PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Golyshev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Golyshev comes to the cage accompanied by Die Antwoord - Rich Bich. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ivan Kuznetsov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Golyshev
vs
Kuznetsov

191 cm
19
230 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

203 cm
20
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

[GTI] Divine Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Golyshev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golyshev moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Golyshev darts in trying to clinch

and Kuznetsov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Golyshev is looking to escape.

Kuznetsov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuznetsov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Golyshev pushes Kuznetsov off looking to stand but Kuznetsov dives back in and keeps control.

Kuznetsov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Golyshev is just riding it out for now. Kuznetsov eventually gives up the hold.

Kuznetsov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golyshev tries to kick Kuznetsov off but Kuznetsov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kuznetsov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Golyshev keeps working.
Golyshev tries to kick Kuznetsov off but Kuznetsov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Golyshev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuznetsov in particular looking to stall.
Golyshev is trying to stand back up but Kuznetsov is controlling him
Kuznetsov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Golyshev!
Golyshev is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kuznetsov wants to control the pace but Golyshev is squirming around nicely.
Kuznetsov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Golyshev's face.
Kuznetsov wants to control the pace but Golyshev is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Kuznetsov connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golyshev squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Kuznetsov has hold of Golyshev's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Golyshev manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kuznetsov controlling the position easily from mount.
A big strike lands for Kuznetsov! That's really hurt Golyshev and he's turned his back - Kuznetsov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kuznetsov jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Kuznetsov!