PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirt Nasty (ranked 4222 p4p, 5892 weight class) and Alexander Kuznetsov (ranked 518 p4p, 607 weight class). Nasty kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Whip It by - DEVO. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nasty
vs
Kuznetsov

188 cm
23
195
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
195
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirt Nasty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Nasty.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nasty is just out of range.
Nasty scores with a jab. Kuznetsov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Nasty was well out of range.
A jab from Nasty finds it's way through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Nasty counters with a one-two to the body.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Nasty is out of range.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Nasty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Nasty is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nasty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nasty appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nasty missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nasty.
Nasty misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Nasty moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Nasty moved out of range nicely.
Nasty throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nasty moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nasty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nasty misses with a left hand
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nasty just misses with a punch to the body.
Nasty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Nasty looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Kuznetsov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Dirt Nasty has been cut.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Nasty slips the punch.
Nasty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nasty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Nasty is looking to counter punch.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Nasty is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nasty throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov cracks Nasty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Nasty is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oh Nasty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Nasty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Nasty misses the target.
Nasty looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Nasty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Nasty.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Nasty ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Nasty slips the punch.
Kuznetsov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nasty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nasty seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Nasty ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Nasty throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Nasty throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Good exchange - Kuznetsov coming out on top.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Nasty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nasty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov lands with a good body shot.
Nasty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Nasty was well out of range.
Nasty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
An attempted straight right counter from Nasty misses the target.
Nasty takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Nasty moves out of range of the strikes.
Nasty lands a jab.
Nasty scores with a punch to the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
It looked like Nasty was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nasty is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Nasty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov tests Nasty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nasty scores with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov connects with a jab.
Nasty connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Nasty moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Nasty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nasty moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Nasty misses with an uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand right.
Nasty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nasty throws a body shot but no joy.
Nasty throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Nasty throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nasty looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Nasty counters with a series of strikes. Kuznetsov will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirt Nasty's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Nasty moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Nasty moves away and avoids it.
Nasty slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Nasty.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nasty manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Nasty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Nasty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nasty lands with a nice combination. Kuznetsov backs away looking to recover.
Nasty slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Nasty moved out of range nicely.
Nasty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasty slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Nasty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Nasty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
and Nasty counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Nasty blocks it.
Nasty staying out of range there.
Nasty is looking to counter punch.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Nasty.
Nasty looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Nasty was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Nasty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nasty.
Nasty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a nice looking jab.
Nasty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nasty moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Nasty.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Nasty.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Nasty.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nasty tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nasty looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Nasty misses with a looping left.
Nasty scores with a hook.
Kuznetsov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Nasty ducks down to avoid it.
Nasty misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nasty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nasty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nasty defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nasty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Nasty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov cracks Nasty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nasty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a single shot there.
Nasty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nasty throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Nasty slips the punch.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
A punch lands to the side of Nasty 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Nasty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nasty momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nasty moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Nasty misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Nasty ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Nasty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nasty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nasty lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Nasty avoids it easily.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Nasty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nasty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nasty throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nasty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nasty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Kuznetsov finds it's way through Nasty's defenses.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Nasty moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dirt Nasty's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nasty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Nasty moves forwards but Kuznetsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nasty missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Nasty.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nasty.
Nasty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Nasty looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Kuznetsov lands a hook that stumbles Nasty back into the cage. Kuznetsov follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Nasty to the canvas! Kuznetsov pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Nasty has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alexander Kuznetsov!
Alexander Kuznetsov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dirt Nasty was interviewed post fight and said 'Dangleangleangle'.