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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Kuznetsov (ranked 968 p4p, 2246 weight class) and Devin Ecker (ranked 141 p4p, 309 weight class). Ecker has chosen Where The Hood At? as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleks Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, John Mangel and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Kuznetsov - just one landing.
Kuznetsov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've been told by Kuznetsov's head coaches at Ironside Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ecker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuznetsov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuznetsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ecker throwing strikes from guard but Kuznetsov blocks nicely.
Kuznetsov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ecker is controlling him.
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.
Ecker is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuznetsov has wrist control.
Ecker stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.
Ecker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuznetsov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ecker prevents Kuznetsov from getting back to his feet.
Kuznetsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ecker is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker throwing strikes but missing.
Ecker stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.
Ecker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ecker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ecker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ecker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuznetsov working a defensive guard here.
Kuznetsov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ecker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kuznetsov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ecker controls the pace.
Ecker stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuznetsov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ecker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuznetsov throws an elbow but misses.
Kuznetsov is pressed up against the cage. Ecker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kuznetsov down to the mat. Kuznetsov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ecker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ecker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ecker 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.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand right.
Ecker looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Ecker closes the distance and clinches up with Kuznetsov, looking for a takedown. Ecker pushes Kuznetsov against the cage but Kuznetsov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ecker looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ecker throws out a leg kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range and Ecker only half commits.
Kuznetsov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ecker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ecker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ecker.
Aleks Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ecker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ecker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Kuznetsov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ecker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov sizes up Ecker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ecker tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ecker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ecker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuznetsov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ecker counters with a takedown into side control.
Kuznetsov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ecker throws a body kick that misses.
Ecker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with a body kick that stops Ecker in his tracks momentarily.
Aleks Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov lands a jab.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ecker manages to avoid it.
Jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Ecker's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Ecker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from Ecker.
Kuznetsov throws a wild body kick that Ecker sees coming a mile off.
Ecker avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Ecker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ecker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuznetsov is able to avoid easily.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Ecker misses with the body kick
and Kuznetsov counters with an outside leg kick.
Kuznetsov tries a low kick but Ecker avoids it.
Ecker moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Kuznetsov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ecker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kuznetsov was covering up waiting for the punch and Ecker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kuznetsov is pulling down on Ecker's head to control his posture.
Kuznetsov is trying to control the position but Ecker postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ecker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kuznetsov pulls Ecker in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kuznetsov with a nice cross.
Aleks Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ecker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuznetsov can pounce on him.
Nice shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Ecker's shoulder, as Ecker tries to avoid the shot.
Ecker has managed to clinch.
Ecker tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuznetsov avoids the damage to the body.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ecker backwards.
Ecker pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Ecker.
Ecker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ecker counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Ecker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuznetsov but Kuznetsov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Ecker with a series of wild strikes but Ecker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick that misses.
Ecker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuznetsov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Ecker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ecker looks for the body kick but Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Ecker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ecker scores with a nice strike.
Ecker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuznetsov. That did some damage!
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ecker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ecker throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov pushes Ecker away with a front kick.
Ecker throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ecker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kuznetsov scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ecker slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Ecker unleashes a big counter combination but Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Kuznetsov as Ecker shoots in.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Ecker throws a wild body kick that Kuznetsov sees coming a mile off.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ecker manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ecker can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheers as Ecker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuznetsov doesn't seem phased though.
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.
Ecker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ecker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping right hand.
Ecker throws a low kick, looking for Kuznetsov's leg but Kuznetsov calmly moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ecker.
Ecker throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ecker at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ecker if he has to take too many more of those.
Kuznetsov scores with a spinning back kick!
A low kick from Kuznetsov misses
and Ecker counters with a takedown into side control.
Ecker tries to score with some ground and pound. Kuznetsov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kuznetsov is trying to control Ecker's posture but Ecker avoids it.
Ecker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ecker works to advance to full mount. Kuznetsov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ecker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poor strikes thrown by Ecker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kuznetsov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Ecker.
Ecker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kuznetsov hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ecker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kuznetsov regains half guard.
Kuznetsov tries to roll over but Ecker keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ecker thows a huge punch but Kuznetsov dodges it nicely.
Ecker wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping him busy.
Ecker tries to pass to full mount but Kuznetsov defends it.
Kuznetsov is looking to escape.
Ecker drops an elbow to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov trying to hold on to Ecker's head to control him but Ecker postures up.
Ecker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ecker working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kuznetsov's thigh. Kuznetsov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ecker wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
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 Aleks 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ecker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ecker misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov works the jab nicely.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping right hand.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ecker.
Ecker shoots in for a double leg but Kuznetsov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ecker slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ecker slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Ecker moves out of range of the body kick from Kuznetsov.
Ecker throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ecker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker is looking to slow Kuznetsov down with leg kicks.
A jab from Ecker misses.
Ecker fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov with a jab.
Kuznetsov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A bone on bone clash there as Ecker blocks the leg kick.
Ecker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Ecker with a series of wild strikes but Ecker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Ecker avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Ecker moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tests Ecker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuznetsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ecker darts in looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov gets double underhooks and turns Ecker into the cage.
Aleks Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Ecker misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Ecker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ecker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ecker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kuznetsov sprawls well. Kuznetsov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ecker gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Ecker moved out of range.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away easily
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ecker dives in and grabs Kuznetsov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes down on Ecker's head and hops out.
Ecker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kuznetsov.
Ecker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Devin Ecker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Kuznetsov there.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Ecker's head but Ecker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away easily
and Kuznetsov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ecker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking body kick.
Ecker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ecker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Ecker ducks under and follows up with a left that Ecker also avoids with ease.
Ecker closes the distance and clinches up with Kuznetsov, looking for a takedown. Ecker pushes Kuznetsov against the cage but Kuznetsov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick.
Ecker walks into a left hand.
Ecker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ecker closes the distance and clinches.
Ecker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aleks Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Ecker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks.
Ecker missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuznetsov cracks Ecker with a nice body shot.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ecker backwards.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ecker fails with the takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with an inside leg kick.
Ecker throws a lazy body kick
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov defending well as Ecker loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a nice hook to Ecker's body. Ecker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Kuznetsov!
Aleks Kuznetsov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Devin Ecker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to congratulate Aleks Kuznetsov for a hell of a performance. You were the better man. I am sorry I couldn't get the job done tonight.'.
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