PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Thomas (ranked 1104 p4p, 1964 weight class) and Egor Kuznecov (ranked 146 p4p, 236 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Egor Kuznecov enters the cage!

Thomas
vs
Kuznecov

185 cm
19
265
6 - 0 - 0

193 cm
20
283
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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AVALON
Bondi MMA 🏝️

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tank Thomas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Egor Kuznecov!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Kuznecov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kuznecov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznecov.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Kuznecov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thomas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Tank Thomas has been cut.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas misses with a hook

and Kuznecov counters with a single leg into guard. Thomas didn't expect that.
Thomas has control of Kuznecov's left arm, preventing Kuznecov from doing any damage.
Kuznecov works over Thomas with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznecov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thomas tries to get out of the position.
Kuznecov postures up and lands a big shot to Thomas's brow.

Tank Thomas's cut is getting worse.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuznecov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuznecov on the ground.
Kuznecov wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznecov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kuznecov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuznecov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kuznecov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuznecov throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Kuznecov is out of range.
Kuznecov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznecov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznecov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thomas defends it well.
Thomas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Kuznecov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thomas is wriggling around but Kuznecov manages to pass to half guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznecov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov lands with a punch from half guard.

Tank Thomas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kuznecov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kuznecov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuznecov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thomas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Jeez, Tank Thomas's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tank Thomas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Egor Kuznecov!
Egor Kuznecov is the new heavyweight champion!
Egor Kuznecov thanked the fans post fight for their support.