PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Kyznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Kruschev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyznetsov comes to the cage accompanied by Crush It Down by Crooked X. Oleg Kruschev struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Alexei Kyznetsov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Kyznetsov
vs
Kruschev

183 cm
19
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Alexei Kyznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Kruschev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kruschev.
Kyznetsov is looking to reverse the position.
Kruschev scores with punches from side control.
Kyznetsov taking a bit of punishment here - Kruschev scoring with strikes.
Kruschev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kruschev scoring with punches from side control.
Kruschev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kyznetsov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Kyznetsov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kyznetsov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kruschev lands an elbow.
Kruschev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kyznetsov some visible discomfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyznetsov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kyznetsov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kruschev cracks Kyznetsov with a big elbow.
Kruschev lands an elbow.
Kyznetsov is trying to escape the position but Kruschev is controlling the position.
Kruschev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kyznetsov is trying to improve his position.
Kruschev grinds an elbow into Kyznetsov's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruschev working away.
Kyznetsov tries to bench press Kruschev off him but Kruschev keeps the position.
Kruschev blocks the strikes from Kyznetsov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Kruschev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kyznetsov tries to kick Kruschev off but Kruschev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kyznetsov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kruschev prevents Kyznetsov from standing back up.
Kyznetsov is breathing heavily.
Kruschev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kruschev controlling the action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kruschev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kyznetsov trying to control from the bottom.
Kruschev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kyznetsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kruschev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kyznetsov defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev is nestled in close to Kyznetsov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kyznetsov trying to control here.
Kyznetsov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kruschev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kruschev is trying to control the action in half guard but Kyznetsov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kyznetsov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kruschev is working away from the top position though.
Kruschev prevents Kyznetsov from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kruschev.
Kyznetsov tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Kruschev cracks Kyznetsov with a big right hand but Kyznetsov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kyznetsov is looking for a sweep.
Kruschev looks up at the clock and then as Kyznetsov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kruschev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kyznetsov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kruschev off and has taken his back!
Kruschev can't escape the position.
Kruschev wants to control his opponent's hands but Kyznetsov gets his hands free.
Kyznetsov wants to control but Kruschev is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Kruschev dominated that round.
That's time! Kyznetsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kyznetsov misses with a takedown

and Kruschev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kruschev postures up in Kyznetsov's guard and throws a big left but Kyznetsov blocks it.
Kruschev tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyznetsov is retaining full guard.
Oleg Kruschev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kyznetsov trying to control the position.
Kruschev stops Kyznetsov from standing up.
Kyznetsov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kruschev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kruschev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kruschev throws and elbow that misses. Kyznetsov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kruschev's guard. Nice move by Kyznetsov!
Kyznetsov wants to control from the top but Kruschev keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev controlling Kyznetsov's posture.
Kyznetsov preventing the sweep.
Kruschev working a defensive guard but Kyznetsov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kyznetsov working away.
Kyznetsov controlling from side mount.

That's two 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.
Kruschev tries to buck Kyznetsov off but Kyznetsov is having none of it.
Kruschev can't do much from the bottom here.
Kyznetsov is looking to take a break and control but Kruschev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruschev wants to control but Kyznetsov postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kyznetsov has his takedown stuffed

and Kruschev counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kyznetsov's guard now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kyznetsov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kruschev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruschev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kruschev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kruschev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyznetsov is striking from the bottom but Kruschev uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Kruschev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kyznetsov wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kyznetsov wants to control but Kruschev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kruschev is looking to stall here but Kyznetsov recovers full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kruschev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kyznetsov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kruschev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Kyznetsov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kyznetsov wants to stand but Kruschev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kruschev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyznetsov is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Kruschev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Kruschev tries for a takedown but Kyznetsov circles away easily

and Kyznetsov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kyznetsov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kruschev is trying to get back to full guard.
Kruschev is refusing to be controlled, as Kyznetsov sits in half guard.
Kruschev wants to get back to his feet.
Kruschev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kyznetsov wants to stand but Kruschev has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev is looking for a sweep. Kyznetsov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kruschev is in trouble now - Kyznetsov has advanced to mount!
Kruschev can't escape the position.
Kruschev tries to hold on but Kyznetsov pushes him away.
Kruschev tries to reverse the position but Kyznetsov maintains control.
Kruschev is squirming around, avoiding Kyznetsov's attempts to control the action.
Kyznetsov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kruschev is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kyznetsov wants to get back to his feet but Kruschev is holding on tight.
Kruschev tries to hold on but Kyznetsov postures up.
Kyznetsov looking to control but Kruschev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kyznetsov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kruschev is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A nice elbow there by Kyznetsov.
Oleg Kruschev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kruschev is trying to escape the mount.
Alexei Kyznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyznetsov takes Kruschev's back.

Kruschev has hold of Kyznetsov's leg, trying to break free but it's let Kyznetsov lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Kruschev is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Kyznetsov throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexei Kyznetsov!