PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ross Peerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Kyznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peerson comes to the cage accompanied by Good Feeling. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Peerson
vs
Kyznetsov

170 cm
25
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Peerson!
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, Ryan Kyznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyznetsov tries for a takedown but Peerson circles away easily
and Peerson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peerson throws a one two combo.
No joy there for Peerson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kyznetsov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peerson as he avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Peerson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Peerson scores with a takedown into Kyznetsov's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kyznetsov has a closed guard, preventing Peerson from standing up.
Peerson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Peerson wants to control from the top but Kyznetsov keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ross Peerson.
Kyznetsov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peerson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kyznetsov somewhat.
Ross Peerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Kyznetsov.
Peerson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kyznetsov tries to avoid it but Peerson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kyznetsov to the ground. Kyznetsov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kyznetsov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kyznetsov takes a swing at Peerson's ribcage but misses.
Kyznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Peerson is just out of range.
Peerson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kyznetsov shoots in for a takedown but Peerson shows good takedown defense.

Peerson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Kyznetsov kicks Peerson off and gets to his feet.
Peerson throws a right and a left that Kyznetsov avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peerson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kyznetsov with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Peerson to counter with a crisp jab.
Peerson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peerson misses with the combination.
Peerson tries to bum rush Kyznetsov with a series of wild strikes but Kyznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peerson throws a combination that misses

and Kyznetsov counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peerson can't break the clinch.

Peerson manages to break the clinch.
Kyznetsov goes for a double leg but Peerson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Peerson continues to drive forward.

Kyznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ross Peerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peerson misses with a series of wild punches.
Peerson lands a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kyznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peerson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyznetsov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Peerson leaves Kyznetsov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peerson looks to throw the jab but Kyznetsov is out of range.
Kyznetsov takes one to the chin there.
Kyznetsov dives in for a single leg takedown but Peerson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kyznetsov tries to pull guard but Peerson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kyznetsov drops back down to his feet.
Kyznetsov tries to pull guard but Peerson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kyznetsov drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Peerson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peerson tries to clinch there but Kyznetsov circles away.
Peerson misses with a series of wild punches.
Peerson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Peerson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peerson wants it to stay on the feet.
Peerson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kyznetsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peerson lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyznetsov slips a jab and a cross from Peerson.

Peerson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Peerson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kyznetsov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kyznetsov, as that shot connected.
Peerson with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Kyznetsov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peerson. Kyznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peerson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kyznetsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Ross Peerson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kyznetsov dodges the punch combination from Peerson.
Peerson misses with a two punch combination.
Kyznetsov lands a head kick. Peerson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kyznetsov tries for a takedown but Peerson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Peerson lands a jab.
Kyznetsov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peerson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kyznetsov checks it well.
Peerson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kyznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peerson.
Peerson throws a combination that misses

and Kyznetsov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kyznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Peerson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kyznetsov.
Ross Peerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov fails to pull guard.

Peerson pulls guard.
Peerson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyznetsov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Peerson wriggles free and stands up.
Peerson shoots in looking for a takedown. Kyznetsov tries to sprawl out of it but Peerson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kyznetsov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peerson misses with a combination
and Kyznetsov counters with a low kick, right behind Peerson 's knee.
Kyznetsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Peerson throws a leg kick
and Kyznetsov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

Peerson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Peerson lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyznetsov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyznetsov keeping moving, preventing Peerson from controlling successfully.
Peerson prevents Kyznetsov from getting back to his feet.
Peerson postures up and lands a big shot to Kyznetsov's brow.
Peerson advances to half guard.

Peerson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kyznetsov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kyznetsov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peerson.
Peerson controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kyznetsov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peerson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kyznetsov keeping moving, preventing Peerson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peerson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kyznetsov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kyznetsov controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peerson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Our spies down at at McGarrys plant works inform us that Kyznetsov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Peerson wants to control from the top but Kyznetsov keeps moving.
Ross Peerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peerson stopping the sweep attempt from Kyznetsov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Peerson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Peerson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Peerson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peerson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kyznetsov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Peerson back to the cage. Kyznetsov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kyznetsov dodges the punch combination from Peerson.

Peerson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kyznetsov's guard.

Peerson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kyznetsov, up you get!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peerson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kyznetsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Peerson misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyznetsov dives in for a single leg takedown but Peerson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Kyznetsov jumps into guard, dragging Peerson to the mat.
Peerson postures up.
Peerson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Peerson trying to control but Kyznetsov is working from the bottom.
Kyznetsov working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Peerson feints and then cracks Kyznetsov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kyznetsov down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peerson.
Peerson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kyznetsov eats them both and turns towards Peerson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kyznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peerson misses with the combination.

Kyznetsov has Peerson up against the cage in a clinch.
Kyznetsov keeps control of Peerson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kyznetsov avoids a wild elbow strike from Peerson.

Peerson manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peerson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kyznetsov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peerson circles away.
Peerson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peerson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ross Peerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peerson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov shoots in and drives through. Peerson sprawls well.

Peerson scores with a takedown into Kyznetsov's guard.
Peerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan Kyznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peerson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peerson preventing the sweep.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ross Peerson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kyznetsov dives in and grabs Peerson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peerson pushes down on Kyznetsov's head and hops out.
Peerson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Peerson keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kyznetsov is defended easily by Peerson.
A combination from Peerson does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peerson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyznetsov scores with a kick to the body.
Ross Peerson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peerson lands a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Peerson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Peerson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Peerson!
During a confident post fight interview, Ross Peerson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.