PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Kuznetsov (ranked 669 p4p, 6617 weight class) and Torsten Mjölnir (ranked 16 p4p, 190 weight class). Konstantin Kuznetsov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kuznetsov
vs
Mjölnir

183 cm
36
175
17 - 17 - 0

200 cm
19
275
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Torsten Mjölnir!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mjölnir misses with a double jab
and Kuznetsov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mjölnir manages to avoid it.
Mjölnir is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuznetsov with a body shot.
Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from Mjölnir.
Kuznetsov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mjölnir's head.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Mjölnir lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mjölnir misses with a double jab
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mjölnir scores with a punch to the head.
Mjölnir misses with a double jab
and Kuznetsov counters with a thumping low kick.
Mjölnir 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.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mjölnir slips under a jab.
Mjölnir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mjölnir's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mjölnir. Mjölnir circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mjölnir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Mjölnir throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mjölnir.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mjölnir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mjölnir throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Mjölnir does no damage.
Kuznetsov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov feints and then cracks Mjölnir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mjölnir down.
Mjölnir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mjölnir.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mjölnir throws a lazy uppercut
and Mjölnir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mjölnir doesn't seem bothered though.
Mjölnir needs to keep his hands up - Kuznetsov had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Kuznetsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mjölnir doesn't seem phased though.

Mjölnir is rocked!
Kuznetsov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mjölnir to the canvas! Mjölnir doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kuznetsov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Kuznetsov!
An out of breath Konstantin Kuznetsov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.