PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georgy Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhett Flanagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kuznetsov
vs
Flanagan

195 cm
18
276 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Georgy Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rhett Flanagan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov dips to his left and cracks Flanagan with an uppercut!
Kuznetsov lands with a good body shot.

Kuznetsov clinches with his opponent.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Flanagan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand into Flanagan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flanagan's gas tank.
Kuznetsov works on Flanagan's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuznetsov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flanagan goes for a takedown attempt but Kuznetsov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Flanagan tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetsov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flanagan misses with an elbow strike.
Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flanagan backwards.
A short body shot lands from Kuznetsov as the two fighters clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head.
Flanagan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kuznetsov presses Flanagan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Flanagan looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Flanagan up against the cage.
Kuznetsov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Flanagan is trying to drag Kuznetsov to the mat but Kuznetsov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Georgy Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhett Flanagan.
Kuznetsov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Flanagan up against the cage.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuznetsov lands a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand underneath Flanagan's ribcage. Flanagan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kuznetsov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov effectively controlling the action here.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand into Flanagan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flanagan's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kuznetsov.
A bit of stalling here from Kuznetsov.
Flanagan wants to break free but Kuznetsov has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuznetsov.
Flanagan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuznetsov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kuznetsov is leaning against Flanagan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov presses Flanagan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetsov stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the side of Flanagan's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov pushes Flanagan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetsov.
Flanagan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Kuznetsov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuznetsov effectively controlling the action here.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand underneath Flanagan's ribcage. Flanagan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuznetsov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Kuznetsov.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov taking a breather.
Kuznetsov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov presses Flanagan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetsov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flanagans head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flanagan misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Flanagan tries to circle away but Kuznetsov has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flanagan is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a shot to the body.
Flanagan can't get the takedown.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
Kuznetsov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuznetsov has Flanagan pushed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flanagan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kuznetsov lands with a left to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a hook that snaps the head of Flanagan backwards.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georgy Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov pushes Flanagan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flanagan or not.
Kuznetsov stalling the fight.
Kuznetsov stops a takedown attempt from Flanagan.
Flanagan throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Flanagan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuznetsov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kuznetsov pushes Flanagan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flanagan wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Georgy Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhett Flanagan.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch.
Kuznetsov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Flanagan is breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kuznetsov.
A body shot lands from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is leaning against Flanagan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flanagan can do to turn this around?
Kuznetsov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kuznetsov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuznetsov.
Come on Kuznetsov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Kuznetsov on the inside.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Flanagan looking for a takedown.
Kuznetsov is working Flanagan over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
Kuznetsov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Flanagan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuznetsov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Flanagan up against the cage.
Flanagan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flanagan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuznetsov gets underhooks to prevent Flanagan's takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head.
Kuznetsov is working Flanagan over against the cage.
Georgy Kuznetsov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuznetsov.
Come on Kuznetsov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov - that landed with a thud.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kuznetsov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flanagan or not.
Flanagan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznetsov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flanagan backwards.
Kuznetsov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuznetsov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Kuznetsov.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov.
Flanagan jumps guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georgy Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Flanagan tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetsov has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Flanagan fails to pull guard.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Flanagan jumps guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Flanagan is trying to force a seperation but Kuznetsov has the dominant position.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuznetsov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand underneath Flanagan's ribcage. Flanagan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand.
Kuznetsov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Flanagan up against the cage.
Flanagan looking for a takedown.
Georgy Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhett Flanagan.
Kuznetsov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flanagan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanagan letting Kuznetsov take a breather here.
A short uppercut from Kuznetsov.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kuznetsov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A body shot lands from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Flanagan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Flanagan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Kuznetsov.
Good body shot from Kuznetsov.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Kuznetsov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Kuznetsov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Georgy Kuznetsov.

Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flanagan blocks a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuznetsov is looking to control Flanagan's arms but Flanagan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuznetsov has his back to the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Flanagan up against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuznetsov slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Flanagan as Kuznetsov tries to tie him up.
Kuznetsov lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Flanagan tries to circle away but Kuznetsov has him pinned against the cage.
Flanagan is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuznetsov has double underhooks.
Flanagan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Flanagan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kuznetsov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flanagan backwards.
Flanagan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuznetsov walks away with a smile on his face. Flanagan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flanagan slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Flanagan misses with a series of wild punches.
Flanagan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuznetsov but Kuznetsov pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kuznetsov as Flanagan shoots in.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Flanagan is having none of it.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Flanagan moves out of range.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Flanagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flanagan.

Kuznetsov instigates a clinch.
Kuznetsov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flanagan wants a takedown but no success here.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike.
Rhett Flanagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Georgy Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right from Kuznetsov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Georgy Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuznetsov 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Georgy Kuznetsov!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Georgy Kuznetsov!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Georgy Kuznetsov!

Georgy Kuznetsov wins by unanimous decision!