PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Burton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexandr Kuznetsov's chin.

Burton
vs
Kuznetsov

180 cm
32
158 lbs
20 - 12 - 1

182 cm
29
170 lbs
15 - 11 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Revolution Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuznetsov's sensitive parts.
Kuznetsov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good leg kick by Kuznetsov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuznetsov is looking to land body kicks.
Burton is looking to clinch.
Burton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Burton ducks under and follows up with a left that Burton also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burton manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
Burton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burton. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down.
Burton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuznetsov is fending him off so far but Burton persists. Nope, Kuznetsov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Burton avoids it easily.
Burton throws a low kick, looking for Kuznetsov's leg but Kuznetsov calmly moves out of range.
Kuznetsov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Burton misses with a takedown attempt - Kuznetsov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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 lands a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kuznetsov takes a step back to recover.
Burton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Burton moves out of range.
Burton scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burton cracks the inside of Kuznetsov's front leg.
Alexandr Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov misses the body punch
and Burton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Burton moves out of range.

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

Kuznetsov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Burton keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burton misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Burton is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Burton scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Burton.

Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Burton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with the left hand. Burton knows he should have avoided that one.
Burton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burton looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Burton misses with a takedown attempt - Kuznetsov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Kuznetsov. No joy for Burton on that attempt.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Burton moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Burton moves out of range easily.
Burton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burton throws a front kick that sends Kuznetsov stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Burton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Burton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burton is looking to chop away at Kuznetsov's legs.
Burton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Burton.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Burton moves away and avoids it.
Burton lands a high kick!
Burton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Burton.
Burton lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and Burton counters with a low kick, right behind Kuznetsov 's knee.
Kuznetsov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kuznetsov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burton rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burton.
Burton tries to counter with a takedown but Kuznetsov is quick to defend against it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Burton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Burton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burton working some strikes from top position.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but Burton isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jack Burton will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Burton misses with a head kick.
Burton lands a nice shot that snaps Kuznetsov's head back.
Burton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuznetsov's waist but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burton off to one side.
Burton blocks a leg kick.
Burton throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuznetsov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burton slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Burton scores with a kick to the midsection.
Burton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burton scores with a kick to the midsection.
Burton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range and Burton settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burton is looking to slow Kuznetsov down with leg kicks.
Burton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and Burton counters with an inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Burton looks to throw a body kick
letting Kuznetsov counter with a right hand.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Burton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kuznetsov looks for the body kick but Burton saw that one coming.
Burton scores with a jab to the body.
Jack Burton is winning the standup battle so far.
Burton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kuznetsov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burton throws a body kick that misses.
Kuznetsov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Burton moves out of range.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick from Burton lands but Kuznetsov takes it in his stride.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Burton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton cracks the inside of Kuznetsov's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burton throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burton.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick that knocks Burton off balance momentarily.

Burton scores with a takedown into Kuznetsov's guard.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Burton from controlling successfully.
Burton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuznetsov is keeping the position for now.
Burton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jack Burton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burton stops Kuznetsov from standing up.
Burton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burton is trying to control. Kuznetsov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Kuznetsov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Burton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burton digs a good hook to Kuznetsov's body.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Burton counters with a head kick. That will keep Kuznetsov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton tried to score with a low kick but Kuznetsov checks it.
Burton throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Burton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burton tries to score with a low kick but Kuznetsov moves his leg out of the way.
Burton shoots in but Kuznetsov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kuznetsov connects with the punch.
Burton tries to work over Kuznetsov's front leg with a kick but Kuznetsov checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Burton dominated that second round.
That's time! Burton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burton lands a leg kick that knocks Kuznetsov off balance momentarily.
Burton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuznetsov.
Burton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Burton's ribs.

Burton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Burton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burton is keen to just control but Kuznetsov is a slippery customer.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand up here but Burton is controlling him well.
Burton passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton controls the position.
Burton misses with the ground and pound.
Burton trying to control the action but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet but Burton drags him back down.
Burton is looking to take a break and control but Kuznetsov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Burton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kuznetsov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Burton's guard! Nice work there by Kuznetsov!

Burton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jack Burton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton has a closed guard, preventing Kuznetsov from standing up.
Burton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuznetsov manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuznetsov is keeping the position for now.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burton controlling from the top position.
Burton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four 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.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but Burton isn't so interested in that idea.
Kuznetsov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kuznetsov keeping full guard, as Burton tries to pass.
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuznetsov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burton can pounce on him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuznetsov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burton.
Burton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Burton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kuznetsov.
Burton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuznetsov's sensitive parts.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Burton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Burton!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Burton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.