PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Principo Adam (ranked 447 p4p, 560 weight class) and Ilya Kushnirov (ranked 65 p4p, 80 weight class). Adam's entrance music is Dona Eis Requiem. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Adam
vs
Kushnirov

185 cm
30
188
17 - 8 - 0

175 cm
29
195
17 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

New Standard
Conviction

NARCOS
PWNAGE Elite

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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Principo Adam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Kushnirov!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov loads up on a big right hand but Adam slips the punch.
Adam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kushnirov.
Kushnirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kushnirov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kushnirov works over Adam's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick by Kushnirov misses
and Adam counters with a straight right hand.
Adam throws a jab when Kushnirov was well out of range.
Adam scores with a nice head shot.
Adam throws a lazy right hand but Kushnirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kushnirov misses with a head kick.
Adam lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Kushnirov does no damage.
A slow jab from Kushnirov misses its intended target.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnirov cracks a nice hook into Adam's ribs.
Adam catches Kushnirov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Adam attempts a counter takedown but Kushnirov avoids it well and moves away.
Adam looks to throw the jab but Kushnirov is out of range.
Adam throws a lazy right hand but Kushnirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Kushnirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kushnirov lands with an overhand left.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
It seemed like Kushnirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Kushnirov.
Adam throws a jab when Kushnirov was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target.
Adam defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Adam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kushnirov defends it nicely.
Adam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kushnirov on the side of the head.
Kushnirov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Adam moves out of range.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut
and Adam counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kushnirov thinking.
Adam looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov avoids the body shot from Adam.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam throws a right hand that misses
and Kushnirov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adam misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov punishes Adam's body with a nice straight punch.
Adam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnirov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Kushnirov.
Adam checks a low kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands with a cross.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kushnirov tries to bum rush Adam with a series of wild strikes but Adam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Adam gets a takedown into half guard.
Kushnirov wants to get back to full guard.
Kushnirov is holding on to half guard well.
Kushnirov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kushnirov wants to control but Adam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Adam is pressing down on Kushnirov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kushnirov is holding on for now.
Adam is looking to take a break and control but Kushnirov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kushnirov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Adam keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ilya Kushnirov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Adam swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Adam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Adam or perhaps it was just good defense by Kushnirov, which made it look bad.
Kushnirov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kushnirov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
Adam misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Adam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kushnirov jabs Adam right on the nose. Adam blinks but takes it well.

Adam scores with a takedown into Kushnirov's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adam trying to control but Kushnirov is working from the bottom.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Kushnirov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Adam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adam lands a shoulder strike.
Adam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adam misses with some punches.
Kushnirov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adam lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Adam.

Kushnirov breaks from the clinch.
Adam keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adam scores with a shot to the body.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adam.
Kushnirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kushnirov.
A leg kick checked by Adam.
An attempted straight right counter from Adam misses the target.
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adam scores with a jab to the body.
Kushnirov misses with the body kick
and Adam counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov moves forwards but Adam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kushnirov takes one on the button.
Principo Adam is winning the standup battle so far.
Kushnirov misses with a straight right.
Adam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Adam misses.
Adam lands a nice shot to the body.
Kushnirov throws an overhand right that lands on Adam's shoulder, as Adam tries to avoid the shot.
Adam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov looks to land a left hand but Adam moved out of range nicely.
Adam walks into a straight right hand from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that Adam ducks under and follows up with a left that Adam also avoids with ease.
Kushnirov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adam is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Kushnirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adam shoots in and drives through. Kushnirov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kushnirov is looking to slow Adam down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Adam scores with a jab.
Adam scores with a hook.
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kushnirov moves out of range as Adam strikes.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Adam chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kushnirov can pounce on him.
Adam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Adam there.
Kushnirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adam doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kushnirov counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Principo Adam will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kushnirov slips under a jab.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Adam throws a series of punches but Kushnirov moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kushnirov. That's going to slow Adam down.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Adam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Kushnirov walks into a straight right hand from Adam.
Kushnirov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adam misses the shot to the body.
Adam lands with a hook. Kushnirov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adam blocks a jab.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Kushnirov scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam cracks Kushnirov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kushnirov dips to his left and cracks Adam with an uppercut!
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
Adam goes for a double leg but Kushnirov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kushnirov continues to drive forward.
Adam lands a shoulder strike.

Adam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
A shot to the body from Kushnirov misses
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick as Adam jumps back.
Adam looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
Adam throws a hook but Kushnirov blocks it.
Kushnirov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kushnirov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adam misses the shot to the body.
Adam avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Adam is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Kushnirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
Adam slips a jab from Kushnirov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adam, as that shot connected.
Kushnirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Kushnirov slips a jab from Adam.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target.
Kushnirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
Adam looks to throw the jab but Kushnirov is out of range.
Adam throws a looping overhand right but Kushnirov ducks down to avoid it.
Kushnirov unleashes a big counter combination but Adam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Adam.
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kushnirov swings widly with a right hand
and Adam counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kushnirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kushnirov misses with a hook.
Adam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kushnirov misses with a hook
and Adam counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kushnirov thinking.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adam connects with a body shot that sends Kushnirov's belly button to the back.
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Adam jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Adam drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnirov keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam advances position into side control!
Adam creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kushnirov is pushing Adam's head away, looking to escape. Adam manages to hold on to the position though.
Kushnirov is trying to control Adam's posture but Adam avoids it.

Adam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kushnirov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adam 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28

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