PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Kuznetcov (ranked 1032 p4p, 122 weight class) and Tormund Giantsbane (ranked 1374 p4p, 161 weight class). Giantsbane has chosen Girl Talk - All Eyes On Me as his entrance music. Andrey Kuznetcov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tormund Giantsbane's chin.

Kuznetcov
vs
Giantsbane

190 cm
29
287 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

183 cm
43
240 lbs
23 - 21 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Urban Fighter

Sin City Allstars

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 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Kuznetcov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tormund Giantsbane!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giantsbane throws a right hand that Kuznetcov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetcov also avoids with ease.
Kuznetcov is looking to counter punch.
Kuznetcov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuznetcov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Giantsbane misses

and Kuznetcov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kuznetcov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Giantsbane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuznetcov is thwarting Giantsbane's attempts to control the position.
Kuznetcov lands with a punch from half guard.
Giantsbane moves into full guard.
Giantsbane working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetcov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Giantsbane's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Giantsbane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Giantsbane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetcov is one step ahead there.
Kuznetcov wants to control from the top but Giantsbane keeps moving.
Giantsbane trying to keep a closed guard but Kuznetcov is proving a slippery customer.
Giantsbane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kuznetcov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Giantsbane being controlled here momentarily.
Giantsbane throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov has control of Giantsbane's left arm, preventing Giantsbane from doing any damage.
Giantsbane throws a big elbow that misses.
Giantsbane postures up and lands a big shot to Kuznetcov's brow.
Giantsbane throws a strike but Kuznetcov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kuznetcov working some strikes from top position.
Kuznetcov 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.
Giantsbane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuznetcov's guard.

Giantsbane scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Giantsbane looking to pass the guard.
Giantsbane throwing strikes from guard but Kuznetcov blocks nicely.
Kuznetcov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Giantsbane tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuznetcov is retaining full guard.
Giantsbane with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giantsbane trying to move into half guard but instead Kuznetcov has managed to sweep!

Giantsbane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuznetcov's guard.

Kuznetcov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Giantsbane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuznetcov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Giantsbane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Giantsbane working some strikes from top position.
Giantsbane throwing strikes but missing.
Giantsbane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Giantsbane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Giantsbane throwing strikes but missing.
Giantsbane throws a strike but Kuznetcov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kuznetcov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kuznetcov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Giantsbane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Giantsbane wants to control but Kuznetcov passes easily into half guard.
Giantsbane is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kuznetcov lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Kuznetcov.

Giantsbane is rocked!
Kuznetcov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Giantsbane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been informed that Giantsbane has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Giantsbane manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetcov with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Kuznetcov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Giantsbane misses with a double jab.
Kuznetcov avoids the body shot from Giantsbane.
Tormund Giantsbane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetcov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Giantsbane.
Kuznetcov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Giantsbane.
Giantsbane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuznetcov.
Giantsbane scores with a jab. Kuznetcov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheers as Giantsbane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuznetcov doesn't seem phased though.
Giantsbane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuznetcov on the side of the head.
Kuznetcov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetcov ducks under a wild hook from Giantsbane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantsbane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Giantsbane lands a nice shot that snaps Kuznetcov's head back.
Giantsbane fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kuznetcov steps into range and cracks Giantsbane with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Giantsbane flops backwards and Kuznetcov dives into his guard looking to finish!
Giantsbane trying to control the position.
Giantsbane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Giantsbane keeping moving, preventing Kuznetcov from controlling successfully.
Kuznetcov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Giantsbane's head.
Giantsbane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetcov is one step ahead there.
Kuznetcov loads up on a big left hand. Giantsbane felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kuznetcov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Giantsbane can't hide his disappointment, as Kuznetcov celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Kuznetcov!
Our winner, Andrey Kuznetcov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.