PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valeri Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Meytal Cohen - Toxicity. Andrew Jackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jackson
vs
Kuznetsov

187 cm
28
220 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

181 cm
23
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Valeri Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Valeri Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Jackson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson cracks the inside of Kuznetsov's front leg.
Kuznetsov lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Kuznetsov blocks the low kick.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Kuznetsov off balance momentarily.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to slow Kuznetsov down with leg kicks.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kuznetsov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kuznetsov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Kuznetsov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Kuznetsov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson feints and then cracks Kuznetsov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuznetsov down.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Kuznetsov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuznetsov finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Kuznetsov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick from Jackson.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Valeri Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
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 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Kuznetsov's leg but Kuznetsov calmly moves out of range.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuznetsov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kuznetsov sprawls well. Kuznetsov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuznetsov lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andrew Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Valeri Kuznetsov's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kuznetsov has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
Valeri Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov stuffs the takedown.
Jackson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kuznetsov blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Jackson has an Americana. Kuznetsov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jackson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jackson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Andrew Jackson!
A very excited looking Andrew Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.