PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benji Assklown I I I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benji Assklown I I I has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kuznetsov
vs
Assklown I I I

178 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benji Assklown I I I!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assklown I I I tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuznetsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Assklown I I I shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuznetsov but Kuznetsov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Assklown I I I misses with a takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Assklown I I I has his takedown stuffed

and Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Yuri Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benji Assklown I I I.
Kuznetsov jumps guard but Assklown I I I stands there with Kuznetsov around his waist. Kuznetsov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Assklown I I I breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kuznetsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Assklown I I I breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Assklown I I I shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Assklown I I I's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kuznetsov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Assklown I I I or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuznetsov, which made it look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Assklown I I I looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuznetsov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Assklown I I I tries to avoid it but Kuznetsov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Assklown I I I to the ground. Assklown I I I escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Assklown I I I throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuznetsov's waist but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Assklown I I I off to one side.
No luck for Assklown I I I with that takedown attempt.
Assklown I I I swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Assklown I I I is looking for the big counter here.

Kuznetsov clinches up against the cage.
Assklown I I I can't break the clinch.
Kuznetsov can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov can't find room to land a body shot as Assklown I I I controls the action.

Kuznetsov jumps into guard, dragging Assklown I I I to the mat.
Assklown I I I tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuznetsov is retaining full guard.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Assklown I I I controlling him for the moment.

Kuznetsov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
Assklown I I I slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuznetsov is adopting a defensive guard.
Assklown I I I really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuznetsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Assklown I I I is controlling him.
Assklown I I I wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kuznetsov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Assklown I I I avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Assklown I I I tries a head kick but it misses.
It appears Kuznetsov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kuznetsov shoots in but Assklown I I I avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Kuznetsov tries to sprawl but Assklown I I I drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Kuznetsov pushes Assklown I I I off and gets back to his feet.
Assklown I I I changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuznetsov tries to avoid it but Assklown I I I manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuznetsov to the ground. Kuznetsov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kuznetsov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kuznetsov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Assklown I I I tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Assklown I I I with that takedown attempt.
Assklown I I I shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuznetsov pinned against the cage. Kuznetsov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Assklown I I I falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kuznetsov counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Assklown I I I can do to turn this around?
Kuznetsov letting Assklown I I I take a breather here.

Assklown I I I breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Assklown I I I shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov shows good takedown defense.
Assklown I I I closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away.
Assklown I I I misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yuri Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benji Assklown I I I.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Assklown I I I gets tackled into the cage by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov maintains the clinch.
Kuznetsov is trying to drag Assklown I I I to the mat but Assklown I I I just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Assklown I I I is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Assklown I I I pulls guard effortlessly.

Assklown I I I looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kuznetsov has picked Assklown I I I up and slammed him! Assklown I I I can't keep hold of the triangle and Kuznetsov manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assklown I I I is trying to control Kuznetsov's posture but Kuznetsov avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Assklown I I I avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kuznetsov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kuznetsov advances to mount.

Kuznetsov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Assklown I I I to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Assklown I I I shrugs it off.
Poor strikes thrown by Kuznetsov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Assklown I I I is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kuznetsov throws some wild stikes that Assklown I I I manages to avoid easily.

Kuznetsov has control of Assklown I I I's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Assklown I I I regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Assklown I I I is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov content just to control the position here.
Assklown I I I working to try and regain half guard.
Kuznetsov wants to control the pace but Assklown I I I is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Assklown I I I keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yuri Kuznetsov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuznetsov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kuznetsov punching from mount but Assklown I I I doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kuznetsov looking to control but Assklown I I I is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuznetsov thowing shots but they're missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Assklown I I I is squirming around, avoiding Kuznetsov's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Assklown I I I shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Assklown I I I's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Kuznetsov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kuznetsov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Assklown I I I avoids it really well and circles away.
Assklown I I I fails with an attempt to clinch.

Assklown I I I has Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Assklown I I I is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuznetsov to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assklown I I I is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuznetsov to keep the fight standing.
Yuri Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benji Assklown I I I.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
Kuznetsov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Assklown I I I up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kuznetsov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Assklown I I I uses from the top position.

Kuznetsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Assklown I I I can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Assklown I I I trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kuznetsov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuznetsov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Assklown I I I is striking but Kuznetsov is not phased and passes to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assklown I I I is looking for a sweep. Kuznetsov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Assklown I I I is trying to escape back to his feet but Kuznetsov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Assklown I I I sneaks back into half guard.

Kuznetsov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Assklown I I I is trying to control but Kuznetsov manages to pass to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assklown I I I tries to improve his position but instead Kuznetsov has taken his back!

Kuznetsov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kuznetsov has the hooks in. Assklown I I I is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Kuznetsov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Assklown I I I tries to escape the position.
Kuznetsov not allowing Assklown I I I to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Assklown I I I rolls, trying to escape but Kuznetsov keeps control of the position.
Benji Assklown I I I has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuri Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuznetsov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Kuznetsov!