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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 810 p4p, 917 weight class) and Konstantin Kuznetsov (ranked 116 p4p, 135 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Konstantin Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedman Karlsson works Kuznetsov's body with a nice hook.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Hedman Karlsson's shoulder, as Hedman Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hedman Karlsson backing away here, and Kuznetsov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hedman Karlsson throws a solid leg kick but Kuznetsov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hedman Karlsson.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuznetsov misses.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a looping right.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a straight left.
Hedman Karlsson swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
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.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a three punch combo!
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a jab to the body
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hedman Karlsson.
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!
Hedman Karlsson throws a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Kuznetsov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuznetsov.
Hedman Karlsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hedman Karlsson cracks Kuznetsov with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Hedman Karlsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kuznetsov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuznetsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab.
Hedman Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hedman Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Nice shot by Kuznetsov.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Hedman Karlsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kuznetsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hedman Karlsson doesn't seem phased though.
Hedman Karlsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov clobbers Hedman Karlsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been informed that Kuznetsov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Hedman Karlsson is out of range.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Hedman Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson feints and then cracks Kuznetsov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuznetsov down.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to wear down Kuznetsov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hedman Karlsson throws a right hand that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Hedman Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov blocks a leg kick.
Kuznetsov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Hedman Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Hedman Karlsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Hedman Karlsson's ribs.
Hedman Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hedman Karlsson throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov tries to move into range but Hedman Karlsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hedman Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a body kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov tries to land a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson saw it coming and moves away.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a jab to the body
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson moves away.
Hedman Karlsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Hedman Karlsson avoids the punch easily.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hedman Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hedman Karlsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hedman Karlsson avoids a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Hedman Karlsson misses its target.
Hedman Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Hedman Karlsson moved out of range nicely.
Hedman Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Konstantin Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
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.
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a good body shot.
Hedman Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hedman Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hedman Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hedman Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hedman Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kuznetsov's knee momentarily.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Kuznetsov takes one to the chin there.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Hedman Karlsson avoids it with no problem.
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Kuznetsov throws a counter combo.
Hedman Karlsson swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Hedman Karlsson avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Nice cross by Hedman Karlsson.
Kuznetsov wants to land a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson is out of range.
Hedman Karlsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a right hand. Kuznetsov shakes it off.
Hedman Karlsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuznetsov off the cage and back into range.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Hedman Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a nice body punch.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Hedman Karlsson misses
and Kuznetsov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hedman Karlsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hedman Karlsson cracks Kuznetsov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hedman Karlsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hedman Karlsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook to the body
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Hedman Karlsson avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Hedman Karlsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Hedman Karlsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Hedman Karlsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuznetsov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hedman Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Hedman Karlsson thows a body kick. Kuznetsov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kuznetsov.
Hedman Karlsson needs to keep his hands up - Kuznetsov had a free shot at his head there.
Kuznetsov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuznetsov jabs Hedman Karlsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Kuznetsov finds it's target.
Hedman Karlsson checks a low kick from Kuznetsov.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hedman Karlsson takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hedman Karlsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov scores with a spinning back kick!
Hedman Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Hedman Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a combination but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a body kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Hedman Karlsson misses the target.
Hedman Karlsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hedman Karlsson tries a low kick but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab.
Kuznetsov works the jab nicely.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hedman Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Konstantin Kuznetsov 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. And we move into the final round!
Hedman Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a straight right. Kuznetsov didn't see that one coming.
Hedman Karlsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hedman Karlsson misses the body punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hedman Karlsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuznetsov at a distance.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a shot to the body
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hedman Karlsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov jabs at Hedman Karlsson's body.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov takes one on the button.
Hedman Karlsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hedman Karlsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a right hand
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Hedman Karlsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hedman Karlsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hedman Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov flicks out a counter leg kick but Hedman Karlsson steps away.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Hedman Karlsson walks into a stiff left hand from Kuznetsov.
Hedman Karlsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuznetsov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Hedman Karlsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hedman Karlsson avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a nice hook to Hedman Karlsson's body. Hedman Karlsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hedman Karlsson slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Hedman Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Konstantin Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Hedman Karlsson slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hedman Karlsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A lazy left from Hedman Karlsson finds it's target.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hedman Karlsson feints and then cracks Kuznetsov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuznetsov down.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hedman Karlsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Hedman Karlsson - just one landing.
Hedman Karlsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hedman Karlsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hedman Karlsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Kuznetsov.
Hedman Karlsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Hedman Karlsson does no damage.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov jabs Hedman Karlsson right on the nose. Hedman Karlsson blinks but takes it well.
Konstantin Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hedman Karlsson is able to avoid easily.
Kuznetsov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hedman Karlsson cracks a nice hook into Kuznetsov's ribs.
Hedman Karlsson takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a kick to the body.
Hedman Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Hedman Karlsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a single shot there.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Hedman Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a left hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hedman Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Hedman Karlsson throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Hedman Karlsson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuznetsov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hedman Karlsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hedman Karlsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Konstantin 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Kuznetsov!
During a confident post fight interview, Konstantin Kuznetsov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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