PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kennet Janssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Kuznetcov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetcov has chosen Eminem - I'm phenomenal as his entrance music. Ilya Kuznetcov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Janssen
vs
Kuznetcov

186 cm
20
189 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kennet Janssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Kuznetcov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetcov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Janssen misses the target.
Janssen avoids the head kick by Kuznetcov.
It looked like Janssen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetcov misses with a head kick.
No luck for Kuznetcov with that takedown attempt.
Kuznetcov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetcov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Janssen avoids a kick to the body.
Kuznetcov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Janssen.
Kuznetcov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kuznetcov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A clash of legs there as Janssen blocks the low kick.
Kuznetcov scores with a hook to the body. Janssen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuznetcov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetcov fails to land the takedown.
Kennet Janssen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Kuznetcov.
Janssen scores with a nice head shot.
Kuznetcov throws an overhand right that lands on Janssen's shoulder, as Janssen tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Janssen misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Janssen as Kuznetcov shoots in.
Kuznetcov throws out a loose jab but Janssen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Janssen misses with an uppercut. Kuznetcov saw that one coming.
Kuznetcov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kuznetcov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Janssen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Janssen blocks the low kick.
Janssen moves out of range of the body kick from Kuznetcov.
Janssen throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetcov manages to avoid it.
Kennet Janssen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Janssen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuznetcov in his tracks.
Janssen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kuznetcov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Janssen throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Kuznetcov.
A little feinted left hand from Janssen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Janssen throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetcov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Janssen misses its intended target.
Janssen swings for the body but Kuznetcov moves out of range.
Kuznetcov feints the counter takedown.
Janssen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Janssen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kuznetcov fails with the takedown.
A jab from Kuznetcov misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kuznetcov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Janssen did well to prevent Kuznetcov getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kuznetcov seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janssen is looking to control Kuznetcov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Janssen avoid being mounted?
Kuznetcov prevents Janssen from improving his position.

Kuznetcov is working for a kimura but Janssen is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kuznetcov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Janssen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kuznetcov has cracked it and Janssen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kuznetcov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ilya Kuznetcov!
A very excited looking Ilya Kuznetcov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.