PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Kuznetsov (ranked 4630 p4p, 3476 weight class) and Insane Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetsov comes to the cage accompanied by SABINA feat. Timaro - Dagestan (Remix). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kuznetsov
vs
Warrior

170 cm
28
143
3 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
135
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Insane Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuznetsov or perhaps it was just good defense by Warrior, which made it look bad.
Kuznetsov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warrior avoids it really well and circles away.
Warrior let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuznetsov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warrior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kuznetsov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kuznetsov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuznetsov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuznetsov throwing strikes from guard but Warrior blocks nicely.
Kuznetsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuznetsov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuznetsov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuznetsov throwing strikes from guard but Warrior blocks nicely.
Kuznetsov cracks Warrior with a solid left hand.
Kuznetsov throwing strikes from guard but Warrior blocks nicely.
Kuznetsov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuznetsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warrior can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kuznetsov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuznetsov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warrior works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuznetsov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuznetsov postures up in Warrior's guard and throws a big left but Warrior blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuznetsov throwing strikes but missing.
Kuznetsov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuznetsov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Warrior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuznetsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuznetsov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuznetsov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuznetsov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuznetsov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Warrior is looking to stand up but Kuznetsov isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andrey Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior cracks Kuznetsov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Warrior cracks Kuznetsov with a good jab.
Kuznetsov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Warrior makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Warrior lands a nice looking body shot.
Warrior keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Warrior scores with a decent looking hook.
Warrior cracks Kuznetsov with a good jab.
Warrior listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Warrior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warrior lunges at Kuznetsov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuznetsov's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warrior lands with a nice body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Warrior lunges at Kuznetsov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuznetsov's hand.
Warrior cracks Kuznetsov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Warrior lands a lovely overhand right.
Warrior fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Warrior scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Warrior lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Warrior to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Warrior getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Warrior lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuznetsov at a distance.
Warrior uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuznetsov has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Insane Warrior dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kuznetsov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuznetsov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Warrior counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Warrior. Beautiful body shot.
Warrior works Kuznetsov's body with a nice hook.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Kuznetsov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kuznetsov is putting a hurting on Warrior here, landing some big shots from side control.
An elbow from Kuznetsov crashes against the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but Warrior slips to the side and avoids it well.
Warrior managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov in side control, throwing shots but Warrior defends.
Warrior wants to get back to his feet but Kuznetsov drags him back down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Warrior is trying to improve his position.
Kuznetsov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kuznetsov tries to score with some ground and pound. Warrior controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kuznetsov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kuznetsov working away.
Andrey Kuznetsov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuznetsov misses with the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Kuznetsov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but Warrior slips to the side and avoids it well.
Warrior is trying to get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kuznetsov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Warrior is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kuznetsov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Warrior is avoiding damage well.
Warrior is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kuznetsov is controlling him well.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Warrior fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Warrior.
Andrey Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warrior lands a really nice looking cross but Kuznetsov seems unphased.
Warrior fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Warrior lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuznetsov at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Warrior lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Warrior jabs at Kuznetsov's body.
Kuznetsov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Warrior swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuznetsov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Warrior finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuznetsov's head.
Warrior lands a jab.
Kuznetsov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Warrior counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warrior lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Insane Warrior seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warrior punishes Kuznetsov's body with a nice straight punch.
Insane Warrior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warrior scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Warrior lands a jab to Kuznetsov's midsection.
A jab lands there for Warrior.
Warrior takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuznetsov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Warrior throws a good cross that connects.
Kuznetsov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuznetsov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuznetsov moves forwards but Warrior connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuznetsov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Warrior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Insane Warrior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kuznetsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Warrior scores with a nice head shot.
Kuznetsov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Warrior counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Warrior throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuznetsov misses with a takedown
and Warrior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuznetsov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Warrior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warrior counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuznetsov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Warrior lands an overhand right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior lands a jab to Kuznetsov's midsection.
Warrior works Kuznetsov's body with a nice hook.
Warrior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warrior lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuznetsov off the cage and back into range.
Warrior changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Warrior throws a shot to the body.
Warrior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov takes one to the side of the head.
Warrior connects with a body shot that sends Kuznetsov's belly button to the back.
A left lands for Warrior.
Kuznetsov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Warrior scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuznetsov should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Warrior.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior connects with a jab.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Warrior scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuznetsov in his tracks.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Warrior lands with a good body shot.
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A left lands for Warrior.
A decent looking cross lands there for Warrior.
Donk. Warrior catches Kuznetsov right on the button with a cross.
Warrior scores with a shot to the body.
Warrior throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Warrior is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head.

Kuznetsov is rocked!
Warrior lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warrior drops Kuznetsov with a big left hand! Kuznetsov is injured, injured bad! Warrior jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Insane Warrior!
Insane Warrior decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Andrey Kuznetsov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tough loss but I will make comeback.'.