PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky The Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Kukushkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hitman's entrance music is All within My Hands. A fine choice. Kukushkin has chosen Shufutinsky - White roses as his entrance music. Alex Kukushkin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

The Hitman
vs
Kukushkin

195 cm
32
218 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

191 cm
32
224 lbs
16 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========#
CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

A.C: Awesome Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocky The Hitman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Kukushkin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukushkin lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch combination from Kukushkin misses.
The Hitman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kukushkin.
The Hitman ducks under a wild hook from Kukushkin.
Kukushkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Hitman moves away.
Kukushkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kukushkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Hitman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Hitman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kukushkin.
The Hitman misses with a body shot.
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!
The Hitman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good shot there by Kukushkin.
Kukushkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Hitman.
Kukushkin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

The Hitman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hitman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukushkin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The Hitman scoring with punches from side control.
Kukushkin tries to escape but The Hitman is in control.

Kukushkin explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kukushkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kukushkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Hitman circles away quickly and effectively.
Kukushkin misses with a wild combination.
The Hitman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kukushkin.
The Hitman throws a series of punches but Kukushkin moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Hitman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The Hitman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kukushkin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kukushkin tries to bum rush The Hitman with a series of wild strikes but The Hitman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Kukushkin misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Kukushkin.
Kukushkin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Hitman.
The Hitman shoots in for a takedown but Kukushkin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Hitman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kukushkin looks to score with a jab to the body but The Hitman is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kukushkin gets caught napping as The Hitman dives in and scores a takedown. Kukushkin manages to retain guard.
Kukushkin wants to get back to his feet but The Hitman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Hitman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kukushkin is looking to stand up but The Hitman isn't so interested in that idea.
The Hitman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kukushkin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Hitman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Hitman throwing strikes but missing.
The Hitman trying to control but Kukushkin is working from the bottom.
Kukushkin wants to stand but The Hitman is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hitman trying to control but Kukushkin is working from the bottom.
The Hitman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukushkin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Hitman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kukushkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Hitman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Hitman wants to pass the guard but Kukushkin is keeping the position.
The Hitman throws a big elbow that misses.
The Hitman won't allow Kukushkin to get back to his feet.
The Hitman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kukushkin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Kukushkin wriggles free and stands up.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

The Hitman scores with a takedown into Kukushkin's guard.
The Hitman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kukushkin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Hitman throws a big elbow that misses.
The Hitman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Hitman is working Kukushkin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Hitman lands a couple of digs.
Kukushkin can't keep his opponent in guard - The Hitman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Hitman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kukushkin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kukushkin blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Hitman.
The Hitman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kukushkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kukushkin is trying to stand up here but The Hitman is controlling him well.
The Hitman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The Hitman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kukushkin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The Hitman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kukushkin looks a forlorn figure.

Kukushkin is rocked!
The Hitman controlling the position easily from mount.
Kukushkin is still in real trouble! Can The Hitman finish him?
The Hitman postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Kukushkin is out cold - huge knockout for The Hitman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rocky The Hitman!
Rocky The Hitman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.