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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kuznetsov (ranked 2059 p4p, 1351 weight class) and Big Guns (ranked 277 p4p, 182 weight class). Big Guns has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nikolai Kuznetsov's chin.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 31 - 2, fighting out of London, Big Guns!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guns just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov lands with a straight right. Guns didn't see that one coming.
Kuznetsov scores with a head kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Guns moves away and avoids it.
Guns lands with a right hand.
Kuznetsov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guns throws a counter combo.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetsov lands a slapping body shot.
Kuznetsov looks for the body kick but Guns saw that one coming.
Guns just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov works Guns's body with a nice hook.
Guns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guns was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Guns swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Guns.
Kuznetsov jabs at Guns's body.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov thuds his right hand into Guns's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kuznetsov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Guns backs up against the cage.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Guns's head but Guns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guns throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Guns ducks under and follows up with a left that Guns also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Kuznetsov finds 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!
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Guns was well out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Guns.
Kuznetsov pushes Guns away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Guns moves out of range.
Kuznetsov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kuznetsov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Guns is able to avoid easily.
Guns takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuznetsov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Guns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Nice shot by Kuznetsov.
Guns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov jabs at Guns's body.
Kuznetsov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Guns avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Guns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Guns avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guns.
Guns follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Guns avoids them all with ease.
Guns misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Guns moves away and avoids it.
Guns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuznetsov can pounce on him.
Guns tries to land a leg kick but Kuznetsov saw it coming and moves away.
Kuznetsov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Guns moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab
and Guns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Guns, as that shot connected.
Guns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kuznetsov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guns avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Guns wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Guns.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Guns on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Guns ducks down to avoid it.
Guns takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Guns.
Guns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Kuznetsov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kuznetsov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guns counters with a nice uppercut.
Guns gets a clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to break the clinch but Guns is controlling the position.
Guns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good leg kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands with an uppercut that bounces Guns off the cage and back into range.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Guns avoids it well.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Guns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Guns swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a counter high kick but Guns was just alert enough to avoid it.
Guns is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuznetsov.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
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 darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Guns counters with a leg kick.
Guns takes one on the button.
Kuznetsov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuznetsov sizes up Guns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Guns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot lands for Guns.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Guns counter with a right hand.
Guns avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
A jab from Kuznetsov does it's job there.
Guns throws a big shot that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Guns 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Guns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov connects with a right hand. Guns shakes it off.
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Guns misses.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Guns moves out of range easily.
Guns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuznetsov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov being controlled against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kuznetsov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Guns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns lands a nice shot to the body.
Guns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guns can do to turn this around?
Guns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Guns.
Guns misses with a punch to the body.
Guns 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 Guns can turn it around.
Kuznetsov tries to break free but Guns pushes him back against the cage.
Guns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Guns lands a body shot in the clinch.
Guns slowing the pace effectively.
Guns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuznetsov has had enough of the clinch but Guns keeps him there for the moment.
Kuznetsov is trying to break the clinch but Guns has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Guns fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Guns throws an elbow but misses.
Come on Guns - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kuznetsov tries to circle away but Guns has him pinned against the cage.
Guns stalling in the clinch.
Guns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Guns.
Guns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuznetsov avoids it.
Guns breaks from the clinch.
Guns slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuznetsov lands a really nice looking cross but Guns seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Guns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nikolai Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov throws out a powerful jab.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
Guns throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Guns blocks it.
That kick from Kuznetsov tenderised Guns's leg. Guns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Guns moves into range and clinches up with Kuznetsov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Guns 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns lands with a right to the head.
Guns tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guns misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov has Guns pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Guns misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov is looking to control Guns's arms but Guns gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuznetsov has his back to the cage.
Kuznetsov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Guns has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov is trying to break the clinch but Guns has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov managing to block the knees to the body from Guns.
Guns looking to stall.
The referee calls for Guns to work.
Big Guns seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Guns misses with some punches.
Guns manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Guns has time to react.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Guns avoids the punch easily.
Guns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guns connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Guns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Guns moves out of range of the body kick from Kuznetsov.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guns pushes Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns stalling.
Guns swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Guns throws an elbow that misses.
Guns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guns tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Guns will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kuznetsov up against the cage.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kuznetsov duly obliges.
Big Guns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guns slips under a jab.
Guns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznetsov walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Guns! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Guns!
Big Guns decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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