
Vladislav lands with a slapping head kick.

Armen Hammer's cut is getting worse.
Hammer checks a leg kick.
Vladislav throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hammer misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands a jab to the nose.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vladislav swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vladislav lands a leg kick that knocks Hammer off balance momentarily.
Hammer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hammer swings for the body but Vladislav moves out of range.
Vladislav is looking to slow Hammer down with leg kicks.
Vladislav steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
Hammer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vladislav can pounce on him.
A leg kick checked by Hammer.
Hammer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vladislav scores with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vladislav. That's going to slow Hammer down.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vladislav manages to avoid it.
Vladislav tries a low kick but Hammer avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
Vladislav throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hammer.
Hammer throwing a counter right hand but Vladislav manages to avoid it.
Hammer blocks a low kick nicely.
Vladislav 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!
Vladislav drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vladislav slips under a jab.
Vladislav swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hammer swings for the body but Vladislav moves out of range.
Hammer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vladislav. Vladislav obviously looking to wear him down.
Hammer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Vladislav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vladislav connects with a high kick.
Vladislav misses with a low kick.
Hammer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vladislav throws a head kick that misses.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vladislav throws a leg kick but Hammer checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Hammer misses its target.
Vladislav avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hammer moves out of range of the body kick from Vladislav.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vladislav replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hammer blocks it well.
Vladislav slips a jab and a cross from Hammer.
Vladislav steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hammer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hammer misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vladislav throws a leg kick but Hammer checks it.
Hammer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Vladislav tries a quick counter leg kick but Hammer is wise to it.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vladislav throws a leg kick but Hammer checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Hammer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hammer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vladislav looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vladislav turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vladislav. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vladislav throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vladislav pushes Hammer away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer misses the jab.
Hammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vladislav circles away quickly and effectively.
Vladislav thinks about the counter body kick.
Good work by Hammer as he checks the leg kick.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Vladislav swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vladislav only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Vladislav sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vladislav fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
Hammer throws a body punch but Vladislav moves out of range.
Vladislav throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vladislav finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vladislav finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vladislav scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hammer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vladislav lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammer's sensitive parts.
Vladislav misses with a low kick.
Armen Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammer misses with a body punch
and Vladislav counters with a nice body kick.
Hammer swinging wildly here.
Vladislav replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hammer blocks it well.
Perica Vladislav is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vladislav lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vladislav buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Vladislav is avoiding it.
Hammer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hammer takes a swing at Vladislav's ribcage but misses.
Vladislav fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hammer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vladislav on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hammer checks the leg kick.
Vladislav explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vladislav avoids the body shot from Hammer.
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!
Hammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vladislav.
Vladislav throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vladislav lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vladislav throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hammer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vladislav, right into the meat.
Vladislav tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vladislav lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammer misses with a wild combination.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vladislav throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vladislav.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Vladislav paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammer takes a swing at Vladislav's ribcage but misses.
Hammer missing with a left hand there. Vladislav was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vladislav turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vladislav 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.
Hammer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vladislav.
Vladislav thuds his shin into the meat of Hammer's side.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vladislav moves away.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vladislav was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Vladislav tries a quick counter leg kick but Hammer is wise to it.
Vladislav slips a jab from Hammer.
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vladislav lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Perica Vladislav comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vladislav 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 18:20
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 18:20
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 18:20

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perica Vladislav!