PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Sergienko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetsov comes to the cage accompanied by datsik evilution. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Andrei Sergienko enters the cage!

Kuznetsov
vs
Sergienko

203 cm
24
270 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

185 cm
21
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Sergienko!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sergienko stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sergienko staying out of range there.
Sergienko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Sergienko moves out of range of the body kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch but Sergienko is avoiding it.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Andrei Sergienko has been cut.
Kuznetsov stuffs the takedown.
Sergienko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuznetsov but Kuznetsov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sergienko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sergienko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sergienko fails to land the takedown.
Ivan Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Sergienko.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Sergienko ducks down to avoid it.

Sergienko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kuznetsov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sergienko scoring with punches and elbows.
Sergienko throwing strikes but Kuznetsov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sergienko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ground and pound from Sergienko.
Sergienko trying to pass the guard but Kuznetsov defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kuznetsov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sergienko.
Sergienko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov wants to stand and escape but Sergienko is having none of it.
Sergienko landing some decent shots from guard.
Sergienko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sergienko with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sergienko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sergienko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sergienko throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergienko connects with a couple of short punches.
Sergienko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sergienko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sergienko looking to sit in guard and control but Kuznetsov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sergienko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Kuznetsov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Sergienko is looking for a triangle but Kuznetsov pushes his legs off easily.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but Sergienko won't let him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sergienko trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sergienko wants to sweep here but Kuznetsov controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sergienko keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sergienko is on top in guard.
Sergienko works over Kuznetsov with some ground and pound from guard.
Sergienko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sergienko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sergienko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sergienko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sergienko trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sergienko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sergienko wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Sergienko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Sergienko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivan Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Sergienko walks into a left hand.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy right hand. Sergienko should have avoided that one.

Sergienko shoots in and gets a takedown into Kuznetsov's guard.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Sergienko from controlling successfully.
Sergienko is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuznetsov has wrist control.
Sergienko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuznetsov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sergienko throws a strike but Kuznetsov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Sergienko is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sergienko tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Sergienko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuznetsov defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Sergienko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuznetsov defends it easily.
Kuznetsov preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Sergienko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sergienko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sergienko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuznetsov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuznetsov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Sergienko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuznetsov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov preventing the sweep.

Kuznetsov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuznetsov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sergienko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sergienko is looking for a triangle but Kuznetsov pushes his legs off easily.
Sergienko keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
Sergienko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuznetsov manages to get himself to full guard.
Sergienko is in close to Kuznetsov's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergienko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sergienko is controlling him.
Sergienko wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
Sergienko works over Kuznetsov with some ground and pound from guard.
Sergienko trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Sergienko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Sergienko throwing strikes from guard but Kuznetsov blocks nicely.
Kuznetsov wants to stand and escape but Sergienko is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sergienko looking to pass the guard.
Sergienko postures up and lands a big shot to Kuznetsov's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sergienko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sergienko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sergienko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sergienko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kuznetsov wants to stand up but Sergienko is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sergienko throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Sergienko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrei Sergienko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Sergienko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sergienko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuznetsov defends it nicely.
Kuznetsov misses with a takedown attempt
and Sergienko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.

Sergienko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sergienko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sergienko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kuznetsov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sergienko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sergienko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sergienko seems to be working for a kimura but Kuznetsov defends the submission attempt.
Sergienko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuznetsov defending well though.
Sergienko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kuznetsov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sergienko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sergienko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kuznetsov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sergienko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sergienko misses with a head shot. Kuznetsov uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergienko is in close to Kuznetsov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sergienko stands up over Kuznetsov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sergienko wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
Sergienko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet but Sergienko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sergienko stands up over Kuznetsov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sergienko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuznetsov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sergienko controls the pace.
Sergienko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergienko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kuznetsov has momentary wrist control but Sergienko slips an elbow through the middle.
Sergienko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sergienko dives into side control.
Andrei Sergienko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sergienko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Andrei Sergienko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sergienko is working Kuznetsov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sergienko happy to just control the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Let's hope that Sergienko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Sergienko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sergienko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Sergienko!
An out of breath Andrei Sergienko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.