PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Kuznitsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicklas Kronwall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kuznitsky
vs
Kronwall

185 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abraham Kuznitsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicklas Kronwall!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kuznitsky takes the fight into the clinch.
Kronwall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kronwall fails to pull guard.
Kronwall takes an elbow to the temple.
Kronwall gets underhooks to prevent Kuznitsky's takedown attempt.

Kuznitsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nicklas Kronwall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznitsky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Kronwall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kronwall showed some decent athleticism there.
Kronwall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kuznitsky is looking to improve his position.
Kronwall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kronwall is looking to stall here but Kuznitsky recovers full guard.

Kuznitsky is working an open guard so Kronwall takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznitsky stuffs the takedown attempt from Kronwall. Kronwall gets slowly back to his feet.
Abraham Kuznitsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicklas Kronwall.
Kuznitsky plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Kuznitsky gets the takedown into side control.

Kuznitsky is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kronwall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kronwall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuznitsky wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Kuznitsky stands up and beckons Kronwall to his feet.
Kuznitsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronwall with a poor takedown

and Kuznitsky counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronwall wants to control but Kuznitsky postures up.
Kuznitsky cracks Kronwall with a big elbow.
Kuznitsky working away.
Kronwall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuznitsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuznitsky in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kuznitsky is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Kronwall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kronwall is looking to reverse the position.

Kuznitsky is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kronwall has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznitsky is chipping away with strikes.

Kuznitsky decides to stand back up.
Kuznitsky is looking to clinch.
Kronwall tries to clinch but Kuznitsky is having none of it.
Kuznitsky takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kronwall shoots and misses

and Kuznitsky counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kuznitsky.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kronwall.
Kuznitsky stalling against the cage.

Kronwall manages to break the clinch.
Kronwall wants to clinch

and Kuznitsky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kronwall wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronwall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Kuznitsky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kronwall works his way to full guard. Good work.

Kuznitsky gets to his feet. Kronwall looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kronwall fails with the takedown

and Kuznitsky counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kronwall won't be happy with that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuznitsky content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kronwall is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kuznitsky has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Kuznitsky dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kronwall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuznitsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kronwall but Kronwall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kronwall throws a head kick that Kuznitsky semi-blocks.
Kuznitsky throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kuznitsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kronwall swivels and escapes.
Kuznitsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kronwall. That did some damage!
A head kick by Kronwall misses

so Kuznitsky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kuznitsky gets to his feet. Kronwall looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kronwall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kronwall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kuznitsky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kuznitsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Kronwall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kronwall is breathing heavily.
Kuznitsky is really struggling to control Kronwall but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kuznitsky stands up from Kronwall's guard - Kuznitsky perhaps looking for a knockout.

Kuznitsky rushes Kronwall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznitsky is trying to break the clinch but Kronwall has him pressed against the cage.
Kronwall tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuznitsky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kronwall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuznitsky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abraham Kuznitsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicklas Kronwall.
Kronwall is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kuznitsky prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuznitsky landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kuznitsky fails to pull guard.
Kronwall managing to block the knees to the body from Kuznitsky.
Kuznitsky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kronwall tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuznitsky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kuznitsky stalling in the clinch but Kronwall improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznitsky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kronwall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kronwall is trying to break the clinch but Kuznitsky has him pressed against the cage.

Kuznitsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Kronwall misses.
Kuznitsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznitsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kronwall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kuznitsky counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kronwall!

Kuznitsky wants to finish this one by submission but Kronwall is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kuznitsky.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kuznitsky cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznitsky in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kuznitsky controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznitsky fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Kronwall is rocked!

Kuznitsky with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kuznitsky landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kronwall is still in real trouble! Can Kuznitsky finish him?
Kronwall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kronwall seems to have recovered his senses.
Kuznitsky with the ground and pound from mount.
Kronwall can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronwall is squirming around, avoiding Kuznitsky's attempts to control the action.
Kuznitsky has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kuznitsky lands with some strikes.
Kuznitsky punishing his opponent with strikes.
Abraham Kuznitsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A nice elbow there by Kuznitsky.
Kuznitsky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kronwall is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuznitsky raining down shots from the mount!
Kuznitsky avoids the attempt from Kronwall to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Kuznitsky dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kuznitsky wants to clinch.
Kronwall shoots and misses
and Kuznitsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kronwall wants to clinch but Kuznitsky slips to the side

and Kuznitsky counters with a takedown into side control.
Kronwall takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kuznitsky stands up and beckons Kronwall to his feet.
Kuznitsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kronwall can do to turn this around?
Kronwall swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznitsky.
Kronwall closes the distance but Kuznitsky moves to the side

and Kuznitsky counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kronwall won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Kuznitsky decides to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kronwall clinches but Kuznitsky breaks the clinch

and Kuznitsky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronwall gets back to full guard.

Kronwall is working an open guard so Kuznitsky takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kronwall doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kuznitsky counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kuznitsky.
Kuznitsky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kronwall.
Abraham Kuznitsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicklas Kronwall.
Kronwall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznitsky has him pressed against the cage.

Kuznitsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kronwall tries to bum rush Kuznitsky with a series of wild strikes but Kuznitsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kronwall throws a head kick that misses

and Kuznitsky counters with a shoot takedown. Kronwall fights it but they end up in guard.
Kronwall trying to keep a closed guard but Kuznitsky is proving a slippery customer.

Kuznitsky gets to his feet. Kronwall looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kuznitsky decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuznitsky wants to control but Kronwall is keeping him busy.

Kuznitsky stands up out of the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kronwall takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuznitsky tries to land a knee to the head but Kronwall blocks with his arms.
Kronwall letting Kuznitsky take a breather here.
Kronwall tries for a takedown. No joy.

Kuznitsky has hold of one of Kronwall's legs. Kronwall is fighting the takedown attempt but Kuznitsky gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kuznitsky trying to control but Kronwall is working from the bottom.

Kronwall working for a triangle but Kuznitsky defends it easily.
Kuznitsky looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kuznitsky decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Kuznitsky rushes Kronwall and presses him up against the cage.
Kuznitsky wants a takedown.
Kuznitsky is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kuznitsky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kronwall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kuznitsky leaning his opponent against the cage.

Kronwall breaks from the clinch.
Kronwall throws a head kick that Kuznitsky semi-blocks.
Kronwall misses with a takedown

and Kuznitsky moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kronwall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kronwall with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kuznitsky counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kronwall managing to block the knees to the body from Kuznitsky.

Kuznitsky breaks the clinch.
Kuznitsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kronwall moves in looking to clinch but Kuznitsky pushes him off.
Kuznitsky tries to work over Kronwall's front leg with a kick but Kronwall checks it.
Kronwall shoots and misses

and Kuznitsky counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kronwall's guard now.
Kuznitsky advances position into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kronwall throws Kuznitsky to one side and escapes!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuznitsky avoids a punch combination nicely.

Kuznitsky moves into range and clinches up with Kronwall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Kuznitsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuznitsky has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Kuznitsky!