PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dolph Lindgren (ranked 2446 p4p, 1104 weight class) and Aleks Kuznetsov (ranked 324 p4p, 166 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lindgren
vs
Kuznetsov

192 cm
22
212
7 - 4 - 0

182 cm
23
207
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction
Altitude Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dolph Lindgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleks Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindgren avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Lindgren looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lindgren lands a leg kick that knocks Kuznetsov off balance momentarily.
Lindgren misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuznetsov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lindgren counters with a stiff right hand.
Lindgren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindgren.
Lindgren walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to land a front kick but Lindgren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lindgren swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Lindgren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lindgren throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lindgren scores with a leg kick.
Lindgren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range and Lindgren settles back down.
A solid body kick from Kuznetsov.
Lindgren sizes up Kuznetsov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Kuznetsov is predictable there
and Lindgren counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuznetsov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Lindgren moves out of range.
Lindgren lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Lindgren seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuznetsov letting Lindgren take a breather here.
Lindgren misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Lindgren's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lindgren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuznetsov tries a body shot but Lindgren blocks it.
Come on Lindgren - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lindgren.
Lindgren seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Lindgren misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Kuznetsov.
Stalling in the clinch from Lindgren.
A head punch on the inside from Lindgren fails to land.
Lindgren prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Lindgren misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lindgren seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuznetsov can turn it around.
Lindgren has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Lindgren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindgren tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lindgren throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Dolph Lindgren has been cut.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lindgren.
Lindgren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lindgren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lindgren swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetsov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands with a left to the head.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Lindgren misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lindgren lands a right hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.

Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lindgren moves out of range as Kuznetsov throws a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov walks into a left hand.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindgren misses with a body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuznetsov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kuznetsov throws a wild body kick that Lindgren sees coming a mile off.
Lindgren throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Lindgren misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindgren.
Lindgren takes one to the chin there.
Lindgren just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindgren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot that sends Lindgren's belly button to the back.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Lindgren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleks Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dolph Lindgren's cut.
That's time! Lindgren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lindgren.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kuznetsov. That's going to slow Lindgren down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuznetsov.
Lindgren feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lindgren.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lindgren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lindgren manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lindgren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Lindgren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range and Lindgren settles back down.
Kuznetsov unleashes a big counter combination but Lindgren bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lindgren throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindgren throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindgren scores with a jab to the body.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lindgren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuznetsov scrambles back to his feet.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindgren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lindgren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov.
Lindgren misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice body kick.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Lindgren moves out of range easily.
Lindgren defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Lindgren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindgren lands with a straight right. Kuznetsov didn't see that one coming.
Kuznetsov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lindgren. That did some damage!
Kuznetsov connects with an inside leg kick.
Lindgren throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lindgren at a distance.
Lindgren avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lindgren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindgren.
Lindgren moves out of range of the body kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Lindgren.
Lindgren cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindgren.
Lindgren misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindgren. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lindgren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindgren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lindgren. That did some damage!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lindgren manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lindgren cracks Kuznetsov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lindgren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lindgren misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lindgren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuznetsov scrambles back to his feet.
Lindgren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov with the inside leg kick.
Lindgren lands a jab-cross combination.
Lindgren lands with a nice combination. Kuznetsov backs away looking to recover.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Lindgren loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Kuznetsov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lindgren connects with a looping right hand.
Kuznetsov thuds his shin into the meat of Lindgren's side.
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!
That kick from Kuznetsov tenderised Lindgren's leg. Lindgren is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick from Kuznetsov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Lindgren's ribcage but misses.
Lindgren moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuznetsov.
Lindgren 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.
Lindgren scores with a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov scores with a push kick.
Lindgren slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Lindgren will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lindgren scores with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick, looking for Lindgren's leg but Lindgren calmly moves out of range.
Lindgren throws a front kick aimed at Kuznetsov's knee but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindgren.
Nice shot by Lindgren.
Kuznetsov misses with a body kick.
Lindgren misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Lindgren moves out of range.
Lindgren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindgren.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Lindgren.

Kuznetsov clinches up with Lindgren and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindgren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lindgren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lindgren.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aleks Kuznetsov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dolph Lindgren's cut.
That's time! Lindgren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Lindgren circles away.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lindgren.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Lindgren is having none of it.
Lindgren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lindgren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuznetsov to score with a decent uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kuznetsov. Lindgren shrugs it off though.
Lindgren misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Lindgren was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lindgren throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lindgren throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lindgrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuznetsov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lindgren will feel that in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgren throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Lindgren tries to score with a low kick but Kuznetsov moves his leg out of the way.
Lindgren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Lindgren misses with a straight left.
Lindgren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindgren.
Lindgren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuznetsov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Lindgren looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Lindgren is out of range.
Lindgren throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Kuznetsov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Lindgren moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lindgren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Lindgren moves out of range.
Lindgren is looking to slow Kuznetsov down with leg kicks.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Lindgren.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindgren.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.
Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Lindgren misses.
Lindgren cracks Kuznetsov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lindgren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lindgren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lindgren lands with a straight right. Kuznetsov didn't see that one coming.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Lindgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lindgren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lindgren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lindgren looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lindgren looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with low kicks.
Lindgren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lindgren misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov connects with the punch.
Lindgren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Lindgren.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Lindgren's front leg with a kick but Lindgren checks it.
Lindgren 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 has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lindgren lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindgren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Aleks Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren tries to land a leg kick but Kuznetsov saw it coming and moves away.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that Lindgren semi-blocks.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lindgren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A low kick lands for Kuznetsov.
Lindgren throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
Kuznetsov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lindgren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lindgren.
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lindgren's sensitive parts.
Kuznetsov scores with a spinning back kick!
Lindgren connects with a nice looking jab.
Lindgren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lindgren looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot
and Lindgren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindgren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindgren.
Dolph Lindgren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aleks Kuznetsov.
Well Kuznetsov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Kuznetsov!
Aleks Kuznetsov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Dolph Lindgren had this to say: 'Didn't work out this time, but I'd still like to thank my sponsors Conviction. Cheers guys!'.