PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georgy Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mostavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetsov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hypocrisy - Warpath. Georgy Kuznetsov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kuznetsov
vs
Mostavo

195 cm
18
276 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

199 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Georgy Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Mostavo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mostavo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mostavo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Georgy Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mostavo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Mostavo circles away and keeps his distance.
Mostavo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Kuznetsov as Mostavo shoots in.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.

Kuznetsov gets a clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mostavo misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Mostavo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kuznetsov avoiding damage as Mostavo throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mostavo backwards.
Mostavo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kuznetsov is keeping busy.
Kuznetsov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mostavo backwards.
Kuznetsov leaning against his opponent.
Mostavo is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuznetsov has double underhooks.
Mostavo prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a hook that snaps the head of Mostavo backwards.
Kuznetsov is working Mostavo over against the cage.

Mostavo pulls guard effortlessly.
Mostavo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kuznetsov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov postures up.
Kuznetsov content to stall in guard here.
Kuznetsov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mostavo on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Mostavo is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling him.
Mostavo tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks.
Georgy Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Mostavo.
Kuznetsov is working Mostavo over against the cage.
Mostavo looks winded!
Kuznetsov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Kuznetsov.
Mostavo tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuznetsov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kuznetsov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov has Mostavo pressed against the cage, preventing Mostavo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kuznetsov stops a takedown attempt from Mostavo.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A body shot lands from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuznetsov has Mostavo pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov is working Mostavo over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov - that landed with a thud.
Kuznetsov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kuznetsov pushes Mostavo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetsov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznetsov.
A bit of stalling here from Kuznetsov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Kuznetsov.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georgy 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.

Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.

Mostavo jumps guard and drags Kuznetsov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mostavo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mostavo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mostavo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but Mostavo won't let him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Mostavo keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Georgy Kuznetsov wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Mostavo gets tackled into the cage by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mostavo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuznetsov walks away with a smile on his face. Mostavo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Kuznetsov clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kuznetsov.
Mostavo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a nice uppercut.
Mostavo is breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov works on Mostavo's body with a couple of short punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Kuznetsov.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mostavo or not.
Georgy Kuznetsov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Kuznetsov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuznetsov cracks Mostavo with a nice body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuznetsov cracks Mostavo with a nice body shot.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mostavo backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand underneath Mostavo's ribcage. Mostavo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuznetsov taking a breather.
Kuznetsov gets through Mostavo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov is working Mostavo over against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a hook that snaps the head of Mostavo backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kuznetsov presses Mostavo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetsov cracks Mostavo with a nice body shot.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mostavo can do to turn this around?
Kuznetsov lands a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand underneath Mostavo's ribcage. Mostavo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuznetsov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mostavo up against the cage.
Kuznetsov is leaning against Mostavo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kuznetsov pushes Mostavo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mostavo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kuznetsov pushes Mostavo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov - that landed with a thud.
Mostavo blocks a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov slows down the pace here.
Kuznetsov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mostavo.
Mostavo being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georgy Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuznetsov can't find room to land a body shot as Mostavo controls the action.
Mostavo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kuznetsov stops a takedown attempt from Mostavo.
Kuznetsov avoiding damage.
A short right from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mostavo.
Mostavo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mostavo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuznetsov lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Kuznetsov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Kuznetsov.
Mostavo takes a shot to the head.
Kuznetsov has Mostavo pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mostavo up against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mostavo can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is stalling here.
Kuznetsov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Georgy Kuznetsov.

Kuznetsov forces Mostavo back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kuznetsov.
Mostavo blocks a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Come on Kuznetsov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike.
Mostavo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuznetsov avoids it.
Kuznetsov controlling the action here for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Mostavo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Mostavo letting Kuznetsov take a breather here.
Mostavo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kuznetsov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Georgy Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Mostavo.
Mostavo blocks a body shot from Kuznetsov.
A body shot lands from Kuznetsov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuznetsov.
Mostavo takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mostavo tries to circle away but Kuznetsov has him pinned against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mostavo backwards.
Kuznetsov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mostavo backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kuznetsov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kuznetsov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Kuznetsov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mostavo.
Chris Mostavo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Georgy Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mostavo misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Georgy Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuznetsov 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgy Kuznetsov!
In his post fight interview, Georgy Kuznetsov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.