PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alexander Hardenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Tuttle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hardenov
vs
Tuttle

195 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

199 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Basic striking
KO power

Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Hardenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Tuttle!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuttle is looking to clinch but Hardenov is avoiding it.
Hardenov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Tuttle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardenov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tuttle.
As Hardenov backs off Tuttle throws a huge counter combo but Hardenov manages to avoid it all.
Hardenov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Tuttle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tuttle throws a series of punches but Hardenov moves out of range.
Tuttle staying out of range there.
Ryan Tuttle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hardenov moves into the clinch.
Tuttle scores with a shoulder strike.
Tuttle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardenov backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardenov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Tuttle fails to land.
Hardenov lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Ryan Tuttle has been cut.
Hardenov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuttle throws a head punch that misses.
Hardenov pushes Tuttle back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardenov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tuttle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardenov stalling in the clinch.
Tuttle letting Hardenov take a breather here.
Nice elbow from Hardenov.
Tuttle misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardenov.
Hardenov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuttle trying to land knees to the body.
Hardenov presses Tuttle against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardenov stalls.
Hardenov digs a right hand underneath Tuttle's ribcage. Tuttle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hardenov lands a body shot.
Hardenov lands with a left to the head.
Tuttle looks winded!
Hardenov is struggling to control the position.
Hardenov blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuttle throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardenov.
Hardenov lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That has opened up Ryan Tuttle's cut even more.
Hardenov tries a body shot but Tuttle blocks it.
Tuttle being controlled against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Tuttle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hardenov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hardenov just leaning against Tuttle, taking a breather.
Hardenov working Tuttle over with knees 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!
Tuttle tries to break free but Hardenov pushes him back against the ropes.
Hardenov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuttles head.
Hardenov creates a bit of distance and cracks Tuttle with a big uppercut! Tuttle goes down! The referee pushes Hardenov away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Tuttle make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Hardenov takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alexander Hardenov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Hardenov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.