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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and K.J. Choi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). J. Choi. Kalashnikov comes into the arena with Leningrad Cowboys - Those were the days blaring out of the sound system. Choi has chosen Future ft. Drake Juicy J Meek Mill Rick Ross - Shit (remix) as his entrance music. K.J. Choi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
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202 cm
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271 lbs
25 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vyacheslav Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, K.J. Choi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choi blocks the body kick.
Kalashnikov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Choi counters with a single leg into guard. Kalashnikov didn't expect that.
Choi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kalashnikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Choi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kalashnikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choi controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov is trying to control the position but Choi postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Choi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kalashnikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Choi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalashnikov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Choi!
Choi struggling a bit here.
Choi trying to remain calm as Kalashnikov controls from the top position.
Kalashnikov wants to stand but Choi has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Kalashnikov wants to control from the top but Choi keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kalashnikov wants to control from the top but Choi keeps moving.
Kalashnikov is stalling in the full guard.
Choi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kalashnikov working a defensive guard here.
Kalashnikov controlling Choi's posture.
Choi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Choi lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Choi wants to control from the top but Kalashnikov keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Choi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Choi goes for a double leg but Kalashnikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kalashnikov continues to drive forward.
Choi blocks an uppercut.
Choi is trying to drag Kalashnikov to the mat but Kalashnikov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of K.J. Choi.
A head punch on the inside from Kalashnikov fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov wants to break free but Choi has control.
Kalashnikov tries to land a knee to the head but Choi blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Kalashnikov fails to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choi blocks an uppercut.
Kalashnikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Choi lands an uppercut.
Kalashnikov lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck for Choi with that takedown attempt.
Choi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalashnikov circles away.
Kalashnikov throws a body punch but Choi moves out of range.
Choi shoots in looking for a takedown but Kalashnikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Choi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of K.J. Choi.
Choi tries for a takedown but Kalashnikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Choi shoots in for a takedown but Kalashnikov shows good takedown defense.
Choi avoids the head kick by Kalashnikov.
Choi staying out of range there.
Choi shoots in for a takedown but Kalashnikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kalashnikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Choi.
Choi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kalashnikov but Kalashnikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kalashnikov digs a good body shot into Choi's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalashnikov stuffs the takedown.
Kalashnikov leaves Choi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Choi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalashnikov pinned against the cage. Kalashnikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kalashnikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kalashnikov wants it to stay on the feet.
Choi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov jabs at Choi's body.
Kalashnikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kalashnikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kalashnikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Choi. That did some damage!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kalashnikov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kalashnikov throws out a loose jab but Choi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalashnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Choi is defended easily by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws a push kick but Choi slaps the foot to one side.
Kalashnikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Choi shoots in looking for a takedown. Kalashnikov tries to sprawl out of it but Choi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kalashnikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kalashnikov throws a push kick but Choi slaps the foot to one side.
Choi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalashnikov counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kalashnikov tries to avoid it but Choi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kalashnikov to the ground. Kalashnikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Choi shoots in but no luck this time.
Kalashnikov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalashnikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Choi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Choi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kalashnikov throws a leg kick which misses Choi's front leg but catches the back leg as Choi tries to avoid it.
Kalashnikov throws a nice head kick!
Kalashnikov throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kalashnikov.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Choi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kalashnikov - the referee stops the clock and Choi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kalashnikov. Choi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kalashnikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalashnikov swings for the body but Choi moves out of range.
A jab from Kalashnikov finds it's way through Choi's defenses.
Kalashnikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kalashnikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Choi can do to turn this around?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kalashnikov, as that shot connected.
Choi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalashnikov counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Choi is rocked!
Choi tries for a takedown but Kalashnikov circles away easily
and Kalashnikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Choi is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalashnikov finish him?
Kalashnikov lands a brutal uppercut that launches Choi off his feet! Choi tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vyacheslav Kalashnikov!
After winning the bout, Vyacheslav Kalashnikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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