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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kuznetsov (ranked 1534 p4p, 1861 weight class) and Vladimir Punchsky (ranked 209 p4p, 254 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 16 - 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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Punchsky!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Punchsky finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuznetsov's head.
A lazy left from Punchsky finds it's target.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Punchsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuznetsov looks to land a body kick but Punchsky moved away.
Punchsky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with an outside leg kick.
Punchsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Punchsky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Punchsky counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Punchsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Punchsky tries a quick counter leg kick but Kuznetsov is wise to it.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Punchsky releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Punchsky defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lads Lash Banter Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punchsky moves away.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Punchsky now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punchsky misses with a two punch combination.
Punchsky staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Punchsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Punchsky blocks a jab.
Punchsky blocks a jab.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Punchsky's head but Punchsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Punchsky staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the body
enabling Punchsky to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov tests Punchsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Punchsky is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Punchsky feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kuznetsovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Punchsky looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Punchsky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Punchsky to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Punchsky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Punchsky misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Punchsky with a jab.
Punchsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov lands a lovely overhand right.
Punchsky has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Punchsky moves out of range.
Punchsky misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Punchsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Punchsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Punchsky moves away and avoids it.
Punchsky takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the body.
Punchsky misses with a body shot.
Punchsky has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Punchsky moves forwards but Kuznetsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Punchsky throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Punchsky releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Punchsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
A little jabbing left from Punchsky on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Punchsky counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Punchsky scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kuznetsov lands with a nice body punch.
Kuznetsov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Punchsky is out of range and Kuznetsov settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Punchsky! But no joy.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Punchsky moves out of range.
Punchsky walks into a stiff left hand from Kuznetsov.
Punchsky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punchsky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Punchsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Punchsky's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Punchsky replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kuznetsov blocks it well.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov slips a jab and a cross from Punchsky.
Punchsky shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kuznetsov eats them both and turns towards Punchsky to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Punchsky.
Punchsky throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Punchsky's shoulder, as Punchsky tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Punchsky's shoulder, as Punchsky tries to avoid the shot.
Punchsky cracks a nice hook into Kuznetsov's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Punchsky is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kuznetsov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Punchsky throws a combination that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Punchsky's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nikolai Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kuznetsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Punchsky strikes.
Kuznetsov keeps Punchsky at a distance using the push kick.
Punchsky takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Punchsky throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Punchsky. Beautiful body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Kuznetsov misses
and Punchsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left and a right from Kuznetsov both land. Nice combination.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Punchsky lands a slapping body shot.
Punchsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
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 misses with a head kick.
Punchsky scores with a jab. Kuznetsov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Punchsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punchsky manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punchsky.
Punchsky ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Punchsky moves out of range.
Punchsky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the body
and Punchsky counters with a two punch combo.
Kuznetsov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov walks into a left hand.
Punchsky lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Punchsky counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Punchsky.
Kuznetsov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Punchsky lands with a hook. Kuznetsov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Punchsky cracks Kuznetsov with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Punchsky avoids nicely.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Punchsky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punchsky avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Punchsky moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
Punchsky misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Punchsky.
Sloppy strikes from Punchsky. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov with the inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Punchsky just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a combination that misses
and Punchsky counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Punchsky scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Punchsky. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from Punchsky.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kuznetsov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Punchsky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Punchsky misses with a double jab.
Punchsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Punchsky slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Punchsky unleashes a big counter combination but Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Punchsky dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Punchsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Punchsky's ribcage but misses.
Punchsky misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Punchsky counters with a right hand to the body.
Punchsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Punchsky at a distance.
Kuznetsov lands with a hook. Punchsky tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Punchsky scores with a four punch combination!
Punchsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Punchsky appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Punchsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladimir Punchsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Kuznetsov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Punchsky throws a series of punches but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab. Punchsky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Punchsky dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Punchsky's head but Punchsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Punchsky digs a good body shot into Kuznetsov's ribs.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Punchsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Punchsky looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Punchsky.
Punchsky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Punchsky moves away and avoids it.
Punchsky dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
A little jabbing left from Punchsky on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuznetsov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Punchsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Punchsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuznetsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punchsky. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Punchsky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Punchsky appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Punchsky slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Punchsky looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Punchsky takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Punchsky lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punchsky throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Punchsky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Punchsky there.
Kuznetsov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Punchsky is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kuznetsov misses with a kick to the body
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Punchsky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuznetsov thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and Punchsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Punchsky scores with the left hand. Kuznetsov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kuznetsov cracks Punchsky with a good jab.
Kuznetsov throws a chopping leg kick but Punchsky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Punchsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Punchsky tries to bum rush Kuznetsov with a series of wild strikes but Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Punchsky misses with an uppercut.
Punchsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuznetsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Punchsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Punchsky moved out of range nicely.
Punchsky misses with a wild combination.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Punchsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Punchsky.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Punchsky unleashes a big counter combination but Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Punchsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Punchsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuznetsov circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Punchsky avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Punchsky! But no joy.
Kuznetsov lunges at Punchsky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Punchsky's hand.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punchsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Punchsky throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the body
and Punchsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov looks to land a body kick but Punchsky moved away.
Kuznetsov scores with a three punch combo!
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Punchsky misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Punchsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Punchsky 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Punchsky!
A victorious Vladimir Punchsky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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