PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timiko Chen Lo (ranked 657 p4p, 88 weight class) and Nikolai Kuznetsov (ranked 776 p4p, 104 weight class). Chen Lo comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Chen Lo
vs
Kuznetsov

180 cm
30
192 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

178 cm
32
186 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timiko Chen Lo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Chen Lo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Chen Lo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chen Lo manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov tries to move into range but Chen Lo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chen Lo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kuznetsov. That one must have hurt.
Chen Lo ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Chen Lo tries to bum rush Kuznetsov with a series of wild strikes but Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Chen Lo with a series of wild strikes but Chen Lo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chen Lo lands a leg kick that knocks Kuznetsov off balance momentarily.
Chen Lo slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Chen Lo tried to counter with a leg kick but Kuznetsov avoided it.
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 throws a jab but it's blocked by Chen Lo.
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
Chen Lo throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A low kick from Kuznetsov misses
and Chen Lo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chen Lo cracks the inside of Kuznetsov's front leg.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chen Lo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chen Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Good leg kick by Chen Lo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuznetsov cracks Chen Lo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chen Lo lands a nice hook to Kuznetsov's body. Kuznetsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chen Lo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Chen Lo.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov clobbers Chen Lo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen Lo misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a series of strikes. Chen Lo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Chen Lo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Chen Lo finds it's way through Kuznetsov's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Timiko Chen Lo has been cut.
Chen Lo misses with a leg kick.
Chen Lo throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
Kuznetsov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chen Lo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov wants to slow Chen Lo down by chopping away at his legs.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Chen Lo. Beautiful body shot.
Chen Lo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chen Lo throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Chen Lo counters with a solid body kick.
Chen Lo is looking to score with low kicks.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Chen Lo avoids it with no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo throws a combination. Kuznetsov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chen Lo swinging wildly here.
Chen Lo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chen Lo dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Chen Lo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuznetsov's sensitive parts.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Chen Lo's ribs.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick that misses.
Chen Lo takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chen Lo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chen Lo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chen Lo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuznetsov.
Chen Lo throws a right hand that misses
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chen Lo scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuznetsov should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen Lo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuznetsov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot.
Kuznetsov connects with a leg kick. Chen Lo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chen Lo throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Chen Lo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kuznetsov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chen Lo connects with the punch.
Chen Lo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Chen Lo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov motions for Chen Lo to come forward. Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Kuznetsov.

Timiko Chen Lo's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chen Lo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Chen Lo is rocked!
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chen Lo checks it well.
Chen Lo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nikolai Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Timiko Chen Lo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Decent striking displayed by Kuznetsov there.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Chen Lo strikes.
Chen Lo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Chen Lo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chen Lo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chen Lo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chen Lo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuznetsov under the eye.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chen Lo. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down.
Chen Lo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chen Lo scores with a body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Chen Lo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Chen Lo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chen Lo.
Kuznetsov tries a low kick but Chen Lo avoids it.
Chen Lo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chen Lo moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Chen Lo is looking to counter punch.
Kuznetsov lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Kuznetsov as he checks the leg kick.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Chen Lo strikes.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kuznetsov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Chen Lo moved out of range nicely.
Chen Lo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chen Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chen Lo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chen Lo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chen Lo throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a three punch combo that has Chen Lo backing up. Chen Lo nods at Kuznetsov to acknowledge the strikes.
Chen Lo throws a right hand that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a quick inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Kuznetsov both land. Nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Chen Lo avoids it easily.
Chen Lo is looking for a counter combo.
Chen Lo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Chen Lo moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Chen Lo's head but Chen Lo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chen Lo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuznetsov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chen Lo to score with a decent uppercut.
Chen Lo lands a leg kick that knocks Kuznetsov off balance momentarily.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Chen Lo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov throws out a leg kick but Chen Lo moves out of range and Kuznetsov only half commits.
A jab from Chen Lo finds it's way through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Chen Lo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chen Lo.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping right hand.

Timiko Chen Lo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chen Lo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuznetsov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chen Lo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuznetsov checks a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chen Lo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Kuznetsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chen Lo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chen Lo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo jabs at Kuznetsov's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Kuznetsov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Chen Lo misses the target.
Nice cross by Chen Lo.
Kuznetsov throws a push kick but Chen Lo slaps the foot to one side.
Chen Lo lands with a good body shot.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuznetsov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chen Lo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chen Lo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Chen Lo slips the punch.
Chen Lo slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a combination that misses
and Chen Lo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuznetsov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chen Lo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chen Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Kuznetsov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timiko Chen Lo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chen Lo manages to avoid it.
Chen Lo takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Kuznetsov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Chen Lo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov clobbers Chen Lo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chen Lo feints and then cracks Kuznetsov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuznetsov down.
Chen Lo throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Kuznetsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chen Lo doesn't seem phased though.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chen Lo jabs at Kuznetsov's body.
Chen Lo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chen Lo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chen Lo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen Lo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuznetsov. That did some damage!
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Chen Lo slips the punch.
It looked like Chen Lo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chen Lo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chen Lo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Chen Lo counters with a thumping low kick.
Chen Lo throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Kuznetsov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chen Lo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Chen Lo fails to land with a series of punches.
Chen Lo throws a solid leg kick but Kuznetsov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chen Lo.
Chen Lo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chen Lo scores with a shot to the body.
Chen Lo looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Chen Lo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Timiko Chen Lo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chen Lo.
Kuznetsov tries to land a front kick but Chen Lo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chen Lo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chen Lo blocks a leg kick.
Chen Lo moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov tries to land a front kick but Chen Lo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Chen Lo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuznetsov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chen Lo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Chen Lo tried to counter with a leg kick but Kuznetsov avoided it.
Chen Lo misses with a right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Chen Lo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chen Lo throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
Chen Lo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen Lo misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov scores with a leg kick.
Chen Lo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Chen Lo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chen Lo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuznetsov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chen Lo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Chen Lo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Chen Lo throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuznetsov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Kuznetsov - just one landing.
Chen Lo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuznetsov under the eye.
Chen Lo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Chen Lo misses.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chen Lo.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chen Lo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chen Lo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
It looked like Chen Lo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Chen Lo moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
As Kuznetsov looks to move away, Chen Lo throws a big counter combo but Kuznetsov just gets out of the way.
Kuznetsov checks a leg kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolai Kuznetsov.
Well Kuznetsov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Nikolai Kuznetsov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Timiko Chen Lo had this to say: 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.