PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Kukushkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tappin datass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kukushkin comes to the cage accompanied by Kukushka. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Kukushkin
vs
datass

191 cm
20
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

215 cm
19
276 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Kukushkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, tappin datass!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
datass shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kukushkin sprawls well. Kukushkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. datass gets slowly back to his feet.
Kukushkin throws a right and a left that datass avoids nicely.
datass shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kukushkin sprawls well. Kukushkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. datass gets slowly back to his feet.
datass closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kukushkin circles away.
Alex Kukushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of tappin datass.
Kukushkin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like tappin datass has been cut.
The fighters circling - Kukushkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kukushkin looks to land a right hand but datass moved out of range.
datass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kukushkin.
datass blocks a jab.
datass changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kukushkin tries to avoid it but datass manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kukushkin to the ground. Kukushkin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukushkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
datass closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
datass tries to clinch there but Kukushkin circles away.
Kukushkin leaves datass with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kukushkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but datass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
datass closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kukushkin circles away.
Kukushkin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Kukushkin does no damage.
Kukushkin leaves datass with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
datass dodges the punch combination from Kukushkin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
datass slips under a jab.
A big left from Kukushkin misses.
datass is looking to chop away at Kukushkin's legs.
Alex Kukushkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
datass changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kukushkin tries to avoid it but datass manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kukushkin to the ground. Kukushkin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
datass tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kukushkin swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Kukushkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from datass.
datass fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kukushkin throws a series of punches but datass moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukushkin misses with the combination.
datass shoots in but Kukushkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
datass shoots in but no luck this time.
Kukushkin throws the left hand but datass avoids the punch easily.

Kukushkin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows datass to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kukushkin is looking to stand up but datass isn't so interested in that idea.

Kukushkin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
datass is trying to drag Kukushkin to the mat but Kukushkin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Kukushkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from datass.
datass dodges the punch combination from Kukushkin.
datass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kukushkin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kukushkin throws a right and a left that datass avoids nicely.
Kukushkin throws a jab but it's blocked by datass.
Kukushkin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. datass's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kukushkin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kukushkin wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Kukushkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on tappin datass's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A head kick misses from datass.
The fighters circling - Kukushkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
datass avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Kukushkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alex Kukushkin is winning the standup battle so far.
datass walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kukushkin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
datass moves in looking to clinch but Kukushkin pushes him off.
Kukushkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
datass ducks under a wild hook from Kukushkin.
datass tries for a takedown but Kukushkin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alex Kukushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukushkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
datass fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
datass tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kukushkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kukushkin loads up on a big right hand but datass slips the punch.
Kukushkin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
datass moves in looking to clinch but Kukushkin pushes him off.
datass misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alex Kukushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of tappin datass.
datass staying out of range there.
Kukushkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kukushkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kukushkin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
datass shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kukushkin defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Kukushkin. No joy for datass on that attempt.
datass goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
datass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kukushkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
datass slips a jab from Kukushkin.

datass shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. datass showed some decent athleticism there.
datass tries to pass to full mount but Kukushkin defends it.
datass prevents Kukushkin from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
datass wants to control but Kukushkin is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
datass frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
datass lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
datass wants to control the pace but Kukushkin is squirming around nicely.
datass breaks from Kukushkin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kukushkin is squirming around, avoiding datass's attempts to control the action.

datass jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kukushkin manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
datass looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kukushkin is avoiding damage well.
datass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kukushkin keeps working.
Kukushkin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kukushkin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but datass has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kukushkin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kukushkin tries to get out of the position.
datass wants to control but Kukushkin is keeping him busy.
Kukushkin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but datass has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kukushkin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
datass tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

tappin datass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on tappin datass's cut.
That's time! Kukushkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

datass tries to clinch up but Kukushkin circles away and keeps his distance.
datass shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kukushkin as he jumps to the side.
datass misses with a straight right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from datass.
datass moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukushkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kukushkin ducks under a wild hook from datass.
datass tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kukushkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukushkin throws a series of punches but datass avoids them all with ease.

datass feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
datass is looking to work some ground and pound but Kukushkin has wrist control.

datass is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
datass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kukushkin wants to get back to his feet but datass is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kukushkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from datass.
datass passes into half guard.
datass is trying to control the action in half guard but Kukushkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

datass is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
datass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kukushkin keeps working.
Kukushkin is trying to stand.
datass has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
datass looking to finish with strikes here!

datass is going olschool here, as he tries to force Kukushkin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kukushkin shrugs it off.
datass unloads with some shots from mount but Kukushkin bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kukushkin is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. datass locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Kukushkin is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). tappin datass!