Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C302: Cheese vs Albatross III
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Obaminator misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Obaminator avoids nicely.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Obaminator swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches up against the cage.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Obaminator blocks it with crossed arms.
Obaminator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Obaminator is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling him.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obaminator struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head. #BC#
Obaminator escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Obaminator tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Obaminator escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obaminator swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Obaminator avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obaminator keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Obaminator misses with a leg kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Obaminator circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches up with Obaminator and pushes him back against the cage.
Obaminator takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Obaminator escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Obaminator was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obaminator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obaminator lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuznetsov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuznetsov wants to slow Obaminator down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Kuznetsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC#
Obaminator manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obaminator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Obaminator.
Kuznetsov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuznetsov lands a nice hook to Obaminator's body. Obaminator takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obaminator throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries a quick counter leg kick but Obaminator is wise to it.#CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Obaminator avoids the damage to the body.
Obaminator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov has Obaminator pressed against the cage, preventing Obaminator from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Obaminator - that landed with a thud.
Obaminator scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Obaminator escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov lands with an overhand left.
Obaminator looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetsov moves to clinch but Obaminator breaks away
and Obaminator counters with a head kick. That will keep Kuznetsov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T3#
Obaminator looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuznetsov gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Obaminator.
Kuznetsov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Obaminator seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuznetsov can turn it around.
Obaminator tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obaminator tries to circle away but Kuznetsov has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
Kuznetsov looking to stall.
Obaminator scores with a nice hook to the head.
Obaminator tries to circle away but Kuznetsov has him pinned against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Obaminator.
Obaminator misses with a body punch.
Obaminator tries to break free but Kuznetsov pushes him back against the cage.
Obaminator's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Obaminator managing to block the knees to the body from Kuznetsov.
Obaminator misses with a body punch. #BC#
Obaminator breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Obaminator throws a body kick.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Obaminator.
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Obaminator.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Obaminator.
A clash of legs there as Kuznetsov blocks the low kick.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Obaminator finds it's way through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Obaminator ducks under and follows up with a left that Obaminator also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kuznetsov lands an overhand right.
Kuznetsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Obaminator lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Kuznetsov rushes Obaminator and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Obaminator has had enough of the clinch but Kuznetsov keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Obaminator staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Kuznetsov blocks the low kick.
Obaminator scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Obaminator moves away
and Obaminator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Obaminator looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Obaminator misses the target.
Kuznetsov misses with a combination
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Obaminator bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Obaminator moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuznetsov.
Obaminator slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Obaminator counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Obaminator makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obaminator swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obaminator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Obaminator takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Obaminator is looking to slow Kuznetsov down with leg kicks.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.#CL2#
Kuznetsov gets a clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Obaminator blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Obaminator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Obaminator.
Obaminator wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Obaminator wants to break free but Kuznetsov has control.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obaminator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obaminator connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Obaminator lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Obaminator's head.#T3#
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obaminator connects with a body shot.
Obaminator misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obaminator paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obaminator moves away.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
Obaminator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Obaminator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obaminator takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Obaminator.
Kuznetsov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Obaminator swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Obaminator works the jab nicely.
Obaminator scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kuznetsov with the inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuznetsov throws the kick towards the body but Obaminator avoids it.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Obaminator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Obaminator swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Obaminator can pounce on him.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Obaminator is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Barack Obaminator will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Obaminator lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obaminator slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Obaminator throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range. #CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Obaminator has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Obaminator lands a nice shot to the body.
Obaminator lands with a light punch inside.
Obaminator stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obaminator tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Obaminator blocks with his arms.
Obaminator is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuznetsov has double underhooks.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obaminator is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Obaminator escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Obaminator slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Obaminator throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kuznetsov avoids it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kuznetsov! #T1#
Obaminator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Kuznetsov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Obaminator.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Obaminator wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Obaminator scores with a nice hook to the head.
Obaminator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Obaminator blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Obaminator escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Obaminator moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Obaminator showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from Obaminator.#T2#
Good shot there by Obaminator.
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!
Obaminator slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Obaminator pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Obaminator.
Kuznetsov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Obaminator scores with a nice body kick.
Obaminator feints and then cracks Kuznetsov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuznetsov down.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Obaminator! Kuznetsov is out on his feet! Obaminator rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kuznetsov is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kuznetsov is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barack Obaminator!
A victorious Barack Obaminator thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C296: Marley vs Lehto II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Broderick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Broderick .
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Broderick swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Broderick connects with the punch.
Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Broderick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Broderick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Broderick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Broderick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov with the inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot that snaps Broderick 's head back. #CL2#
Kuznetsov has Broderick up against the cage in a clinch.
Broderick scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Broderick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kuznetsov has Broderick up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Broderick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
Kuznetsov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses.
Broderick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches with his opponent.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Broderick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Broderick 's efforts to push away.
A short right from Broderick on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Broderick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Broderick .
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetsov.
Broderick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Broderick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Broderick .
Kuznetsov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Broderick seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuznetsov can turn it around.#BC#
Broderick 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Broderick was well out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Kuznetsov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
A low kick from Kuznetsov is predictable there
and Broderick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Broderick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Broderick .
The fighters circling - Broderick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Broderick .
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov blocks a leg kick.
Broderick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Broderick moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Broderick .
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Broderick circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Broderick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov connects with a jab.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Broderick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Broderick throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Broderick .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Broderick misses with a looping right.
Broderick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Broderick misses with a low kick.
Broderick throws a low kick but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Broderick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Broderick avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov connects with a right hand. Broderick shakes it off.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#Hunter Broderick 's cut is getting worse.
Kuznetsov lands a nice hook to Broderick 's body. Broderick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Broderick .
Broderick thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Kuznetsov gets a clinch.
Broderick misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Broderick 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Broderick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that Broderick semi-blocks.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Broderick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Broderick .
Broderick throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Broderick strikes.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Broderick .
Broderick misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broderick throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kuznetsov counter with a right hand.
Broderick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Broderick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Broderick 's ribs.
Broderick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuznetsov.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznetsov as he connects with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick which misses Broderick 's front leg but catches the back leg as Broderick tries to avoid it.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.#CL2#
Kuznetsov rushes Broderick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
Broderick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Our sources have told us that Broderick has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Broderick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Broderick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Broderick lands with a left to the head.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Broderick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Broderick is defending well for now.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Broderick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broderick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov avoiding damage as Broderick throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Broderick blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Broderick .
Broderick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Broderick lands with a short shot to the head.
Broderick blocks an uppercut.
Broderick is trying to push Kuznetsov away but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Broderick wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Broderick manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Broderick 's head backwards.
Kuznetsov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Broderick in his tracks. #CL2#
Kuznetsov has closed the distance and engaged Broderick in a clinch.
Broderick misses with a knee to the head.
Broderick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Broderick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuznetsov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Broderick loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Broderick swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Broderick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Broderick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Broderick .
Kuznetsov wants to counter with a clinch but Broderick pushes him away.
Broderick misses with a body shot.
Broderick looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
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!#CL2#
Broderick tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetsov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Broderick manages to break the clinch.
Broderick throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Broderick .
Kuznetsov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Broderick is looking to counter with a body kick.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Broderick lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hunter Broderick 's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Broderick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Broderick throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Hunter Broderick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Broderick slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Broderick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Broderick keeps it at a distance.
Broderick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Broderick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Broderick misses the target.
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Broderick 's sensitive parts.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Broderick throws the kick towards the body but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Kuznetsov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Broderick .
Kuznetsov lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Broderick .
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch but Broderick is avoiding it.
Broderick lands a nice shot that snaps Kuznetsov's head back. #T1#
Broderick misses with a hook
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Broderick looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with low kicks.
Broderick throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov connects with an inside leg kick.
Broderick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Broderick misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Broderick . Kuznetsov shrugs it off though.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Broderick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov defending well as Broderick loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Broderick throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Broderick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Broderick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Broderick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Broderick .
Broderick tries to move into range but Kuznetsov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Broderick throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Broderick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Broderick ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot that sends Broderick 's belly button to the back.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.#T3#
Broderick misses with a looping left.
Broderick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Broderick moves forwards but Kuznetsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Broderick throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab
and Broderick counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick.
Broderick misses with a looping right.
Broderick blocks a low kick nicely.
Broderick misses with a hook.#CL2#
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Broderick , pushing him back against the cage.
Broderick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards. #T4#
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head.
Kuznetsov gets through Broderick 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Broderick fails to land.
Kuznetsov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Broderick pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Broderick tries to break free but Kuznetsov pushes him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Kuznetsov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Broderick can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov working aggressively here.
Broderick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Broderick 's face.
A body shot lands from Broderick .
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#Hunter Broderick 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Broderick .
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuznetsov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
An out of breath Alexander Kuznetsov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Hunter Broderick stepped up to the mic, saying 'You dropped my career win percentage by 1.42%! Thanks, Obama.'.

Event: C289: Albatross vs Cheese
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Garrett takes one on the button.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garrett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garrett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuznetsov lands a two punch combo. #CL#
Garrett gets tackled into the cage by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov maintains the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it misses.
Garrett has Kuznetsov pressed against the cage.
Garrett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznetsovs head.
Kuznetsov just leaning against Garrett, taking a breather.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrett tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Garrett back against the cage.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Garrett.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garrett is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Garrett lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Kuznetsov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garrett stalling.
Garrett takes a knee right on the jaw! #T1#
Garrett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett lands a body shot.
Garrett looking for a takedown.
Garrett lands with a short shot to the head.
Garrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garrett misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garrett lands a body shot. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
Garrett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Garrett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garrett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Garrett lands strikes from half guard.
Kuznetsov is trying to get back to full guard.
Garrett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Garrett slips a nice elbow through Kuznetsov's hands, connecting with Kuznetsov's forehead.
Garrett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garrett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Garrett wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuznetsov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Garrett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuznetsov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garrett.
Garrett with the ground and pound but Kuznetsov uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Garrett with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garrett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garrett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garrett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Garrett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garrett throws a strike but Kuznetsov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kuznetsov is stalling in the full guard.
Garrett looking for a sweep. Not yet Garrett, not yet.
Kuznetsov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Garrett keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
Garrett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuznetsov stopping the sweep attempt from Garrett.
Kuznetsov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garrett is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Garrett throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexander 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.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Garrett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrett feints the counter takedown.
Garrett missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrett misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garrett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kuznetsov connects with the punch.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Garrett back to the cage. Kuznetsov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garrett can do to turn this around?
Kuznetsov misses with a combination
and Garrett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Garrett has closed the distance and engaged Kuznetsov in a clinch. #BC#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Garrett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garrett's head backwards.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Garrett moves out of range.
Garrett avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov. #CL#
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garrett, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Garrett blocks with his arms.
Garrett lands a right hand.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Garrett is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Garrett.
Kuznetsov presses Garrett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garrett misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Garrett lands with a cross.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garrett misses with a wild combination.
Garrett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
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 tries to clinch but Garrett moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick, looking for Garrett's leg but Garrett calmly moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Garrett.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrett loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.#CL#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuznetsov pushes off an throws an elbow but Garrett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Garrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Garrett. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Garrett circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garrett works Kuznetsov's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Garrett throws a sloppy body shot
and Garrett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garrett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garrett paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Kuznetsov takes the fight into the clinch.
Garrett tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Garrett back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Garrett fails to land.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Garrett blocks with his arms.
Garrett tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Garrett back against the cage.
Garrett misses with the head strike.
Garrett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Garrett blocks it.
Garrett tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow just above Garrett 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Bo Garrett has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Garrett.
Garrett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kuznetsov.
Garrett can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the body.
Garrett is breathing heavily.#T4#
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Kuznetsov on the inside.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Garrett is blocking nicely.
Garrett avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetsov, against the cage.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Garrett is blocking nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garrett.
Garrett digs a right hand into Kuznetsov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuznetsov's gas tank.
Garrett lands a left hand.
Kuznetsov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garrett scores with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Garrett blocks with his arms.
Alexander Kuznetsov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garrett is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garrett.
Garrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Garrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bo Garrett's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Garrett.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garrett throws out the jab.
Garrett throws a good cross that connects.
A jab lands there for Garrett.#CL#
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garrett, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garrett.
Garrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top.
Garrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Garrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
Garrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a hook that snaps the head of Garrett backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garrett is keeping busy.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuznetsov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A hook to the body from Garrett. #T1#
Garrett tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Garrett back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Garrett.
A frustrated look appears on Kuznetsov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garrett prevents Kuznetsov from breaking the clinch.
Garrett tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Garrett back against the cage.
Garrett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garrett lands a damaging elbow.
Garrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garrett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznetsov taking a breather.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Garrett is blocking nicely.
Garrett lands with a light punch inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Garrett misses with some punches.
Garrett scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Garrett working aggressively here.
Garrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov lands a hook that snaps the head of Garrett backwards.
Garrett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Garrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garrett is working for takedown but Kuznetsov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Garrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garrett is looking for a takedown.
Garrett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garrett as Kuznetsov tries to tie him up.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garrett blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Garrett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexander Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Garrett.
Nice body punch from Garrett - that landed with a thud.
Garrett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Garrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garrett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garrett is leaning against Kuznetsov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garrett tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov tries a body shot but Garrett blocks it.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Garrett blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
Garrett tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garrett backwards. #TD2#
Garrett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kuznetsov regains guard.
Garrett is in close to Kuznetsov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kuznetsov wants to stand and escape but Garrett is having none of it. #T4#
Garrett is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuznetsov has wrist control.
Garrett cracks Kuznetsov with a solid left hand.
Garrett landing with the ground and pound.
Garrett throws a big elbow that misses.
Garrett is working Kuznetsov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Garrett looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov controlling Garrett's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garrett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bo Garrett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garrett distracts Kuznetsov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bo Garrett.
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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Kuznetsov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1056 Danger vs McGuire II
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1#
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Adamos.
Kuznetsov misses with a combination
enabling Adamos to counter with a crisp jab.
Adamos misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Kuznetsov rushes Adamos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Adamos misses with a body punch.
Adamos misses with the head strike.
Adamos lands with a short shot to the head.
Adamos lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Adamos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Adamos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamos throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Adamos.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Adamos blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov lands a good knee to the midsection. Adamos won't want to take too many of those.
Our sources have told us that Adamos has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Adamos blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Adamos tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Adamos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Adamos blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuznetsov throws an elbow but misses.
Adamos avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Adamos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Adamos is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adamos's face. #CUT2#It looks like Adrian Adamos has been cut.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adamos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Adamos tries a knee to the head but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Adamos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuznetsov can turn it around.
Adamos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Adamos.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adamos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A short uppercut from Adamos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov stalling.
Kuznetsov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adamos misses with a punch on the inside.
Adamos can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Adamos avoids the damage to the body.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adamos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adamos is keeping busy.
Adamos misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Adamos shrugs off.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
Kuznetsov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adamos takes a shot to the head.
Adamos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head.
Adamos has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov. #T3#
Adamos lands a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adamos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuznetsov's efforts to push away.
Adamos scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adamos.
Adamos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Adamos.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adamos blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Adamos blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Adamos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adamos avoids it.
Adamos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adamos lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adamos obliges.
Kuznetsov looks winded!
Adamos misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Adamos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adamos lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kuznetsov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adamos's face.
Adamos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adamos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Adamos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Adamos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Adamos lands a right hand.
Adamos scores a nice knee to the body.
Adamos scores a nice knee to the body.
Adamos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adamos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adamos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adamos lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adamos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adamos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Adamos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Adamos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Adamos clinches up against the cage.
Kuznetsov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adamos's face.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adrian Adamos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adamos connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Kuznetsov has been cut.
Adamos scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Adamos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adamos lands a shoulder strike.
Adamos lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adamos as Kuznetsov tries to tie him up.
Kuznetsov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut 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!
Adamos misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adamos lands an uppercut.
Adamos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adamos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kuznetsov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Adamos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznetsovs head.
Adamos lands a knee to the body.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Adamos.
A right handed body shot lands from Adamos.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the head.
Adamos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adamos.
Kuznetsov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Adamos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Adamos as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Adamos.
