PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kuznetsov (ranked 1060 p4p, 1286 weight class) and Travis Mitchell (ranked 141 p4p, 176 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Kuznetsov
vs
Mitchell

178 cm
34
186
22 - 15 - 0

187 cm
31
190
18 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

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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 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Travis Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Mitchell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Travis Mitchell has been cut.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuznetsov.
Mitchell wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
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.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mitchell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters circling a little - Mitchell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Kuznetsov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell cracks a nice hook into Kuznetsov's ribs.
Kuznetsov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lads Lash Banter Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mitchell.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Mitchell avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuznetsov lands the left hand.
Mitchell throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Mitchell avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mitchell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab lands there for Mitchell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mitchell.
Mitchell defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Mitchell tries a quick counter leg kick but Kuznetsov is wise to it.
Mitchell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mitchell misses with a jab to the body
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mitchell throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mitchell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mitchell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Mitchell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Mitchell with the inside leg kick.
Mitchell tries to clinch up but Kuznetsov circles away and keeps his distance.
Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mitchell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuznetsov doesn't seem bothered though.
Mitchell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Mitchell slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Mitchell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Mitchell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuznetsov is trying to defend but Mitchell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Kuznetsov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mitchell is on him like a limpet, forcing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
Mitchell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mitchell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kuznetsov fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Mitchell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell misses with the ground and pound.
Mitchell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kuznetsov some visible discomfort.
Mitchell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Mitchell crashes against the mat.
Mitchell scoring with punches and elbows.
Kuznetsov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mitchell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mitchell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mitchell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mitchell lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mitchell throws a strike aimed at the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Mitchell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mitchell lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Mitchell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
And Mitchell tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mitchell moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mitchell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mitchell sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Kuznetsov to the ground! Mitchell dives into full mount looking to finish!

Kuznetsov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell controlling from the full mount.
Oh Kuznetsov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mitchell lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Kuznetsov! Mitchell sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Kuznetsov and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Travis Mitchell!
A victorious Travis Mitchell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.