PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Boma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boma comes to the cage accompanied by Andrew and Wada Blood - Irie. Oscar Boma could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexandr Kuznetsov's chin.

Boma
vs
Kuznetsov

170 cm
35
168 lbs
31 - 12 - 0

182 cm
32
170 lbs
19 - 15 - 2

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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 31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boma misses with a head kick.
Boma misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boma.
Alexandr Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Boma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov keeps Boma at a distance using the push kick.
Boma throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boma. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boma moves out of range of the body kick.
Boma throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Kuznetsov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Boma.
Boma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuznetsov.
A head kick misses from Boma.
An inside leg kick lands from Boma.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Boma strikes.
Boma staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuznetsov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kuznetsov stalks Boma and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boma's face. Boma staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Boma's shoulder, as Boma tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boma throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boma counters with a three punch combo that has Kuznetsov backing up. Kuznetsov nods at Boma to acknowledge the strikes.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Boma.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Boma misses the target.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boma has time to react.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Boma misses the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuznetsov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boma. Boma obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boma.
Boma looks to land a combination but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Boma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
Boma lands with a shot to the body.
Boma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov tests Boma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Boma throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boma under the eye.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Boma's ribs.
Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Kuznetsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuznetsov 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.
Boma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuznetsov at a distance.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuznetsov.
That kick from Boma tenderised Kuznetsov's leg. Kuznetsov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Boma.
Kuznetsov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kuznetsov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boma digs a right hand underneath Kuznetsov's ribcage. Kuznetsov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuznetsov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boma's defenses.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Boma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Boma.
Boma throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Boma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice body shot.
Boma is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kuznetsov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Kuznetsov.

Kuznetsov has managed to clinch.
Kuznetsov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuznetsov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuznetsov or not.
Kuznetsov struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Boma.

Boma manages to break the clinch.
Boma jabs Kuznetsov right on the nose. Kuznetsov blinks but takes it well.
Boma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuznetsov checks it well.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
Boma throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Boma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boma throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oscar Boma will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good work by Kuznetsov as he checks the leg kick.
Boma throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boma misses with a head kick.
Boma moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Boma blocks a jab.
Boma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
A nice side step and Kuznetsov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kuznetsovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Boma ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boma eats them both and turns towards Kuznetsov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Boma tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetsov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boma trying to stall but Kuznetsov improves his position.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boma.
Boma avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Boma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Boma.
An inside leg kick from Kuznetsov misses.
Boma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov fakes the leg kick and cracks Boma in the body.
Boma misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov flicks out a counter leg kick but Boma steps away.
Boma throws a right hand that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kuznetsov tried to score with a low kick but Boma checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boma.
Boma blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Boma misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov lands with a slapping head kick.
Oscar Boma is winning the standup battle so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Kuznetsov clinches up with Boma and pushes him back against the cage.
Boma content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Boma lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Boma blocks a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Alexandr Kuznetsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuznetsov lands a nice uppercut.
Boma takes an elbow to the temple.
Boma working aggressively here.

Boma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Boma swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a good, hard body kick but Boma shrugs it off.
Boma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boma lands a head kick!
Kuznetsov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boma lands a head kick. Kuznetsov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boma throws out the jab.
Boma throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov scores with a body shot.
Kuznetsov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov looks to clinch
and Boma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boma throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice body shot.
Kuznetsov sizes up Boma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boma takes a step back to recover.
Kuznetsov throws the kick towards the body but Boma avoids it.
Boma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Kuznetsov has Boma up against the cage in a clinch.
Boma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boma blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov gets through Boma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boma working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a damaging elbow.
Boma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Boma prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Boma blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov connects with a knee to the head.
A short left from Boma.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch but Boma improves position.
Kuznetsov leaning against his opponent.
Kuznetsov lands a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow strike.

Boma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Boma counter with a right hand.
Boma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
A jab from Boma finds it's way through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Boma lands with a nice body punch.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetsov tries to move into range but Boma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Kuznetsov is rocked!
Boma takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Boma finish him?
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov stuns Boma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
Boma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuznetsov defending well as Boma loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Boma sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Boma.
Kuznetsov works the jab nicely.
Kuznetsov works the jab nicely.
Boma plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kuznetsov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kuznetsov works Boma's body with a nice hook.
Kuznetsov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Boma tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab.
Boma thumps Kuznetsov with a low kick.
Boma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuznetsov off the cage and back into range.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
Kuznetsov clobbers Boma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Kuznetsov is predictable there
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuznetsov lands with an uppercut that bounces Boma off the cage and back into range.
Boma misses with a straight right.
Boma scores with a jab. Kuznetsov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boma throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Boma misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Boma blocks it.
Kuznetsov feints a jab promting Boma to slip. Kuznetsov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boma slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Boma.
Kuznetsov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Boma misses the target.
Kuznetsov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Boma.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Boma misses.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuznetsov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boma walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kuznetsov.
A bone on bone clash there as Kuznetsov blocks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Boma.
Boma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuznetsov.

Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with Boma against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top.
Boma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boma tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Boma back against the cage.
Boma takes an elbow to the temple.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Boma blocks with his arms.

Boma manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Boma moves out of range.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Boma.
Kuznetsov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A leg kick checked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boma takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Kuznetsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boma misses with an uppercut.
Boma lands a head kick. Kuznetsov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boma slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oscar Boma.
I think Boma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Oscar Boma!
A very excited looking Oscar Boma made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.