Adamos tries to land a knee to the head but Kuznetsov blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Adamos struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Adamos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznetsovs head.
A knee to the head by Adamos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Adamos.
Adamos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kuznetsov's face.
Adamos lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Adamos lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Kuznetsov is rocked!#T2#
Kuznetsov tries to break free but Adamos pushes him back against the cage.
Adamos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adamos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adamos avoids it.
Adamos struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Adamos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Adamos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Adamos.
Good body shot from Adamos.
Adamos pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Adamos.
Adamos misses with a body punch.
A short right from Adamos on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adamos.
Adamos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Adamos finish him?
Kuznetsov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
Adamos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adamos scores with a shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head. #T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Adamos.
Adamos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuznetsov can do to turn this around?#KD#
Adamos drops Kuznetsov with a big knee straight up the middle! Kuznetsov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Adamos closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Kuznetsov out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Adamos!
A relieved looking Adrian Adamos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1052 Danger vs Williams II
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sycek.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sycek.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Sycek moves out of range. #TD#
Sycek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kuznetsov's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuznetsov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kuznetsov is fighting to break Sycek's control of his arms but Sycek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kuznetsov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuznetsov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sycek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sycek keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
Kuznetsov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Sycek looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Kuznetsov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sycek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Sycek. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sycek is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Sycek is working for takedown but Kuznetsov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sycek gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuznetsov managing to control the position.
Sycek stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.#T2#
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuznetsov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sycek's guard. #REVB#
Sycek looking for a sweep. Not yet Sycek, not yet.
Kuznetsov throws a big right hand that misses.
Sycek has a closed guard, preventing Kuznetsov from standing up.
Kuznetsov passes Sycek's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kuznetsov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuznetsov trying to control from half guard but Sycek is working away.
Sycek is looking for a sweep. Kuznetsov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuznetsov is thwarting Sycek's attempts to control the position.
Kuznetsov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Kuznetsov wants to control but Sycek is keeping him busy.
Kuznetsov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sycek wants to get back to full guard.
Sycek trying to control from the bottom.
Kuznetsov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuznetsov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kuznetsov wants to take a breather but Sycek is having none of it.
Kuznetsov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sycek haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sycek tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuznetsov as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Kuznetsov as Sycek shoots in.#CL2#
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sycek, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov working Sycek over with knees to the body.
Sycek is breathing heavily.#T4#
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Sycek.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Sycek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sycek blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sycek blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sycek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sycek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Kuznetsov. #CUT2#It looks like Samuel Sycek has been cut.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Sycek jumps guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kuznetsov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sycek seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuznetsov can turn it around.#BC2#
Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Kuznetsov. No joy for Sycek on that attempt.
Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Sycek moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuznetsov. #CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Sycek's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kuznetsov sizes up Sycek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Sycek gets tackled into the cage by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov maintains the clinch. #TD#
Sycek pulls Kuznetsov into guard.
Sycek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Kuznetsov gets to his feet - Sycek follows without any prompting.
No luck for Sycek with that takedown attempt.
Sycek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kuznetsov slaps away a takedown attempt from Sycek, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sycek is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sycek tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Kuznetsov as Sycek shoots in.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov lands with a right hand.
Sycek slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Sycek avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sycek moves away.
Sycek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov lands with an uppercut that bounces Sycek off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Sycek wants a takedown.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sycek as Kuznetsov tries to tie him up.
Sycek fails to pull guard.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Sycek blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Sycek tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov won't allow it. #TD#
Sycek pulls Kuznetsov into guard. #SU2#
Kuznetsov stands up and waves to Sycek to follow him.
Kuznetsov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sycek. Sycek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Sycek tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sycek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sycek is able to avoid easily.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sycek moves away.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuznetsov but Kuznetsov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sycek fails with a takedown attempt.
Sycek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Sycek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuznetsov cracks Sycek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. #T4##CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into range and clinches up with Sycek.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Sycek.
Sycek is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sycek shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov tries to sprawl out of it but Sycek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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 jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sycek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Sycek drives through with a takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Kuznetsov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetsov.
Sycek is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samuel Sycek's cut.
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!#R3##CL2#
Kuznetsov darts in and clinches Sycek up against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a damaging elbow.
Sycek tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuznetsov smiles and moves away.
Sycek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuznetsov swivels and escapes.
Kuznetsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sycek swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Sycek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuznetsov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuznetsov as he jumps to the side.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sycek fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov. #CL2#
Sycek tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetsov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Sycek jumps guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sycek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Sycek is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Sycek shrugs off.
Kuznetsov is struggling to control the position.
Kuznetsov pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sycek fails to land.
Sycek stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Sycek has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sycek pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kuznetsov tumbling to the mat - Sycek dives into Kuznetsov's guard.
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 is looking to stand up but Sycek isn't so interested in that idea.
Kuznetsov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Kuznetsov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuznetsov, not yet.
Sycek trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sycek misses with a takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Sycek dives in and scores a takedown into Kuznetsov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuznetsov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sycek wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
Sycek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov is trying to keep Sycek in close.
Alexander Kuznetsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sycek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.#T4#
Sycek lands a couple of elbows.
Sycek postures up in Kuznetsov's guard and throws a big left but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kuznetsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Samuel Sycek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Sycek is controlling the position.
Sycek stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sycek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuznetsov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
An out of breath Alexander Kuznetsov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1048 Danger vs Choke III
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Moore blocks a low kick nicely.
Moore unleashes a big counter combination but Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Moore ducks under and follows up with a left that Moore also avoids with ease.
Moore lands a slapping body shot.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov cracks Moore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuznetsov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moore at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moore, as that shot connected. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Kuznetsov has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Moore blocks the low kick.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Kuznetsov rushes Moore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov. #CUT#It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Kuznetsov lands a left hand. #BC2#
Moore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moore on the side of the head.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
and Moore counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kuznetsov's knee momentarily.
A low kick lands for Moore. #CL#
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moore, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Moore blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moore dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Moore is trying to break free.#T2##BC2#
Moore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov. #CL#
Kuznetsov has managed to clinch.
Moore is trying to force a seperation but Kuznetsov has the dominant position.
Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuznetsov has double underhooks. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Moore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov gets through Moore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moore tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Moore is trying to break free.
Moore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Moore manages to break the clinch.
Moore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Kuznetsov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with Moore against the cage.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Moore breaks the clinch.
A jab from Kuznetsov finds it's way through Moore's defenses.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Moore throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Kuznetsov instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Moore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moore can't break the clinch. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Kuznetsov catches Moore right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Kuznetsov has Moore up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Moore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A left and a right from Kuznetsov both land. Nice combination.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov checks the leg kick.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kuznetsov connects with a leg kick.
Moore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Moore's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Kuznetsov pushes Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
I was talking to Kuznetsov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Moore blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moore is defending well for now.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Moore dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Moore as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Moore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Moore.
Angelo Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moore throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Moore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuznetsov's head backwards.#CL#
Kuznetsov takes the fight into the clinch.
Moore gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Moore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moore! But no joy.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moore keeps the fight on the outside.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moore's sensitive parts. #T2#
Moore misses with a shot to the body
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
Moore wants to land a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range. #CL#
Kuznetsov pushes Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Moore breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch but Moore slips to the side
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Moore misses.
Kuznetsov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Kuznetsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moore counters with a slapping leg kick.
That kick from Moore tenderised Kuznetsov's leg. Kuznetsov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters circling a little - Kuznetsov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Moore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuznetsov doesn't seem phased though.
Kuznetsov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuznetsov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moore checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Kuznetsov darts in and clinches Moore up against the cage.
Moore tries to circle away but Kuznetsov has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moore circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and pushes Moore back into the cage.#BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Kuznetsov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Kuznetsov rushes Moore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alexander Kuznetsov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Moore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kuznetsov walks into a jab.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
and Moore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moore misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice combination. Moore backs away looking to recover.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Moore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore looks to land a combination but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Moore throws a series of punches but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a big counter combination but Moore scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Moore throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Kuznetsov pushes Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a nice knee to the body.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moore's efforts to push away.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moore is trying to force a seperation but Kuznetsov has the dominant position.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Moore breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with a hook. Moore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuznetsov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Angelo Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Moore keeps the fight on the outside.
Moore moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.#CL#
Kuznetsov clinches with his opponent.
Moore wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
Moore tries to circle away but Kuznetsov has him pinned against the cage.
Kuznetsov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moore's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top.
A frustrated look appears on Moore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Moore blocks it. #T3##BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuznetsov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuznetsov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.
Kuznetsov scores with a push kick.
Moore slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Moore looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Moore circles away and keeps his distance.
Moore unleashes a big counter combination but Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuznetsov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Moore tries a quick counter leg kick but Kuznetsov is wise to it.
Kuznetsov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Moore counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuznetsov.
Moore swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Kuznetsov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuznetsov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
Alexander Kuznetsov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1039 Kamara vs McCarthy
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches.
Kuznetsov with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Kuznetsov wants to stall.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Exotic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Exotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Exotic is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Exotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Exotic lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Exotic - that landed with a thud.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Exotic shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the body.
Exotic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuznetsov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Exotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Exotic.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Exotic. #T1#
Exotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Exotic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Exotic breaks from the clinch.
Exotic works Kuznetsov's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Kuznetsov has Exotic up against the cage in a clinch.
Exotic wants to break free but Kuznetsov has control.
Exotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Exotic is trying to push Kuznetsov away but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
Exotic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice straight punches there by Exotic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Exotic.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Exotic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Exotic moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Exotic is looking to slow Kuznetsov down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Exotic checks it.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Exotic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exotic. #CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and pushes Exotic back into the cage.#BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Exotic swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuznetsov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Exotic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuznetsov takes one to the chin there.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Exotic.
Exotic lands a body shot.
Exotic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Exotic scores with a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Exotic lands with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Exotic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Exotic.
Exotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Exotic pushes him off.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exotic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Exotic has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov works on Exotic's body with a couple of short punches.
Exotic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Exotic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kuznetsov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Exotic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuznetsov can turn it around.
Kuznetsov is looking to control Exotic's arms but Exotic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuznetsov has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Exotic.
Exotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Exotic up against the cage.
Exotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Exotic scores with a shoulder strike.
Exotic lands an uppercut.
Exotic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuznetsov.
Exotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Exotic lands with a short shot to the head.
Exotic takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Exotic's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kuznetsov. #BC2#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Exotic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Exotic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Exotic slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Exotic slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Exotic gets tackled into the cage by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov maintains the clinch.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Exotic gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Exotic can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Exotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Exotic lands with a short shot to the head.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Exotic misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kuznetsov has managed to clinch.
Exotic has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow just above Exotic 's eye.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Exotic is defending well for now.
Exotic digs a right hand underneath Kuznetsov's ribcage. Kuznetsov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
Exotic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Exotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov misses with some punches. #T1#
Exotic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Exotic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Exotic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Exotic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Exotic pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Exotic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Exotic lands with a kick to the temple. Kuznetsov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Exotic instigates a clinch.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Exotic lands with a light punch inside.
Kuznetsov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Exotic's face.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Exotic.
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!
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Exotic lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Exotic.
Exotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Exotic lands a nice shot to the body.
Exotic scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Exotic.
Exotic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Exotic can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Exotic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Exotic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Exotic keeps control of Kuznetsov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the head.
Exotic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznetsovs head.
Exotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Exotic lands with a left to the head.
Exotic tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Exotic back against the cage.
Exotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Exotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Exotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Exotic lands a shoulder strike.
Exotic lands a body shot.
Exotic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Exotic lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head. #T3#
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Exotic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Exotic.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Exotic circles away and keeps his distance.
Exotic lands a jab to Kuznetsov's midsection.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic throws out a powerful jab.
Exotic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Exotic finds it's target.
Exotic lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuznetsov off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the body from Kuznetsov misses
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Exotic. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down.
Exotic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joe Exotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Exotic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Exotic rushes Kuznetsov and presses him up against the cage.
Exotic has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov. #BC#
Exotic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Exotic throws out a powerful jab.
Kuznetsov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Exotic. That did some damage!#T4#
Exotic lands with a right hand.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Exotic is out of range.
Nice shot by Exotic.
Exotic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetsov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznetsov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Exotic doesn't seem bothered though.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Exotic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Exotic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuznetsov can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Exotic. #CL#
Exotic instigates a clinch.
Exotic is leaning against Kuznetsov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Exotic tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Exotic 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. #CL#
Exotic rushes Kuznetsov and presses him up against the cage.
Exotic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Exotic.
Kuznetsov tries a body shot but Exotic blocks it.
Exotic tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Exotic - that landed with a thud.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Exotic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Exotic checks it.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot lands for Exotic.#CL#
Exotic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Exotic scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznetsovs head. #T1#
Exotic cracks Kuznetsov with a nice body shot.
Exotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Exotic cracks Kuznetsov with a nice body shot.
Exotic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Exotic as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Exotic.
Exotic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Exotic lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Exotic breaks the clinch.
Exotic with a jab.
Exotic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Exotic.
Exotic scores with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic sizes up Kuznetsov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuznetsov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2##CL#
Exotic has Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Exotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov presses Exotic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Exotic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Exotic cracks Kuznetsov with an open hand slap.
Exotic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov with a knee to the head.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Exotic swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Exotic blocks it.
Exotic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3##BC#
Exotic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Exotic slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Exotic scores with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Exotic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A good leg kick by Exotic. #CL#
Exotic pushes Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Exotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Exotic.
Exotic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the body.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Exotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses.
Kuznetsov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Exotic is blocking nicely.
Exotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Exotic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Exotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Exotic throws a head punch that misses.
Exotic scores with a hook to the body.
Exotic throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov trying to stall but Exotic improves his position.
Alexander Kuznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Exotic tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Exotic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Exotic 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1037 Takahashi vs Seran
Date: Nov 29, 2023

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Diggs.
Diggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diggs.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
Diggs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Diggs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Diggs keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Diggs tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetsov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it misses.
Diggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs misses with a short 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.
Diggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
Diggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diggs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diggs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuznetsov pushes off an throws an elbow but Diggs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diggs misses with the head strike.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Diggs fails to land.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Diggs avoids the damage to the body.
Kuznetsov scores a nice knee to the body.
Diggs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kuznetsov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diggs avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetsov, against the cage.
Diggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Kuznetsov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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 throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Diggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kuznetsov obliges.
Diggs gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Diggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Diggs blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Diggs lands a nice knee to the body.
Kuznetsov looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.
Diggs landing knees to the body.
Diggs avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuznetsov.#T3#
Knees to the body from Diggs.
Kuznetsov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diggs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuznetsov can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diggs.
Diggs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the head.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the head.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Diggs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diggs.
Diggs can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Diggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diggs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Diggs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov is looking to control Diggs's arms but Diggs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuznetsov has his back to the cage.
Diggs landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Diggs.
Diggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Diggs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuznetsov avoids it.
Diggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Diggs is blocking nicely. #T4#
Diggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Diggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike.
Diggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diggs trying to land knees to the body.
Diggs scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Diggs moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuznetsov.
Diggs thuds his right hand into Kuznetsov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diggs misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Diggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggs throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Diggs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diggs checks it well.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Diggs checks it.
Diggs looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diggs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kuznetsov tries a quick counter leg kick but Diggs is wise to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kuznetsov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Diggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diggs thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Diggs walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kuznetsov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs lands a nice looking body kick.
Diggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuznetsov can do to turn this around?
Diggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch but Diggs is avoiding it.
Diggs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuznetsov doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Diggs there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diggs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kuznetsov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuznetsov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diggs.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuznetsov connects with an inside leg kick.
Willie Diggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov. #KD#
Diggs feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kuznetsov sprawling to the canvas! Kuznetsov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Diggs finish him?! #ROC#Kuznetsov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Alexander Kuznetsov has been cut.
Diggs misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Diggs checks a leg kick.
Diggs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diggs blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Diggs throws a big counter combination but Kuznetsov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Diggs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diggs throws a low kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Diggs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#KD#
Diggs drops Kuznetsov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kuznetsov looks back up at him and smiles so Diggs waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Diggs finish him?
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Diggs scores with a push kick.
