PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Severo Del Bosque (ranked 956 p4p, 120 weight class) and Alexandr Kuznetsov (ranked 800 p4p, 104 weight class). Del Bosque's entrance music is Mimosa - Drippin. A fine choice. Alexandr Kuznetsov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Del Bosque
vs
Kuznetsov

175 cm
27
165 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

182 cm
35
170 lbs
24 - 19 - 4

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

BuriedAlive// Fight Gear
Arcticus University: London

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 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Severo Del Bosque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Del Bosque gets tackled into the cage by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov maintains the clinch.
Del Bosque works on Kuznetsov's body with a couple of short punches.
Del Bosque misses with a hook to the ribs.

Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kuznetsov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Bosque takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Del Bosque thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Del Bosque appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kuznetsov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Del Bosque is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Del Bosque has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight.
Del Bosque misses with a looping left.
Del Bosque misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Del Bosque is looking to clinch.
Del Bosque misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov walks into a straight right hand from Del Bosque.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.

Del Bosque dives in and scores a takedown into Kuznetsov's guard.

Kuznetsov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Kuznetsov. No joy for Del Bosque on that attempt.
Del Bosque slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Del Bosque tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kuznetsov manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Del Bosque misses.
Del Bosque scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuznetsov in his tracks.
Kuznetsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Del Bosque connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuznetsov's hands.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.

Kuznetsov gets caught flat footed, as Del Bosque shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Del Bosque stops Kuznetsov from standing up.
Del Bosque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuznetsov is keeping the position for now.
Kuznetsov wants to stand and escape but Del Bosque is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov can't keep his opponent in guard - Del Bosque advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Del Bosque tries to pass to full mount but Kuznetsov defends it.

Del Bosque is working for a kimura but Kuznetsov is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand.

Del Bosque seems to be working for a kimura but Kuznetsov defends the submission attempt.

Kuznetsov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Del Bosque is on him like a limpet, forcing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Del Bosque.
Kuznetsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Del Bosque's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Del Bosque's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Del Bosque blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Del Bosque.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuznetsov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Del Bosque's brow.
Del Bosque tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Del Bosque back against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuznetsov has Del Bosque pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Del Bosque.
Kuznetsov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Del Bosque.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Del Bosque.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Del Bosque is defending well for now.
Del Bosque throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Del Bosque creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Del Bosque gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Kuznetsov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Bosque jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuznetsov walks away with a smile on his face. Del Bosque gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Del Bosque finish him?
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severo Del Bosque. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Del Bosque throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Del Bosque lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Del Bosque loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Del Bosque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Del Bosque rushes Kuznetsov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand underneath Del Bosque's ribcage. Del Bosque let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Del Bosque pulls guard.
Del Bosque is trying to control the position but Kuznetsov postures up.

Kuznetsov gets to his feet - Del Bosque follows without any prompting.
Del Bosque misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Del Bosque shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
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 Severo Del Bosque will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Del Bosque avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Del Bosque shoots in but no luck this time.
Del Bosque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Del Bosque strikes.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Severo Del Bosque is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Bosque takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuznetsov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Del Bosque throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuznetsov.
Del Bosque misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Del Bosque sets himself, and Kuznetsov steps forward looking for the clinch! Del Bosque avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bosque doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Del Bosque is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Del Bosque on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.

Del Bosque closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kuznetsov to the mat! Kuznetsov manages to get full guard.
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 keeping full guard, as Del Bosque tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Del Bosque is controlling the position.

Kuznetsov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Del Bosque has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow just above Del Bosque 's eye.

It looks like Severo Del Bosque has been cut.
Del Bosque goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kuznetsov prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severo Del Bosque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Bosque goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Del Bosque tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kuznetsov can't find room to land a body shot as Del Bosque controls the action.
Del Bosque tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Del Bosque working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuznetsov with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov trying to stall but Del Bosque improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznetsov.
Del Bosque lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov stops a takedown attempt from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kuznetsov controlling the action here for a moment.
Kuznetsov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Del Bosque up against the cage.
Kuznetsov tries a body shot but Del Bosque blocks it.
Del Bosque throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov holds him up against the cage and eventually Del Bosque drops back down to his feet.
Del Bosque misses with a punch on the inside.
Del Bosque scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Del Bosque blocks the elbow strike.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Del Bosque is defending well for now.
Del Bosque cracks Kuznetsov with a nice body shot.
Del Bosque misses with some punches.
Alexandr Kuznetsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Del Bosque takes an elbow to the temple.
Kuznetsov lands a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Del Bosque is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Del Bosque.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov is looking to control Del Bosque's arms but Del Bosque gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuznetsov has his back to the cage.
Del Bosque tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Del Bosque letting Kuznetsov take a breather here.
Del Bosque is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque letting Kuznetsov take a breather here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good body shot from Del Bosque.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Del Bosque or not.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses.
Kuznetsov stalls.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Del Bosque lands a shot to the body.

Del Bosque drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Del Bosque has his foot on Kuznetsov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuznetsov works his way back into a safe position though.

Del Bosque looking for subs off his back but Kuznetsov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kuznetsov decides to stand and escape the position.
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.
The cut man is working on Severo Del Bosque's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kuznetsov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Del Bosque loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Del Bosque checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Del Bosque takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Del Bosque avoids a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov takes one on the button.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Del Bosque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Del Bosque connects with the punch.
Del Bosque moves out of range of the body kick from Kuznetsov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Del Bosque swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Del Bosque.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Del Bosque throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Bosque uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Del Bosque 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 Del Bosque off to one side.
Kuznetsov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuznetsov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands with a cross.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov connects with a high kick.

Del Bosque is rocked!
Del Bosque jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov throws a front kick aimed at Del Bosque's knee but Del Bosque avoids it well.
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Del Bosque.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Del Bosque keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov scores with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Bosque tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Kuznetsov - just one landing.
Kuznetsov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Del Bosque moves forwards but Kuznetsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Del Bosque is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Bosque is just out of range.

Kuznetsov has closed the distance and engaged Del Bosque in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
Del Bosque tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Kuznetsov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Del Bosque fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Del Bosque misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores a nice knee to the body.
Kuznetsov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Del Bosque's face.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand underneath Del Bosque's ribcage. Del Bosque let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick from Kuznetsov.
Del Bosque looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kuznetsov lands a right hand from hell, dropping Del Bosque. Kuznetsov pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandr Kuznetsov!