PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Kuznetsov (ranked 1155 p4p, 1586 weight class) and The Jurassic Predator X (ranked 144 p4p, 188 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kuznetsov
vs
Predator X

180 cm
32
195
20 - 14 - 2

179 cm
27
198
12 - 11 - 0

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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 20 - 14 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Jurassic Predator X!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov scores with a three punch combo!
Predator X takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.
Kuznetsov cracks Predator X with a right hand to the side of the head.
Predator X scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Predator X swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Predator X lands a body shot in the clinch.
Predator X misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Predator X creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Predator X throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Kuznetsov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kuznetsov lands with a light punch inside.
Predator X working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Predator X has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Predator X.
Predator X lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Predator X swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Predator X.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Predator X has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Predator X blocks it.
Predator X dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Knees to the body from Kuznetsov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Predator X misses with the head strike.
Predator X working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Predator X takes a knee right on the jaw!
Predator X avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Predator X has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Predator X's face.
Kuznetsov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Predator X creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Predator X lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuznetsov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Predator X's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Predator X misses with a short punch on the inside.
Predator X working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Predator X.
Predator X misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Predator X blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuznetsov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Predator X's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Predator X.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Predator X fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Predator X fails to land.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
Predator X blocking some punches.
Predator X lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Predator X.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Predator X is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov controlling the action here for a moment.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Predator X swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
A short right from Predator X.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Predator X.
Predator X scores with a nice hook to the head.
Predator X scores with a nice hook to the head.
Predator X lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Predator X misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Predator X lands a shoulder strike.
Predator X pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch.
Predator X swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Predator X misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Predator Xs head.
Predator X has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kuznetsov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Predator X can turn it around.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Predator X avoids the damage to the body.
Predator X misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Predator X struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Predator X throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Predator X scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Predator X lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow.

It looks like The Jurassic Predator X has been cut.
Predator X misses with a body punch.
Predator X struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Predator X makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Predator X misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Predator X blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov is looking to control Predator X's arms but Predator X gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuznetsov has his back to the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Predator X lands with a light punch inside.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Predator X works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov scores a nice knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Predator X is leaning against Kuznetsov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Predator X as Kuznetsov tries to tie him up.
Predator X lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but The Jurassic Predator X will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on The Jurassic Predator X's cut.
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.

Predator X swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Predator X saw that one coming.
Predator X connects with a body shot that sends Kuznetsov's belly button to the back.
Predator X uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
That kick from Predator X tenderised Kuznetsov's leg. Kuznetsov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Predator X looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Predator X's head but Predator X sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Predator X misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kuznetsov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Alexander Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Predator X ducks under and follows up with a left that Predator X also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Predator X connects with a solid leg kick.
Predator X misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Predator X moves out of range easily.
Predator X flicks out a counter leg kick but Kuznetsov steps away.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Predator X swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Predator X lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big left from Predator X misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Predator X misses with a straight right.
Predator X looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuznetsov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Predator X rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuznetsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Predator X misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Predator X moves out of range.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Predator X moved out of range.
Predator X avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Predator X looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good leg kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Predator X ducks under and follows up with a left that Predator X also avoids with ease.
Predator X moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Predator X ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Predator X throws a head kick that misses.
Predator X goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Predator X.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch but Predator X is avoiding it.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Predator X avoids it well.
Predator X throws a push kick but Kuznetsov slaps the foot to one side.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Predator X pushes him off.
Predator X throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kuznetsov's head.

It looks like Alexander Kuznetsov has been cut.
Predator X throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Kuznetsov pushes Predator X up against the cage in a clinch.
Predator X misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Predator X misses with a short punch on the inside.
Predator X working aggressively here.

Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Predator X moves away
and Predator X counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Predator X changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Predator X manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Predator X walks into a jab.
Kuznetsov throws out a powerful jab.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Predator X ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Predator X just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Predator X.
Predator X throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Predator X.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Predator X moves out of range.
As Kuznetsov backs off Predator X throws a huge counter combo but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Predator X. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Predator X circles away.
Kuznetsov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Predator X throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuznetsov.

Kuznetsov takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov working hard to break the clinch.
Predator X misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Predator X uses good head movement to avoid it.

Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Predator X rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuznetsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Predator X displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Predator X takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Predator X is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Predator X lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch
and Predator X connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Predator X 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.
Predator X defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov checks the leg kick.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Predator X now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Jurassic Predator X showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov throws a big counter combination but Predator X scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kuznetsov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Predator X misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Predator X avoids it well.
Predator X throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a thumping low kick.
Kuznetsov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Predator X misses with a wild combination.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Predator X throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Predator X.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Predator X avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Predator X on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Kuznetsov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Predator X loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Predator X takes a jab right on the kisser.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kuznetsov.
Predator X fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuznetsov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kuznetsov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Predator X - the referee stops the clock and Kuznetsov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Predator X. Kuznetsov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Predator X sizes up Kuznetsov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Predator X uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Predator X throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Predator X.
Kuznetsov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kuznetsov scores with a kick to the body.
Predator X misses with a hook.
As Predator X tries to get set, Kuznetsov tries to push him back and clinch up but Predator X manages to avoid the attempt.
Predator X throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick from Kuznetsov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Predator X throws a head kick that misses
letting Kuznetsov counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Predator X is having none of it.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands with a kick to the ribs.

Predator X tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetsov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Predator X swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
The Jurassic Predator X seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Predator X swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Predator X lands a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov with a knee to the head.
Predator X lands with a right to the head.

Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Predator X moves out of range.
Predator X looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Predator X's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Predator X does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Kuznetsov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Predator X throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick, looking for Predator X's leg but Predator X calmly moves out of range.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Predator X with a series of wild strikes but Predator X uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice straight punches there by Predator X. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Predator X.
Kuznetsov is looking to land body kicks.
Predator X is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Predator X slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuznetsov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kuznetsov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Predator X throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Predator X misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Predator X throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Kuznetsov finds it's way through Predator X's defenses.
Predator X chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuznetsov can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kuznetsov instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kuznetsov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuznetsov throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Predator X.
Predator X lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Predator X.
Kuznetsov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Predator X.
Predator X lands a body punch.
Predator X lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuznetsov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the head.
Predator X stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Predator X working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexander Kuznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Predator X gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Predator X.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to The Jurassic Predator X.
Well Predator X has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Jurassic Predator X!
During a confident post fight interview, The Jurassic Predator X thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.