Kuznetsov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Diggs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A low kick from Kuznetsov misses
and Diggs counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kuznetsov blocks the body kick.
Diggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Diggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diggs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Diggs misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Diggs coming out on top.
Kuznetsov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diggs ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Kuznetsov out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs retains his middleweight title!
Willie Diggs decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SYN 1029 Return of Tarver
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Ignatov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ignatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ignatov thumps Kuznetsov with a low kick.
Ignatov misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ignatov in his tracks.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Ignatov avoids them all with ease.
Ignatov throws the kick towards the body but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Kuznetsov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Ignatov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kuznetsov just manages to avoid it.
Ignatov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ignatov blocks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ignatov as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov jabs at Ignatov's body.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov drops his hands momentarily and Ignatov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ignatov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ignatov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Kuznetsov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Ignatov is having none of it.
Ignatov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kuznetsov!
Ignatov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Ignatov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Kuznetsov instigates a clinch.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Ignatov blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov controlling the action here for a moment.
Ignatov presses Kuznetsov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov stalling in the clinch but Kuznetsov improves position.
Ignatov lands with a right to the head.
Kuznetsov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ignatov is breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ignatov avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ignatov.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Ignatov blocks with his arms.
Ignatov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards. #T3#
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Ignatov tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Ignatov tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov has Kuznetsov pushed against the cage.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a knee to the head.
Ignatov tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
Kuznetsov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Ignatov blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ignatov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuznetsov can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Come on Kuznetsov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ignatov blocks it with crossed arms.
Ignatov tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuznetsov.
Ignatov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ignatov slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatov with the inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a shot to the body.
Ignatov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A leg kick checked by Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kuznetsov throws a front kick aimed at Ignatov's knee but Ignatov avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Ignatov misses the target.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ignatov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatov scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Kuznetsov has closed the distance and engaged Ignatov in a clinch.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Ignatov blocks it.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ignatov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatov.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Ignatov misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Ignatov sees it coming and moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Ignatov misses its target.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Ignatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Ignatov slips the punch.
Ignatov defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Ignatov avoids them all with ease.
Ignatov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Ignatov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Ignatov ducked under it nicely.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Ignatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatov misses with an uppercut.
Ignatov moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Ignatov ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatov tries to land a front kick but Kuznetsov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ignatov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
Ignatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick that knocks Ignatov off balance momentarily.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Ignatov keeps it at a distance.
Ignatov looks for the body kick but Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Ignatov lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch but Ignatov is avoiding it.
Ignatov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ignatov with a nice calf kick.
Ignatov slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov with a nice cross.#T3#
Ignatov looks to land a body kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
Kuznetsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatov. #CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuznetsov or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatov.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ignatov.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch.
Kuznetsov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ignatov lands an uppercut.
Ignatov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Ignatov blocks with his arms. #T4#
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ignatov is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Ignatov.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ignatov is defending well for now.
Ignatov lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kuznetsov!
Ignatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov thumps Ignatov with a low kick.
Ignatov moves out of range as Kuznetsov throws a body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Kuznetsov.
Ignatov slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ignatov.
Kuznetsov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ignatov misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Ignatov is looking to chop away at Kuznetsov's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ignatov scores with a nice body kick.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ignatov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ignatov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ignatov throws a body kick that misses.
Ignatov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Ignatov blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatov.
Ignatov lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow strike.
Ignatov tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Ignatov back against the cage.
Ignatov misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Ignatov blocks the elbow strike.
Ignatov misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuznetsov throws an elbow but misses.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatov.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Ignatov avoids the damage to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ignatov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ignatov is defending well for now.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
Ignatov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yevgeny Ignatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ignatov avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees 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 misses with a knee to the head.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Ignatov avoids the damage to the body.
Ignatov scores with a hook to the body.
Ignatov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ignatov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ignatov lands a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Ignatov avoids the damage to the body.
Ignatov lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Ignatov.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ignatov blocks it with crossed arms.
Ignatov misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ignatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Ignatov sets himself, and Kuznetsov steps forward looking for the clinch! Ignatov avoids it this time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws the kick towards the body but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Ignatov loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ignatov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ignatov lands a head shot.
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Ignatov's ribs.
Ignatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatov.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Ignatov throws a body kick.
Ignatov throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range. #T4#
Ignatov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Ignatov is looking to counter punch.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Ignatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatov avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Ignatov throws a push kick but Kuznetsov slaps the foot to one side.
Ignatov misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yevgeny Ignatov.
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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
A victorious Alexander Kuznetsov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1024 Todd vs Diggs
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.
Kuznetsov delivers a nice body kick.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy right hand. Tavares should have avoided that one.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Kuznetsov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tavares misses the jab.#CL#
Kuznetsov clinches up against the cage.
Kuznetsov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tavares wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Tavares shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow. #BC2#
Tavares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1##CL#
Tavares tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetsov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Tavares.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
A short right from Kuznetsov.
Tavares wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Tavares throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tavares has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tavares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tavares misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tavares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kuznetsov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tavares can turn it around.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tavares lands a right hand.
A short right from Tavares on the inside.
Tavares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Tavares is working Kuznetsov over against the cage.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Tavares is blocking nicely. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a solid leg kick but Tavares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with the left hand. Tavares knows he should have avoided that one.
Tavares slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by clinching up but Tavares breaks away and moves out of range.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tavaress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand right.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kuznetsov counter with a right hand.
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tavares's sensitive parts. #T3#
Tavares scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuznetsov lands a really nice looking cross but Tavares seems unphased.
Tavares throws out a leg kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range and Tavares only half commits.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Kuznetsov rushes Tavares and presses him up against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Tavares walks into a left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznetsov as he connects with a hook.
Kuznetsov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tavares.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares throws a leg kick
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Kuznetsov checks the leg kick.
Tavares takes one to the chin there.
Kuznetsov throws a combination that misses
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuznetsov wants to slow Tavares down by chopping away at his legs.
Tavares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Tavares's ribs.
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares.
Tavares throws a push kick but Kuznetsov slaps the foot to one side.
As Tavares tries to get set, Kuznetsov tries to push him back and clinch up but Tavares manages to avoid the attempt.
Tavares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Tavares avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznetsov as he connects with a hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tavares throws a body kick that misses.
Kuznetsov is looking to slow Tavares down with leg kicks.
Kuznetsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuznetsov misses the body punch
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tavares connects with a jab.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov tries to score with a low kick but Tavares moves his leg out of the way.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov lands with a slapping head kick.
Tavares misses with the combination.
As Tavares backs away, Kuznetsov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tavares scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuznetsov in his tracks.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A solid body kick from Kuznetsov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Tavares pushes him off.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov digs a good hook to Tavares's body. #T1#
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Tavares is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Kuznetsov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuznetsov with a hook.
Kuznetsov cracks Tavares with a good jab.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Tavares takes one to the chin there.
Kuznetsov throws a chopping leg kick but Tavares manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Tavares avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick from Tavares.
Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from Tavares.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.#T2#
Kuznetsov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Kuznetsov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Kuznetsov clinches.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Tavares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kuznetsov forces Tavares back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tavaress head.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tavares has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alexander Kuznetsov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tavares blocks the elbow strike.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
Tavares working hard to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Tavares is blocking nicely. #T3#
Tavares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Tavares.
Tavares wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
Kuznetsov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tavares blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Tavares.
Kuznetsov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tavares lands a left hand.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Tavares is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov gets through Tavares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov avoiding damage.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Tavares misses with the head strike. #T4#
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Tavares cracks Kuznetsov with a nice body shot.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Tavares fails to land.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov is pushing Tavares up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tavares misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tavares blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Tavares breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tavares defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares looks for the body kick but Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tavares on the side of the head.
Tavares throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Tavares throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tavares misses with a looping left.
That kick from Kuznetsov tenderised Tavares's leg. Tavares is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuznetsov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tavares at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kuznetsov forces Tavares back against the cage and clinches.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Tavares tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Tavares.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tavares.
Tavares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Tavares shrugs off.
Tavares scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tavares. That did some damage!
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick that knocks Tavares off balance momentarily.
A left lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tavares checks the leg kick.
Kuznetsov cracks Tavares with an open hand slap.
Tavares throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuznetsov's sensitive parts.
Tavares lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tavares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tavares connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Kuznetsov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavares is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kuznetsov thuds his right hand into Tavares's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tavares tries a low kick but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Tavares jabs Kuznetsov right on the nose. Kuznetsov blinks but takes it well.
Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Tavares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Tavares.
Tavares's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tavares drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kuznetsov.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Tavares staying out of range there.
Tavares throws a leg kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tavares. #T4#
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Tavares checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tavares crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kuznetsov - the referee stops the clock and Tavares gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kuznetsov. Tavares manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A cross from Tavares lands.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tavares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuznetsov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tavares scrambles back to his feet.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Tavares strikes.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares.
Kuznetsov scores with a three punch combo!
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Tavares moves out of range easily.
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuznetsov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
A victorious Alexander Kuznetsov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1019 Drax vs Kilo II
Date: Sep 20, 2023

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Tavares.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuznetsov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tavares.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Tavares attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kuznetsov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tavares under the eye.
Tavares works the jab nicely.
Tavares misses with a looping right.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Tavares misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Kuznetsov.
Tavares throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Tavares ducks under and follows up with a left that Tavares also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuznetsov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tavares checks it well. #T1#
Tavares scores with a hook to the body. Kuznetsov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Tavares lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetsov. #CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tavares lands a shot to the body.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Tavares blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Tavares manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov lands with a slapping head kick.
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Tavares's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares cracks a nice hook into Kuznetsov's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Tavares.
Kuznetsov tries a low kick but Tavares avoids it.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tavares manages to circle out of the way.
A left lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Tavares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tavares is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuznetsov with a body shot.#T2#
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Tavares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuznetsov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tavares.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tavares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tavares might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tavares loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Tavares avoids them all with ease.
A nice side step and Tavares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuznetsov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick that misses.
Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from Tavares.
Tavares moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Tavares avoids it well. #T3#
Kuznetsov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tavares throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Kuznetsov works Tavares's body with a nice hook.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tavares finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Tavares with a series of wild strikes but Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tavares, as that shot connected.
Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here. #T4#
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov walks into a left hand.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Tavares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Tavares's front leg with a kick but Tavares checks it.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares.
Kuznetsov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tavares jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
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.#R2#
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot that sends Tavares's belly button to the back.
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tavares's sensitive parts.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Tavares does it's job there.
We've been told by Kuznetsov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kuznetsov duly obliges.
Tavares lands a head shot.
Tavares stuns Kuznetsov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tavares fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuznetsov is able to avoid easily.
Jab from Tavares.
Tavares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tavares has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuznetsov.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov jabs Tavares to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuznetsov cracks Tavares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick from Tavares.
Kuznetsov is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Kuznetsov defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tavares.
Alexander Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Tavares.
Tavares getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tavares throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Tavares throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Kuznetsov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tavares.
Kuznetsov moves forwards but Tavares connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
The crowd cheers as Kuznetsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tavares doesn't seem phased though.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick which misses Tavares's front leg but catches the back leg as Tavares tries to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick which misses Tavares's front leg but catches the back leg as Tavares tries to avoid it.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
Tavares lands a big right hand that sends Kuznetsov crashing to the mat! Tavares stays standing though and waves Kuznetsov back to his feet!#ROC2#Kuznetsov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Kuznetsov has been cut.
Jab, jab by Kuznetsov - just one landing.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Tavares moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Tavares lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuznetsov doesn't seem phased though.
Kuznetsov scores with a leg kick.
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuznetsov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tavares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuznetsov doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuznetsov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That kick from Tavares tenderised Kuznetsov's leg. Kuznetsov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tavares works the jab nicely.#T3#
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov slips a jab and a cross from Tavares.
Tavares slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Tavares misses the jab.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tavares circles away quickly and effectively.
Tavares thuds his right hand into Kuznetsov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tavares misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Tavares's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuznetsov lunges at Tavares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tavares's hand.
Tavares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tavares thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares tries to move into range but Kuznetsov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Tavares misses with a looping right.
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Tavares avoids them all with ease.
Tavares attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Tavares ducks under and follows up with a left that Tavares also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov ducks right into an uppercut from Tavares.
Kuznetsov scores with a push kick.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tavares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Tavares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tavares lands a really nice looking cross but Kuznetsov seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tavares connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tavares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tavares lands a nice hook to Kuznetsov's body. Kuznetsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuznetsov throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Tavares counters with a nice right hand that sends Kuznetsov toppling to the canvas! Kuznetsov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tavares finish him?!
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tavares is looking to land body kicks.
Kuznetsov tries to get into range but Tavares steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kuznetsov! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Tavares scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Tavares!
An out of breath Manny Tavares thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1014 Kilo vs Drax
Date: Sep 01, 2023

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kuznetsov. That's going to slow Tavares down.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov checks it.
Tavares looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.#CL#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick which misses Tavares's front leg but catches the back leg as Tavares tries to avoid it.
Tavares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Kuznetsov moves into range and clinches up with Tavares.#BC2#
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tavares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Tavares with a series of wild strikes but Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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.
Tavares checks a leg kick nicely.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Kuznetsov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
A jab from Tavares misses.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.#T1#
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Tavares moves away and avoids it.
Tavares misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tavares manages to circle out of the way.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Tavares throws a nice looking combination but Kuznetsov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Kuznetsov moves into range and clinches up with Tavares.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow just above Tavares 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Tavares misses with the head strike.
Tavares blocks an elbow strike.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Tavares blocks it.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tavares lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Tavares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov throws out a leg kick but Tavares moves out of range and Kuznetsov only half commits.
Tavares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Kuznetsov with a hook.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Kuznetsov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tavares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov throws a series of strikes that have Tavares backpedaling.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice body kick.
Kuznetsov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a right hand. Tavares shakes it off.
Tavares moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuznetsov.
A nice side step and Tavares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Tavares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuznetsov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tavares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Kuznetsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##BC2#
Tavares breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Tavares buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares lands with a right hand.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuznetsov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tavares has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tavares and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Tavares keeps it at a distance.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Tavares slips the punch.#CL#
Kuznetsov clinches. #T4#
Kuznetsov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Tavares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Tavares.
Kuznetsov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tavares's head.
Kuznetsov with a nice cross.
Tavares throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov drops his hands momentarily and Tavares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tavares blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tavares doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov with a jab.
Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Kuznetsov clinches up with Tavares and pushes him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Tavares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuznetsov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuznetsov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Tavares circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
It looked like Kuznetsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetsov fakes the leg kick and cracks Tavares in the body.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Tavares checks a low kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tavares slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Tavares with a series of wild strikes but Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot that sends Tavares's belly button to the back.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tavares slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Tavares avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Tavares moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tavares.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
Tavares moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tavares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuznetsov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tavares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov is looking to chop away at Tavares's legs. #T2#
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
Tavares swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Tavares wants to land a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Tavares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Kuznetsov instigates a clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tavares blocks it with crossed arms.
Tavares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kuznetsov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tavares can turn it around.
Tavares struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands. #BC2#
Tavares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuznetsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Kuznetsov - just one landing.
Kuznetsov looks to clinch
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tavares misses with a hook #CL#
and Kuznetsov counters by clinching up.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov lands a good knee to the midsection. Tavares won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tavares avoids it.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tavares lands with a left to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Tavares.
Kuznetsov avoiding damage.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tavares is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Tavares fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuznetsov throws an elbow but misses.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Tavares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tavares lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Tavares lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Tavares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Tavares avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Tavares. #BC2#
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tavares cracks Kuznetsov with an open hand slap.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Tavares scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tavares misses with a hook
and Kuznetsov counters with a solid body kick.
Tavares scores with a nice right hand.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manny Tavares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
That's time! Kuznetsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Tavares.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov catches Tavares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Kuznetsov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Tavares keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tavares swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kuznetsov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Tavares throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Tavares keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Nice shot lands for Tavares.
Tavares throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov. #CL#
Tavares tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetsov has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tavares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tavares avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetsov, against the cage.
Tavares misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Tavares - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tavares scores with a hook to the body.
Tavares can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action. #T2#
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Tavares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov working Tavares over with knees to the body.
