PBP Commentary

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

Kuznetsov
vs
Perez

170 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

186 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Perez!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Perez misses.
Perez misses with a double jab.
Perez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perez tries to bum rush Kuznetsov with a series of wild strikes but Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kuznetsov darts in and clinches Perez up against the cage.
Kuznetsov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Perez after a bit of a struggle.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
Kuznetsov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Perez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.

It looks like Danny Perez has been cut.
Perez tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuznetsov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kuznetsov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Perez prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuznetsov.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kuznetsov pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Perez is controlling the position.

Perez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kuznetsov, up you get!
Perez misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from Perez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Perez swinging wildly here.

Kuznetsov rushes Perez and presses him up against the cage.

Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuznetsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Perez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perez throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kuznetsov counters by clinching up.

Kuznetsov pulls guard effortlessly.
Perez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kuznetsov is proving hard to escape from.
Perez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuznetsov's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez is keen to just control but Kuznetsov is a slippery customer.
Kuznetsov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Perez.
It looks like Perez is going to stand back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Perez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuznetsov's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez wants to stand up but Kuznetsov is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Danny Perez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Perez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches up with Perez, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes Perez against the cage but Perez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuznetsov tries for a takedown but Perez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Perez throws a right and a left that Kuznetsov avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez throws a combination that misses

and Kuznetsov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Perez shrugs off.

Kuznetsov pulls guard successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov wants to stand up but Perez is controlling him.
Perez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kuznetsov is trying to get back to his feet.

Perez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perez.
Danny Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Perez does no damage.
Perez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perez darts in looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov gets double underhooks and turns Perez into the cage.
Kuznetsov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Perez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez wants a takedown.
Kuznetsov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Perez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perez misses with a wild combination.
Perez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perez lands with a nice combination. Kuznetsov backs away looking to recover.
Perez throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Perez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Perez throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Perez misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Perez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danny Perez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from Perez.
Kuznetsov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Perez shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Perez misses with a combination
and Perez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick from Perez lands but Kuznetsov takes it in his stride.
Perez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuznetsov is defended easily by Perez.
A punch combination from Perez misses.
Perez scores with a punch to the head.
Perez misses with a series of wild punches.
Perez looks to land a combination. Kuznetsov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Perez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perez as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Perez moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Perez.

Perez moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Perez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuznetsov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Perez takes a shot to the head.
Perez wants to break free but Kuznetsov has control.

Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuznetsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Perez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuznetsov.
Perez throws the kick towards the body but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuznetsov.

Kuznetsov forces Perez back against the cage and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Perez.
I've got Perez 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Perez!