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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georgy Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetsov comes to the cage accompanied by Hypocrisy - Warpath. Georgy Kuznetsov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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276 lbs
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193 cm
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300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Georgy Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Penn.
Kuznetsov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Georgy Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Penn.
Kuznetsov gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch.
Penn blocks a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov can't find room to land a body shot as Penn controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznetsov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Steel Penn has been cut.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
Kuznetsov stalling.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Penn has eaten all the pies!
Kuznetsov keeps control of Penn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Penn prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn has had enough of the clinch but Kuznetsov keeps him there for the moment.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov - that landed with a thud.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
A short uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries a body shot but Penn blocks it.
Kuznetsov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Penn up against the cage.
Penn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn blocks a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Penn tries to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
Penn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuznetsov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Penn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to push Kuznetsov away but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Penn looks winded!
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kuznetsov.
Penn blocks a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Penn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuznetsov struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
Penn takes a shot to the head.
Kuznetsov lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuznetsov stalling against the cage.
Kuznetsov struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgy Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steel Penn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Penn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range and Penn settles back down.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuznetsov darts in and clinches Penn up against the cage.
Penn prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Penn prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
A right hand to the body from Kuznetsov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Kuznetsov on the inside.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov can't find room to land a body shot as Penn controls the action.
Kuznetsov struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Penn.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Kuznetsov as the two fighters clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch.
Kuznetsov can't find room to land a body shot as Penn controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn can't break the clinch.
Kuznetsov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Penn blocks a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Penn is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuznetsov has double underhooks.
Penn is trying to force a seperation but Kuznetsov has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Kuznetsov.
Penn is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuznetsov has double underhooks.
Georgy Kuznetsov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Penn blocks a body shot from Kuznetsov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn being controlled against the cage.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov has Penn pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Penn's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Penn tries to circle away but Kuznetsov has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn blocks a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgy Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steel Penn's cut.
That's time! Kuznetsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kuznetsov closes the distance and pushes Penn back into the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
Kuznetsov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Penn tries to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling the position.
Kuznetsov struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
Kuznetsov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Penn prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Kuznetsov is pushing Penn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov pushes Penn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kuznetsov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Georgy Kuznetsov.
Penn connects with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Kuznetsov blocks the low kick.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Penn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov thows a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Penn prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuznetsov stalling the fight.
Penn prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Penn prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to break free.
Kuznetsov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
Kuznetsov tries a body shot but Penn blocks it.
Penn blocks a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov stalls.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georgy Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuznetsov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Georgy Kuznetsov!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Georgy Kuznetsov!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Georgy Kuznetsov!
Georgy Kuznetsov wins by unanimous decision!
Georgy Kuznetsov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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energy
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hype
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