Tavares digs a right hand into Kuznetsov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuznetsov's gas tank. #BC2#
Tavares breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Tavares. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares. #CL#
Kuznetsov has Tavares up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Tavares.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tavares blocks it with crossed arms.
Tavares lands with a right to the head.
Tavares lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Tavares blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tavares avoids it.
Tavares lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Tavares cracks Kuznetsov with a nice body shot.
A short right from Tavares on the inside.
Tavares lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tavares presses Kuznetsov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tavares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Tavares.
Tavares lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tavares lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Tavares scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tavares lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tavares.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Tavares circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Tavares throws an off balance right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Tavares connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuznetsov's hands.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Kuznetsov with a jab.
Tavares misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tavares blocks a leg kick.
Tavares staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuznetsov to score with a decent uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tavares has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SYN 1006 Vice vs Dooms
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuznetsov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Todd.
A cross from Todd lands.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Kuznetsov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuznetsov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Kuznetsov misses
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd misses the body punch
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Todd paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Todd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands. #T1#
Todd prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Todd pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuznetsov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Todd gets tackled into the cage by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov maintains the clinch. #BC#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Todd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range and Todd settles back down.
Kuznetsov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kuznetsov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Todd's ribs.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Todd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down. #T2#
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Todd. That snapped Kuznetsov's head back.
Todd wants to slow Kuznetsov down by chopping away at his legs.
Todd cracks a nice hook into Kuznetsov's ribs.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Todd scores with a nice strike.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Todd swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Todd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Todd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Todd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Todd lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Todd blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Todd is blocking nicely. #BC#
Todd breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuznetsov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Todd lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kuznetsov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuznetsov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kuznetsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Todd misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Todd with a hook.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.#T4#
Todd clobbers Kuznetsov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Todd's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Kuznetsov has Todd up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow strike.
Todd has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
A low kick from Todd is predictable there
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Todd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Todd misses.
Todd cracks Kuznetsov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Todd misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov scores with a body shot.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Todd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuznetsov can pounce on him.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Todd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd tries a low kick but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd throws out a leg kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by closing the distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuznetsov. #T1#
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Kuznetsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd takes one to the side of the head.
Todd throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Todd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuznetsov can pounce on him.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Todd cracks Kuznetsov with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and pushes Todd back into the cage.#BC#
Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Todd swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage. #T2#
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Todd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kuznetsov just manages to avoid it.
Todd tries to work over Kuznetsov's front leg with a kick but Kuznetsov checks it.
Todd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd misses with a body kick.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Kuznetsov.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Kuznetsov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
Todd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd throws a nice head kick!
A combination from Todd does no damage.
Todd slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Todd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Kuznetsov has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Kuznetsov. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Todd throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Kuznetsov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Todd moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that Todd semi-blocks.
Todd swings widly with a right hand
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Todd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Todd. #CL2#
Kuznetsov gets a clinch. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch.
Todd tries to bum rush Kuznetsov with a series of wild strikes but Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Kuznetsov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
Todd is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Todd sets himself, and Kuznetsov steps forward looking for the clinch! Todd avoids it this time.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov is trying to stall.
Kuznetsov stalls.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Todd blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Todd scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Todd scores with a hook to the body. Kuznetsov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
A low kick from Kuznetsov misses
and Todd counters with a good, hard body kick but Kuznetsov shrugs it off.
A jab from Todd misses.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Todd misses its target.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Todd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice kick to the body. #CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Todd is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuznetsov has double underhooks.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Todd works on Kuznetsov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Todd. #BC#
Todd manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov takes one on the button.
Todd scores with a spinning back kick!
Todd throws a leg kick that misses.
Todd throws a front kick aimed at Kuznetsov's knee but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.#T1#
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Todd scores with a push kick.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Kuznetsov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Todd blocks it. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuznetsov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Todd tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetsov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Todd misses with the head strike. #T2##BC#
Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Kuznetsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kuznetsov misses with some punches.
Todd working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov stalks Todd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Todd's face. Todd staggers backwards, shaken.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Todd.
Todd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Kuznetsov blocks the leg kick.
Todd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Todd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Todd lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
A low kick from Todd is predictable there
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into range and clinches up with Todd.
Kuznetsov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Winston Todd has been cut.
Todd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Todd.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuznetsov.
Todd stuns Kuznetsov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Todd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kuznetsov!
Todd thows a leg kick but Kuznetsov checks it
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Todd.
Kuznetsov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuznetsov's sensitive parts.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Todd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Todd 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Todd!
Winston Todd decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SYN 999 Olsen vs Washington
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Escobar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A shot to the body from Kuznetsov misses #TD2#
and Escobar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Escobar prevents Kuznetsov from getting back to his feet.
Kuznetsov is adopting a defensive guard.
Escobar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kuznetsov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kuznetsov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Escobar has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Escobar looking for a guillotine here but Kuznetsov defends easily.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but Escobar won't let him.
Kuznetsov postures up in Escobar's guard and throws a big left but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Escobar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuznetsov defends it easily.
Escobar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuznetsov. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznetsov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Kuznetsov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Escobar 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.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
so Escobar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Kuznetsov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Escobar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuznetsov working aggressively here. #T3##BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Escobar tenderised Kuznetsov's leg. Kuznetsov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escobar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuznetsov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Escobar's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Escobar misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escobar's head.
Kuznetsov motions for Escobar to come forward. Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Escobar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick from Escobar.#T4#
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Escobar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Escobar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar ducks right into an uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt - Kuznetsov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Escobar throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar.
And Escobar tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Escobar slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar tries to move into range but Kuznetsov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Escobar.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Escobar feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Escobar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
Kuznetsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Escobar counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Escobar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.#T1#
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Escobar feints the counter takedown.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily.
Escobar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Escobar as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Escobar with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Escobar misses with a low kick.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
so Escobar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar looking to sit in guard and control but Kuznetsov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
Escobar is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Escobar working for a triangle but Kuznetsov defends it easily. #T3#
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving. #SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Kuznetsov pushes his legs off easily.
Kuznetsov postures up. #SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuznetsov stays in close to Escobar's body and controls the position.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Escobar trying to control the position.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Escobar is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuznetsov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuznetsov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Kuznetsov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Escobar moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar 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 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?
Escobar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Kuznetsov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Escobar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body. Escobar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Escobar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Escobar with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Escobar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alexander Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Escobar throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Juanito Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Escobar avoids nicely.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a combination that misses
and Escobar counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuznetsov takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Kuznetsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Escobar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar looks for a takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well.
Kuznetsov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Escobar just manages to avoid it.
Escobar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Escobar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
A right-left combo lands from Kuznetsov. #T4#
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuznetsov moves forwards but Escobar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Escobar slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Escobar's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Escobar.
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escobar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuznetsov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Escobar scrambles back to his feet.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuznetsov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Kuznetsov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 992 Bleak vs Seran
Date: Jun 14, 2023

#R1#
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garcia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Kuznetsov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuznetsov finds it's way round the side to connect with Garcia's head.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Kuznetsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Garcia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab. #T1#
Garcia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuznetsov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Garcia catches Kuznetsov right on the button with a cross.
Kuznetsov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garcia throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Garcia moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Garcia is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
Garcia catches Kuznetsov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garcia with a body shot.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Garcia slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Garcia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Garcia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Garcia lands an overhand right.
Kuznetsov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Garcia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Garcia throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination. Garcia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Kuznetsov scores with a four punch combination!
Garcia is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Kuznetsov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice strike.
Garcia scores with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov cracks Garcia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Kuznetsov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Garcia instigates a clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garcia blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Garcia fails to land.
Garcia lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Garcia misses with some punches.
Garcia jumps guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garcia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Our sources have told us that Garcia has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head.
Garcia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garcia.
Garcia tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia. #T4#
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garcia is leaning against Kuznetsov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuznetsov is struggling to control the position.
Garcia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Kuznetsov has been cut.
Garcia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garcia avoids it.
Garcia lands a damaging elbow.
Kuznetsov taking a breather.
Garcia jumps guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia lands a nice elbow.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mickey Garcia has been cut.
Kuznetsov misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov working aggressively here.
Garcia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Garcia blocks with his arms.
Garcia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garcia blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Kuznetsov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand right.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Garcia throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov lands with a good body shot.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Kuznetsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a left to the body.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuznetsov. That snapped Garcia's head back.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia. #T1#
Kuznetsov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice strike.
Good shot there by Kuznetsov.
Garcia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a series of strikes. Garcia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Garcia moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov unleashes a big counter combination but Garcia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuznetsov in his tracks.
Garcia tries to clinch up.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Kuznetsov throws a one two combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuznetsov.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Garcia digs a good body shot into Kuznetsov's ribs.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuznetsov lands the left hand.
Kuznetsov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garcia doesn't seem bothered though.
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.#T3#
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Garcia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garcia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Kuznetsov lands with a hook. Garcia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia slips under a jab.#T4#
Garcia misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garcia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuznetsov's hands.#CL#
Garcia clinches up with Kuznetsov and pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Garcia.
Garcia avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetsov, against the cage.
Kuznetsov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Garcia ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Garcia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Kuznetsov tries to stand but Garcia is controlling from the bottom.
Kuznetsov throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuznetsov.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuznetsov's guard. #REVR#
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
Nice shot lands for Kuznetsov.
Garcia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Garcia backs off Kuznetsov throws a huge counter combo but Garcia manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Garcia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garcia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuznetsov walks away with a smile on his face. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garcia throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia takes one to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia misses the body punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a three punch combo that has Garcia backing up. Garcia nods at Kuznetsov to acknowledge the strikes.
Garcia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.#T1#
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.#CL#
Garcia clinches with his opponent.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garcia blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garcia blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Garcia.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuznetsov lands with a light punch inside.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuznetsov to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garcia.
Kuznetsov scores with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov looking to stall.
Kuznetsov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Garcia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garcia blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcia is defending well for now.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuznetsov smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Garcia moves into range and clinches up with Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Garcia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuznetsov or not.
Garcia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garcia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Garcia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuznetsov takes an elbow to the temple.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garcia lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Garcia struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Garcia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mickey Garcia has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuznetsov throws an elbow but misses.
Garcia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Garcia lands an elbow that stopped Kuznetsov in his tracks for a moment.
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garcia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kuznetsov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garcia seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuznetsov can turn it around.
Garcia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garcia lands an uppercut.
Garcia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Garcia lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Garcia.
Mickey Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A body shot lands from Garcia.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garcia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garcia.
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!
Garcia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Garcia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garcia lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Garcia.
Garcia gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Garcia fails to pull guard.
Garcia works on Kuznetsov's body with a couple of short punches.
Garcia lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Garcia jumps guard and drags Kuznetsov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kuznetsov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuznetsov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Kuznetsov controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuznetsov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
Alexander Kuznetsov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Mickey Garcia had this to say: 'Can't believe the commission let me fight with Hep C...'.

Event: SYN 985 Jurgensen vs. Tosen
Date: May 17, 2023

#R1#
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Lancaster blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses.
I was talking to Kuznetsov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lancaster dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Lancaster is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuznetsov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Lancaster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lancaster is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Lancaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuznetsov momentarily. #T2#
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Lancaster is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kuznetsov duly obliges.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Lancaster.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Lancaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Lancaster throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Lancaster misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Kuznetsov has been cut.#T4#
Lancaster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Lancaster lands.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lancaster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Lancaster throws a body kick.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuznetsov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lancaster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuznetsov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lancaster scrambles back to his feet.
Lancaster connects with a looping right hand.
Kuznetsov avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Kuznetsov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Lancaster's ribs.
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lancaster! But no joy.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab. Lancaster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Lancaster's ribs.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Lancaster takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
A nice side step and Lancaster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov throws a combination. Lancaster tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kuznetsov falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Lancaster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Lancaster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Lancaster avoids nicely.
Alexander Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Lancaster misses with a right hand
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the head.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lancaster can do to turn this around?
Lancaster moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
Lancaster slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot that snaps Lancaster's head back.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Lancaster misses with a body punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lancaster defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Kuznetsov catches Lancaster right on the button with a cross.
Lancaster takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Lancaster swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov cracks Lancaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster scores with a jab. Kuznetsov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Lancaster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Kuznetsov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov scores with a one two! Lancaster had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lancaster 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 bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lancaster's head backwards.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
Lancaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Kuznetsov takes one on the button.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuznetsov with a body shot.
Lancaster throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch lands to the side of Lancaster 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kuznetsov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lancaster. Lancaster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Lancaster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Henry Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Lancaster swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuznetsov lands with a hook. Lancaster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook #KD2#
and Lancaster counters with a crisp one two that drops Kuznetsov! Lancaster thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kuznetsov to his feet! Kuznetsov is in big trouble!#ROC2#Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab
and Lancaster counters with a crisp right that sends Kuznetsov to the canvas! Lancaster follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Lancaster!
A very excited looking Henry Lancaster made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bellicose XLII
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuznetsov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuznetsov lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuznetsov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown cracks Kuznetsov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Kuznetsov sprawls well.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brown misses the jab.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Kuznetsov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuznetsov, which made it look bad.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Alexander Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuznetsov as he avoids it easily. #T2##TD2#
Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kuznetsov's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kuznetsov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kuznetsov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Brown has his foot on Kuznetsov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuznetsov works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Kuznetsov gets to his feet. Brown looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brown just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Kuznetsov tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
Kuznetsov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuznetsov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. #REVR#
Kuznetsov won't allow Brown to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Kuznetsov defends easily.
Kuznetsov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it. #SU#
Kuznetsov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuznetsov rather than just go for the knockout.
Brown thuds his shin into the meat of Kuznetsov's side.
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuznetsov finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brown tries to bum rush Kuznetsov with a series of wild strikes but Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuznetsov 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.
Kuznetsov has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Kuznetsov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Brown tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown lands a right hand.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand.
Brown wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Kuznetsov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Brown on the inside. #T2#
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brown slowing the pace effectively.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Kuznetsov lands a nice knee to the body.
Brown is trying to drag Kuznetsov to the mat but Kuznetsov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexander Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Kuznetsov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kuznetsov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brown can turn it around.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Kuznetsov blocks the leg kick.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Kuznetsov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuznetsov lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown scores with a body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Brown misses.#T4#
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown moves forwards but Kuznetsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown misses with a takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Brown appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brown avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brown.
Kuznetsov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuznetsov. That snapped Brown's head back.
A nice combination there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown thows a leg kick but Kuznetsov checks it
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown digs a good body shot into Kuznetsov's ribs.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a solid body kick.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Brown slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Brown.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brown works Kuznetsov's body with a nice hook.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Kuznetsov coming out on top.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Kuznetsov jabs at Brown's body.#T3#
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuznetsov with a hook.
Brown swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuznetsov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range. #T4#
Brown jabs Kuznetsov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Brown misses.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Kuznetsov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
Alexander Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.
A low kick from Brown misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kuznetsov duly obliges.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as Kuznetsov blocks the low kick.
Good leg kick by Kuznetsov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuznetsov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
After winning the bout, Alexander Kuznetsov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose XXXIII
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Kuznetsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Briggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Briggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov cracks Briggs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuznetsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuznetsov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Briggs.
Kuznetsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Briggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rough House in the buildup to the fight.
Briggs misses with an uppercut.
Briggs throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Briggs throws a series of punches but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Briggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Briggs is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice cross by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov.
Briggs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Briggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Briggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Briggs takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Briggs misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Briggs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Briggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Briggs.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Briggs.
Macka Briggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Briggs walks into a straight right hand from Kuznetsov.
Briggs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuznetsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Briggs misses.
Briggs lands a head shot.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Briggs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Briggs under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Briggs has Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Briggs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macka Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Briggs avoids it.
Kuznetsov can't find room to land a body shot as Briggs controls the action.
Briggs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kuznetsov prevents it.
Kuznetsov works on Briggs's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Macka Briggs has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Kuznetsov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Briggs blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Briggs in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Briggs misses with a wild body shot.
Briggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Briggs.
Kuznetsov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Briggs backs up against the cage.
Briggs scores with a decent looking hook.
Briggs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuznetsov's hands.
Briggs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Briggs was well out of range.
Briggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Briggs walks into a stiff left hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Briggs's head.
Kuznetsov cracks Briggs with a good jab.
Kuznetsov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kuznetsov.
Nice body punch from Briggs.
Kuznetsov dips to his left and cracks Briggs with an uppercut!
Briggs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuznetsov defends it nicely.
Kuznetsov cracks Briggs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Briggs circles away quickly and effectively.
Briggs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Briggs throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Briggs closes the distance but Kuznetsov moves to the side
and Kuznetsov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Briggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuznetsov should have avoided that one.
Briggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Briggs ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Briggs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Briggs throws a good cross that connects.
Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from Briggs.
Briggs throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Briggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Briggs.
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Briggs's head but Briggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Briggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuznetsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Macka Briggs's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Briggs counters with a left to the body.
Macka Briggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Briggs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kuznetsov.
Briggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Briggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Briggs throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy right hand. Briggs should have avoided that one.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Briggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Briggs.
Briggs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Briggs lands an overhand right.
Briggs lands a jab to Kuznetsov's midsection.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Briggs avoids them all with ease.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Briggs throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Briggs misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Briggs avoids it with no problem.
Briggs moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Briggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
Kuznetsov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Briggs dips to his left and cracks Kuznetsov with an uppercut!
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Briggs misses with a wild combination.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Briggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Briggs misses with a looping right.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
A little feinted left hand from Briggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No luck for Briggs with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Briggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Briggs. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Briggs throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Briggs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Briggs blocks it.#T2#
Briggs takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Briggs misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Briggs blocks it.
Briggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Briggs missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Briggs lands a jab to the head.
Briggs thuds his right hand into Kuznetsov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kuznetsov connects with a jab.
Kuznetsov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Briggs takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Briggs lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Briggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuznetsov on the side of the head.#T3#
Kuznetsov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Briggss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Briggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Briggs tries to clinch up.
Briggs misses with a right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a right hand to the body.
Briggs misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Briggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Briggs fails with a takedown attempt.
Briggs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuznetsov has time to react.
Briggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Briggs.
No luck for Briggs with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macka Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Briggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Briggs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Briggs moves into the clinch.
Briggs blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Briggs.
Briggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Briggs misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Briggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Briggs is working Kuznetsov over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses.
Briggs misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov is trying to break the clinch but Briggs has him pressed against the cage.
Briggs presses Kuznetsov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Macka Briggs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A nice combination there by Briggs.
Kuznetsov lands with a hook. Briggs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.
Briggs misses with a right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Briggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Briggs throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Briggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Briggs also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Briggs.
Briggs throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuznetsov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Briggs throws a nice looking combination but Kuznetsov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Briggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1##TD#
Briggs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kuznetsov sprawls well initially but Briggs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kuznetsov is trying to control but can't. #ES2#
Kuznetsov kicks Briggs off and gets back to his feet.
Briggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Briggs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Briggs lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Briggs.
Briggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Briggs slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov. #TD#
Briggs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Kuznetsov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Briggs is on him like a limpet, forcing Kuznetsov back against the cage.#T2#
Briggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Briggs misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Briggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Briggs.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Briggs eats them both and turns towards Kuznetsov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Briggs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuznetsov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Briggs scrambles back to his feet.
Kuznetsov throws a combination. Briggs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kuznetsov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab by Briggs.
Briggs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Briggs misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy right hand. Briggs should have avoided that one.
A left lands for Kuznetsov.
Briggs is looking to clinch. #T3#
Briggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
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.
Briggs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuznetsov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Briggs somewhat.
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Briggs throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Briggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Briggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheers as Kuznetsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Briggs doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Briggs misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Kuznetsov - just one landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuznetsov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Briggs. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Briggs scores with a jab.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot.
Kuznetsov lands a jab-cross combination.
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 lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Briggs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a shot to the body.
Briggs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Briggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Briggs slips under a jab.
Briggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Briggs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Briggs thinking.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Briggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Briggs throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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.
A left lands for Kuznetsov.
Briggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuznetsov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Briggs swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov works Briggs's body with a nice hook.
Briggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
Our winner, Alexander Kuznetsov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bellicose XXIV
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Yuri misses with a wild body shot.
Yuri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yuri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuznetsov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Yuri takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand.
Kuznetsov tries to break free but Yuri pushes him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yuri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Yuri blocks it.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Yuri blocks it.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Yuri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yuri working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Yuri breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Yuri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yuri ducks right into an uppercut from Kuznetsov. #T1#
Yuri is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Yuri throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Yuri.
Yuri blocks a jab.
Yuri cracks Kuznetsov with an open hand slap.
Yuri takes one on the button.
Stryder Yuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yuri tries to clinch up
and Yuri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Yuri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuri.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Yuri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuri misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Yuri lands the left hand.
Kuznetsov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Yuri.
Yuri ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuri.
Yuri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuznetsov under the eye.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yuri misses with a few strikes there.
Yuri staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Yuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yuri misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kuznetsov counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Kuznetsov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuznetsov.
A punch lands to the side of Yuri 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Yuri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yuri just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Yuri is out of range.
Yuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yuri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yuri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuri. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yuri has time to react.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Yuri's midsection.
Yuri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Yuri moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuri tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yuri cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yuri lands with an overhand left.#T4##CL#
Yuri moves into the clinch.
Yuri misses with some punches.
Yuri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yuri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Yuri blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Yuri lands with a left to the head.
Kuznetsov is trying to break the clinch but Yuri has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Yuri.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yuri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yuri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuznetsov or not.
Kuznetsov looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yuri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Yuri lands a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuri controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yuri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Yuri.
Yuri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yuri drops his hands momentarily and Kuznetsov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yuri.
Yuri throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Yuri avoids it with no problem.
Yuri misses with a double jab
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice body shot.
Yuri misses with a wild combination.
Yuri moves forwards but Kuznetsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuznetsov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yuri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Yuri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yuri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yuri moves away.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. #T1#
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy right hand. Yuri should have avoided that one.
Yuri defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Yuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuri thuds his right hand into Kuznetsov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Yuri moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yuri momentarily.
Yuri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuznetsov's head backwards.
Yuri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Yuri throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Yuri strikes.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yuri momentarily.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yuri's hands.
Yuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yuri, as that shot connected.
Yuri misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.#T2#
Kuznetsov lands a lovely overhand right.
Yuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yuri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuznetsov's head backwards.
Kuznetsov ducks right into an uppercut from Yuri.
Yuri misses with a hook
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuri.
Yuri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov thuds his right hand into Yuri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznetsov clobbers Yuri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Yuri closes the distance and clinches.
Yuri takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Stryder Yuri has been cut.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yuri lands a right hand. #T3#
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Yuri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yuri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yuri misses with the head strike.
Yuri misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yuri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yuri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kuznetsov is trying to break the clinch but Yuri has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to break free but Yuri pushes him back against the cage.
Yuri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yuri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yuri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Yuri's corner calls for a 1-2. Yuri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Kuznetsov has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut 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!
Yuri misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Yuri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov lands a nice hook to Yuri's body. Yuri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Yuri ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov stuns Yuri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Yuri's shoulder, as Yuri tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Yuri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yuri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Yuri tries to move into range but Kuznetsov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yuri throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Yuri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yuri tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Yuri misses.
Yuri looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Yuri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yuri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuznetsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Yuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yuri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Yuri blocks it.
Yuri tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Yuri misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Yuri swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Yuri throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Yuri avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Kuznetsov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yuri has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Yuri was well out of range.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yuri wants to clinch.
Yuri tries to clinch up.
Yuri scores with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping right hand.
Kuznetsov lands with a cross.
Kuznetsov connects with a right hand. Yuri shakes it off.
Yuri misses with the combination.
Stryder Yuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov lands a jab.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yuri on the side of the head.
Yuri misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Yuri.
Yuri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yuri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yuri appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yuri misses with a right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yuri throws a series of punches but Kuznetsov avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yuri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yuri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuznetsov on the side of the head.#T3#
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Yuri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Yuri throws a nice looking combination but Kuznetsov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yuri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yuri tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yuri misses the jab.
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.
Kuznetsov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yuri doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yuri.
Yuri throws a big counter combination but Kuznetsov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Yuri was well out of range.
Yuri throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yuri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yuri lands with a right hand. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuri cracks Kuznetsov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yuri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuznetsov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yuri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuznetsov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kuznetsov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the head.
Kuznetsov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands with an overhand left.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yuri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yuri loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Yuri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yuri misses with a series of wild punches.
Yuri misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuznetsov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
A very excited looking Alexander Kuznetsov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bellicose XV
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Kuznetsov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Glover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Kuznetsov has been cut.
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.
Kuznetsov cracks Glover with a good jab.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Glover pushes him off.#CL#
Glover tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetsov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Glover breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Glover counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Kuznetsov pushes Glover up against the cage in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Kuznetsov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Glover struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Glover can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Glover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glover. #T1#
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Glover shrugs off.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Glover shrugs off.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Glover has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Glover - that landed with a thud.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glover blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Glover cracks Kuznetsov with a nice body shot.
Glover can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Glover.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Glover softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Glover is blocking nicely.
Glover scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glover lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Kuznetsov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glover tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top.
Glover lands with a right to the head.
Glover misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Glover lands with a light punch inside.
Glover has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Glover blocks a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Glover blocks it.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Glover is blocking nicely.
Glover scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Glover misses with the head strike.
Glover misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glover makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Glover lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Glover or not.
Glover blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Glover is working Kuznetsov over against the cage.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Glover misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Glover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glover lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
Glover tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Glover back against the cage.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Glover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov digs a good hook to Glover's body.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glover was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Glover looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Glover ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Glover makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Glover has time to react.
Kuznetsov closes the distance but Glover moves to the side
letting Glover counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Kuznetsov.#T4#
Kuznetsov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Glover doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Glover moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab
and Glover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glover avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Glover looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Glover is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuznetsov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch but Glover slips to the side
enabling Glover to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov connects with the punch.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Glover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Glover stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Kuznetsov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuznetsov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Glover stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Glover on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glover.
It seemed like Glover was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Glover looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Glover's midsection.
Kuznetsov motions for Glover to come forward. Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Glover! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover walks into a jab.
Alexander Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Glover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glover on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Glover's midsection.#T1#
Kuznetsov lands with a hook. Glover tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Glover on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuznetsov tests Glover's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Glover with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuznetsov to score with a decent uppercut.
Glover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Glover! But no joy.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glover can do to turn this around?#CL#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully.
Glover fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Glover breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with an uppercut that bounces Glover off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Glover slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Nice shot by Kuznetsov.
Nice shot by Kuznetsov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
Kuznetsov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL#
Kuznetsov pushes Glover up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Glover on the inside.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Glover lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
Glover lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Glover tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Glover.
Glover blocking some punches.
Glover avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Glover tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glover lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Glover is defending well for now.
Kuznetsov connects with a knee to the head.
Glover lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuznetsov with a knee to the head.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov. #BC2#
Glover manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
and Glover counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Glover counters with a nice right hand that sends Kuznetsov toppling to the canvas! Kuznetsov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Glover finish him?!
Kuznetsov misses with a combination
and Glover counters with a huge right that knocks Kuznetsov out cold! Glover is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Glover!
Buster Glover very nearly forgot to thank New Standard amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Bellicose IV
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Khanna circles away.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Khanna strikes.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Khanna misses the target.
Kuznetsov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Khanna.
Khanna thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kuznetsov if he has to take too many more of those.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Khanna instigates a clinch.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khanna lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands with a light punch inside.
Khanna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khanna is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling him.
Khanna scores with a shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the body.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Khanna is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Khanna ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Khanna no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Khanna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuznetsov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kuznetsov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Khanna holds on and takes a little breather.
Khanna controls Kuznetsov momentarily but Kuznetsov frees himself. #SU#
Kuznetsov stands and steps away. Khanna gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kuznetsov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Khanna to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khanna.
Kuznetsov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khanna throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Khanna clinches up against the cage.
Kuznetsov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Raja Khanna has been cut.
Khanna can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Khanna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khanna blocks a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanna tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuznetsov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
Khanna is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Khanna.
Khanna tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Khanna back against the cage.
Khanna lands a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Khanna on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuznetsov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Khanna's brow.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Khanna. #TD2#
Khanna pulls guard.
Khanna is pulling down on Kuznetsov's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khanna is trying to keep Kuznetsov in close.
Kuznetsov throwing strikes from guard but Khanna blocks nicely.
Khanna trying to control the position here.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Khanna keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Khanna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuznetsov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuznetsov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuznetsov throwing strikes but missing.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Khanna keeps moving.
Khanna is trying to keep Kuznetsov in close.
Kuznetsov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Khanna keeps the fight on the outside.
Khanna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khanna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khanna throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
Khanna misses with a body shot.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A quick step to the side and Kuznetsov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khanna moves away.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Khanna is just out of range.
Khanna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Khanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuznetsov lands a jab.
Khanna throws a body kick that misses.
Khanna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khanna paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Khanna misses with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Khanna to counter with a crisp jab.
Khanna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Khanna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Khanna.
Khanna ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Khanna throws a half hearted mid kick.
Khanna slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khanna.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khanna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Khanna circles away. #CL2#
Khanna clinches up with Kuznetsov and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khanna.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khanna.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch.
Khanna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khanna swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khanna tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
Khanna tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khanna.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khanna lands a nice uppercut.
Khanna misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khanna pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Khanna.
Khanna tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
Alexander Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raja Khanna.
Khanna gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Kuznetsov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khanna is keeping busy.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khanna blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khanna.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khanna.
Khanna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khanna is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuznetsov to keep the fight standing.
I was talking to Kuznetsov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Khanna is trying to push Kuznetsov away but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Khanna swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanna lands a nice uppercut.
Khanna tries to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling the position.
Khanna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khanna misses with a punch on the inside.
Khanna tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov holds him up against the cage and eventually Khanna drops back down to his feet.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Khanna. #T4#
Kuznetsov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khanna working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Khanna is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch but Khanna improves position.
Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanna misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Khanna scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khanna tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khanna.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov prevents Khanna from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Khanna breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznetsov as he connects with a hook.
Khanna throws a right and a left that Kuznetsov avoids nicely.
Khanna throws a big shot that misses.
Khanna moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Raja Khanna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khanna pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuznetsov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khanna can pounce on him.
Khanna defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Khanna with the inside leg kick.
Khanna throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Kuznetsov coming out on top.
Khanna throws a low kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Khanna is just out of range.
Khanna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuznetsov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Khanna.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Khanna.
Khanna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khanna is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Khanna.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
Khanna gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khanna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Khanna misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the head.
Khanna avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Khanna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Khanna is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Khanna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khanna throws a front kick that sends Kuznetsov stumbling back into the cage.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Khanna.
Khanna tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Khanna misses.
Khanna throws a body kick that misses.
Khanna looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.#T2#
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!
Khanna scores with the left hand. Kuznetsov knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Khanna rushes Kuznetsov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Khanna misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Khanna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Khanna counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khanna avoids it.
Khanna blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Khanna fails to land.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Khanna blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Khanna has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Raja Khanna seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Khanna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khanna digs a right hand underneath Kuznetsov's ribcage. Kuznetsov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuznetsov pushes off an throws an elbow but Khanna leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Khanna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khanna lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kuznetsov will feel that in the morning.
Khanna defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Khanna ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov backing away here, and Khanna unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Khanna pushes Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khanna blocks an elbow strike.
Kuznetsov is trying to maintain a safe position but Khanna gets an underhook and turns Kuznetsov into the cage.
Khanna working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Khanna blocks it.
Khanna avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khanna misses with a punch on the inside.
Khanna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Khanna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Khanna gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Khanna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khanna misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov prevents Khanna from breaking the clinch.
Khanna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Khanna tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
Khanna tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Khanna blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov prevents Khanna from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Khanna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Khanna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Khanna.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body. Khanna takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Alexander Kuznetsov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Khanna throws a low kick, looking for Kuznetsov's leg but Kuznetsov calmly moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Khanna ducks down to avoid it.
