PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Barou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stas Kuznetcov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetcov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Russian Kriminal kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Diego Barou could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stas Kuznetcov's chin.

Barou
vs
Kuznetcov

200 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
154 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Barou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stas Kuznetcov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barou misses with a series of wild punches.
Barou misses with a double jab
and Kuznetcov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barou throws a right and a left that Kuznetcov avoids nicely.
Kuznetcov shoots in looking for a takedown. Barou tries to sprawl out of it but Kuznetcov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barou manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuznetcov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barou avoids it really well and circles away.
A punch combination from Barou misses.
Barou moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Kuznetcov is rocked!

It looks like Stas Kuznetcov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Barou misses.
Barou throws a right hand that Kuznetcov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetcov also avoids with ease.
Barou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuznetcov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuznetcov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznetcov fails with a takedown attempt.
Diego Barou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stas Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov dodges the punch combination from Barou.
Barou is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetcov shoots in but Barou avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barou fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetcov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barou circles away.
Barou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuznetcov backs up against the cage.
Kuznetcov is still on wobbly legs! Can Barou finish him?
Diego Barou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetcov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barou circles away.
Kuznetcov seems to have recovered his senses.
Barou swinging wildly here.
Kuznetcov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barou.
Barou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuznetcov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetcov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barou really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barou looks to land a combination but Kuznetcov avoids it well.
Barou keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barou throws a nice looking combination but Kuznetcov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barou sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuznetcov shoots for a takedown but Barou saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuznetcov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barou.
Kuznetcov fails with the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Barou misses.
Barou takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kuznetcov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barou misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown by Kuznetcov or perhaps it was just good defense by Barou which made him look bad.
Barou misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barou defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuznetcov.
Barou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuznetcov counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetcov swinging wildly here.
Barou misses with the combination.
Barou stuffs the takedown.
Barou misses with a series of wild punches.
Barou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov scores with a nice head shot.
Kuznetcov dodges the punch combination from Barou.
Kuznetcov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barou scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuznetcov tries for a takedown but Barou sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barou misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetcov with a hook.
Barou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuznetcov.
Barou fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetcov looks for a takedown but Barou sprawls well.
Barou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barou throws a right hand that Kuznetcov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetcov also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuznetcov.
Barou looks to land a combination but Kuznetcov avoids it well.
Barou keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diego Barou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetcov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuznetcov dodges the punch combination from Barou.
Kuznetcov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barou circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Barou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stas Kuznetcov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Barou throws a series of punches but Kuznetcov moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Barou. Those never looked like landing.
Barou defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuznetcov.
Barou leaves Kuznetcov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuznetcov.
A punch combination from Barou misses.
Barou misses with a few strikes there.
Barou throws a series of punches but Kuznetcov moves out of range.
Diego Barou is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetcov looks to throw the jab but Barou is out of range.
Kuznetcov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barou as he avoids it easily.
Diego Barou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stas Kuznetcov.
Barou lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diego Barou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetcov shoots in for a takedown but Barou shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuznetcov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Barou is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barou sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuznetcov somewhat.
Barou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Barou misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetcov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barou is fending him off so far but Kuznetcov persists. Nope, Barou circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Barou. Those never looked like landing.
Barou misses with a double jab.
Barou stuffs the takedown.
Kuznetcov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Barou.
Kuznetcov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kuznetcov tries for a takedown but Barou sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barou throws a series of punches but Kuznetcov avoids them all with ease.
Barou drops his hands momentarily and Kuznetcov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diego Barou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sloppy strikes from Barou. Those never looked like landing.
Barou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuznetcov.
Nice takedown defense from Barou. No joy for Kuznetcov on that attempt.
Kuznetcov tries for a takedown but Barou sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barou throws a right hand that Kuznetcov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetcov also avoids with ease.
Kuznetcov shoots for a takedown but Barou saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov fails to land the takedown.
Barou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetcov throws out the jab.
Barou ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetcov.
Barou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuznetcov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuznetcov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barou slips a jab from Kuznetcov.
Barou throws a series of punches but Kuznetcov avoids them all with ease.
Barou stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuznetcov. Kuznetcov gets slowly back to his feet.
Barou misses with a wild combination.
Barou misses with a few strikes there.
Barou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barou stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuznetcov. Kuznetcov gets slowly back to his feet.
Barou lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barou's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barou duly obliges.
Kuznetcov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barou.
Kuznetcov misses the jab.
Kuznetcov shoots in looking for a takedown but Barou manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuznetcov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Kuznetcov with that takedown attempt.
Barou lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barou misses with a double jab.
Barou throws a right and a left that Kuznetcov avoids nicely.
Kuznetcov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Barou. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov fails to land the takedown.
Barou scores with a one two! Kuznetcov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barou misses with the combination.
Barou drops his hands momentarily and Kuznetcov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barou misses with a wild combination.
Barou stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Barou.
Kuznetcov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barou leaves Kuznetcov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barou throws a right hand that Kuznetcov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetcov also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Barou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stas Kuznetcov's cut.
That's time! Barou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kuznetcov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barou tries to avoid it but Kuznetcov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barou to the ground. Barou escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barou stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuznetcov. Kuznetcov gets slowly back to his feet.
Barou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetcov shoots for a takedown but Barou saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diego Barou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stas Kuznetcov.
Barou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barou.
Barou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barou misses with the combination.
Kuznetcov misses with a takedown attempt - Barou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kuznetcov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznetcov has a takedown stuffed.
Barou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuznetcov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuznetcov slips a jab and a cross from Barou.
Kuznetcov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barou misses with the combination.
Kuznetcov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barou circles away.
Barou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right-left combo lands from Barou.
Barou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuznetcov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Barou. No joy for Kuznetcov on that attempt.
A nice combination there by Barou.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barou with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuznetcov to score with a decent uppercut.
Barou feints a jab promting Kuznetcov to slip. Barou then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kuznetcov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barou swinging wildly here.
Kuznetcov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barou is fending him off so far but Kuznetcov persists. Nope, Barou circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuznetcov fails with the takedown.
Barou misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuznetcov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barou pinned against the cage. Barou gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barou throws a combination. Kuznetcov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kuznetcov shoots in but Barou avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barou throws a nice looking combination but Kuznetcov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barou pinned against the cage. Barou gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuznetcov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuznetcov shoots in and drives through. Barou sprawls well.
Barou misses with the combination.
Barou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuznetcov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barou swivels and escapes.
Barou swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Barou, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuznetcov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barou misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Kuznetcov with that takedown attempt.
Barou displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kuznetcov shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for Barou, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barou tries to bum rush Kuznetcov with a series of wild strikes but Kuznetcov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barou misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetcov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barou.
Kuznetcov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuznetcov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stas Kuznetcov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barou scores with a three punch combo!
Nice sprawl there from Barou as Kuznetcov shoots in.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuznetcov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barou tries to avoid it but Kuznetcov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barou to the ground. Barou escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barou stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barou wants it to stay on the feet.
Barou misses with a few strikes there.
Barou stuffs the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Barou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barou 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Barou!