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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CJ Robinson (ranked 1427 p4p, 1800 weight class) and Aleks Kuznetsov (ranked 209 p4p, 269 weight class). Aleks Kuznetsov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm 38 211 27 - 15 - 1 |
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182 cm 29 203 14 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling Dangerous knees KO power |
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Good wrestler World class boxer Powerful |
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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 27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, CJ Robinson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Kuznetsov! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily. A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov. Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kuznetsov throws a nice outside leg kick. Robinson ducks right into an uppercut from Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily. Robinson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Robinson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kuznetsov misses with a double jab
and Robinson counters with a lovely shot to the body. A jab lands there for Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov throws a combination that misses and Robinson counters with a nice body shot. Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robinson moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes. Kuznetsov throws a jab when Robinson was well out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kuznetsov misses with a left hand and Robinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Kuznetsov looks winded! Robinson throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Robinson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it. A counter left hand to the body from Robinson misses its target. Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Robinson moves away and avoids it. Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily. Robinson slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kuznetsov lands a head shot. Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuznetsov with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nice shot by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson. An attempted straight right counter from Robinson misses the target. Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Robinson to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Aleks Kuznetsov has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Robinson slips under a jab. Robinson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuznetsov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Robinson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robinson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. It looked like Robinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Robinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Kuznetsov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Robinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kuznetsov throws a hook but Robinson blocks it. Robinson is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Kuznetsov misses with a hook. A quick step to the side and Robinson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. CJ Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kuznetsov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson. An attempted straight right counter from Robinson misses the target. Robinson moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuznetsov. Robinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kuznetsov digs a good hook to Robinson's body.
Robinson darts in and clinches Kuznetsov up against the cage. Kuznetsov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kuznetsov wants to break free but Robinson has control.
Kuznetsov is looking to break free of the clinch but Robinson has double underhooks. Kuznetsov tries to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A short uppercut from Robinson. Kuznetsov wants to get back to striking at distance but Robinson won't allow it.
Kuznetsov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuznetsov is trying to break the clinch but Robinson has him pressed against the cage. Kuznetsov can't break the clinch.
Robinson slows down the pace here.
Kuznetsov is trying to break free. Kuznetsov tries to circle away but Robinson has him pinned against the cage. Kuznetsov tries to pull guard but Robinson won't allow it.
Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Robinson takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kuznetsov lands a nice hook to Robinson's body. Robinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Robinson slips under a jab from Kuznetsov. An attempted straight right counter from Robinson misses the target. Kuznetsov shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Kuznetsov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Robinson moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov closes the distance and lands a one-two. A jab from Kuznetsov misses. Robinson is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Kuznetsov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robinson in his tracks. Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Robinson lands with a straight right. Kuznetsov didn't see that one coming. Kuznetsov lands the left hand. Kuznetsov tests Robinson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kuznetsov misses with a right hand and Robinson counters with a straight right hand. Kuznetsov scores with a body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Kuznetsov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Aleks Kuznetsov's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy. Kuznetsov with the inside leg kick. Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robinson but Robinson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov misses with a straight right. Robinson staying out of range there. Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A cross from Kuznetsov lands. Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Decent striking displayed by Kuznetsov there. Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Robinson counters with a nice right hand that sends Kuznetsov toppling to the canvas! Kuznetsov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Robinson finish him?!
Kuznetsov is rocked! 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 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Robinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Kuznetsov lands a really nice looking cross but Robinson seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kuznetsov misses with a looping right. Robinson is looking to counter punch. Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Kuznetsov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Robinson walks into a straight right hand from Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov lands a nice hook to Robinson's body. Robinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Robinson walks into a straight right hand from Kuznetsov. The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Robinson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away. Kuznetsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Good exchange - Kuznetsov coming out on top. A jab from Kuznetsov finds it's way through Robinson's defenses. Kuznetsov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Robinson avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kuznetsov misses the jab. It looked like Robinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Robinson wants to clinch. Robinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick. Kuznetsov misses with a straight left. Robinson throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it. Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Robinson has time to react. Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson. Kuznetsov misses with a left hand and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kuznetsov swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Kuznetsov lunges at Robinson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Robinson's hand. Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Robinson scores with a counter punch that sends Kuznetsov to the canvas! Robinson smells blood - he's punishing Kuznetsov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kuznetsov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Robinson!
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