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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruslam Kuznetsov (ranked 5372 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Dealer (ranked 24846 p4p, 0 weight class). Micky Dealer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 lbs
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170 cm
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruslam Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micky Dealer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dealer scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kuznetsov manages to mount him!
Kuznetsov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dealer hang on?
Kuznetsov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dealer throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kuznetsov. What's that going to do exactly?
Dealer swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kuznetsov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kuznetsov rushes Dealer and presses him up against the cage.
Dealer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuznetsov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov successfully pulls guard.
Kuznetsov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kuznetsov continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuznetsov managing to control the position.
Dealer preventing the sweep.
Kuznetsov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kuznetsov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kuznetsov tries to get out of the position.
Kuznetsov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dealer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuznetsov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dealer somewhat.
Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with Dealer against the cage.
Kuznetsov successfully pulls guard.
Kuznetsov striking from the bottom here.
Kuznetsov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kuznetsov pulls Dealer in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Dealer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuznetsov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dealer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuznetsov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dealer wants to get up but he can't break Kuznetsov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kuznetsov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kuznetsov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dealer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dealer is looking to stand up but Kuznetsov won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dealer being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov pushes Dealer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands a nice uppercut.
Dealer tries to circle away but Kuznetsov has him pinned against the cage.
Dealer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dealer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuznetsov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruslam Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Dealer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dealer prevents Kuznetsov from breaking the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dealer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dealer lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslam Kuznetsov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dealer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Ruslam Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kuznetsov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dealer's guard.
Ruslam Kuznetsov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuznetsov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kuznetsov gets to his feet. Dealer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dealer cracks Kuznetsov with an open hand slap.
Kuznetsov rushes Dealer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dealer is keeping busy.
Dealer manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov wants to free his trapped foot but Dealer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kuznetsov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuznetsov controlling the pace.
Kuznetsov stops Dealer from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Kuznetsov seems content to control.
Kuznetsov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dealer can do to turn this around?
Dealer wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuznetsov controlling the action here.
Kuznetsov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dealer is trying to stand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kuznetsov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dealer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dealer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dealer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand into Dealer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dealer's gas tank.
Dealer tries to land a knee to the head but Kuznetsov blocks with his arms.
Dealer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dealer looking to stall.
Kuznetsov is trying to trip Dealer. He has hold of a leg but Dealer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kuznetsov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov landing with the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dealer is wriggling around but Kuznetsov manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov not doing much here.
Kuznetsov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kuznetsov unloading with bombs!
Kuznetsov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dealer wants to control but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Dealer really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kuznetsov controlling his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslam Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruslam Kuznetsov's cut.
That's time! Kuznetsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Dealer.
Dealer misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dealer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
Dealer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuznetsov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dealer did well to prevent Kuznetsov getting side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuznetsov in particular looking to stall.
Kuznetsov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Micky Dealer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Dealer.
Dealer lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dealer scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
Dealer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuznetsov gets 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!
Kuznetsov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dealer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dealer.
Ruslam Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dealer gets caught flat footed, as Kuznetsov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dealer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dealer breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov dives in and scores a takedown into Dealer's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov prevents Dealer from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov passes Dealer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dealer is trying to stand.
Kuznetsov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Further stalling from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dealer for as long as he can get away with.
Kuznetsov works his way into side control.
Dealer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kuznetsov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dealer taking a bit of punishment here - Kuznetsov scoring with strikes.
Dealer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dealer pushes Kuznetsov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kuznetsov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dealer tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
I would not like to be Dealer right now.
Kuznetsov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dealer. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kuznetsov controlling the positon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov looking for the choke from the back.
Micky Dealer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuznetsov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dealer wants to get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ruslam Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslam 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslam Kuznetsov!
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