PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arlan Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kuznetsov
vs
Castro

182 cm
30
170 lbs
15 - 12 - 1

178 cm
34
165 lbs
21 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Fast

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arlan Castro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Castro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuznetsov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Castro scrambles back to his feet.
Castro lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Castro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castro throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Castro.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Castro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Castro is out of range.
Kuznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castro.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alexandr Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Castro.
Kuznetsov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Castro.
Castro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castro missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Castro.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Castro tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castro fakes the leg kick and cracks Kuznetsov in the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro cracks Kuznetsov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Castro's hands.
Castro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Castro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
Castro misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov works the jab nicely.
Kuznetsov connects with a single shot there.

Castro is rocked!
Kuznetsov moves in close and cracks Castro with a massive right hand! Castro, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Kuznetsov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandr Kuznetsov!