Khanna throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Khanna ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Kuznetsov.
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land.
Khanna throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Khanna on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Khanna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khanna swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanna managing to block the knees to the body from Kuznetsov. #TD2#
Khanna drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Kuznetsov gets to his feet - Khanna follows without any prompting.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Khanna lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Khanna rushes Kuznetsov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khanna misses with a punch to the body.
Khanna misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuznetsov. #CUT#That has opened up Raja Khanna's cut even more.
Khanna is leaning against Kuznetsov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khanna lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov struggles to land a body shot inside as Khanna controls his hands.
Khanna blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Khanna fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Khanna is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head. #CUT#The cut above Raja Khanna's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khanna backwards.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Khanna.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khanna jumps guard but Kuznetsov stands there with Khanna around his waist. Khanna gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Khanna tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuznetsov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kuznetsov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuznetsov.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Khanna lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Khanna manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.#T3#
Khanna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Khanna's ribs.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Khanna moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Khanna misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Khanna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khanna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khanna.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov. #T4#
A body shot lands from Khanna. #BC2#
Khanna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khanna scores with the left hand. Kuznetsov knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Kuznetsov.
Khanna misses with a hook
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 Khanna moves away.
Kuznetsov lands a jab-cross combination.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Khanna counter with a right hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khanna moves away.
Khanna throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Khanna listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Khanna blocks a jab.
Khanna only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Khanna steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kuznetsov.
Khanna cracks Kuznetsov with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov had his way with Raja Khanna in that round.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna'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!#R5#
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Kuznetsov both land. Nice combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Khanna saw that one coming.
A nice combination there by Kuznetsov.
The fighters circling - Khanna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Khanna is having none of it.
Khanna slips under a jab.
Khanna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khanna.
Khanna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khanna steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov cracks Khanna with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kuznetsov duly obliges.
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 tries to clinch up.
Khanna replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kuznetsov blocks it well.
A lazy left from Kuznetsov finds it's target.
Kuznetsov throws a combination that misses
and Khanna counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kuznetsov's knee momentarily.
Raja Khanna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khanna moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khanna! But no joy.
Khanna throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Khanna circles away.
Khanna misses with a looping left.
Khanna keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Khanna steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kuznetsov.
Khanna's corner calls for a 1-2. Khanna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Khanna goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Khanna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khanna tries to counter with a clinch but Kuznetsov shakes him off and moves away.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khanna is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses. #CL#
Kuznetsov clinches up with Khanna and pushes him back against the cage.
Khanna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Khanna pulls Kuznetsov into guard.
Kuznetsov controlling from the top position. #T2#
Kuznetsov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Khanna's guard.
Khanna throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kuznetsov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Khanna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuznetsov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Khanna is tightening it up a little... Kuznetsov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kuznetsov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kuznetsov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Khanna!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Raja Khanna!

Event: Bellicose 146
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khanna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Khanna avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch
enabling Khanna to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khanna is looking to counter punch.
Khanna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov stalks Khanna and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Khanna's face. Khanna staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Raja Khanna has been cut.
Kuznetsov takes one to the chin there.
Khanna throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Khanna misses with a looping left.
Khanna moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
It looked like Khanna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Khanna avoids it easily.
Khanna misses with an uppercut
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khanna.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Khanna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khanna.
Khanna moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Khanna avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Khanna throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Khanna gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khanna throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov lands with a hook. Khanna tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuznetsov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kuznetsov takes one to the side of the head.
Khanna lands the left hand.
Kuznetsov tries to score with a low kick but Khanna moves his leg out of the way.
Khanna lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuznetsov at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Khanna lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice jab there from Khanna.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Khanna throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Khanna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khanna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khanna presses Kuznetsov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top.
Khanna goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Khanna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khanna working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Khanna scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuznetsov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khanna lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Khanna scores with a shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Khanna misses with the head strike.
Khanna stalling the fight.
Khanna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khanna is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Khanna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanna lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.#CL2#
Kuznetsov takes the fight into the clinch.
Khanna is trying to break free.#BC#
Khanna breaks from the clinch.
Khanna throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Khanna.
A swing and a miss from Khanna.
Kuznetsov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Khanna ducks under and follows up with a left that Khanna also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Khanna throws the kick towards the body but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Raja Khanna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kuznetsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Khanna looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khanna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand right.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khanna takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khanna lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khanna misses with a right hand
and Khanna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khanna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuznetsov dips to his left and cracks Khanna with an uppercut!#T1#
Khanna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuznetsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khanna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khanna scores with a decent looking hook.
Khanna takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khanna slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Khanna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
Khanna scores with a spinning back kick!
Khanna looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Khanna counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Khanna avoids nicely.
Kuznetsov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khanna.
Khanna 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 lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Khanna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khanna swings widly with a right hand
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Khanna's head but Khanna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khanna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khanna drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Khanna slips the punch.
It appears Khanna was looking to counter with a kick there.#T3#
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khanna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Khanna on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov lands with a straight right. Khanna didn't see that one coming.
Kuznetsov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khanna counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook.
Khanna slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Nice uppercut there from Khanna.
Khanna slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Khanna throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
Khanna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khanna throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice cross by Khanna.
Khanna connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Khanna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and pushes Khanna back into the cage.
Khanna swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Khanna breaks the clinch.
Khanna falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuznetsov counters with a left and a right that stings Khanna.
Kuznetsov lands with a good body shot.
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khanna keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Khanna has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Khanna takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khanna.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Khanna misses its target.
Khanna misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Khanna blocks it.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Khanna moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Khanna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Khanna avoids nicely.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khanna looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Khanna scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Khanna.
Khanna connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Khanna misses the target.
Kuznetsov defending well as Khanna loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanna lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Khanna moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Khanna misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Khanna's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuznetsov under the eye.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khanna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Khanna misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Khanna misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khanna connects with a right hand. Kuznetsov shakes it off.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Khanna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khanna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Khanna avoids the punch easily.
Khanna throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Khanna misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khanna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Khanna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khanna looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Khanna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khanna.
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Khanna was well out of range.
Khanna scores with a body shot.
Khanna throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Khanna scores with a shoulder strike.
Khanna wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Khanna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Khanna throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Khanna counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov defending well as Khanna loads up on a big left hand.
Khanna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuznetsov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khanna throws a push kick but Kuznetsov slaps the foot to one side.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khanna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khanna is looking to counter punch.
Khanna lands a really nice looking cross but Kuznetsov seems unphased.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Khanna moves out of range.
Khanna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Khanna's midsection.
Khanna jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Khanna moves out of range.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khanna throws out the jab.
Khanna fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Khanna.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Khanna on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Khanna counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khanna was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Khanna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raja Khanna showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Khanna 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Bellicose 139
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Kai is out of range.
Kai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Kai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Kuznetsov forces Kai back against the cage and clinches.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Kai is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Kai.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kai avoids the damage to the body.
Kai misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kai tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Kai - that landed with a thud.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kai lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
A short right from Kai.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kai tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuznetsov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuznetsov can turn it around.#T1#
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Kai blocks it.
Kuznetsov trying to stall but Kai improves his position.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov lands an uppercut.
Kai blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Kai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov blocks the elbow strike.
Kai lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Kuznetsov has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kuznetsov's brow.
Kai lands a body punch.
Kai scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kai lands an elbow inside that Kuznetsov shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuznetsov throws an elbow but misses.
Kai tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kai blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Kai lands with a light punch inside.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kai blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov lands a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Kai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuznetsov to keep the fight standing.
Kai blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
A short right from Kai on the inside.
Kuznetsov blocks an elbow strike from Kai.
Kai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top.
Kai throws an elbow but it misses.
Kai lands an elbow inside that Kuznetsov shrugs off.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuznetsov walks away with a smile on his face. Kai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kai lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Kai lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuznetsov off the cage and back into range.
Kai scores with a one two! Kuznetsov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kai throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov checks it.
Kai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuznetsov's head backwards.
Kai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Kai is having none of it.
Kuznetsov misses the body punch
and Kai counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Kai avoids nicely.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Kai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kai's head backwards.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Kai keeps it at a distance.
Kai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kuznetsov defending well as Kai loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kai lands a jab to the nose.
Kuznetsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kai circles away.
Kai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov.
Kai thumps Kuznetsov with a low kick.
Kuznetsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kai circles away.
Kai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov. #CL#
Kai forces Kuznetsov back against the cage and clinches.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anakoni Kai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Kuznetsov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab. #CUT2#It looks like Anakoni Kai has been cut.
Kai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Kai.
Nice defenses there by Kai.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Kai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Kai lands.
Kai throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kai with a body shot.
Kai cracks Kuznetsov with a good jab.
Kuznetsov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Kai blocks it.
Kuznetsov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Anakoni Kai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Kai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by 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!
Kai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Kai manages to pull guard.
Kuznetsov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kai has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuznetsov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuznetsov stays in close to Kai's body and controls the position.
Kuznetsov postures up.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Kai is working from the bottom.
Kai 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Kai is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Kai lands a jab to the nose.
Kai misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Kai sets himself, and Kuznetsov steps forward looking for the clinch! Kai avoids it this time.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch
and Kai counters with a nice uppercut.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
Kai takes one on the button.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuznetsov under the eye.
Kuznetsov scores with a body shot.
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 moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
Kai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Kai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
A jab from Kai misses.
A little jabbing left from Kuznetsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Kai blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Kai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kai slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Kai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anakoni Kai is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Kai tenderised Kuznetsov's leg. Kuznetsov is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Kai has managed to clinch.
Kai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kai misses with a punch to the body.
Kai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Kai is blocking nicely.
Kai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuznetsov is defending well for now.
Kai tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kai presses Kuznetsov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.#T4#
Kai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznetsovs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov blocks the elbow strike.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kai is defending well for now.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Kai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Kuznetsov just leaning against Kai, taking a breather.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kai.
Still in the clinch, Kai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kai gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Kai on the inside.
Kai lands a knee to the body.
Kuznetsov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anakoni Kai dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Kuznetsov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kai.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Kai keeps it at a distance.
Kai misses with a low kick as Kuznetsov jumps back.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Kai is out of range.
Kai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kai under the eye.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kai throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Kai clinches up against the cage.
Kai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kai blocks it with crossed arms.
Kai digs a right hand underneath Kuznetsov's ribcage. Kuznetsov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kai working Kuznetsov over with knees to the body.
Kai scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Kai.
Kai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Kai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#Kuznetsov is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kai finish him?
Kai lands an elbow inside.
Kai tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kai as Kuznetsov tries to tie him up.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land. #TD#
Kai pulls guard successfully.
Kai wants to sweep here but Kuznetsov controlling him for the moment.
Kai is controlling Kuznetsov's posture.
Kuznetsov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kai is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Kai is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2##SUB#
Kai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Kai is working from the bottom.
Kai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuznetsov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznetsov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kai throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kai. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down. #CL#
Kai clinches.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kai avoids it.
Kai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kai tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch but Kai improves position.
Kai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuznetsov walks away with a smile on his face. Kai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anakoni Kai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kai.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.#T4#
Kai connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Kai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice body kick from Kai.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Kuznetsov.
Kai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuznetsov can do to turn this around?
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!
Kai throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Kai.
Kuznetsov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuznetsov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kai throws a good cross that connects.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuznetsov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kai throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anakoni Kai clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Kai throws a big shot that misses.
Kai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kai throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kuznetsovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kai misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kai throws a front kick aimed at Kuznetsov's knee but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai tried to counter with a leg kick but Kuznetsov avoided it.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Kai throws a body kick.
A left lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Kai.#T1#
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab lands there for Kai.
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Kai.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Kai avoids it well.
Kai slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kai throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kai throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kai looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Kai misses with a two punch combination.
Kai moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kai connects with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov tries to land a leg kick but Kai saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kai, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Kai pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Kai blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Kai blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Kai.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kai scores with a shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kai throws an elbow but misses.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Kai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuznetsov to keep the fight standing.
Kuznetsov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kai lands a right hand.
Kai blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kai.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kai lands with a right to the head.
Kai tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kai.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Kai.
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kai avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Kai landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Kai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuznetsov walks away with a smile on his face. Kai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kai throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
Kai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kai scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kai.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kai.
Kai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kai connects with a jab.#CL#
Kai forces Kuznetsov back against the cage and clinches.
Kuznetsov dodges an elbow strike from Kai.
Kuznetsov lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
Kai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kuznetsov slows down the pace here.
Kai pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anakoni Kai had his way with Alexander Kuznetsov in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Kai drops his hands momentarily and Kuznetsov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuznetsov takes one to the chin there.
Kuznetsov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Kai moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kai, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Kai blocks it.
Kai misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai lands a body shot.
Kai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kuznetsov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kai tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage. #T1#
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuznetsov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Kai ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kai no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kai has his hands on Kuznetsov's head, controlling the position.
Kai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kai is pulling down on Kuznetsov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuznetsov, at least for the moment.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Kai is working from the bottom.
Kai tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Kuznetsov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kai is pulling down on Kuznetsov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuznetsov, at least for the moment.
Kuznetsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Kai throws a body kick.
Kai misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Kai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Kai moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kai misses the target.
Kai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Kuznetsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kai circles away.
Kuznetsov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alexander Kuznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kai tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov presses Kai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Kai pulls guard successfully.
Kuznetsov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuznetsov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses. Kai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kuznetsov's guard. Nice move by Kai!#REVR#
Kuznetsov pulls Kai in to control the position. #T4#
Kuznetsov controls Kai momentarily but Kai frees himself.
Kai wants to pass the guard but Kuznetsov is keeping the position.
Kuznetsov is trying to keep Kai in close.
Anakoni Kai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kai passes Kuznetsov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anakoni Kai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kai 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anakoni Kai!
Anakoni Kai is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Anakoni Kai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bellicose 132
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Khanna moved out of range.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuznetsov.
Khanna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
Khanna moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
Khanna is looking to counter punch.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khanna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khanna throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Khanna walks into a left hand.
Kuznetsov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Khanna.
Khanna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khanna throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the head.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khanna.
Khanna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuznetsov closes the distance but Khanna moves to the side
and Khanna counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khanna.
Both fighters circling a little - Khanna finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Khanna lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Khanna throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuznetsov defending well as Khanna loads up on a big left hand.
Khanna swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands with a good body shot.
Khanna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khanna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khanna is looking to counter punch.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khanna.#CL2#
Kuznetsov rushes Khanna and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Khanna blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khanna blocks it with crossed arms.
Khanna working hard to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Khanna.
Khanna throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Khanna takes a knee right on the jaw!
Khanna scores with a shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Khanna lands with a right to the head.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow strike.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Khanna.
Khanna blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khanna tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuznetsov smiles and moves away.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Khanna circles away.
Khanna misses with an uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Khanna thuds his right hand into Kuznetsov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Khanna throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Khanna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Khanna - just one landing.
Khanna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khanna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Khanna.
Khanna throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Kuznetsov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khanna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Khanna is blocking nicely.
Khanna avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Khanna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov slowing the pace effectively.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Khanna blocks it. #BC#
Khanna breaks the clinch. #T4#
Khanna throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Khanna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khanna.
Khanna moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Khanna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Khanna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A quick step to the side and Khanna tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Khanna keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and Khanna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuznetsov throws a combination that misses
letting Khanna counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Khanna slips under a jab.
Khanna lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khanna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Raja Khanna will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Khanna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Khanna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khanna has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuznetsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Khanna circles away.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khanna.
Kuznetsov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khanna throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Khanna circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov darts in trying to clinch
and Khanna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Khanna misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination. #CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Khanna takes a shot to the head.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Khanna blocks with his arms.
Khanna's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khanna tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov won't allow it. #BC#
Khanna breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khanna throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Khanna ducks under and follows up with a left that Khanna also avoids with ease.
Khanna connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khanna takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Kuznetsov connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khanna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body. Khanna takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Khanna misses the target.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.#CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches.
Khanna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khanna tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Khanna back against the cage.
