PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Misak Grigorian (ranked 1837 p4p, 1815 weight class) and Aleks Kuznetsov (ranked 241 p4p, 240 weight class). Aleks Kuznetsov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Grigorian
vs
Kuznetsov

193 cm
25
216
6 - 2 - 0

182 cm
27
203
11 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Voodoo Nutrition
Conquer

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Misak Grigorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Grigorian avoids nicely.
Grigorian is looking for a counter combo.
Grigorian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rollins Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Kuznetsov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grigorian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuznetsov or perhaps it was just good defense by Grigorian, which made it look bad.
Nice shot lands for Kuznetsov.
Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grigorian's sensitive parts.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Kuznetsov.
Grigorian scores with a nice head shot.
Kuznetsov checks the leg kick.
Grigorian works the jab nicely.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Grigorian ducked under it nicely.
Grigorian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grigorian circles away quickly and effectively.
Decent striking displayed by Kuznetsov there.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grigorian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Grigorian ducks under and follows up with a left that Grigorian also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Grigorian misses the target.
Grigorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grigorian at a distance.
Grigorian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kuznetsov connects with the punch.
Grigorian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Grigorian.
Grigorian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grigorian throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov lands a slapping body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a push kick but Grigorian slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigorian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Grigorian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuznetsov finds it's way round the side to connect with Grigorian's head.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range.
Grigorian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuznetsov under the eye.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuznetsov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grigorian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grigorian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grigorian.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grigorian counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick from Grigorian lands but Kuznetsov takes it in his stride.
Grigorian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kuznetsov lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
Grigorian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuznetsov has time to react.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Grigorian avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Grigorian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuznetsov jabs Grigorian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Grigorian saw that one coming.
Grigorian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grigorian slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Grigorian lands with a good body shot.
Grigorian thuds his right hand into Kuznetsov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grigorian avoids a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range.
Grigorian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grigorian throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grigorian is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian blocks a jab.
Grigorian scores with a jab to the body.
Grigorian misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Grigorian counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Grigorian moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot
and Grigorian counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov tries for a takedown but Grigorian circles away easily
and Grigorian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Misak Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range.
Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Grigorian is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab from Kuznetsov.
Grigorian lands a jab to Kuznetsov's midsection.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Kuznetsov dominated that round.
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 walks into a straight right hand from Grigorian.
Grigorian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grigorian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grigorian slips under a jab.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
Grigorian lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grigorian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grigorian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grigorian moves forwards but Kuznetsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuznetsov blocks the body kick.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Grigorian.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice combination. Grigorian backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGrigorian.
Grigorian swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Grigorian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov defending well as Grigorian loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov feints a counter leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grigorian misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov cracks Grigorian with a good jab.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.
Grigorian tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Grigorian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Grigorian counter with a right hand.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuznetsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grigorian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Grigorian throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Grigorian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kuznetsovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Grigorian.
Kuznetsov lands a jab-cross combination.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Grigorian avoids it well.
Grigorian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kuznetsov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grigorian slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grigorian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Misak Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grigorian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grigorian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping right hand.
Kuznetsov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grigorian defends it nicely.
Grigorian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to land a front kick but Grigorian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grigorian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grigorian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov lands a high kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Grigorian was well out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grigorian throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot.
A jab from Kuznetsov does it's job there.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Grigorian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigorian was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws out a leg kick but Grigorian moves out of range and Kuznetsov only half commits.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Kuznetsov misses the body punch
and Grigorian counters with a nice uppercut.
Grigorian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuznetsov.
Grigorian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
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!
Grigorian slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy body shot
and Grigorian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Grigorian counters with an outside leg kick.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Grigorian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grigorian. Kuznetsov shrugs it off though.
Kuznetsov throws a solid leg kick but Grigorian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuznetsov needs to keep his hands up - Grigorian had a free shot at his head there.
Grigorian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Kuznetsov is predictable there
and Grigorian counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Grigorian avoids them all with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Grigorian misses its target.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
Donk. Grigorian catches Kuznetsov right on the button with a cross.
Grigorian staying out of range there.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grigorian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov cracks Grigorian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grigorian thumps Kuznetsov with a low kick.
A slow jab from Grigorian misses its intended target.
Grigorian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuznetsov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Grigorian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian lands with a hook. Kuznetsov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuznetsov tries for a takedown but Grigorian circles away easily
and Grigorian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away.
Grigorian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grigorian throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Grigorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Grigorian avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Grigorian throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Grigorian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Grigorian takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it.
Grigorian is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grigorian circles away.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Grigorian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grigorian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Grigorian misses.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigorian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grigorian digs a good body shot into Kuznetsov's ribs.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Grigorian slips the punch.
Kuznetsov tries for a takedown but Grigorian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Misak Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Kuznetsov.
Grigorian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grigorian leaves Kuznetsov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grigorian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Misak Grigorian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov unleashes a big counter combination but Grigorian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Grigorian scoring well with a low kick there.

Grigorian clinches with his opponent.
Kuznetsov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grigorian to keep the fight standing.
Kuznetsov working hard to break the clinch.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov can't break the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to break free but Grigorian pushes him back against the cage.
Grigorian presses Kuznetsov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian scores with a hook to the body.
Grigorian lands a right hand.
A short right from Grigorian on the inside.
Kuznetsov is trying to break free.
Grigorian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aleks Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grigorian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuznetsov's efforts to push away.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the cage.
Grigorian misses with the head strike.
Grigorian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuznetsov's efforts to push away.
Grigorian pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Misak Grigorian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuznetsov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Kuznetsov!
A less than humble Aleks Kuznetsov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.