PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Kwang Soo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kwang Soo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Smells Like Teen Spirit. Uzannavabizch has chosen Brandon Loveladdy's band WE ARE THE CHOSEN : BREAKING THE KARMIC CYCLE as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Kwang Soo
vs
Uzannavabizch

185 cm
37
215 lbs
28 - 25 - 1

189 cm
38
204 lbs
34 - 20 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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 28 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Lee Kwang Soo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzannavabizch lands a nice hook to Kwang Soo's body. Kwang Soo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uzannavabizch throws a body punch but Kwang Soo moves out of range.
Uzannavabizch tries to score with a low kick but Kwang Soo moves his leg out of the way.
Uzannavabizch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kwang Soo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Kwang Soo shoots in and gets a takedown into Uzannavabizch's guard.
Uzannavabizch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Uzannavabizch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kwang Soo postures up in Uzannavabizch's guard and throws a big left but Uzannavabizch blocks it.
Kwang Soo throws an elbow that misses. Uzannavabizch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kwang Soo's guard. Nice move by Uzannavabizch!

Kwang Soo is pulling down on Uzannavabizch's head to control his posture.
Kwang Soo trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwang Soo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Uzannavabizch's guard.

Uzannavabizch wants to get back to his feet but Kwang Soo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Uzannavabizch has his hands on Kwang Soo's head, controlling the position.
Uzannavabizch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kwang Soo manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwang Soo pulls Uzannavabizch in to control the position.
Kwang Soo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kwang Soo, not yet.
Uzannavabizch tries to free his leg and advance position but Kwang Soo is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzannavabizch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kwang Soo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kwang Soo wants to sweep here but Uzannavabizch controlling him for the moment.
Kwang Soo trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Uzannavabizch wants to pass the guard but Kwang Soo is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch wants to control from the top but Kwang Soo keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kwang Soo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uzannavabizch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uzannavabizch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kwang Soo misses with a lunging right hand
and Uzannavabizch counters with a one-two to the body.
Uzannavabizch lands a leg kick that knocks Kwang Soo off balance momentarily.
Uzannavabizch misses with a straight left.
Uzannavabizch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwang Soo moves away.
Kwang Soo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Uzannavabizch.
Kwang Soo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kwang Soo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Uzannavabizch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Uzannavabizch. That's going to slow Kwang Soo down.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uzannavabizch slips a straight right by Kwang Soo.
Uzannavabizch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uzannavabizch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Uzannavabizch tries to bum rush Kwang Soo with a series of wild strikes but Kwang Soo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kwang Soo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uzannavabizch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwang Soo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Uzannavabizch misses with a wild combination.
Lee Kwang Soo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwang Soo clobbers Uzannavabizch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kwang Soo throws a head kick that misses.
Uzannavabizch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Uzannavabizch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kwang Soo under the eye.
Uzannavabizch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kwang Soo.
Uzannavabizch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Uzannavabizch throws a jab when Kwang Soo was well out of range.
Uzannavabizch wants to land a leg kick but Kwang Soo is out of range.
Kwang Soo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kwang Soo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Uzannavabizch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kwang Soo rather than just go for the knockout.
Uzannavabizch slips under a jab from Kwang Soo.
Kwang Soo misses with a wild body shot.
Kwang Soo dodges the punch combination from Uzannavabizch.
Kwang Soo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch thuds a left hand into Kwang Soo's body.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body shot.
Uzannavabizch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kwang Soo's calf.
Uzannavabizch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kwang Soo.
Uzannavabizch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uzannavabizch throws out a powerful jab.
Uzannavabizch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kwang Soo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uzannavabizch steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kwang Soo.
Uzannavabizch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwang Soo moves away.
A head kick misses from Kwang Soo.
Uzannavabizch misses with a leg kick.
Kwang Soo blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwang Soo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Uzannavabizch is out of range.
Uzannavabizch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kwang Soo moves away from the strike by Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kwang Soo misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kwang Soo throws a head kick but Uzannavabizch moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch misses with a looping right.
Uzannavabizch throws a series of punches but Kwang Soo moves out of range.
Kwang Soo swings for the body but Uzannavabizch moves out of range.
Uzannavabizch tries to counter with a clinch but Kwang Soo shakes him off and moves away.
Kwang Soo shoots for a takedown but Uzannavabizch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kwang Soo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uzannavabizch feints the counter takedown.
Uzannavabizch misses with a low kick.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uzannavabizch moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Uzannavabizch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kwang Soo throws an overhand right that lands on Uzannavabizch's shoulder, as Uzannavabizch tries to avoid the shot.
Kwang Soo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kwang Soo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwang Soo misses with a looping left.
Uzannavabizch lunges at Kwang Soo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kwang Soo's hand.
Kwang Soo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kwang Soo shoots in but Uzannavabizch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Uzannavabizch circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwang Soo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kwang Soo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uzannavabizch jabs Kwang Soo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Uzannavabizch connects with a solid leg kick.
Uzannavabizch lands a really nice looking cross but Kwang Soo seems unphased.
Kwang Soo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Uzannavabizch defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Kwang Soo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uzannavabizch lands a lovely overhand right.
Uzannavabizch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kwang Soo wants to clinch up but Uzannavabizch keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Uzannavabizch misses.
Kwang Soo throws a leg kick that is checked

and Uzannavabizch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Uzannavabizch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Kwang Soo manages to break the clinch.
Uzannavabizch tries to bum rush Kwang Soo with a series of wild strikes but Kwang Soo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kwang Soo tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwang Soo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uzannavabizch.

