PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Kuznetcov (ranked 1142 p4p, 136 weight class) and Johnny Drama (ranked 1719 p4p, 204 weight class). Drama comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Vicious White Kids No Lip kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kuznetcov
vs
Drama

190 cm
29
287 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

188 cm
34
240 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Kuznetcov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Drama!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drama closes the distance looking to clinch

and Kuznetcov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetcov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuznetcov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drama looking for a sweep. Not yet Drama, not yet.
Kuznetcov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuznetcov throwing strikes from guard but Drama blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetcov tries to free his leg and advance position but Drama is retaining full guard.
Kuznetcov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetcov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuznetcov stays in close to Drama's body and controls the position.
Kuznetcov is looking to work some ground and pound but Drama has wrist control.
Kuznetcov postures up in Drama's guard and throws a big left but Drama blocks it.
Kuznetcov wants to control from the top but Drama keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been hearing reports that Kuznetcov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kuznetcov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznetcov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drama is looking to clinch but Kuznetcov is avoiding it.
A jab from Kuznetcov misses.
Kuznetcov misses with a looping right.

Kuznetcov gets tackled into the cage by Drama. Drama maintains the clinch.

Kuznetcov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drama misses with an uppercut. Kuznetcov saw that one coming.
Drama lands with a nice body kick.
Drama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuznetcov.

Drama clinches up against the cage.
Drama is pressed up against the cage. Kuznetcov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drama down to the mat. Drama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Drama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetcov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetcov is looking to counter punch.

Drama clinches up with Kuznetcov and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drama stops a takedown attempt from Kuznetcov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Kuznetcov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drama lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetcov backwards.
Kuznetcov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Drama.
Kuznetcov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kuznetcov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetcov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drama backwards.
Drama lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetcov backwards.
A short left from Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov misses with a body punch.
Drama tries a body shot but Kuznetcov blocks it.
Drama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuznetcov or not.
Kuznetcov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuznetcov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drama.
Kuznetcov misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuznetcov is breathing heavily.
Drama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drama misses with a body punch.
Kuznetcov misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drama.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetcov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuznetcov prevents a body shot from Drama.
Drama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetcov tries a body shot but Drama blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetcov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetcov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drama pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kuznetcov tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right handed body shot lands from Drama.
Kuznetcov prevents a body shot from Drama.
Drama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drama can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetcov controls the action.
Drama throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetcov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Drama dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Drama darts in and clinches Kuznetcov up against the cage.
Drama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuznetcov backwards.
Drama lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuznetcov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuznetcov throws a head punch that misses.
Drama lands an uppercut.
Drama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drama is working Kuznetcov over against the cage.
Kuznetcov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drama up against the cage.
Kuznetcov is trying to break free.
Drama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drama lands a nice uppercut.
Kuznetcov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Drama.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drama tries to work over Kuznetcov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drama tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetcov avoids it by throwing Drama back against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Drama. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kuznetcov blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drama throws a head punch that misses.
Drama struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetcov controls his hands.
Drama can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetcov controls the action.
A short right from Drama on the inside.
Drama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drama lands with a light punch inside.
Drama digs a right hand underneath Kuznetcov's ribcage. Kuznetcov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Drama on the inside.
Drama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetcov backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drama.
Drama scores with a shot to the side of Kuznetcov's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drama.
Drama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuznetcov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drama pushes Kuznetcov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetcov prevents a body shot from Drama.
Drama misses with a punch to the body.
Drama pushes Kuznetcov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drama lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetcov backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drama lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetcov backwards.

Kuznetcov is rocked!
Good body shot from Drama.
Drama lands with a right to the head.
Oh Kuznetcov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drama lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drama.
Drama lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kuznetcov to his knees! Drama keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Drama!
After the big win, Johnny Drama made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.