Khanna tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Khanna. #BC#
Khanna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khanna scores with a jab. Kuznetsov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Khanna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Khanna checks it.
Khanna is looking to land body kicks.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khanna.
Khanna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Khanna's midsection.
Kuznetsov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Khanna ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khanna moves away.
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Khanna.
Khanna throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khanna.
Khanna lands the left hand.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Khanna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khanna cracks Kuznetsov with a good jab.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanna walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Khanna moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Khanna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Khanna misses the target.
Khanna throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khanna swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Khanna ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Khanna moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Khanna counter with a right hand.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Khanna avoids the punch easily.
Khanna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khanna.
Khanna lands a nice shot that snaps Kuznetsov's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander 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.#R3#
A slow jab from Khanna misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab to the body
and Khanna counters with a nice body kick.
A jab from Khanna misses.
Khanna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Kuznetsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khanna throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Kuznetsov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Khanna to counter with a crisp jab.
Khanna ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Khanna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Kuznetsov darts in and clinches Khanna up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Khanna. #T1#
Kuznetsov lands with a left to the head.
Khanna stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khanna scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khanna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuznetsov letting Khanna take a breather here.
Khanna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Khanna.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Khanna.
Khanna is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and turns Khanna into the cage.
Khanna lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Khanna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov cracks Khanna with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Khanna keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khanna blocks an elbow strike.
Khanna tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it. #T2#
Khanna lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Khanna blocks it.
Khanna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khanna blocking some punches.
Khanna lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Khanna.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuznetsov throws an elbow but misses.
Khanna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khanna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Khanna blocks it.
Khanna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khanna managing to block the knees to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
Khanna lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khanna is working Kuznetsov over against the cage.#T3##BC#
Khanna manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch
and Khanna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khanna fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Khanna lands.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Khanna moves away
and Khanna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Khanna lands with an overhand left.#ROC#Kuznetsov is rocked!
A big left from Khanna misses.
Khanna slips under a jab.
Khanna scores with a hook to the body. Kuznetsov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khanna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khanna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanna throws a front kick that sends Kuznetsov stumbling back into the cage.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khanna.
Kuznetsov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Khanna with a body shot.
Khanna connects with a jab.
Kuznetsov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Khanna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Khanna.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Khanna.
Khanna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khanna connects with a jab.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Khanna finish him?
Khanna throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Khanna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khanna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuznetsov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Khanna scrambles back to his feet.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khanna throws out the jab.
Khanna throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raja Khanna clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Khanna!
Khanna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuznetsov can do to turn this around?
Khanna throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuznetsov throws a shot to the body.
Khanna looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Khanna's shoulder, as Khanna tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanna misses with a double jab.
Khanna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is looking for the big counter here.
Kuznetsov with a jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Khanna takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Khanna throws a lazy uppercut
and Khanna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch
and Khanna counters with a stiff right hand.
Khanna has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuznetsov finds it's way round the side to connect with Khanna's head.
Khanna looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Khanna's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy right hand. Khanna should have avoided that one.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Khanna slips the punch.
It looked like Khanna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Khanna is just out of range.
A jab from Kuznetsov finds it's way through Khanna's defenses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khanna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khanna.
Khanna throws a big shot that misses.
Khanna avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kuznetsov defending well as Khanna loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khanna, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khanna misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khanna.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khanna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khanna doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Khanna blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khanna lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetsov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Khanna misses with the head strike.
Khanna tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Khanna jumps guard and drags Kuznetsov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kuznetsov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuznetsov preventing the sweep.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses. Khanna uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kuznetsov's guard. Nice move by Khanna!#REVR#
Kuznetsov wants to stand up but Khanna is controlling him. #T4#
Khanna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuznetsov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khanna looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Khanna throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov lands a two punch combo.
Khanna throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khanna on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Khanna's head but Khanna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Khanna under the eye.
Khanna takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khanna staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Khanna.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Khanna moves out of range.
It looked like Khanna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Khanna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov throws a good cross that connects.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khanna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Khanna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Khanna connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuznetsov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khanna takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Khanna avoids it easily.
Khanna misses the jab.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target. #CL2#
Khanna gets tackled into the cage by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov maintains the clinch. #BC#
Khanna breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Khanna moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Khanna misses the target.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Khanna slips the punch.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khanna connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Kuznetsov has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Khanna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khanna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Kuznetsov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Khanna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Khanna keeps it at a distance.
A lazy left from Kuznetsov finds it's target.
Khanna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tests Khanna's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khanna circles away quickly and effectively.
Khanna throws a big shot that misses.
Khanna scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuznetsov in his tracks.
Khanna slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Khanna.
Kuznetsov wants to counter the offense by Khanna and move into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Khanna.
Khanna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov lands the left hand.
Khanna misses with the body kick
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Khanna slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuznetsov.
Khanna moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Khanna scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Khanna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khanna dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khanna with a hook.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping right hand.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
Khanna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khanna moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Khanna.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Khanna ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuznetsov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
Alexander Kuznetsov is the new middleweight champion!
Alexander Kuznetsov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose 120 - Prospects 9
Date: Jul 13, 2022

#R1##CL#
Kuznetsov rushes Cartwright and presses him up against the cage.
Kuznetsov is trying to maintain a safe position but Cartwright gets an underhook and turns Kuznetsov into the cage.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuznetsov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Cartwright jumps into guard, dragging Kuznetsov to the mat. #SUB2#
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuznetsov defends it easily.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Cartwright working for a triangle but Kuznetsov defends it easily.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Kuznetsov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Cartwright is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cartwright is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Kuznetsov throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Kuznetsov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kuznetsov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Kuznetsov defends easily.
Kuznetsov won't allow Cartwright to sweep him here. #SU#
Kuznetsov stands and steps away. Cartwright gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cartwright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cartwright slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Cartwright shoots and misses
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexander Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Cartwright.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice strike.#T2##CL#
Kuznetsov moves into range and clinches up with Cartwright.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
Cartwright jumps guard but Kuznetsov stands there with Cartwright around his waist. Cartwright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cartwright blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
I was talking to Kuznetsov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cartwright takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Kuznetsov drops Cartwright with a big knee straight up the middle! Cartwright is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT#It looks like Cam Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright looks winded!
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov is looking for a counter combo.
Kuznetsov leaves Cartwright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov lands a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Kuznetsov there.#ROC#Cartwright is rocked!
Kuznetsov drops Cartwright with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cartwright! Kuznetsov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Kuznetsov!
Our winner, Alexander Kuznetsov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bellicose 105
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Reyes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reyes can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Reyes lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Reyes.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Reyes blocks it.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Reyes.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reyes.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Reyes 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 connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reyes's face. #CUT#It looks like Cyborg Reyes has been cut.
Reyes managing to block the knees to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top.
Kuznetsov scores with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reyes avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetsov, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Reyes back against the cage.
Reyes is pushing Kuznetsov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reyes works on Kuznetsov's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Reyes.
Reyes misses with some punches.
A short right from Kuznetsov on the inside.
Reyes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reyes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reyes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Reyes fails to land.
Good body shot from Kuznetsov.
Reyes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reyes throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Reyes blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reyes blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reyess head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reyes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
Kuznetsov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reyes looks winded!
Reyes takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Cyborg Reyes's cut even more.
Kuznetsov stalling.
Reyes taking a breather.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Reyes can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reyes.
Reyes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reyes blocks an elbow strike.
Reyes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Reyes is blocking nicely. #T3#
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reyes avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Reyes is working Kuznetsov over against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands with a left to the head.
Kuznetsov pushes Reyes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reyes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Reyes blocks it.
Reyes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Reyes shrugs off.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes misses with a punch to the body.
Reyes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the head.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reyes blocks it with crossed arms.
Reyes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reyes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reyes avoids it.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reyess head.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Reyes is blocking nicely.
Reyes tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Reyes misses with the head strike.
Reyes blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reyes lands with a left to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike.
Reyes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reyes misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyborg Reyes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Reyes misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Reyes throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuznetsov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Kuznetsov has closed the distance and engaged Reyes in a clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow strike.
Reyes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reyes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reyes.
Reyes working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Reyes.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Reyes can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Reyes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander Kuznetsov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Reyes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reyes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reyes gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reyes is defending well for now.
Reyes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Reyes avoids the damage to the body.
Reyes lands with a light punch inside.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov tries to stall but Reyes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reyes avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetsov, against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Reyes avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Kuznetsov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reyes blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Reyes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Reyes.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reyes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reyes throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuznetsov as Reyes tries to tie him up.
Kuznetsov struggles to land a body shot inside as Reyes controls his hands.
Reyes lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reyes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reyes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reyes stalling. #T3#
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Reyes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov - that landed with a thud.
Reyes lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reyes.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand. #CUT#Cyborg Reyes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Reyes avoids the damage to the body.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Reyes is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reyes blocks it with crossed arms.
Reyes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reyes blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Kuznetsov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes blocks the elbow strike.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a knee to the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cyborg Reyes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Kuznetsov!
A relieved looking Alexander Kuznetsov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bellicose 93
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Kuznetsov lands a really nice looking cross but Slice seems unphased.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Slice pushes him off.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Slice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slice cracks a nice hook into Kuznetsov's ribs.
Kuznetsov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slice misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuznetsov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slice stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slice throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Slice tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetsov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook 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's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Slice shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Micka Slice has been cut.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slice tries to circle away but Kuznetsov has him pinned against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Kuznetsov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Slice in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Slice lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Slice blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov lands a hook that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Slice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov scores with a knee to the head.
Slice has had enough of the clinch but Kuznetsov keeps him there for the moment.
Slice wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slice blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuznetsov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head. #ROC2#Slice is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Kuznetsov.
Oh Slice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov has Slice pressed against the cage. He pushes Slice back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Kuznetsov throws a beautiful elbow that sends Slice crashing to the floor! Kuznetsov piles on the pressure with more strikes! Slice is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Kuznetsov!
An out of breath Alexander Kuznetsov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bellicose 80
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mishima is defended easily by Kuznetsov.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mishima misses with the head strike.
Mishima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Mishima.
Mishima just leaning against Kuznetsov, taking a breather.
Kuznetsov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mishima up against the cage.
Mishima stalling in the clinch but Kuznetsov improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishima wants to stall.
Kuznetsov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mishima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kuznetsov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuznetsov connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kazuya Mishima has been cut.#T1##BC2#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Kuznetsov instigates a clinch.
Mishima takes an elbow to the temple.
Mishima looking to stall.
Mishima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mishima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Mishima avoids the damage to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Mishima avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mishima drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuya Mishima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mishima misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Mishima has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mishima misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mishima.
Mishima is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and turns Mishima into the cage.#T2#
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mishima backwards.
A knee to the head by Kuznetsov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mishima has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mishima is defending well for now.
Kuznetsov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mishima wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mishima misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuznetsov.
Mishima pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mishima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mishima is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mishima avoids it.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the body.
Mishima misses with some punches. #T3#
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
Kuznetsov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kuznetsov stops a takedown attempt from Mishima.
Kuznetsov is struggling to control the position.
Mishima is trying to stall.
Mishima pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking body shot.
Mishima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Mishima clinches with his opponent.
Mishima takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mishima has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kuznetsov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Kuznetsov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mishima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetsov.
Mishima tries to land a knee to the head but Kuznetsov blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Mishima blocks it.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mishima taking a breather.
Kuznetsov effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mishima in his tracks.
Mishima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Kuznetsov coming out on top.
Kuznetsov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mishimas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuznetsov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Mishima is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Kuznetsov finds it's way through Mishima's defenses.
Oh Mishima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mishima right on the button. Mishima goes down! Kuznetsov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kuznetsov gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Kuznetsov!
After winning the bout, Alexander Kuznetsov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose - Covington & Takeda
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Sawamura counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Sawamura is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sawamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sawamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Sawamura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sawamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sawamura ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Sawamura throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sawamura.
Sawamura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Sawamura moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov. #T1#
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Sawamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sawamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetsov misses with a combination
and Sawamura counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sawamura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sawamura closes the distance but Kuznetsov moves to the side
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Sawamura moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sawamura throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Sawamura lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Sawamura avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov clobbers Sawamura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sawamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sawamura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sawamura throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sawamura.
A countering left hand to the body from Sawamura misses.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from Sawamura.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Sawamura is out of range.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been informed that Sawamura 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 swings for the body but Sawamura moves out of range.
Sawamura throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body kick from Sawamura.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Sawamura lands.
Sawamura jabs Kuznetsov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sawamura.
Sawamura throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sawamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Sawamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sawamura looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Sawamura's head but Sawamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sawamura. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Sawamura throws a push kick but Kuznetsov slaps the foot to one side.
Sawamura is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot that sends Sawamura's belly button to the back.
Kuznetsov blocks a leg kick.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Sawamura.
Kuznetsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Sawamura moves away and avoids it.
Sawamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Sawamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot
and Sawamura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Sawamura ducked under it nicely.
Sawamura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sawamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Sawamura is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice leg kick from Sawamura, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Kuznetsov misses with a jab to the body
and Sawamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Sawamura counter with a right hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy body shot
and Sawamura counters with a straight right hand.
Sawamura lands a jab.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sawamura digs a good hook to Kuznetsov's body.
Sawamura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuznetsov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sawamura ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.#CL2#
Sawamura moves into range and clinches up with Kuznetsov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov cracks Sawamura with a good jab.
Kuznetsov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuznetsov throws a combination that misses
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sawamura slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hao Sawamura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kuznetsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sawamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sawamura ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov moves forwards but Sawamura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and Sawamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Sawamura saw that one coming.
Sawamura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Sawamura moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuznetsov checks a leg kick.
It looked like Kuznetsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sawamura thuds his right hand into Kuznetsov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sawamura. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Sawamura slips the punch.
Sawamura throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sawamura. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
Hao Sawamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sawamura scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sawamura scores with a nice strike.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Sawamura throws a low kick, looking for Kuznetsov's leg but Kuznetsov calmly moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Sawamura's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Sawamura's head but Sawamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Sawamura takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Sawamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Sawamura wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Sawamura moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Sawamura walks into a straight right hand from Kuznetsov.
Sawamura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sawamura. #T2#
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice combination. Sawamura backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sawamura throws a head kick that misses.
Sawamura misses with a shot to the body
and Kuznetsov counters with a two punch combo.
Sawamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sawamura.
Sawamura connects with a high kick.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Sawamura's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Sawamura moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sawamura manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sawamura.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sawamura.
Kuznetsov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Sawamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sawamura throws a low kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sawamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Sawamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Sawamura feints a counter leg kick.
Sawamura scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the body from Kuznetsov misses
and Sawamura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sawamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Sawamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sawamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Sawamura. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sawamura counters with a left 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!
Sawamura digs a good body shot into Kuznetsov's ribs.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sawamura.
Sawamura shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Sawamura - just one landing.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sawamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Sawamura was well out of range.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sawamura moves away.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Sawamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sawamura's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Sawamura counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sawamura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuznetsov is able to avoid easily.
Kuznetsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Sawamura counter with a right hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and Sawamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hao Sawamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sawamura on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sawamura.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sawamura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Sawamura with a series of wild strikes but Sawamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sawamura ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sawamura.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Sawamura counters with a leg kick.
Sawamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sawamura. Sawamura obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Sawamura moves into range and clinches up with Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sawamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow. #T1#
Sawamura swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Sawamura was well out of range.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Sawamura with a series of wild strikes but Sawamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sawamura only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sawamura staying out of range there.
Sawamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sawamura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sawamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Sawamura's shoulder, as Sawamura tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Sawamura moved out of range.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Sawamura is out of range.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
letting Sawamura counter with a right hand.
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.
Sawamura scores with a leg kick.
Sawamura sizes up Kuznetsov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab. Sawamura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sawamura.
Kuznetsov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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 with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sawamura to score with a decent uppercut.
Hao Sawamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sawamura manages to avoid it.
Sawamura tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Sawamura to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sawamura.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sawamura counters with a body kick that stops Kuznetsov in his tracks momentarily.
Sawamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sawamura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Sawamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Sawamura lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sawamura.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sawamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Sawamura defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Sawamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov. #T3#
Sawamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Sawamura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sawamura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuznetsov under the eye.
