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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Bryant (ranked 985 p4p, 1131 weight class) and Ilya Kushnirov (ranked 142 p4p, 169 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Kushnirov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kushnirov, as that shot connected.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov misses with a double jab.
Kushnirov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kushnirov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kushnirov.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant shoots in and drives through. Kushnirov sprawls well.
Bryant moves away from the strike by Kushnirov.
As Kushnirov looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Kushnirov just gets out of the way.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Bryant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Kushnirov.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bryant throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Bryant tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant lands a glancing blow to the side of Kushnirov's head.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Kushnirov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Bryant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
Bryant went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Bryant moved out of range.
Kushnirov checks a low kick from Bryant.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Bryant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant ducks right into an uppercut from Kushnirov.
Bryant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kushnirov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant throwing a counter right hand but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Bryant connects with a single shot there.
Kushnirov cracks Bryant with a right hand to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov tries to land a leg kick but Bryant saw it coming and moves away.
Bryant is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Bryant slips a straight right by Kushnirov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
Bryant misses with a looping left.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kushnirov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bryant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bryant misses its target.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryant blocks a leg kick.
Kushnirov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kushnirov throws a chopping leg kick but Bryant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bryant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kushnirov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bryant is out of range.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kushnirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Kushnirov.
Bryant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bryant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushnirov.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that misses
and Bryant counters with a nice body shot.
Bryant is looking to wear down Kushnirov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kushnirov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bryant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kushnirov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bryant misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Kushnirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kushnirov swivels and escapes.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Bryant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bryant moves forwards but Kushnirov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kushnirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kushnirov looks to land a body kick but Bryant moved away.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bryant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Kushnirov. Beautiful body shot.
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov takes a swing at Bryant's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Kushnirov lands.
Bryant checks a leg kick.
Bryant is looking to clinch but Kushnirov is avoiding it.
Bryant looks to land a combination but Kushnirov avoids it well.
Kushnirov with a nice calf kick.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bryant.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kushnirov misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kushnirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kushnirov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bryant had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice straight punches there by Kushnirov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kushnirov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kushnirov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kushnirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnirov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No joy there for Bryant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kushnirov with a nice cross.
Kushnirov throws an off balance right hand
and Bryant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but Bryant moves out of range easily.
It looked like Bryant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Kushnirov is predictable there
and Bryant counters with a three punch combo that has Kushnirov backing up. Kushnirov nods at Bryant to acknowledge the strikes.
Bryant staying out of range there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bryant might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bryant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant misses with a two punch combination.
Bryant throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Bryant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bryant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice cross by Kushnirov.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bryant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant clinches.
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov moves away from the strike by Bryant.
Kushnirov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Decent striking displayed by Kushnirov there.
Kushnirov lands with an uppercut that bounces Bryant off the cage and back into range.
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Kushnirov's head but Kushnirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bryant has time to react.
A slow jab from Kushnirov misses its intended target.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Kushnirov scores with a jab. Bryant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bryant is looking to clinch but Kushnirov is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushnirov scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant lands with a kick to the temple. Kushnirov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bryant avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Bryant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant slips under a jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bryant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a kick to the body
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bryant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kushnirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bryant blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov with a hook.
Kushnirov loads up on a big right hand but Bryant slips the punch.
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Bryant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
Kushnirov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut
and Bryant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Kushnirov.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kushnirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kushnirov lands a head shot.
Kushnirov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but Bryant moves out of range easily.
As Kushnirov looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Kushnirov just gets out of the way.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Bryant wants to clinch.
Bryant looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bryant tries to move into range but Kushnirov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bryant misses with a looping left.
Bryant doesn't manage to clinch there - Kushnirov circles away.
Bryant slips a jab from Kushnirov.
Bryant throws a head kick but Kushnirov moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Bryant.
Kushnirov scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Bryant.
As Kushnirov looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Kushnirov just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kushnirov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kushnirov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bryant is out of range and Kushnirov settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Bryant blocks the leg kick.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands a head shot.
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryant dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
Bryant checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick.
As Kushnirov looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Kushnirov just gets out of the way.
Kushnirov misses with a left hand
and Bryant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kushnirov looks to throw the jab but Bryant is out of range.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kushnirov works Bryant's body with a nice hook.
Kushnirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant loads up on a big right hand but Kushnirov slips the punch.
Kushnirov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
It appears Bryant was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bryant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bryant checks a low kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bryant is out of range.
A head kick misses from Kushnirov.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
A low kick lands for Kushnirov.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Bryant slips a straight right by Kushnirov.
Good shot there by Kushnirov.
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov with a hook.
Bryant goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant moves out of range of the leg kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov walks into a straight right hand from Bryant.
Kushnirov lands a jab to the nose.
A jab lands there for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick.
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryant.
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kushnirov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kushnirov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryant backing away here, and Kushnirov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kushnirov avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Kushnirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kushnirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Kushnirov looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Kushnirov just gets out of the way.
Ilya Kushnirov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bryant checks a low kick from Kushnirov.
Bryant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Kushnirov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kushnirov scores with a push kick.
Kushnirov punishes Bryant's body with a nice straight punch.
Kushnirov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kushnirov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Bryant. That snapped Kushnirov's head back.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick that knocks Bryant off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnirov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bryant is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kushnirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bryant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kushnirov slips under a jab from Bryant.
An inside leg kick lands from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bryant's head.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryant is looking to counter punch.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryant dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kushnirov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Kobe Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kushnirov tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kushnirov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Kushnirov!
Ilya Kushnirov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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