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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kullervo Pelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pelli comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Juha Vainio - Nakkila kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kullervo Pelli told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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270 lbs
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266 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kullervo Pelli!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Pelli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pelli throws a head kick that misses.
Pelli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pelli. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Pelli moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Kuznetsov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pelli scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
Pelli scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov scores with a jab. Pelli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pelli avoids it really well and circles away.
Pelli misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a body kick.
Pelli looks to land a combination. Kuznetsov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Ivan Kuznetsov has been cut.
Pelli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kuznetsov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pelli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuznetsov somewhat.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pelli is refusing to be controlled, as Kuznetsov sits in half guard.
Kuznetsov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuznetsov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kuznetsov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pelli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuznetsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pelli tries to buck Kuznetsov off but he can't manage it.
Kuznetsov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pelli is trying to stand up.
Kuznetsov goes for an armbar but Pelli turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pelli.
Pelli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuznetsov is trying to control the position but Pelli postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov wants to control the position but Pelli says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kuznetsov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuznetsov controlling Pelli's posture.
Kuznetsov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuznetsov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kuznetsov tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuznetsov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pelli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pelli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Ivan Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kuznetsov's cut.
That's time! Kuznetsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pelli avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Pelli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pelli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kuznetsov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pelli controls his hands.
Pelli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pelli wants to break free but Kuznetsov has control.
Kuznetsov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pelli up against the cage.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Pelli blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position but instead, Pelli has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kuznetsov into the cage.
Pelli is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelli is trying to push Kuznetsov away but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pelli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick.
Pelli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuznetsov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pelli.
A telegraphed right hand from Pelli misses the target.
Pelli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Pelli's ribcage but misses.
Pelli tries to bum rush Kuznetsov with a series of wild strikes but Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Kuznetsov finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pelli clobbers Kuznetsov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination. Pelli sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pelli swinging wildly here.
Kullervo Pelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch combination from Pelli misses.
Kuznetsov lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Kullervo Pelli has been cut.
Pelli is breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pelli is just out of range.
Pelli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuznetsov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kullervo Pelli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Pelli missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pelli thuds a left hand into Kuznetsov's body.
Pelli misses with a double jab.
Pelli misses with a wild combination.
Kuznetsov closes the distance but Pelli moves to the side
and Pelli counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pelli.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Pelli's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov thows a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pelli but Pelli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pelli misses with a two punch combination.
Pelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Pelli misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Pelli.
Pelli lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pelli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuznetsov blocks it with crossed arms.
Pelli is looking to control Kuznetsov's arms but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pelli has his back to the cage.
Pelli breaks the clinch.
Pelli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pelli looks to land a combination but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Pelli fails to land with a series of punches.
Pelli misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuznetsov stuns Pelli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Pelli.
Pelli misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pelli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pelli moves away.
Pelli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuznetsov checks it well.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pelli sprawls well. Pelli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuznetsov gets slowly back to his feet.
Pelli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kuznetsov counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Pelli as Kuznetsov shoots in.
Pelli connects with a leg kick. Kuznetsov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some bone on bone action there as Pelli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kuznetsov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pelli closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pelli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuznetsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Pelli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pelli misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheers as Pelli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuznetsov doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pelli tries to bum rush Kuznetsov with a series of wild strikes but Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pelli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pelli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuznetsov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice body shot.
Kuznetsov rushes Pelli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pelli lands with a left to the head.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Pelli is blocking nicely.
Pelli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pelli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuznetsov as Pelli tries to tie him up.
Kuznetsov stalls.
Pelli is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov controlling the action here for a moment.
Pelli swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov just leaning against Pelli, taking a breather.
Kuznetsov has Pelli pressed against the cage, preventing Pelli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pelli with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pelli is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling him.
Pelli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pelli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuznetsov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pelli's face.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pelli is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuznetsov has double underhooks.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
Pelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pelli stalks Kuznetsov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kuznetsov's face. Kuznetsov staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
and Pelli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuznetsov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pelli avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuznetsov misses with a body kick.
Kuznetsov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pelli can pounce on him.
Kuznetsov scores with a decent looking hook.
Pelli works over Kuznetsov's head and body with a nice combination.
Kuznetsov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuznetsov scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pelli misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pelli connects with a jab.
Pelli catches Kuznetsov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ivan Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pelli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuznetsov counters with a shoot takedown. Pelli fights it but they end up in guard.
Ivan Kuznetsov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuznetsov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuznetsov prevents Pelli from getting back to his feet.
Kuznetsov stands and throws Pelli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pelli being controlled for a moment.
Kullervo Pelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuznetsov tries for a kimura but Pelli is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kullervo Pelli.
I think Kuznetsov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Kuznetsov!
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