PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zlato Kuzmejniev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tevin Mangrove Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kuzmejniev
vs
Mangrove Jr

192 cm
25
229 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

199 cm
27
246 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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REAR NAKED CHOKE NUTRITION

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zlato Kuzmejniev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tevin Mangrove Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kuzmejniev. That's going to slow Mangrove Jr down.
Kuzmejniev misses with a low kick.
Mangrove Jr avoids the head kick by Kuzmejniev.
Zlato Kuzmejniev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick.
Kuzmejniev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mangrove Jr thows a leg kick but Kuzmejniev checks it
and Kuzmejniev counters with a good, hard body kick but Mangrove Jr shrugs it off.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mangrove Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuzmejniev is just out of range.
Kuzmejniev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuzmejniev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuzmejniev throws a hook but Mangrove Jr blocks it.
Mangrove Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Mangrove Jr misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kuzmejniev tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuzmejniev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mangrove Jr throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Kuzmejniev tumbling to the canvas!

Kuzmejniev is rocked!
Mangrove Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuzmejniev is keeping the position for now.
Oh Kuzmejniev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mangrove Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuzmejniev seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr preventing the sweep.
Kuzmejniev is trying to keep Mangrove Jr in close.
Kuzmejniev managing to control the position.
Mangrove Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two 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.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range as Kuzmejniev throws a body kick.
Mangrove Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mangrove Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuzmejniev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuzmejniev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove Jr moves away.
Kuzmejniev throws a sloppy head kick and Mangrove Jr moves out of range easily.
Mangrove Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuzmejniev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangrove Jr.
Kuzmejniev lands with a kick to the temple. Mangrove Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mangrove Jr avoids the body shot from Kuzmejniev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mangrove Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuzmejniev misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a front kick but Kuzmejniev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuzmejniev thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kuzmejniev scores with a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Mangrove Jr.
Donk. Mangrove Jr catches Kuzmejniev right on the button with a cross.
Mangrove Jr wants to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Kuzmejniev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuzmejniev keeps Mangrove Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Kuzmejniev is looking to chop away at Mangrove Jr's legs.
Kuzmejniev misses with a leg kick
and Mangrove Jr counters with a body kick that stops Kuzmejniev in his tracks momentarily.
Kuzmejniev keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuzmejniev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmejniev throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Kuzmejniev.
Kuzmejniev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangrove Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mangrove Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Kuzmejniev lands a big head kick that sends Mangrove Jr tumbling to the mat! Kuzmejniev takes a step backwards and waves Mangrove Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Mangrove Jr is rocked!
Kuzmejniev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Kuzmejniev moves out of range easily.
Kuzmejniev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mangrove Jr. Mangrove Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Mangrove Jr blocks a head kick by Kuzmejniev.
A head kick misses from Kuzmejniev.
Mangrove Jr throws the left hand but Kuzmejniev avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuzmejniev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zlato Kuzmejniev dominated that round.
That's time! Kuzmejniev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mangrove Jr throws a body punch but Kuzmejniev moves out of range.
Kuzmejniev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuzmejniev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range as Kuzmejniev throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuzmejniev.
Kuzmejniev throws a head kick but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range as Kuzmejniev throws a body kick.
Kuzmejniev moves away from the strike by Mangrove Jr.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mangrove Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kuzmejniev misses with a head kick.
Kuzmejniev catches Mangrove Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr with a nice cross.
Kuzmejniev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuzmejniev scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuzmejniev lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kuzmejniev cracks the inside of Mangrove Jr's front leg.
Mangrove Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuzmejniev thows a leg kick but Mangrove Jr checks it
and Mangrove Jr counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuzmejniev misses with a head kick.
Kuzmejniev throws a sloppy head kick and Mangrove Jr moves out of range easily.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangrove Jr.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuzmejniev.
Zlato Kuzmejniev is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangrove Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Mangrove Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mangrove Jr avoids the body shot from Kuzmejniev.
A lazy body kick from Kuzmejniev
and Mangrove Jr counters with a straight that turns Kuzmejniev's legs to rubber! Mangrove Jr pushes forward with more strikes and Kuzmejniev goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tevin Mangrove Jr!
Tevin Mangrove Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.