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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iliya Topuria (ranked 459 p4p, 1170 weight class) and Aleks Kuznetsov (ranked 67 p4p, 155 weight class). Topuria comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Bruiser. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Iliya Topuria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab, jab by Topuria - just one landing.
Topuria ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Topuria.
Topuria checks a leg kick.
Topuria misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Topuria. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Topuria throws a right hand that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Topuria avoids it easily.
Topuria takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Topuria decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kuznetsov's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Topuria showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Topuria seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kuznetsov for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topuria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuznetsov is keeping the position for now.
Topuria loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Topuria from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Topuria fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuznetsov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 throws a poor cross that misses
and Topuria counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Topuria counters with a straight right hand.
Topuria looks to land a combination but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Topuria throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Topuria dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Topuria lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Topuria ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Topuria slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
An attempted straight right counter from Topuria misses the target.
Topuria slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Topuria throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Topuria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Topuria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Danga de danga de dang - Kuznetsov scores with a four punch combination!
Topuria looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Topuria manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov moves forwards but Topuria connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topuria drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kuznetsov is trying to get back to his feet.
Topuria taking a breather here.
Kuznetsov tries to improve position but can't.
Topuria is looking to take a break and control but Kuznetsov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Topuria is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuznetsov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Topuria has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topuria tries for a kimura but Kuznetsov is defending well.
Topuria is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuznetsov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuznetsov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Topuria asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iliya Topuria dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Topuria swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Topuria lands a really nice looking cross but Kuznetsov seems unphased.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Topuria moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Topuria counters with a one-two to the body.
Topuria throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Topuria swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook 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!
Topuria throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Topuria saw that one coming.
Topuria tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Topuria misses.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Topuria blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Topuria shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuznetsov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Topuria sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Topuria blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov stuns Topuria with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Topuria misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Topuria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Topuria misses.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body. Topuria takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Topuria defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov throws a good cross that connects.
Topuria throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Topuria tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Topuria walks into a straight right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Topuria swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Kuznetsov.
Topuria throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Topuria throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Topuria looks to land a combination but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Topuria loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov cracks Topuria with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Topuria.
Kuznetsov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Topuria.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iliya Topuria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov lunges at Topuria with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Topuria's hand.
Topuria uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov shoots in but no luck this time.
Topuria throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Topuria lands with a hook. Kuznetsov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Topuria is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice defenses there by Topuria.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Topuria throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topuria walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Topuria walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Topuria misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Topuria was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Topuria throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Topuria throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Topuria.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the body.
Topuria takes one on the button.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Topuria was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Topuria avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Topuria misses the jab.
Topuria takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Topuria drives through and clinches with Kuznetsov against the cage.
Topuria tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Topuria waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Topuria throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topuria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
Topuria closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Topuria moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Topuria.
Topuria takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Topuria.
Topuria dives in and grabs Kuznetsov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes down on Topuria's head and hops out.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Topuria thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov cracks Topuria with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Topuria uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Topuria throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Topuria looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Topuria walks into a straight right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Topuria. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Kuznetsov. No joy for Topuria on that attempt.
Kuznetsov tries a quick counter leg kick but Topuria is wise to it.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Topuria.
Topuria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Topuria dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Topuria.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Topuria walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Topuria misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Topuria connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Topuria swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Topuria walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov cracks Topuria with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Topuria fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov scores with the left hand. Topuria knows he should have avoided that one.
Topuria takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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.
Topuria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and Topuria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Topuria fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iliya Topuria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Topuria is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Topuria pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Topuria is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Topuria checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topuria throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Topuria shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Topuria.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Topuria's head but Topuria sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Topuria takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Topuria throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Topuria moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov gets tackled into the cage by Topuria. Topuria maintains the clinch.
Kuznetsov is trying to pull guard but Topuria turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Topuria drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kuznetsov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Topuria doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
Topuria blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Topuria moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Topuria misses the target.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Topuria.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Topuria on the side of the head.
Topuria throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Topuria avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Topuria ducked under it nicely.
Topuria moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kuznetsov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Topuria uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tests Topuria's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Topuria with a hook.
Topuria darts in and clinches Kuznetsov up against the cage.
Topuria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Topuria.
Topuria connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuznetsov momentarily.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Topuria slips the punch.
Kuznetsov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Topuria throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topuria throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Topuria bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Topuria shoots in for a double leg but Kuznetsov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab, jab by Topuria - just one landing.
Kuznetsov cracks Topuria with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Topuria avoids them all with ease.
Topuria takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Topuria keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznetsov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Topuria lands a jab to Kuznetsov's midsection.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Topuria takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Topuria.
Topuria misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Kuznetsov!
Our winner, Aleks 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.
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energy
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hype
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