PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Maraçon (ranked 264 p4p, 34 weight class) and Nikolai Kuznetsov (ranked 485 p4p, 60 weight class). Maraçon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pistolero. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Maraçon
vs
Kuznetsov

186 cm
40
185 lbs
43 - 15 - 2

178 cm
33
186 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 43 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Pablo Maraçon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maraçon circles away quickly and effectively.
Maraçon throws a body kick that misses.
A left lands for Maraçon.
An inside leg kick from Maraçon misses.
Kuznetsov thumps Maraçon with a low kick.
Maraçon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maraçon blocks the body kick.
Maraçon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maraçon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kuznetsov 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.
Maraçon defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Maraçon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Maraçon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab. Maraçon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but Maraçon moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maraçon back to the cage. Kuznetsov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Maraçon counters with a good, hard body kick but Kuznetsov shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maraçon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Maraçon avoids nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a series of strikes that have Maraçon backpedaling.

Kuznetsov gets tackled into the cage by Maraçon. Maraçon maintains the clinch.
Maraçon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maraçon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Maraçon misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to break the clinch but Maraçon is controlling the position.
Maraçon can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Maraçon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.

Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Maraçon is looking to land body kicks.
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!

Maraçon has Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Maraçon misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kuznetsov duly obliges.
Maraçon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maraçon tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maraçon manages to avoid it.
Maraçon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maraçon connects with a body shot that sends Kuznetsov's belly button to the back.
Kuznetsov cracks Maraçon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuznetsov throws a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Maraçon.
Maraçon misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Maraçon.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Maraçon.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Maraçon is looking to wear down Kuznetsov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Maraçon is out of range.
Kuznetsov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maraçon.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Maraçon's front leg with a kick but Maraçon checks it.
Kuznetsov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maraçon blocks a jab.
Maraçon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maraçon tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Maraçon counters with a left to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maraçon.
Maraçon scores with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Maraçon pushes Kuznetsov away with a front kick.
Maraçon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuznetsov's sensitive parts.
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 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maraçon.
Maraçon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Maraçon darts in and clinches Kuznetsov up against the cage.
Kuznetsov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maraçon can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Maraçon is trying to stall.

Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Maraçon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Maraçon's head but Maraçon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Maraçon misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov thumps Maraçon with a low kick.
Maraçon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maraçon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maraçon with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nikolai Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maraçon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Maraçon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuznetsov has time to react.
Maraçon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov tries a quick counter leg kick but Maraçon is wise to it.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
As Kuznetsov backs away, Maraçon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but Maraçon avoids it.
Kuznetsov scores with a leg kick.
A cross from Maraçon lands.
Kuznetsov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maraçon. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Kuznetsov is predictable there
and Maraçon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maraçon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maraçon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maraçon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maraçon takes one to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but Maraçon moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Maraçon moves out of range.
Maraçon throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Maraçon moves out of range.
Maraçon takes one on the button.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kuznetsov misses with a combination
and Maraçon counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maraçon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Maraçon throws a front kick aimed at Kuznetsov's knee but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Kuznetsov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maraçon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maraçon misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Maraçon.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kuznetsov - that will leave a mark!
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!
Maraçon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Maraçon counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot that sends Maraçon's belly button to the back.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maraçon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses
and Maraçon counters with a nice body kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Maraçon moves out of range easily.
Maraçon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maraçon can pounce on him.
Kuznetsov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maraçon at a distance.
Maraçon slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Maraçon cracks Kuznetsov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a head kick that misses.
Maraçon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maraçon scores with a jab. Kuznetsov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Maraçon clinches up with Kuznetsov and pushes him back against the cage.
Maraçon lands with a left to the head.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch.
Kuznetsov wants to break the clinch but can't.

Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kuznetsov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maraçon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuznetsov scrambles back to his feet.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maraçon.
Maraçon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maraçon counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maraçon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maraçon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maraçon is looking to clinch.
Kuznetsov unleashes a big counter combination but Maraçon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick
and Maraçon counters with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Maraçon.
Maraçon connects with a body shot that sends Kuznetsov's belly button to the back.
Kuznetsov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kuznetsov moves forwards but Maraçon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy body kick from Maraçon
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maraçon.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Maraçon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maraçon throws a right and a left that Kuznetsov avoids nicely.
Kuznetsov takes one on the button.
Maraçon works the jab nicely.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the body
and Maraçon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Maraçon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nice body kick from Kuznetsov.
Maraçon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maraçon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maraçon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuznetsov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maraçon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maraçon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maraçon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
Maraçon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maraçon.
Maraçon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maraçon thuds his right hand into Kuznetsov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good standup being displayed there by Maraçon as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Maraçon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maraçon dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maraçon is looking to counter punch.
Maraçon tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maraçon throws a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maraçon.
Kuznetsov walks into a straight right hand from Maraçon.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maraçon!
Kuznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetsov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
Maraçon lands a jab to the nose.
Maraçon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuznetsov has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon jabs Kuznetsov right on the nose. Kuznetsov blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Maraçon moves out of range.
Maraçon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maraçon connects with a right hand. Kuznetsov shakes it off.
Maraçon lands a head shot.
Maraçon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maraçon thows a body kick. Kuznetsov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Maraçon is looking to slow Kuznetsov down with leg kicks.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maraçon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maraçon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maraçon throws a low kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
That kick from Kuznetsov tenderised Maraçon's leg. Maraçon is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Maraçon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Maraçon slips the punch.
Maraçon jabs Kuznetsov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maraçon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Maraçon lands a nice shot that snaps Kuznetsov's head back.
Maraçon slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maraçon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuznetsov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maraçon. Maraçon obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Maraçon.
Maraçon lands with a straight right. Kuznetsov didn't see that one coming.
Kuznetsov takes one to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Maraçon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Maraçon blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maraçon circles away quickly and effectively.
Maraçon tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maraçon moves out of range of the strikes.
Maraçon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Maraçon.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Maraçon avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
Maraçon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Maraçon as he connects with a hook.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Maraçon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maraçon 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Maraçon!
A very excited looking Pablo Maraçon 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.