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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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159 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
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170 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler scores with a decent looking hook.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler scores with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Chandler.
Chandler lands with a cross.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
Chandler moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuznetsov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks to land a body kick but Chandler moved away.
Chandler throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chandler's hands.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chandler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuznetsov's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kuznetsov to the mat! Kuznetsov manages to get full guard.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chandler working some strikes from top position.
Kuznetsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler won't allow Kuznetsov to sweep him here.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chandler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chandler postures up.
Chandler stays in close to Kuznetsov's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Kuznetsov is keeping the position.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chandler moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Chandler pushes him off.
Kuznetsov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chandler throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuznetsov drops his hands momentarily and Chandler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuznetsov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Chandler misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Chandler lands a jab.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Chandler keeps it at a distance.
Chandler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chandler lands a jab to Kuznetsov's midsection.
Chandler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chandler has time to react.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Chandler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuznetsov doesn't seem phased though.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuznetsov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chandler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chandler.
Chandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Chandler ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chandler throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Chandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chandler with a body shot.
Chandler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chandler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuznetsov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position.
Chandler landing with the ground and pound.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler is in close to Kuznetsov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Chandler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuznetsov as he jumps to the side.
Kuznetsov tries to move into range but Chandler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
Chandler tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Chandler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Kuznetsov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler has had enough of the clinch but Kuznetsov keeps him there for the moment.
Chandler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuznetsov avoids it.
Chandler tries to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling the position.
Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Chandler misses the target.
Chandler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the body
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Chandler scores with a body shot.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuznetsov misses with a kick to the body.
Chandler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chandler loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Chandler throws a big shot that misses.
Chandler moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Chandler tries to counter with a takedown but Kuznetsov is quick to defend against it.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Donk. Chandler catches Kuznetsov right on the button with a cross.
Chandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov needs to keep his hands up - Chandler had a free shot at his head there.
Chandler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuznetsov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuznetsov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chandler's calf.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov scores with a head kick. Chandler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chandler is rocked!
Kuznetsov ducks right into an uppercut from Chandler.
Oh Chandler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marcus Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chandler's calf.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chandler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chandler misses with a hook
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chandler! Kuznetsov lets Chandler back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Chandler throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Chandler collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alexandr Kuznetsov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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