PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Chimpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chimpo comes to the cage accompanied by Crazy Train. Kuznetsov has chosen National Anthem of Russia as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chimpo
vs
Kuznetsov

186 cm
22
190 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

187 cm
24
195 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Chimpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chimpo.
Kuznetsov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Johnny Chimpo has been cut.
Chimpo tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chimpo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuznetsov defends it nicely.

Chimpo lands a left and a right that sends Kuznetsov crashing to the canvas! Chimpo dives into mount looking to finish!

Kuznetsov is rocked!

It looks like Alexei Kuznetsov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chimpo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kuznetsov tries to buck Chimpo off but he can't manage it.
Chimpo landing shots from mount.

Chimpo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kuznetsov turns into him and now he's in Chimpo's guard.
Chimpo wants to sweep here but Kuznetsov controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimpo being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuznetsov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuznetsov stopping the sweep attempt from Chimpo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Chimpo is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chimpo pulls Kuznetsov in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuznetsov is stalling in the full guard.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Chimpo keeps moving.

Chimpo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuznetsov defends it easily.
Chimpo keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimpo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuznetsov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Despite being in the dominant position, Alexei Kuznetsov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Chimpo moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov looks gassed!
Chimpo misses with a double jab.

Chimpo feints and as Kuznetsov raises his hands in defense, Chimpo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chimpo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chimpo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chimpo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chimpo passes Kuznetsov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chimpo is pressing down on Kuznetsov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuznetsov is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chimpo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand back up but Chimpo is controlling him
Chimpo trying to mount his opponent but Kuznetsov defends it.
Chimpo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Chimpo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Chimpo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chimpo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuznetsov's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chimpo wants to free his trapped foot but Kuznetsov is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Chimpo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuznetsov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chimpo.

Chimpo seems to be working for a kimura but Kuznetsov defends the submission attempt.
Kuznetsov is refusing to be controlled, as Chimpo sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimpo is looking to advance position but Kuznetsov won't allow it.

Chimpo is looking for a kimura here.
Chimpo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chimpo throws a right and a left that Kuznetsov avoids nicely.
Chimpo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Chimpo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Chimpo avoids it easily.
Chimpo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chimpo ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Chimpo blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
Chimpo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexei Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Chimpo saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Chimpo.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Chimpo moves away and avoids it.
Chimpo throws a combination. Kuznetsov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Chimpo works Kuznetsov's body with a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Chimpo.
Chimpo looks for a takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well.
Chimpo scores with a jab. Kuznetsov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimpo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuznetsov backs up against the cage.
Chimpo thuds a left hand into Kuznetsov's body.
Chimpo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Chimpo.
Chimpo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chimpo fails to land with a series of punches.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Chimpo manages to break the clinch.
Alexei Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chimpo ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chimpo!
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Chimpo uses good head movement to avoid it.

Chimpo clinches up with Kuznetsov and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Chimpo breaks from the clinch.
Chimpo throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
Chimpo scores with a punch to the head.
Chimpo misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for Chimpo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnny Chimpo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimpo ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.

Chimpo forces Kuznetsov back against the cage and clinches.

Chimpo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chimpo digs a good body shot into Kuznetsov's ribs.
Chimpo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chimpo misses with a two punch combination.
Chimpo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chimpo tries to bum rush Kuznetsov with a series of wild strikes but Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chimpo throws a one two combo.
Chimpo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chimpo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Chimpo blocks it.
Chimpo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chimpo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
Chimpo scores with a jab to the body.
Chimpo throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Chimpo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Chimpo.
Chimpo stalks Kuznetsov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kuznetsov's face. Kuznetsov staggers backwards, shaken.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from Chimpo.
Chimpo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Chimpo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Chimpo.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chimpo keeps Kuznetsov at a distance using the push kick.
Chimpo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov takes one on the button.
Chimpo digs a good body shot into Kuznetsov's ribs.
Chimpo tries to bum rush Kuznetsov with a series of wild strikes but Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chimpo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuznetsov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chimpo misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Chimpo moves out of range easily.
Chimpo lands a nice looking body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimpo throws a one two combo.

Chimpo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Chimpo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Chimpo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chimpo works over Kuznetsov's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from Chimpo does no damage.

Chimpo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Chimpo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
BOOM! Chimpo connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Chimpo has isolated one of Kuznetsov's arms. Kuznetsov looking to fight him off but Chimpo twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Chimpo!