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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Thompson (ranked 336 p4p, 958 weight class) and Egor Kuznecov (ranked 29 p4p, 63 weight class). Ricky Thompson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Egor Kuznecov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznecov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thompson.
A big left from Kuznecov misses.
Thompson slips a straight right by Kuznecov.
Thompson cracks Kuznecov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thompson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thompson slips under a jab from Kuznecov.
Nice jab there from Kuznecov.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kuznecov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznecov scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Kuznecov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thompson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kuznecov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznecov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuznecov prevents a body shot from Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznecov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznecov can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Kuznecov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznecov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznecov tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson is stalling here.
Kuznecov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuznecov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson tries a body shot but Kuznecov blocks it.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Kuznecov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznecov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznecov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznecov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznecov prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov leaning against his opponent.
Kuznecov digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznecov controls his hands.
Kuznecov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Kuznecov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson being controlled against the cage.
Kuznecov stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuznecov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kuznecov as the two fighters clinch.
Kuznecov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuznecov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kuznecov.
Stalling in the clinch from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov is struggling to control the position.
Kuznecov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Kuznecov lands a nice uppercut.
Kuznecov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thompson up against the cage.
Kuznecov prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Egor Kuznecov.
Kuznecov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thompson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznecov clinches with his opponent.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznecov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Kuznecov tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznecov tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Kuznecov misses with some punches.
Kuznecov blocks a body shot from Thompson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Egor Kuznecov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuznecov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
Kuznecov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznecov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznecov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Thompson wants to stall.
Kuznecov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is working for takedown but Kuznecov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Egor Kuznecov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuznecov backwards.
Kuznecov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznecov.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Kuznecov lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thompson trying to control the position but instead, Kuznecov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thompson into the cage.
Thompson seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Kuznecov is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Kuznecov tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznecov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznecov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznecov's elbow.
Thompson being controlled against the cage.
The referee calls for Kuznecov to work.
Thompson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuznecov is defending well.
A short right from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thompson up against the cage.
Kuznecov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznecov tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson tries to work over Kuznecov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Kuznecov is looking to control Thompson's arms but Thompson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuznecov has his back to the cage.
Kuznecov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kuznecov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznecov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznecov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kuznecov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Kuznecov misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznecov is working Thompson over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuznecov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuznecov backwards.
Kuznecov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Kuznecov works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuznecov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A right hand to the body from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Kuznecov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thompson tries to stall but Kuznecov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short uppercut from Kuznecov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
A short right from Kuznecov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznecov.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznecov blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuznecov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznecov.
Kuznecov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuznecov scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov stalling.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Thompson being controlled against the cage.
Kuznecov has Thompson pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Egor Kuznecov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thompson takes a swing at Kuznecov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznecov darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
Kuznecov is pushing Thompson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Kuznecov stalling in the clinch.
Kuznecov just leaning against Thompson, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Egor Kuznecov.
Thompson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuznecov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
A counter left hand to the body from Thompson misses its target.
Thompson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Ricky Thompson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kuznecov's guard.
Kuznecov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuznecov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kuznecov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznecov won't allow Thompson to sweep him here.
Thompson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kuznecov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kuznecov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuznecov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thompson is proving hard to escape from.
Kuznecov is pushing down on Thompson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thompson is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuznecov has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznecov winds up and cracks Thompson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kuznecov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thompson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuznecov passes to side control.
Thompson is looking to regain half guard here but Kuznecov keeps moving and retains side control.
Egor Kuznecov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov scores with punches from side control.
Kuznecov is chipping away with strikes.
Thompson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kuznecov connects with a decent elbow.
Kuznecov is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.
Thompson stops Kuznecov from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznecov controls the position.
Thompson is not content to let Kuznecov control the position.
Thompson taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuznecov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thompson taking a bit of punishment here - Kuznecov scoring with strikes.
Kuznecov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thompson some visible discomfort.
Kuznecov trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
Kuznecov working the head with strikes.
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.
Thompson sneaks back into half guard.
Kuznecov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov lands strikes from half guard.
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuznecov scores with a big shot! Thompson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Thompson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Egor Kuznecov!
Egor Kuznecov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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