Alexander Kuznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sawamura jabs Kuznetsov right on the nose. Kuznetsov blinks but takes it well.
Kuznetsov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sawamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Sawamura.
Sawamura connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Sawamura avoids them all with ease.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sawamura counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sawamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sawamura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Sawamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sawamura throws a leg kick which misses Kuznetsov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuznetsov tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sawamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sawamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sawamura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sawamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sawamura thumps Kuznetsov with a low kick.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Sawamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sawamura tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sawamura finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuznetsov's head.
Sawamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.
Sawamura scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Sawamura closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Sawamura prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hao Sawamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sawamura 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hao Sawamura!
Hao Sawamura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose - Pustik vs Orlov
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Kuznetsov stalks Syruncle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Syruncle's face. Syruncle staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab from Syruncle misses.
Syruncle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Syruncle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Syruncle wants to land a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Syruncle misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Syruncle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuznetsov momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syruncle. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Syruncle throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Syruncle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a lovely overhand right.
Syruncle's corner calls for a 1-2. Syruncle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Syruncle cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Syruncle. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down.
Kuznetsov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Syruncle doesn't seem bothered though.
Syruncle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Syruncle with a jab.
Kuznetsov lands with a right hand.
Kuznetsov sizes up Syruncle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Syruncle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov lands with an overhand left.
Syruncle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Syruncle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Syruncle blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Syruncle.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Syruncle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Syruncle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from Syruncle does no damage.
Syruncle misses with a body kick.
Syruncle misses the jab.
Syruncle thuds a left hand into Kuznetsov's body.
Syruncle misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Syruncle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#Syruncle is rocked!
Kuznetsov cracks Syruncle with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Kuznetsov!
Our winner, Alexander Kuznetsov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bellicose - Gojo vs Borisov
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Khanna seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khanna has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alfred Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Khanna was well out of range.
Khanna defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khanna looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khanna tries to clinch up but Kuznetsov circles away and keeps his distance.
Khanna just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Khanna. That snapped Kuznetsov's head back.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Khanna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khanna circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Khanna uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Khanna lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuznetsov doesn't seem phased though.
Khanna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Khanna moved out of range nicely.
Khanna staying out of range there.
Khanna tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kuznetsov manages to circle out of the way.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses. #T1#
Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from Khanna.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khanna. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Kuznetsov.
Khanna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Khanna moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Khanna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Khanna slips the punch.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khanna is looking to counter the offense by Kuznetsov and move into the clinch.
Khanna slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Khanna digs a good hook to Kuznetsov's body.
Nice shot by Khanna.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Khanna moved out of range.
Khanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Khanna ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khanna lands a really nice looking cross but Kuznetsov seems unphased.
Khanna looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Khanna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Khanna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanna moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Khanna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khanna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Khanna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Khanna is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Khanna misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khanna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Khanna.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Khanna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khannas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Khanna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khanna lands a head shot.#T3#
Khanna connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Khanna saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot that snaps Khanna's head back.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Khanna counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Khanna.
Khanna is leaning against Kuznetsov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Khanna. #BC2#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Khanna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Khanna avoids it easily.
Khanna slips under a jab.
Khanna is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Khanna's shoulder, as Khanna tries to avoid the shot.
Khanna misses with a hook
and Kuznetsov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khanna stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good exchange - Khanna coming out on top.
Khanna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Khanna.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khanna looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Khanna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.#T4#
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khanna moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov lands with an uppercut that bounces Khanna off the cage and back into range.
Kuznetsov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Khanna.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Khanna is out of range.
Khanna looks to land a combination but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Khanna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khanna.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov connects with a jab.
Khanna scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Khanna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Khanna moves away and avoids it.
Khanna takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khanna is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Khanna loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
A little jabbing left from Kuznetsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Khanna.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Khanna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khanna lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuznetsov backs up against the cage.
Khanna looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov throws a good cross that connects.
Khanna misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khanna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Khanna wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khanna.
Kuznetsov tries to move into range but Khanna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Khanna avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Khanna is out of range.
Khanna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khanna throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khanna cracks Kuznetsov with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right. #T1#
Kuznetsov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Khanna back to the cage. Kuznetsov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Khanna looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khanna darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khanna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khanna ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Khanna jabs at Kuznetsov's body.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Khanna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khanna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Khanna.
Khanna has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Khanna lands a right hook to the body.
Khanna is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kuznetsov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Khanna misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Khanna. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Khanna ducks down to avoid it.
Khanna tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kuznetsov manages to circle out of the way.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Khanna avoids the punch easily.
Khanna throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Khanna defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Khanna lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Khanna moved out of range.
Khanna throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khanna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Khanna lands.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
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.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Khanna ducked under it nicely.
Khanna tries to counter by clinching up but Kuznetsov breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
A slow jab from Khanna misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Khanna avoids it with no problem.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Khanna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanna lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Khanna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khanna misses the shot to the body.
Khanna lands a jab.
Khanna throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Khanna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khanna.
Khanna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Khanna's head but Khanna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khanna.
Khanna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Khanna.#T4#
Khanna throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Khanna misses.
Khanna avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khanna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Khanna.
A telegraphed right hand from Khanna misses the target.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khanna.
Khanna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khanna staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Khanna ducks down to avoid it.
Khanna wants to clinch but Kuznetsov slips to the side
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Khanna misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Khanna takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Khanna throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Khanna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanna slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Raja Khanna will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Khanna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov walks into a left hand.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Khanna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khanna scores with a hook to the body. Kuznetsov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
Khanna misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Khanna thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Khanna misses.
Khanna bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Khanna is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.
Khanna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khanna blocks a jab.
Khanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Khanna ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.#T1#
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Khanna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov lands a lovely overhand right.
Khanna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Khanna misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Khanna throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Khanna slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Khanna takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Khanna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khanna scores with a decent looking hook.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Khanna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khanna defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Khanna wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Khanna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khanna is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Khanna blocks it.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khanna.#T2#
Khanna throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Khanna saw that one coming.
Khanna is looking to counter the offense by Kuznetsov and move into the clinch.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khanna.
Kuznetsov thuds a left hand into Khanna's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Khanna is out of range.
Khanna scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Khanna moved out of range.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a jab.
Khanna misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Khanna smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Khanna is out of range.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Khanna moved out of range nicely.
Khanna slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Khanna misses the target.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khanna walks into a left hand.
Khanna scores with a jab to the jaw.
Khanna gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Khanna wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Khanna defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Khanna.
Kuznetsov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Khanna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Khanna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract 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!
Khanna ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.#T4#
Khanna ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Khanna cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Khanna saw that one coming.
Khanna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuznetsov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khanna ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khanna seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khanna just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Khanna is just out of range.
Khanna misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Khanna was well out of range.
Kuznetsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Khanna moved out of range nicely.
Khanna moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Kuznetsov.
I think Kuznetsov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
Alexander Kuznetsov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose - Backam vs Reece
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1#
McAtee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab
and McAtee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuznetsov thinking.
Kuznetsov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McAtee counters with a left to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and McAtee counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. McAtee does a little dance to reset his feet.
McAtee throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
McAtee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McAtee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McAtee circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McAtee counters with a nice uppercut.
McAtee has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kuznetsov with a jab.
McAtee on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but McAtee is out of range.
McAtee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and McAtee counters with a nice body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kuznetsov there.
Kuznetsov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McAtee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
McAtee is looking for the big counter here.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and McAtee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McAtee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
and McAtee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuznetsov thinking.
McAtee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuznetsov rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from McAtee misses.#T2#
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McAtee! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and McAtee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuznetsov thinking.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but McAtee avoids them all with ease.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and McAtee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McAtee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from McAtee finds it's way through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Kuznetsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McAtee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. McAtee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but McAtee moved out of range.#T3#
Kuznetsov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McAtee avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
McAtee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McAtee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but McAtee ducks down to avoid it.
McAtee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the body from Kuznetsov misses
and McAtee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McAtee darts in trying to clinch
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but McAtee uses good head movement to avoid it.
McAtee connects with the punch.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McAtee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
and McAtee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McAtee defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
and McAtee counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but McAtee avoids them all with ease.
McAtee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuznetsov with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from McAtee misses.
Kuznetsov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McAtee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McAtee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and McAtee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from McAtee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kuznetsov lands with a nice combination. McAtee backs away looking to recover.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by McAtee.
McAtee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from McAtee misses.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
and McAtee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McAtee throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McAtee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but McAtee avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
and McAtee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McAtee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McAtee! But no joy.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and McAtee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Kuznetsov throws a predictable looking body shot
and McAtee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McAtee counters with a left to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and McAtee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on McAtee's shoulder, as McAtee tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from McAtee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and McAtee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but McAtee slips the punch.
McAtee lands a nice shot that snaps Kuznetsov's head back.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
McAtee lands the left hand.
Kuznetsov cracks McAtee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when McAtee was well out of range.#T2#
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and McAtee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
McAtee just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McAtee.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but McAtee is out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and McAtee counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but McAtee blocks it.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
McAtee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McAtee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
McAtee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jab from Kuznetsov.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
McAtee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McAtee ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.#T3#
McAtee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from McAtee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuznetsov throws a left and a right that both miss
and McAtee counters with a left to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
McAtee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
letting McAtee counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McAtees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov catches McAtee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kuznetsov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
letting McAtee counter with a right hand.
McAtee drops his hands momentarily and Kuznetsov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and McAtee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McAtee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McAtee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McAtee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. McAtee saw that one coming.
McAtee throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but McAtee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McAtee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McAtee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
McAtee blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McAtee! But no joy.
McAtee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
McAtee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McAtee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McAtee throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
Good exchange - Kuznetsov coming out on top.
McAtee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Kuznetsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetsov cracks McAtee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
McAtee throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. McAtee saw that one coming.
McAtee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McAtee.
A little jabbing left from McAtee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McAtee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a combination that misses
and McAtee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov cracks McAtee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuznetsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McAtee counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAtee slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from McAtee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and McAtee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by McAtee.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and McAtee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuznetsov thinking.
McAtee blocks a jab.
A nice side step and McAtee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McAtee slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McAtee! But no joy.
Alexander Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
McAtee slips under a jab.
McAtee throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like McAtee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McAtee with a hook.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McAtee slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
McAtee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McAtee dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Connor McAtee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
and McAtee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Kuznetsov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when McAtee was well out of range.
A nice side step and McAtee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and McAtee counters with a straight right hand.
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 throws a right hand that misses
and McAtee counters with a nice body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
letting McAtee counter with a right hand.
McAtee moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
McAtee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuznetsov with a body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and McAtee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuznetsov thinking.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
McAtee ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
A countering left hand to the body from McAtee misses.
McAtee slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
A little jabbing left from McAtee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McAtee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but McAtee ducks down to avoid it.
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuznetsov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McAtee tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and McAtee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McAtee.
McAtee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McAtee moves away.
McAtee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuznetsov with a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by McAtee.
A countering left hand to the body from McAtee misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
and McAtee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Kuznetsov has been cut.
McAtee on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McAtee.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and McAtee counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kuznetsov! McAtee lets Kuznetsov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Kuznetsov is rocked!
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!
McAtee moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
and McAtee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and McAtee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McAtee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at McAtee's ribcage but misses.
McAtee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a combination
and McAtee counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
McAtee has closed the distance and engaged Kuznetsov in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kuznetsov's face as he tries to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McAtee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
A very excited looking Alexander Kuznetsov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: NYCL - Wellstone vs. Hittah II
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Nasty.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nasty is just out of range.
Nasty scores with a jab. Kuznetsov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Nasty was well out of range.
A jab from Nasty finds it's way through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Nasty counters with a one-two to the body.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Nasty is out of range.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Nasty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Nasty is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nasty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nasty appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nasty missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nasty.
Nasty misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Nasty moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Nasty moved out of range nicely.
Nasty throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nasty moves away.#T1#
Nasty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nasty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nasty misses with a left hand
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nasty just misses with a punch to the body.
Nasty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Nasty looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Kuznetsov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Dirt Nasty has been cut.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Nasty slips the punch.
Nasty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nasty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Nasty is looking to counter punch.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Nasty is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nasty throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov cracks Nasty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Nasty is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oh Nasty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Nasty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Nasty misses the target.
Nasty looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Nasty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Nasty.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Nasty ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Nasty slips the punch.
Kuznetsov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nasty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nasty seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Nasty ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Nasty throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Nasty throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Good exchange - Kuznetsov coming out on top.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Nasty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nasty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov lands with a good body shot.
Nasty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Nasty was well out of range.
Nasty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
An attempted straight right counter from Nasty misses the target.
Nasty takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Nasty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Nasty moves out of range of the strikes.
Nasty lands a jab.
Nasty scores with a punch to the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
It looked like Nasty was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nasty is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Nasty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov tests Nasty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nasty scores with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov connects with a jab.
Nasty connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Nasty moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Nasty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nasty moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Nasty misses with an uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand right.
Nasty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nasty throws a body shot but no joy.
Nasty throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Nasty throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nasty looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Nasty counters with a series of strikes. Kuznetsov will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirt Nasty's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Nasty moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Nasty moves away and avoids it.
Nasty slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Nasty.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nasty manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Nasty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Nasty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nasty lands with a nice combination. Kuznetsov backs away looking to recover.
Nasty slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Nasty moved out of range nicely.
Nasty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasty slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Nasty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Nasty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
and Nasty counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Nasty blocks it.
Nasty staying out of range there.
Nasty is looking to counter punch.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Nasty.
Nasty looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Nasty was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Nasty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nasty.
Nasty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a nice looking jab.
Nasty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nasty moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Nasty.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Nasty.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Nasty.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nasty tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nasty looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Nasty misses with a looping left.
Nasty scores with a hook.
Kuznetsov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Nasty ducks down to avoid it.
Nasty misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nasty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nasty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nasty defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nasty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Nasty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov cracks Nasty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nasty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a single shot there.
Nasty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nasty throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Nasty slips the punch.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
A punch lands to the side of Nasty 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Nasty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nasty momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nasty moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Nasty misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Nasty ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Nasty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nasty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nasty lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Nasty avoids it easily.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Nasty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nasty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nasty throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nasty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nasty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Kuznetsov finds it's way through Nasty's defenses.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Nasty moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dirt Nasty's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nasty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Nasty moves forwards but Kuznetsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nasty missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Nasty.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nasty.
Nasty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Nasty looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Kuznetsov lands a hook that stumbles Nasty back into the cage. Kuznetsov follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Nasty to the canvas! Kuznetsov pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Nasty has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alexander Kuznetsov!
Alexander Kuznetsov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dirt Nasty was interviewed post fight and said 'Dangleangleangle'.

Event: NYCL 16 - Rich' vs Olatunji
Date: Aug 13, 2021

#R1#
Taylor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taylor fails to land the takedown.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Kuznetsov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuznetsov jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well.
Kuznetsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kuznetsov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taylor slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov with a jab.
Kuznetsov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor tries to move into range but Kuznetsov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov lands with a cross.
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Kuznetsov pushes Taylor off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taylor has time to react.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov with a nice cross.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Taylor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taylor walks into a jab.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov with a nice cross.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Taylor shapes to counter with a head kick.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.
Alexander Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Taylor.#TD2#
Taylor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kuznetsov quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura but Kuznetsov is defending well.
Kuznetsov tries to kick Taylor off but Taylor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Taylor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuznetsov sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuznetsov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.#SUB2#
Taylor is working for a kimura but Kuznetsov is defending it quite comfortably.
Taylor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuznetsov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuznetsov is refusing to be controlled, as Taylor sits in half guard.
Kuznetsov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Kuznetsov regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Taylor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
Taylor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuznetsov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Taylor gets to his feet. Kuznetsov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taylor shoots in but no luck this time.
Kuznetsov lands a nice hook to Taylor's body. Taylor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuznetsov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kuznetsov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuznetsov wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kuznetsov napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Taylor is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kuznetsov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Taylor gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kuznetsov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Taylor lets go of the hold and Kuznetsov can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacob Taylor!

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