PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Palmer Patel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoli Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anatoli Kuznetsov has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Patel
vs
Kuznetsov

159 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

165 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Palmer Patel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anatoli Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kuznetsov scores with a takedown into Patel's guard.
Kuznetsov stopping the sweep attempt from Patel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Patel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Patel is working from the bottom.

Patel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kuznetsov has picked Patel up and slammed him! Patel can't keep hold of the triangle and Kuznetsov manages to pass to side control!
Patel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ground and pound from Kuznetsov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kuznetsov just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patel tries to bench press Kuznetsov off him but Kuznetsov keeps the position.
Kuznetsov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Patel keeps working.
Patel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Patel is trying to work for a kimura but Kuznetsov is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov wants to control but Patel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuznetsov is looking to improve his position.
Kuznetsov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuznetsov pulls Patel in close to his closed guard and prevents Patel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kuznetsov is looking to sweep but instead, Patel has passed into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuznetsov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuznetsov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Patel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuznetsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Patel is one step ahead there.
Kuznetsov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Patel is controlling him.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kuznetsov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Patel presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov.

Kuznetsov has hold of one of Patel's legs. Patel is fighting the takedown attempt but Kuznetsov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov is stalling in the full guard.
Kuznetsov won't allow Patel to sweep him here.
Patel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Patel scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kuznetsov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Patel is trying to work for a sweep but Kuznetsov has mounted him!
Patel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kuznetsov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuznetsov punching from mount but Patel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Patel has given up his back.
Kuznetsov controlling the position well here. Patel rolled but Kuznetsov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Kuznetsov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anatoli Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kuznetsov has Patel up against the cage in a clinch.

Kuznetsov gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Patel kicks off Kuznetsov and gets to his feet.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Kuznetsov feints and as Patel raises his hands in defense, Kuznetsov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov postures up in Patel's guard and throws a big left but Patel blocks it.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Patel keeps moving.
Kuznetsov preventing the sweep.
Patel wants to improve his position but instead Kuznetsov has moved into half guard.
Patel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kuznetsov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Patel to get to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with a two punch combo.
Patel fails with a takedown attempt.

Kuznetsov has closed the distance and engaged Patel in a clinch.
Patel jumps guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palmer Patel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov is pushing Patel 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 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kuznetsov moves into range and clinches up with Patel.
A frustrated look appears on Patel's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Patel manages to break the clinch.

Kuznetsov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Patel quickly recovers to half guard.

Patel pushes Kuznetsov off and gets back to his feet.
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 dives in and scores a takedown into Patel's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuznetsov stopping the sweep attempt from Patel.
Kuznetsov controls from within his opponent's guard.

Kuznetsov gets to his feet - Patel follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kuznetsov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov wants to pass the guard but Patel is keeping the position.
Patel looking for a sweep. Not yet Patel, not yet.
Kuznetsov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Patel could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Patel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuznetsov is aware though and is defending well.
Kuznetsov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuznetsov passes Patel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kuznetsov trying to control from half guard but Patel is working away.
Kuznetsov wants to pass the guard but Patel is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patel wants to improve his position but Kuznetsov is controlling well.

Kuznetsov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuznetsov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Patel wants to get back to full guard.
Kuznetsov thows a huge punch but Patel dodges it nicely.
Patel is trying to get back to full guard.

Kuznetsov is trying to work for a kimura but Patel is defending well.
Patel looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anatoli 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 throws a leg kick but Patel sees it coming and moves out of range.

Patel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand back up but Patel counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kuznetsov.

Patel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kuznetsov gets full guard.
Kuznetsov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Patel is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Patel wants to sweep here but Kuznetsov controlling him for the moment.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Patel is working from the bottom.
Patel wants to sweep here but Kuznetsov controlling him for the moment.
Patel is looking to sweep but instead, Kuznetsov has passed into half guard.
Anatoli Kuznetsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patel is looking for a sweep. Kuznetsov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Patel misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kuznetsov wants to take a breather but Patel is having none of it.

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.
Patel tries to get to full guard but Kuznetsov has control of the leg.
Kuznetsov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kuznetsov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Patel defending well though.
Patel is looking to improve his position.

Kuznetsov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Well, if Kuznetsov 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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Patel has one foot on Kuznetsov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kuznetsov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Patel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Kuznetsov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Patel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuznetsov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Patel pushes Kuznetsov off and gets back to his feet.
Patel shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patel shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well. He's pushed Patel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Kuznetsov pulls guard effortlessly.

Kuznetsov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Patel regains guard immediately.
Patel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuznetsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patel is keeping the position for now.
Palmer Patel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anatoli Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Patel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anatoli Kuznetsov.
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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anatoli Kuznetsov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

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