PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georgij Kuznetsov (ranked 6048 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Krygos (ranked 24290 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Kuznetsov
vs
Krygos

195 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
20
204 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Georgij Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Krygos!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Krygos clinches up against the cage.
Krygos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Krygos is trying to force a seperation but Kuznetsov has the dominant position.

Krygos manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov looks for a takedown but Krygos sprawls well.
As Kuznetsov backs off Krygos throws a huge counter combo but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it all.
Kuznetsov has a takedown stuffed.
As Kuznetsov backs off Krygos throws a huge counter combo but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it all.
Georgij Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kuznetsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position but instead, Krygos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kuznetsov into the cage.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Krygos's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Krygos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Kuznetsov darts in and clinches Krygos up against the cage.
Krygos is trying to force a seperation but Kuznetsov has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
Krygos landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Krygos manages to break the clinch.

Kuznetsov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krygos is defending well for now.

Krygos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krygos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.

Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krygos avoids it.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krygos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.

Krygos manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuznetsov or perhaps it was just good defense by Krygos, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgij Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krygos throws a push kick but Kuznetsov slaps the foot to one side.

Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krygos, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krygos avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krygos avoids it.

Krygos manages to break the clinch.

Kuznetsov instigates a clinch.
Krygos scores with a shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Kuznetsov.
The referee calls for Kuznetsov to work.

Krygos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Krygos forces Kuznetsov back against the cage and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Krygos.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Krygos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krygos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Krygos rushes Kuznetsov and presses him up against the cage.

Krygos breaks the clinch.

Kuznetsov gets tackled into the cage by Krygos. Krygos maintains the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries for a takedown. No joy.

Krygos breaks the clinch.

Krygos closes the distance and pushes Kuznetsov back into the cage.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch but Krygos improves position.
Krygos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuznetsov avoids it.
Kuznetsov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kuznetsov struggles to land a body shot inside as Krygos controls his hands.

Krygos breaks the clinch.
Krygos pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Krygos moves into the clinch successfully.
Krygos crunches a lovely knee into Kuznetsov's ribcage.
Kuznetsov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Krygos after a bit of a struggle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Krygos manages to break the clinch.

Krygos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krygos is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Krygos manages to break the clinch.

Krygos instigates a clinch.
Krygos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Krygos scores with a shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.

Krygos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

It looks like Georgij Kuznetsov has been cut.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krygos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Krygos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Krygos closes the distance and pushes Kuznetsov back into the cage.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krygos is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Krygos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georgij Kuznetsov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Krygos moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Krygos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuznetsov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Krygos walks away with a smile on his face. Kuznetsov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to pull guard but Krygos won't allow it.
Krygos has had enough of the clinch but Kuznetsov keeps him there for the moment.

Krygos manages to break the clinch.

Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with Krygos against the cage.
Kuznetsov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Krygos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgij Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krygos is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krygos tries to break free but Kuznetsov pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krygos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Krygos is trying to push Kuznetsov away but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Krygos breaks the clinch.
Krygos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krygos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.

Krygos clinches.
Krygos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krygos trying to land knees to the body.
Krygos lands a damaging elbow.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Krygos avoids the damage to the body.
Krygos avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Krygos avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krygos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Krygos blocks the elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krygos manages to break the clinch.

Krygos has closed the distance and engaged Kuznetsov in a clinch.
Krygos blocks an uppercut.
Krygos lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krygos is defending well for now.

Krygos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krygos throws a head kick that misses.

Krygos tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetsov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Krygos landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Krygos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Kuznetsov clinches up against the cage.

Krygos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Krygos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Krygos lands a left hand.
Krygos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Krygos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krygos scores with a shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Krygos unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Krygos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov avoids a punch combination nicely.

Krygos pushes Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krygos.

Krygos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.

Krygos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Georgij Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krygos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Krygos has closed the distance and engaged Kuznetsov in a clinch.

Krygos breaks from the clinch.

Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov takes an elbow to the temple.

Krygos breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov takes a kick to the side of the head.

Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krygos, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krygos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Krygos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Krygos moves into range and clinches up with Kuznetsov.
Nice body punch from Krygos - that landed with a thud.
Krygos lands with a right to the head.
Krygos working Kuznetsov over with knees to the body.
Krygos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Krygos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Georgij Kuznetsov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Krygos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to pull guard but Krygos won't allow it.
Kuznetsov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.

Krygos breaks the clinch.

Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krygos is defending well for now.
Krygos prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
A shot in the inside from Krygos.
Krygos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov tries to stall but Krygos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krygos avoids it.

Krygos breaks the clinch.

Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov wants a takedown but no success here.
Krygos scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgij Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Krygos breaks the clinch.

Krygos forces Kuznetsov back against the cage and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Krygos.
Krygos lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Krygos breaks the clinch.

Kuznetsov gets tackled into the cage by Krygos. Krygos maintains the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Krygos obliges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Krygos.
A short right from Krygos.

Krygos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Krygos darts in and clinches Kuznetsov up against the cage.
Krygos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Krygos breaks the clinch.

Krygos closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Krygos obliges.
Kuznetsov takes an elbow to the temple.

Krygos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krygos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Kuznetsov tries to keep at a distance but Krygos has taken the fight into the clinch.

Krygos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Krygos takes the fight into the clinch.
Krygos gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krygos.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krygos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krygos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Krygos crunches a lovely knee into Kuznetsov's ribcage.

Krygos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Krygos has managed to clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Krygos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krygos lands a nice uppercut.
Krygos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Krygos looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Krygos manages to break the clinch.

Kuznetsov rushes Krygos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Krygos lands an elbow inside.

Georgij Kuznetsov's cut is getting worse.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Krygos.
Kuznetsov wants a takedown.

Krygos manages to break the clinch.
Krygos throws a series of punches but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Rob Krygos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Krygos instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krygos working Kuznetsov over with knees to the body.
Krygos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Krygos breaks the clinch.

Kuznetsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krygos landing knees to the body.
Krygos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kuznetsov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Krygos breaks the clinch.

Krygos clinches.
Krygos crunches a lovely knee into Kuznetsov's ribcage.
Krygos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Georgij Kuznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krygos pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krygos lands with a short shot to the head.
Rob Krygos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Kuznetsov is rocked!
Krygos lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krygos lands with a left to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Krygos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krygos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Krygos!