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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Kuznetcov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sawyer Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetcov comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem-Supermen. Duke is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by A Country Boy Can Survive. The key to victory for Andrey Kuznetcov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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195 cm
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrey Kuznetcov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sawyer Duke!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kuznetcov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kuznetcov's guard now, I'm sure.
Duke stays in close to Kuznetcov's body and controls the position.
Kuznetcov is trying to control the position but Duke postures up.
Duke advances to half guard.
Duke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kuznetcov is looking for a sweep. Duke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuznetcov defending well though.
Still in half guard, Duke seems content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Duke has Kuznetcov up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetcov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Duke blocks a leg kick.
Kuznetcov tries to sprawl but Duke drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kuznetcov has hold of Duke's hands but Duke slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kuznetcov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Duke on the ground.
Duke is thwarting Kuznetcov's attempts to control the position.
Duke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuznetcov is trying to stand.
Duke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuznetcov sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuznetcov wants to control but Duke is keeping busy.
Kuznetcov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke stalling.
Duke wants to free his trapped foot but Kuznetcov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Duke shoots in and bounces Kuznetcov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kuznetcov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Duke is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke is pressing down on Kuznetcov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuznetcov is holding on for now.
Kuznetcov is looking to improve his position.
Kuznetcov taking some punishment here, with Duke in his half guard.
Duke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Duke is pressing down on Kuznetcov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuznetcov is holding on for now.
Duke prevents Kuznetcov from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Duke is taking a breather. Kuznetcov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kuznetcov is trying to get back to full guard.
Duke winds up and cracks Kuznetcov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Duke is thwarting Kuznetcov's attempts to control the position.
Duke trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sawyer Duke dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Duke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetcov manages to avoid it.
Duke closes the distance and pushes Kuznetcov back into the cage.
Duke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetcov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuznetcov's hands.
Kuznetcov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duke counters with a single leg into guard. Kuznetcov didn't expect that.
Duke slips nicely into half guard.
Duke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke is taking a breather. Kuznetcov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Duke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Duke tries to pass to full mount but Kuznetcov defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Duke is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kuznetcov is trying to stand up here but Duke is controlling him well.
Duke stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duke working over Kuznetcov with some ground and pound. Kuznetcov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kuznetcov is trying to stand back up but Duke is controlling him
Sawyer Duke has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Duke wants to pass the guard but Kuznetcov is defending well.
Kuznetcov wants to get back to his feet.
Duke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kuznetcov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Duke scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuznetcov drops Duke with a right and a left! Kuznetcov comes rushing in but Duke regains his composure and manages to keep Kuznetcov in guard.
Duke is rocked!
It looks like Sawyer Duke has been cut.
Duke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuznetcov postures up.
Duke is still in real trouble! Can Kuznetcov finish him?
Kuznetcov is looking to work some ground and pound but Duke has wrist control.
Duke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Duke is on top in guard.
Kuznetcov wants to stand but Duke is controlling the position.
Duke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuznetcov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duke seems to have recovered his senses.
Duke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Duke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kuznetcov is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuznetcov, who protects the arm well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuznetcov scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetcov misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sawyer Duke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sawyer Duke's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Duke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuznetcov, pushing him back against the cage.
Duke wants a takedown but no success here.
Kuznetcov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuznetcov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov blocks an elbow strike.
Kuznetcov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetcov misses with a hook. Duke ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetcov fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Kuznetcov does no damage.
Duke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Duke stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke is pressing down on Kuznetcov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuznetcov is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Duke in particular looking to stall.
Duke trying to mount his opponent but Kuznetcov defends it.
Duke winds up and cracks Kuznetcov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Duke is controlling the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kuznetcov swinging wildly here.
Kuznetcov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kuznetcov!
You can see the frustration on Kuznetcov's face as Duke controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Duke moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kuznetcov is trying to get back to his feet.
Duke taking a breather here.
Duke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuznetcov wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Duke decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kuznetcov gets caught napping as Duke dives in and scores a takedown. Kuznetcov manages to retain guard.
Duke stands up and waves to Kuznetcov to follow him.
Kuznetcov swinging wildly here.
Kuznetcov backing away here, and Duke unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Andrey Kuznetcov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kuznetcov's guard.
Sawyer Duke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuznetcov can't keep his opponent in guard - Duke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sawyer Duke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Duke 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sawyer Duke!
A very excited looking Sawyer Duke made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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