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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kuzma Reznikov (ranked 2750 p4p, 6474 weight class) and Nardo Wick (ranked 179 p4p, 345 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuzma Reznikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nardo Wick!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reznikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reznikov shoots in and gets a takedown into Wick's guard.
Wick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reznikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reznikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reznikov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reznikov passes into half guard.
Reznikov is working for a kimura but Wick is defending it quite comfortably.
Wick pushes Reznikov off looking to stand but Reznikov dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznikov wants to pass the guard but Wick is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wick is concentrating on defense, preventing Reznikov from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznikov prevents Wick from improving his position.
Reznikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Reznikov trying to control from half guard but Wick is working away.
Reznikov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reznikov wants to take a breather but Wick is having none of it.
Wick trying to control but Reznikov postures up.
Reznikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reznikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice strikes from Reznikov there.
Reznikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reznikov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wick is trying to maintain the position but Reznikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Reznikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick is looking to improve his position.
Reznikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wick defends it well.
Reznikov trying to control from half guard but Wick is working away.
Reznikov is working for a kimura but Wick is defending it quite comfortably.
Reznikov is trying to work for a kimura but Wick is defending well.
Wick regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reznikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wick is retaining full guard.
Wick pulls Reznikov in close to prevent any damage.
Wick is trying to control the position but Reznikov postures up.
Wick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wick is looking to stand back up but Reznikov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reznikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wick defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kuzma Reznikov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reznikov.
Wick looks to land a left hand but Reznikov moved out of range nicely.
Reznikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wick misses with a straight right.
Wick scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reznikov misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Wick to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuzma Reznikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wick throws out a loose jab but Reznikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reznikov ducks under a wild hook from Wick.
Reznikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice side step and Wick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wick. Reznikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reznikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reznikov shoots in but Wick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznikov misses with a takedown attempt
and Wick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wick throws a hook but Reznikov blocks it.
Reznikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wick stuffs the takedown.
Reznikov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reznikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reznikov gets the takedown into side control.
Reznikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reznikov advances to full mount.
Wick is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wick holds on, trying desperately to control.
Reznikov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wick can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wick can't escape the position.
Wick is controlling an arm, preventing Reznikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Wick wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Wick looking very determined here, making life difficult for Reznikov.
Reznikov has the hooks in. Wick is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wick defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Reznikov's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznikov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wick knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wick for a finish.
Wick trying to control the action but Reznikov just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Wick's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wick fending off the submission attempt from Reznikov.
Reznikov is looking for the choke from the back position but Wick is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznikov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wick knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wick for a finish.
I really don't envy Wick right now.
Reznikov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wick rolls, trying to escape but Reznikov keeps control of the position.
Will Reznikov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wick tries to escape but Reznikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wick wants to control his opponent's hands but Reznikov gets his hands free.
Wick is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Reznikov.
Reznikov working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Wick is doing well to defend. Reznikov seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Wick is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kuzma Reznikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Kuzma Reznikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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