PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladislav Kyznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck the Project (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladislav Kyznetsov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kyznetsov
vs
the Project

188 cm
19
204 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
196 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladislav Kyznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck the Project!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyznetsov punishes the Project's body with a nice straight punch.
the Project throws a nice looking combination but Kyznetsov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kyznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.

the Project gets a clinch.
Kyznetsov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyznetsov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
the Project stalling in the clinch.
Kyznetsov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kyznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kyznetsov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kyznetsov is looking to break free of the clinch but the Project has double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kyznetsov.
the Project on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
the Project avoids a wild elbow strike from Kyznetsov.
the Project lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

It looks like Vladislav Kyznetsov has been cut.
the Project lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
the Project lands a left hand.
the Project keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kyznetsov's efforts to push away.

the Project gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyznetsov tries to get to full guard but the Project has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyznetsov trying to control here.
Kyznetsov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
the Project missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
the Project not doing much here.
Kyznetsov wants to improve his position but the Project is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
the Project is taking a breather. Kyznetsov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
the Project tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyznetsov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
the Project connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kyznetsov's hands.
Kyznetsov throws a body punch but the Project moves out of range.
Kyznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kyznetsov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

the Project scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
the Project slows the pace down in half guard.
Kyznetsov is looking for a sweep. the Project is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
the Project not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyznetsov is trying to get back to full guard.
the Project trying to control the pace.
Kyznetsov wants to get back to his feet.
the Project throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kyznetsov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kyznetsov.

Kyznetsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. the Project is aware though and is defending well.

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 Project throwing strikes from guard but Kyznetsov blocks nicely.
the Project is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kyznetsov working a defensive guard here.
the Project pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyznetsov is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck the Project dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladislav Kyznetsov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

the Project scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kyznetsov throws out a powerful jab.
Kyznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Kyznetsov.
A jab from Kyznetsov misses.
Kyznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
the Project takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kyznetsov throws a quick inside leg kick.
the Project is looking to clinch but Kyznetsov is avoiding it.
Kyznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
the Project looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyznetsov is just out of range.

the Project drives through and clinches with Kyznetsov against the cage.
A hook to the body from the Project.
the Project blocking some punches.
the Project lands a shoulder strike.
Kyznetsov throws an elbow but it misses.
Kyznetsov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but the Project is keeping busy.
the Project leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kyznetsov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kyznetsov pushes off an throws an elbow but the Project leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the Project effectively controlling the action here.
the Project working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
the Project lands an uppercut.
the Project dodges an elbow strike from Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov blocks an elbow strike from the Project.
the Project lands a hook that snaps the head of Kyznetsov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by the Project.
Kyznetsov is trying to break the clinch but the Project has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for the Project to work.
the Project misses with an elbow over the top.
the Project scores with a shoulder strike.
the Project softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
the Project is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
the Project lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from the Project.
the Project stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but the Project avoids the damage to the body.
the Project softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kyznetsov throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's two 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.
the Project tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
the Project lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kyznetsov backwards.
the Project lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kyznetsov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kyznetsov being controlled against the cage.
the Project is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kyznetsov is defending well for now.
the Project effectively controlling the action here.
the Project misses with an elbow strike.
Kyznetsov is trying to break free.
Kyznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from the Project.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kyznetsov just misses with a elbow thrown towards the Project's brow.
the Project keeps control of Kyznetsov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kyznetsov pushes off an throws an elbow but the Project leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
the Project lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kyznetsov backwards.
A short left from the Project.
Kyznetsov throws an elbow but it misses.
the Project looking to throw knees to the head but Kyznetsov is blocking nicely.
the Project lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for the Project.
the Project takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kyznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and the Project avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Project lands with a short head shot on the inside.
the Project blocks an elbow strike from Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov is trying to maintain a safe position but the Project gets an underhook and turns Kyznetsov into the cage.
the Project dodges an elbow strike from Kyznetsov.
the Project leaning his opponent against the cage.
the Project on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
the Project stalls.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, the Project creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
the Project lands on the inside with an uppercut.
the Project scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from the Project on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from the Project.
the Project pushes Kyznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Kyznetsov is rocked!
Kyznetsov misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from the Project.
Oh Kyznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
the Project blocks an elbow strike from Kyznetsov.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
the Project lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
the Project lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kyznetsov backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A quick uppercut on the inside from the Project.
the Project dodges an elbow strike from Kyznetsov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, the Project creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
the Project is struggling to control the position.
the Project doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from the Project.
Kyznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.
the Project lands on the inside with an uppercut.
the Project lands with a short shot to the head.
the Project's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
the Project pushes off an throws an elbow but Kyznetsov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
the Project lands with a short punch from the clinch.
the Project lands a hook to the side of the head.
the Project pushes Kyznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from the Project.
A knee to the head by the Project.
A nice right hand lands inside from the Project.
the Project creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kyznetsov with a big uppercut! Kyznetsov tries to clinch up but the Project pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Kyznetsov to the mat! Kyznetsov covers up and the Project unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chuck the Project!