PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Phillips has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Phillips
vs
Kalashnikov

167 cm
24
194 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artur Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kalashnikov enables Phillips to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kalashnikov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Phillips engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalashnikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between Kalashnikov's legs - danger averted.
Kalashnikov has a closed guard, preventing Phillips from standing up.
Phillips sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips trying to control but Kalashnikov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips throws a big elbow that misses.
Kalashnikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phillips is one step ahead there.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalashnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kalashnikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phillips is aware though and is defending well.
Phillips missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Phillips throws a big right hand that misses.

Kalashnikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Kalashnikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phillips is aware though and is defending well.

Kalashnikov has his feet on Phillips's thighs here. He's pushed Phillips off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Phillips screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artur Kalashnikov!