PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Jorgensen (ranked 6093 p4p, 5587 weight class) and Egor Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorgensen comes to the cage accompanied by Peyton Parrish - My Mother Told Me. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Jorgensen
vs
Kuznetsov

190 cm
18
204
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
19
194
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobias Jorgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Egor Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorgensen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuznetsov.

It looks like Egor Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kuznetsov moves forwards but Jorgensen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Jorgensen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jorgensen.
Tobias Jorgensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jorgensen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jorgensen feints and then cracks Kuznetsov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuznetsov down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jorgensen.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Jorgensen misses.
Kuznetsov is looking for the big counter here.
Jorgensen throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuznetsov.
Jorgensen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jorgensen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kuznetsov walks into a left hand.
Jorgensen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice cross by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetsov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Jorgensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Jorgensen misses.
Kuznetsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Jorgensen cracks Kuznetsov with an open hand slap.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
A low kick lands for Jorgensen.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jorgensen!
Jorgensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jorgensen finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuznetsov's head.

That has opened up Egor Kuznetsov's cut even more.
Jorgensen misses with a body kick.
Jorgensen throws a head kick that half lands.
Jorgensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Jorgensen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov is looking for the big counter here.
Jorgensen connects with an inside leg kick.
Jorgensen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Jorgensen backs off Kuznetsov throws a huge counter combo but Jorgensen manages to avoid it all.
Jorgensen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jorgensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Jorgensen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A bone on bone clash there as Kuznetsov blocks the leg kick.
Jorgensen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
Jorgensen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jorgensen connects with a single shot there.
Jorgensen looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Kuznetsov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jorgensen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jorgensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Jorgensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Kuznetsov is looking for the big counter here.
Jorgensen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Jorgensen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Egor Kuznetsov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A low kick from Kuznetsov is predictable there
and Jorgensen counters with a head kick. That will keep Kuznetsov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jorgensen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuznetsov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jorgensen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but Jorgensen avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Jorgensen.
Jorgensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuznetsov can do to turn this around?
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Jorgensen avoids it well.
Tobias Jorgensen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jorgensen works Kuznetsov's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jorgensen works the jab nicely.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuznetsov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jorgensen. Jorgensen obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jorgensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jorgensen scores with a jab. Kuznetsov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jorgensen scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jorgensen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jorgensen throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Jorgensen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kuznetsov.

The cut above Egor Kuznetsov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jorgensen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jorgensen's waist but Jorgensen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuznetsov off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen scores with a jab.
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.
Jorgensen swinging wildly here.
Jorgensen misses with an uppercut.
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.
Jorgensen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jorgensen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range and Jorgensen settles back down.
Kuznetsov takes one to the chin there.
Jorgensen lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jorgensen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jorgensen throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Jorgensen counters with a right hand to the body.
Jorgensen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jorgensen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jorgensen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jorgensen scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuznetsov should have avoided that one.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov needs to keep his hands up - Jorgensen had a free shot at his head there.

Egor Kuznetsov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jorgensen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuznetsov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorgensen is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Jorgensen.
A big right from Jorgensen misses.
Jorgensen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuznetsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jorgensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Jorgensen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Egor Kuznetsov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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 lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jorgensen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kuznetsov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jorgensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Jorgensen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jorgensen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jorgensen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jorgensen.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab
and Jorgensen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jorgensen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jorgensen throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jorgensen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jorgensen misses with a looping left.
Jorgensen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kuznetsov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jorgensen has got the better of the exchanges.
Jorgensen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Jorgensen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Jorgensen.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorgensen throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Jorgensen.
Kuznetsov is looking for the big counter here.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jorgensen.
Kuznetsov throws a counter combo.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jorgensen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Jorgensen moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Jorgensen digs a good hook to Kuznetsov's body.
Jorgensen lands a nice shot that snaps Kuznetsov's head back.
Jorgensen throws a low kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Jorgensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jorgensen cracks Kuznetsov with a good jab.
Kuznetsov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuznetsov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jorgensen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kuznetsov will feel that in the morning.
Jorgensen lands with a straight right. Kuznetsov didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorgensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jorgensen connects with a jab.
Egor Kuznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorgensen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jorgensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A cross from Jorgensen lands.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Jorgensen throws a quick counter head kick but Kuznetsov was just out of range.
Kuznetsov takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Jorgensen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jorgensen 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Jorgensen!
A very excited looking Tobias Jorgensen 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.