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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pyotr Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Penniman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pyotr Kalashnikov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Richard Penniman's chin.
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183 cm
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185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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178 cm
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200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pyotr Kalashnikov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Penniman! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kalashnikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Penniman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kalashnikov backs up against the ropes.
Kalashnikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kalashnikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kalashnikov digs a good body shot into Penniman's ribs. Kalashnikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Penniman counters with a nice uppercut. Kalashnikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penniman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Penniman looks gassed! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kalashnikov throws a solid leg kick but Penniman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kalashnikov. Penniman scores with a jab to the body. A good leg kick by Kalashnikov. Kalashnikov thuds a left hand into Penniman's body. Kalashnikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penniman manages to avoid it. Kalashnikov lands a jab-cross combination. Kalashnikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kalashnikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kalashnikov lands a jab to Penniman's midsection. Kalashnikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A good leg kick by Kalashnikov. A good leg kick by Kalashnikov.
That's one minute gone in the round. Penniman slips under a jab from Kalashnikov. Kalashnikov throws a leg kick but Penniman sees it coming and moves out of range. A good leg kick by Kalashnikov. Kalashnikov throws a nice outside leg kick. Kalashnikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Penniman gets caught flat footed, as Kalashnikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Kalashnikov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kalashnikov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Kalashnikov drops back looking for a leg! Penniman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penniman manages to kick Kalashnikov off! Kalashnikov jumps back into Penniman's guard. Kalashnikov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Penniman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Penniman has escaped and now he's on top! Kalashnikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Penniman with a flurry of punches that miss. Penniman advances to half guard. Penniman moves nicely into side control. Penniman works to advance to full mount. Kalashnikov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Kalashnikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Penniman scoring with strikes but Kalashnikov is staying in there. Penniman cracks Kalashnikov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Penniman lands a big shot there that rocks Kalashnikov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Penniman. 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 tries to get back to half guard but can't. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Penniman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Kalashnikov can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Penniman.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Penniman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
BOOM! Penniman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kalashnikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Penniman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Penniman breaks from Kalashnikov's wrist control and lands an elbow. Penniman lands a nice shot to the head. Kalashnikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Penniman has a good base and remains in mount. Penniman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Penniman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Kalashnikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Kalashnikov looking for submissions off his back. Kalashnikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Penniman passes the guard and advances to mount! Penniman dominating with strikes here. Penniman controlling from the full mount. Penniman prevents Kalashnikov from getting the reversal. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Penniman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Kalashnikov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Penniman.
Penniman working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Kalashnikov dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kalashnikov slips under a jab from Penniman. Richard Penniman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A low kick from Penniman is predictable there and Kalashnikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nice defenses there by Kalashnikov. Penniman lands with an overhand left. Pyotr Kalashnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Penniman throws out a loose jab but Kalashnikov uses good head movement to avoid it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Penniman. Penniman misses with a hook. Kalashnikov ducked under it nicely. Kalashnikov 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. Penniman scores with a nice head shot. Kalashnikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penniman circles away quickly and effectively. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kalashnikov takes a shot right to the bread basket. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Penniman works over Kalashnikov's head and body with a nice combination. Kalashnikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kalashnikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Penniman counter with a right hand. Pyotr Kalashnikov is winning the standup battle so far. Penniman lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round. A jab lands there for Penniman. Kalashnikov walks into a straight right hand from Penniman. Penniman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kalashnikov momentarily.
Penniman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Penniman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kalashnikov's head. Penniman connects with a jab. Kalashnikov wants to land a leg kick but Penniman is out of range. Kalashnikov throws a combination. Penniman tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Penniman throws out a powerful jab. Kalashnikov is looking to wear down Penniman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Kalashnikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Penniman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Penniman lands an overhand right. Penniman lands a nice looking body shot.
Penniman moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Penniman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kalashnikov. Penniman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Penniman cracks Kalashnikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Nice jab there from Penniman. Kalashnikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Penniman cracks Kalashnikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Penniman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kalashnikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kalashnikov tries to land a leg kick but Penniman saw it coming and moves away.
