PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jyrki Kasvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidov has chosen Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. Jyrki Kasvi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mamed Khalidov's chin.

Kasvi
vs
Khalidov

190 cm
30
232 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

206 cm
25
241 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jyrki Kasvi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Khalidov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kasvi is pulling down on Khalidov's head. It's preventing any offense from Khalidov, at least for the moment.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kasvi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kasvi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasvi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasvi is looking to sweep but instead, Khalidov has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Khalidov is trying to work for a kimura but Kasvi is defending well.
Kasvi won't allow Khalidov to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Khalidov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kasvi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Khalidov tries to pass to full mount but Kasvi defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalidov trying to control from half guard but Kasvi is working away.
Khalidov prevents Kasvi from improving his position.
Kasvi is pressing down on Khalidov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Kasvi keeps moving.
Kasvi is adopting a defensive guard.
Khalidov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khalidov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Khalidov won't allow Kasvi to sweep him here.
Kasvi controls Khalidov momentarily but Khalidov frees himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khalidov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kasvi shoots in looking for a takedown but Khalidov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kasvi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jyrki Kasvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidov loads up on a big right hand but Kasvi slips the punch.
Khalidov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasvi.
Khalidov throws a sloppy body shot
and Kasvi counters with a left and a right that stings Khalidov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi misses with a looping right.
Khalidov lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Jyrki Kasvi has been cut.
Khalidov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khalidov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khalidov tries a low kick but Kasvi avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Kasvi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khalidov is defended easily by Kasvi.
Khalidov throws a series of punches but Kasvi avoids them all with ease.
Khalidov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kasvi misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Khalidov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kasvi misses with a wild body shot.
Khalidov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasvi misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov checks a leg kick.
Kasvi throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Khalidov to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Khalidov tenderised Kasvi's leg. Kasvi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kasvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khalidov moves away.
Khalidov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kasvi as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalidov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kasvi in his tracks.
Kasvi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khalidov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kasvi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khalidov's calf.
Khalidov throws a leg kick but Kasvi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kasvi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kasvi misses with a looping right.
Khalidov is looking for the big counter here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kasvi, right into the meat.
Kasvi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khalidov in his tracks.
Khalidov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kasvi misses the target.
Kasvi throws a solid leg kick but Khalidov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kasvi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mamed Khalidov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jyrki Kasvi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Good standup being displayed there by Kasvi as he connects with a hook.
Kasvi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khalidov throws a shot to the body.
Khalidov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kasvi circles away.
Jab, jab by Kasvi - just one landing.
Khalidov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khalidov works Kasvi's body with a nice hook.
Kasvi misses with a jab to the body
and Khalidov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khalidov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sloppy strikes from Kasvi. Those never looked like landing.
Khalidov throws a right hand that Kasvi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kasvi also avoids with ease.
Kasvi misses with a wild body shot.
Khalidov unleashes a big counter combination but Kasvi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kasvi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasvi thows a leg kick but Khalidov checks it

and Khalidov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Khalidov trying to control but Kasvi is working from the bottom.
Kasvi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Khalidov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasvi seems keen to control Khalidov's posture.
Khalidov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasvi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasvi throws a combination that misses
and Khalidov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Kasvi does no damage.
Khalidov throws an off balance right hand
and Kasvi counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi checks a leg kick.
Kasvi throws a right and a left that Khalidov avoids nicely.
Khalidov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mamed Khalidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khalidov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khalidov looks to land a left hand but Kasvi moved out of range nicely.
Kasvi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Khalidov throws a head kick that misses.
Mamed Khalidov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khalidov thumps Kasvi with a low kick.
Khalidov works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasvi looks to score with a jab to the body but Khalidov is just out of range.
Khalidov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kasvi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kasvi is looking to wear down Khalidov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Khalidov slips a jab and a cross from Kasvi.
It seemed like Khalidov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khalidov lands a front kick.
Kasvi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khalidov at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov looks to land a left hand but Kasvi moved out of range nicely.
Kasvi moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch combination from Kasvi misses.
A jab from Kasvi does it's job there.
Khalidov ducks under a wild hook from Kasvi.
Khalidov throws a right and a left that Kasvi avoids nicely.
Khalidov dips to his left and cracks Kasvi with an uppercut!
A bone on bone clash there as Khalidov blocks the leg kick.
Khalidov wants to counter with a clinch but Kasvi pushes him away.
Kasvi misses with a jab to the body
and Khalidov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Jyrki Kasvi's cut is getting worse.
Khalidov stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Khalidov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kasvi throws a solid leg kick but Khalidov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kasvi.
Kasvi misses with a body punch
and Khalidov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kasvi lunges at Khalidov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khalidov's hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khalidov counters with a huge left! Kasvi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Khalidov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kasvi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Khalidov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamed Khalidov!
During a confident post fight interview, Mamed Khalidov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.