PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Kuznetsov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wilson
vs
Kuznetsov

200 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

182 cm
24
220 lbs
3 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov with a lazy takedown attempt

and Wilson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wilson.
Kuznetsov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Wilson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wilson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kuznetsov looking to pass the guard.
Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuznetsov is fighting to break Wilson's control of his arms but Wilson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Wilson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kuznetsov doesn't defend quickly enough and Wilson has managed to lock this one up! Can Kuznetsov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Wilson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Will Wilson!
Ivan Kuznetsov was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks God!'.