Kwang Soo clinches up against the cage.
Uzannavabizch controlling the action here for a moment.
Kwang Soo throws a punch but it's blocked by Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Kwang Soo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uzannavabizch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uzannavabizch swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Kwang Soo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kwang Soo lands with a light punch inside.
Kwang Soo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Uzannavabizch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kwang Soo blocks a body shot from Uzannavabizch.
Kwang Soo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Uzannavabizch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kwang Soo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uzannavabizch backwards.
Kwang Soo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Uzannavabizch fails to land.
Kwang Soo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Kwang Soo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uzannavabizch is looking for a sweep.
Uzannavabizch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Uzannavabizch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Kwang Soo is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kwang Soo throws a shot to the body.
Uzannavabizch scores with the left hand. Kwang Soo knows he should have avoided that one.
A solid body kick from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Uzannavabizch there.
Kwang Soo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kwang Soo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Kwang Soo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kwang Soo tries a body shot but Uzannavabizch blocks it.
Uzannavabizch slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwang Soo tries for a takedown but Uzannavabizch manages to get underhooks.
Kwang Soo slows down the pace here.
Uzannavabizch is pressed up against the cage. Kwang Soo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Uzannavabizch down to the mat. Uzannavabizch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Kwang Soo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch connects with a looping right hand.
That kick from Uzannavabizch tenderised Kwang Soo's leg. Kwang Soo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Uzannavabizch tries a low kick but Kwang Soo avoids it.
Kwang Soo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Uzannavabizch finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Uzannavabizch punishes Kwang Soo's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Kwang Soo.
Uzannavabizch misses with a leg kick.
Kwang Soo tries to close the distance and clinch but Uzannavabizch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uzannavabizch works Kwang Soo's body with a nice hook.
Kwang Soo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uzannavabizch makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kwang Soo really felt that one!
Kwang Soo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck for Kwang Soo with that takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Uzannavabizch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwang Soo tries to clinch
and Uzannavabizch counters with a left and a right that stings Kwang Soo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kwang Soo. That's going to slow Uzannavabizch down.
Kwang Soo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kwang Soo lands with a kick to the temple. Uzannavabizch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Uzannavabizch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Uzannavabizch connects with a right hand. Kwang Soo shakes it off.
Uzannavabizch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kwang Soo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch swats away the attempt to clinch by Kwang Soo.
Kwang Soo misses with a head kick.
Lee Kwang Soo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kwang Soo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Uzannavabizch finds it's target.
Uzannavabizch throws a quick inside leg kick.

Kwang Soo moves into the clinch.
Uzannavabizch blocks a body shot from Kwang Soo.
Uzannavabizch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kwang Soo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwang Soo swings wildly with an uppercut but Uzannavabizch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uzannavabizch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kwang Soo cracks Uzannavabizch with a nice body shot.
Uzannavabizch throws a head punch that misses.
Uzannavabizch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kwang Soo misses with a body punch.
Uzannavabizch is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kwang Soo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Uzannavabizch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kwang Soo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Uzannavabizch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Uzannavabizch slips under a jab.
Uzannavabizch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kwang Soo's sensitive parts.
Uzannavabizch cracks the inside of Kwang Soo's front leg.
A cross from Uzannavabizch lands.
Kwang Soo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwang Soo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uzannavabizch blocks a head kick by Kwang Soo.
Good exchange - Uzannavabizch coming out on top.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kwang Soo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uzannavabizch cracks a nice hook into Kwang Soo's ribs.
Uzannavabizch lands with a straight right. Kwang Soo didn't see that one coming.
Kwang Soo throws a sloppy head kick and Uzannavabizch moves out of range easily.
Uzannavabizch has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kwang Soo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uzannavabizch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kwang Soo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch wants to counter the offense by Kwang Soo and move into the clinch position.
Kwang Soo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Uzannavabizch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kwang Soo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Uzannavabizch is out of range.
Uzannavabizch digs a good body shot into Kwang Soo's ribs.
A clash of legs there as Kwang Soo blocks the low kick.
Kwang Soo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Uzannavabizch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Uzannavabizch 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch!
A relieved looking Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.