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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Batoni (ranked 3965 p4p, 2775 weight class) and Nikita Kuznetsov (ranked 386 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adriano Batoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikita Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batoni misses with a wild combination.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a double leg but Batoni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown but Batoni shows good takedown defense.
Batoni closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Batoni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nikita Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov has a takedown stuffed.
Adriano Batoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown but Batoni shows good takedown defense.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown but Batoni shows good takedown defense.
Batoni throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kuznetsov was covering up waiting for the punch and Batoni finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kuznetsov wants to improve his position but instead Batoni has moved into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov is pressing down on Batoni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Batoni controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kuznetsov is looking for a triangle but Batoni pushes his legs off easily.
Kuznetsov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Batoni manages to get himself to full guard.
Batoni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuznetsov on the ground.
Kuznetsov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kuznetsov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Batoni's head.
Kuznetsov pushes down on Batoni's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuznetsov prevents Batoni from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuznetsov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kuznetsov lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov working the head and body with strikes.
Kuznetsov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Kuznetsov.
Batoni is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kuznetsov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Batoni is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kuznetsov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kuznetsov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kuznetsov drops an elbow to the side of Batoni's head.
Kuznetsov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Batoni! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kuznetsov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikita Kuznetsov!
A very excited looking Nikita Kuznetsov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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