Penniman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalashnikov's hands. Kalashnikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Penniman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Penniman looks to land a combination but Kalashnikov avoids it well. Kalashnikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Kalashnikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Penniman. Kalashnikov drops his hands momentarily and Penniman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Kalashnikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kalashnikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Penniman counters with a stiff right hand. Kalashnikov ducks right into an uppercut from Penniman. Kalashnikov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Kalashnikov walks into a straight right hand from Penniman. Kalashnikov throws a leg kick that misses. Penniman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Penniman misses with a hook. Penniman lands an overhand right. Kalashnikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kalashnikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Penniman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kalashnikov. Kalashnikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Penniman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Penniman swinging wildly here.
Penniman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Penniman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kalashnikov doesn't seem bothered though. Penniman misses with a series of wild punches.
Good exchange - Penniman coming out on top. Penniman dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kalashnikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Penniman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalashnikov has time to react. Kalashnikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penniman. Penniman lands a jab to the nose. Penniman cracks Kalashnikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Kalashnikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Penniman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kalashnikov on the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A nice combination there by Penniman.
A punch lands to the side of Kalashnikov 's head but he takes it in his stride. Kalashnikov on the wrong end of a nice hook. Kalashnikov on the wrong end of a nice jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Penniman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kalashnikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Kalashnikov needs to keep his hands up - Penniman had a free shot at his head there. A punch lands to the side of Kalashnikov 's head but he takes it in his stride. Penniman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Penniman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kalashnikov on the side of the head. Kalashnikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Penniman finds it's way round the side to connect with Kalashnikov's head. Penniman lands with a cross. Penniman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kalashnikov wants to land a leg kick but Penniman is out of range. Penniman throws a big shot that misses. Kalashnikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Penniman throws a big shot that misses. Penniman takes a shot right to the bread basket. Some wild striking there from Penniman.
Kalashnikov takes a swing at Penniman's ribcage but misses. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Penniman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penniman lands an overhand right. Penniman scores with a sloppy right hand. Kalashnikov should have avoided that one. Jab, jab by Penniman - just one landing. Penniman scores with a one two! Kalashnikov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Kalashnikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kalashnikov misses with a few strikes there.
Kalashnikov throws a series of punches but Penniman moves out of range. Kalashnikov misses with a low kick. Penniman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Penniman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Penniman lands with a straight right. Kalashnikov didn't see that one coming. Penniman scores with a hook to the body. Kalashnikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Penniman throws a combination. Kalashnikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Penniman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Penniman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Penniman lands a glancing blow to the side of Kalashnikov's head. Penniman scores with a shot to the body.
Jab by Penniman. Kalashnikov is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Penniman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Penniman throws out a powerful jab. Penniman cracks Kalashnikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Penniman works Kalashnikov's body with a nice hook. Penniman motions for Kalashnikov to come forward. Penniman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nice straight punches there by Penniman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Penniman. Left hook, right uppercut from Penniman. Penniman getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Penniman's corner calls for a 1-2. Penniman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Penniman scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Penniman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kalashnikov. Kalashnikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Penniman thuds a left hand into Kalashnikov's body. Penniman scores with a decent looking hook. Penniman fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalashnikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Good shot there by Penniman. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Penniman, as that shot connected.
Jab by Penniman. Kalashnikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Penniman is out of range. Kalashnikov walks into a straight right hand from Penniman. Penniman throws out a powerful jab. A jab lands there for Penniman. Penniman throws a chopping leg kick but Kalashnikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A jab lands there for Penniman. Penniman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Penniman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kalashnikov on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Penniman looks to land a body kick but Kalashnikov moved away. Penniman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Penniman ducks under a wild hook from Kalashnikov. Penniman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalashnikov's hands. Penniman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Penniman connects with a single shot there. Penniman throws out a powerful jab. Penniman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Penniman clobbers Kalashnikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Penniman scores with a jab to the head.
Penniman connects with a crisp jab. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Penniman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Kalashnikov tries to work over Penniman's front leg with a kick but Penniman checks it. Kalashnikov misses with a leg kick. Kalashnikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight! Richard Penniman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Penniman 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:29 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Penniman!
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energy
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