PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Teague (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lev Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Teague might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Oh Well. Kuznetsov has chosen ... as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Teague
vs
Kuznetsov

193 cm
28
200 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

180 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Bushido Clothing

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Teague!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lev Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Teague.
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch
and Teague counters with a slapping leg kick.
Teague fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuznetsov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Teague is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuznetsov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teague is looking to clinch.
Teague blocks a leg kick.
Teague keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Teague.
Kuznetsov lands with a cross.
Kuznetsov misses with a leg kick
and Teague counters with a big head kick but Kuznetsov shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Teague counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov connects with a leg kick. Teague looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teague fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A low kick from Kuznetsov is predictable there
and Teague counters with a thumping low kick.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Teague circles away quickly and effectively.
Teague throws a leg kick

and Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Teague looking to stall.

Teague has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Teague pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kuznetsov tumbling to the mat - Teague dives into Kuznetsov's guard.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Teague controlling him for the moment.
Teague throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuznetsov pulls Teague in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teague thows a big elbow that misses.
Kuznetsov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Teague controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teague trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kuznetsov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov dips to his left and cracks Teague with an uppercut!

Kuznetsov clinches with his opponent.
Teague looking to stall.
Kuznetsov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov taking a breather.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body.
Teague is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Teague fails to land.
Kuznetsov just leaning against Teague, taking a breather.
Kuznetsov presses Teague against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetsov is working Teague over against the cage.
Teague tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Teague wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov slows down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Kuznetsov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teague swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Teague can't break the clinch.
Teague tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuznetsov.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov gets through Teague's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand into Teague's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Teague's gas tank.
Kuznetsov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Kuznetsov as the two fighters clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Teague or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lev Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Teague takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lev Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teague throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.

Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Teague misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov has Teague pushed against the cage.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand underneath Teague's ribcage. Teague let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Teagues head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuznetsov.
Teague struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Teague swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teague swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teague misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuznetsov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Teague or not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Teague or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov presses Teague against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Teague backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands with a light punch inside.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand into Teague's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Teague's gas tank.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Teague or not.
Kuznetsov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Teague backwards.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Teague up against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a shot to the body.
Lev Kuznetsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Kuznetsov.
A right hand to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov works on Teague's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetsov.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuznetsov pushes Teague back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuznetsov presses Teague against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetsov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuznetsov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand into Teague's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Teague's gas tank.
Teague tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Teague backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Teague just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kuznetsov's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is leaning against Teague and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuznetsov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov is working Teague over against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuznetsov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with a left to the head.
Kuznetsov is stalling here.
Teague is trying to stall.
Kuznetsov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuznetsov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Teague jumps guard but Kuznetsov stands there with Teague around his waist. Teague gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kuznetsov is working Teague over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetsov.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov - that landed with a thud.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Teague backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznetsov.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuznetsov.
A short right from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuznetsov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuznetsov avoiding damage.
Kuznetsov lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Teague being controlled against the cage.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teague tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Teague back against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands with a left to the head.
Teague working hard to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuznetsov lands a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kuznetsov stalls.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the side of Teague's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teague.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Teague.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuznetsov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Teague tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Teague up against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lev Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kuznetsov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov wants to land a leg kick but Teague is out of range.

Kuznetsov gets a clinch.
Teague throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teague misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov lands with a left to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand.
Kuznetsov pushes Teague back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuznetsov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kuznetsov prevents Teague from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov avoiding damage.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Teague fails to land.
Teague swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teague is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuznetsov managing to block the knees to the body from Teague.
Teague throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Kuznetsov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Teague backwards.
A hook to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuznetsov stalls.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuznetsov stalling the fight.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand underneath Teague's ribcage. Teague let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Teague backwards.
A short uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov stalling the fight.
Kuznetsov scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuznetsov gets through Teague's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov stalling the fight.
Kuznetsov cracks Teague with a nice body shot.
Teague is trying to force a seperation but Kuznetsov has the dominant position.
Teague misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Teagues head.
Teague letting Kuznetsov take a breather here.
Teague looking to slow down the pace here.
Teague misses with an elbow over the top.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuznetsov stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuznetsov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teague backwards.
Kuznetsov stalls.
Teague is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is struggling to control the position.
A shot in the inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Teague wants a takedown but no success here.
A short body shot lands from Kuznetsov as the two fighters clinch.
Kuznetsov pushes Teague back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov effectively controlling the action here.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Teague or not.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head.
Kuznetsov is struggling to control the position.
Kuznetsov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lev Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lev Kuznetsov.
Teague shoots and misses
and Kuznetsov counters with an outside leg kick.

Kuznetsov moves into range and clinches up with Teague.
Teague tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov is leaning against Teague and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuznetsov slowing the pace effectively.

Teague breaks from the clinch.
Teague gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Teague has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kuznetsov.
Dan Teague has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Teague misses.
Kuznetsov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Teague looks to land a body kick but Kuznetsov moved away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lev Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuznetsov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lev Kuznetsov!