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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kerns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerns comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Hurt. Kuznetsov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. National Anthem of Russia kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jack Kerns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Kerns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerns closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kerns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kuznetsov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kerns has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kerns frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kerns landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kuznetsov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kerns throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kerns connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns throws some wild stikes that Kuznetsov manages to avoid easily.
Kuznetsov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kerns goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kuznetsov is on top in guard.
Kuznetsov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kerns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuznetsov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kerns is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kerns keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
Kuznetsov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Kerns moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov with a poor takedown
and Kerns counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kuznetsov's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerns just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov dives in and grabs Kerns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kerns pushes down on Kuznetsov's head and hops out.
Kerns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kerns moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kerns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kerns checks a leg kick.
Kuznetsov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice jab there from Kuznetsov.
Kerns moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kerns counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries to score with a low kick but Kerns moves his leg out of the way.
Kuznetsov tried to score with a low kick but Kerns checks it.
Kerns misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov misses with a takedown
and Kerns counters with a low kick, right behind Kuznetsov 's knee.
Jack Kerns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands with a right hand.
Kerns shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well. He's pushed Kerns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuznetsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alexei Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerns throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Kerns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kerns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kerns takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kerns dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kerns ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kerns.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Kerns throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Kerns.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Kerns slips the punch.
Kerns throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
Kerns misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns throws a front kick aimed at Kuznetsov's knee but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Kerns throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Kerns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
A low kick from Kuznetsov misses
and Kerns counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kerns misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick
and Kerns counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuznetsov thinking.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kerns lands a front kick.
A big head kick from Kerns and Kuznetsov is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Kuznetsov is rocked!
It looks like Alexei Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kerns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuznetsov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerns throws and elbow that misses. Kuznetsov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kerns's guard. Nice move by Kuznetsov!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznetsov content to stall in guard here.
Kerns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Kerns slips the punch.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Kerns is out of range.
Kerns works Kuznetsov's body with a nice hook.
Kerns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuznetsov.
Kerns scores with the left hand. Kuznetsov knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerns catches Kuznetsov napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Kuznetsov to the canvas!
Kuznetsov is still in real trouble! Can Kerns finish him?
Kuznetsov pushes Kerns off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kerns as he avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Kerns.
Kerns misses with a low kick.
Jack Kerns is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kerns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuznetsov misses the body punch
and Kerns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerns ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kerns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kerns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Kuznetsov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kerns is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Kuznetsov scores a takedown into full mount!
Kuznetsov controlling his opponent.
Kerns is trying to escape the mount.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Kerns is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov dominating with strikes here.
Kuznetsov tries to control but Kerns wriggling away.
Kerns can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerns is squirming around, avoiding Kuznetsov's attempts to control the action.
Kuznetsov is stalling here but it's allowed Kerns to get half guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Alexei Kuznetsov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kerns. That did some damage!
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kerns.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kerns on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerns tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kerns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuznetsov as he avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kerns. Kerns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Kerns moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kerns to the mat! Kerns manages to get full guard.
Kuznetsov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Kerns is working from the bottom.
Kerns looking for a guillotine here but Kuznetsov defends easily.
Kerns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Kerns keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznetsov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Kuznetsov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Kuznetsov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kerns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kerns leaves Kuznetsov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kerns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuznetsov checks it well.
A head kick by Kuznetsov misses
and Kerns counters with a good low kick that Kuznetsov was not able to check.
Kerns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kerns is looking to wear down Kuznetsov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kerns looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Kuznetsov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Kerns shoots in but Kuznetsov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuznetsov tries for a takedown but Kerns circles away easily
and Kerns counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kerns throws a shot to the body.
Kerns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kerns clinches with his opponent.
Kerns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kerns.
Kerns lands a shot to the body.
Kerns with a knee to the head.
Kerns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kerns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Kerns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kerns.
Kuznetsov is trying to force a seperation but Kerns has the dominant position.
Kuznetsov is trying to break the clinch but Kerns is controlling him.
Kerns lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kerns.
Kerns lands a right hand.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the head.
Kerns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kerns lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kerns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kerns lands with a left to the head.
Kerns gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kerns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kerns lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kerns scores with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Kerns.
Kerns lands with a light punch inside.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to striking at distance but Kerns won't allow it.
Kerns landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kerns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kerns presses Kuznetsov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kerns digs a right hand into Kuznetsov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuznetsov's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kerns.
Kerns connects with a knee to the head.
Kerns scores with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kerns.
Kerns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Kerns on the inside.
Kerns digs a right hand underneath Kuznetsov's ribcage. Kuznetsov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuznetsov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kerns.
Kerns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kerns works on Kuznetsov's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kerns had his way with Alexei Kuznetsov in that round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Kuznetsov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuznetsov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kerns's waist but Kerns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuznetsov off to one side.
Kerns lands a head kick. Kuznetsov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kerns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov scores with the left hand. Kerns knows he should have avoided that one.
Kuznetsov misses with a takedown attempt
and Kerns counters with a head kick that drops Kuznetsov - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Kuznetsov is in trouble now - Kerns has advanced to mount!
Kerns looking to finish with strikes here!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kerns lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kerns tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kuznetsov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kerns raining down shots from the mount!
Kuznetsov is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kerns fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kerns thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jack Kerns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kerns with good strikes from the mount here!
Kerns trying to control but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Kuznetsov really wants to buck Kerns off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerns thowing shots but they're missing.
Kerns lands a big shot there that rocks Kuznetsov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kerns working for a guillotine from mount but Kuznetsov is in no mood to give up.
Alexei Kuznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kuznetsov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kuznetsov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kerns with a couple of short strikes.
Kerns thowing shots but they're missing.
Kerns has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kuznetsov's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Kerns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kerns has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Kerns!
Jack Kerns retains his middleweight title!
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