PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Belo Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kalizhnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Me
vs
Kalizhnikov

188 cm
20
188 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
184 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Belo Me!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Kalizhnikov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kalizhnikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Me controls Kalizhnikov momentarily but Kalizhnikov frees himself.
Me avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Me is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kalizhnikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kalizhnikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Me is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Me lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kalizhnikov!
Kalizhnikov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kalizhnikov has given up his back here. Will Me look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Me trying to control momentarily.

Kalizhnikov won't enjoy being in this position. Me looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Kalizhnikov is tapping - it's over boys! Me picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Belo Me!
A relieved looking Belo Me thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.