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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beaudell Beckham Jr (ranked 1280 p4p, 1402 weight class) and Aleks Kuznetsov (ranked 177 p4p, 186 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Beaudell Beckham Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Beckham Jr moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beckham Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Beckham Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kuznetsov looks to land a body kick but Beckham Jr moved away.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beckham Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks for the body kick but Beckham Jr saw that one coming.
Beckham Jr tries to move into range but Kuznetsov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Beckham Jr staying out of range there.
Beckham Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beckham Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beckham Jr checks it well.
Beckham Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beckham Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Beckham Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Beckham Jr's midsection.
Beckham Jr staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Beckham Jr is looking to counter punch.
Beckham Jr scores with a jab.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Beckham Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Beckham Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Beckham Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beckham Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kuznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov connects with a jab.
Kuznetsov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beckham Jr eats them both and turns towards Kuznetsov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Beckham Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Beckham Jr checks a leg kick.
Beckham Jr throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Beckham Jr was well out of range.
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beaudell Beckham Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Kuznetsov finds it's way through Beckham Jr's defenses.
Kuznetsov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beckham Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Beckham Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Beckham Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Beckham Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov cracks Beckham Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An inside leg kick lands from Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov stuns Beckham Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beckham Jr slips under a jab.
Beckham Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beckham Jr misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beckham Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beckham Jr tries to avoid it but Kuznetsov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beckham Jr to the ground. Beckham Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that Beckham Jr semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Beckham Jr moves out of range.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beckham Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Beckham Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuznetsov.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Beckham Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kuznetsov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Beckham Jr avoids them all with ease.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Beckham Jr's head but Beckham Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beckham Jr throws a combination. Kuznetsov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Beckham Jr scores with a one two! Kuznetsov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov lands with a cross.
Kuznetsov ducks right into an uppercut from Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Beckham Jr moves out of range.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beckham Jr's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Beckham Jr slips the punch.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beckham Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Beckham Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beckham Jr moves away.
Beckham Jr throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
Beckham Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beckham Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from Beckham Jr.
A cross from Beckham Jr lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Beckham Jr moved out of range.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Beckham Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Beckham Jr ducked under it nicely.
Beckham Jr checks a leg kick.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kuznetsov.
Beckham Jr throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beckham Jr's head.
Beckham Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Beckham Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beckham Jr tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckham Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick from Kuznetsov misses
and Beckham Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Kuznetsov backing up. Kuznetsov nods at Beckham Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Beckham Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov looks for the body kick but Beckham Jr saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov drops his hands momentarily and Beckham Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beckham Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov shoots in and drives through. Beckham Jr sprawls well.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Beckham Jr is out of range.
Beckham Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Beckham Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Beckham Jr misses the target.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Beckham Jr ducked under it nicely.
Beckham Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Beckham Jr blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Beckham Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beckham Jr misses with a looping right.
Beckham Jr avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Beckham Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beckham Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping right hand.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beckham Jr throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov feints and then cracks Beckham Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beckham Jr down.
Beckham Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov clobbers Beckham Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Beckham Jr slips the punch.
Beckham Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beckham Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beckham Jr dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Beaudell Beckham Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beckham Jr throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the body.
Beckham Jr blocks a jab.
Beckham Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beckham Jr throws a right and a left that Kuznetsov avoids nicely.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beckham Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beckham Jr avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Beckham Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Beckham Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Beckham Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Beckham Jr saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckham Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Beckham Jr is out of range.
Beckham Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beckham Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice shot by Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov takes one to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Beckham Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beckham Jr throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Beckham Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beckham Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Beckham Jr finish him?
Kuznetsov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov tests Beckham Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beckham Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
A little jabbing left from Kuznetsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Beckham Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beckham Jr throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands with a good body shot.
Beckham Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beckham Jr throws a big counter combination but Kuznetsov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Beckham Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov throws a wild body kick that Beckham Jr sees coming a mile off.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Beckham Jr moved out of range.
Beckham Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Beckham Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beckham Jr defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.
Kuznetsov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beckham Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Kuznetsov.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
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 Beaudell Beckham Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Beckham Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kuznetsov - the referee stops the clock and Beckham Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kuznetsov. Beckham Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Beckham Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beckham Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice right hand.
Beckham Jr avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with the left hand. Beckham Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov cracks Beckham Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Beckham Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Beckham Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beckham Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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 scores with a hook.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Beckham Jr saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov stuns Beckham Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckham Jr misses with a straight left.
Beckham Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping right hand.
A lazy left from Beckham Jr finds it's target.
Kuznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beckham Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov needs to keep his hands up - Beckham Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Beckham Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beckham Jr. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down.
Nice body kick there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Beckham Jr's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Beckham Jr's ribcage but misses.
Beckham Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Kuznetsov was just out of range.
Beckham Jr works the jab nicely.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy right hand. Beckham Jr should have avoided that one.
Beckham Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a good cross that connects.
Beckham Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Danga de danga de dang - Beckham Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
Beckham Jr is looking to counter punch.
Beckham Jr throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Beckham Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beckham Jr misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckham Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Beckham Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beckham Jr slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Beckham Jr saw that one coming.
Beckham Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beckham Jr throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuznetsov fails with a takedown attempt.
Beaudell Beckham Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beckham Jr defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beckham Jr throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Beckham Jr avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckham Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beckham Jr's head.
Beckham Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Beckham Jr ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
It looked like Beckham Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Beckham Jr lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov throws a wild body kick that Beckham Jr sees coming a mile off.
Beckham Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Beckham Jr.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Beckham Jr.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beckham Jr on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Beckham Jr throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Beckham Jr tries to move into range but Kuznetsov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Beckham Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beckham Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Kuznetsov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aleks Kuznetsov.
Well Kuznetsov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aleks Kuznetsov!
Aleks Kuznetsov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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