PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgy Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boxer
vs
Kuznetsov

179 cm
18
289 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
276 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Butch Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Georgy Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kuznetsov gets a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Boxer avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
Kuznetsov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Boxer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Boxer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov lands with a light punch inside.
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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 pushes Boxer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boxer is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov presses Boxer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetsov controlling the action here for a moment.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boxer.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kuznetsov is working Boxer over against the cage.
Good body shot from Kuznetsov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov stalling against the cage.
Kuznetsov gets through Boxer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov presses Boxer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov pushes Boxer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov.
Come on Kuznetsov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov has Boxer pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boxer or not.
Kuznetsov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boxer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the side of Boxer's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is working Boxer over against the cage.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boxers head.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznetsov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
Kuznetsov is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov - that landed with a thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is working Boxer over against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuznetsov pushes Boxer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boxer wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boxer.
Boxer being controlled against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuznetsov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boxers head.
Kuznetsov works on Boxer's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuznetsov has Boxer pushed 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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kuznetsov rushes Boxer and presses him 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 with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetsov.
A hook to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov works on Boxer's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuznetsov is leaning against Boxer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov has Boxer pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
A right hand to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov works on Boxer's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Kuznetsov as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
Kuznetsov taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kuznetsov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuznetsov is pressed up against the cage. Boxer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kuznetsov down to the mat. Kuznetsov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Kuznetsov darts in and clinches Boxer up against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov pushes Boxer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuznetsov leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kuznetsov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetsov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov just leaning against Boxer, taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Kuznetsov as the two fighters clinch.
Kuznetsov pushes Boxer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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 shot in the inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boxer.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov gets through Boxer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Georgy Kuznetsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov stalling.
Kuznetsov lands a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
Kuznetsov has Boxer pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Georgy Kuznetsov.
Boxer blocks a jab.
Boxer dives in and grabs Kuznetsov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes down on Boxer's head and hops out.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Kuznetsov rushes Boxer and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch.
Kuznetsov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boxer up against the cage.
Kuznetsov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuznetsov presses Boxer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetsov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Kuznetsov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boxers head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Kuznetsov.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georgy Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.

Kuznetsov closes the distance and pushes Boxer back into the cage.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands with a light punch inside.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuznetsov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuznetsov pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuznetsov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuznetsov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands with a light punch inside.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is leaning against Boxer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the side of Boxer's head.
Kuznetsov avoiding damage.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuznetsov.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the side of Boxer's head.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch.
Kuznetsov stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Kuznetsov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is pushing Boxer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kuznetsov lands a shot to the body.
Boxer takes a shot to the head.
Kuznetsov presses Boxer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetsov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with a light punch inside.
Kuznetsov stalls.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
Kuznetsov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a hook that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boxer trying to control the position but instead, Kuznetsov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boxer into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kuznetsov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boxer.
Kuznetsov struggles to land a body shot inside as Boxer controls his hands.
Kuznetsov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boxer up against the cage.
Boxer tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks.
Kuznetsov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Kuznetsov on the inside.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kuznetsov.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuznetsov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kuznetsov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Butch Boxer 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.
Kuznetsov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Georgy Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuznetsov 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Georgy Kuznetsov!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Georgy Kuznetsov!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Georgy Kuznetsov!

Georgy Kuznetsov wins by unanimous decision!