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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claude Montresor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claude Montresor is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Excellent boxer
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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 St Petersburg, Alexandr Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Claude Montresor!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montresor walks into a straight right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montresor was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Montresor gets a double leg takedown into Kuznetsov's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Montresor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuznetsov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Montresor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuznetsov is keeping the position for now.
Montresor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montresor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Montresor distracts Kuznetsov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montresor trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montresor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Montresor from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Montresor with a poor takedown
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montresor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kuznetsov defends well and Montresor ends up having to push Kuznetsov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Kuznetsov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Montresor.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Montresor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kuznetsov's guard.
Montresor throws a strike but Kuznetsov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kuznetsov tries to free his leg and advance position but Montresor is retaining full guard.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Montresor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montresor keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
Montresor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Montresor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Montresor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Montresor is trying to control the position but Kuznetsov postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Montresor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuznetsov defends well.
Kuznetsov wants to get up but he can't break Montresor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montresor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Kuznetsov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Montresor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Montresor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Montresor circles away.
Montresor tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Montresor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov sizes up Montresor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuznetsov connects with a nice looking jab.
Montresor blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuznetsov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Montresor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montresor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexandr Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Montresor moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Montresor was well out of range.
Kuznetsov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Montresor is out of range and Kuznetsov settles back down.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Montresor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montresor manages to avoid it.
Montresor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Montresor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Montresor grinds an elbow into Kuznetsov's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexandr Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Montresor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Montresor is out of range.
Montresor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
Montresor misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Montresor.
Montresor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKuznetsov.
Montresor just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but Montresor avoids it.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montresor on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montresor was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Montresor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montresor scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kuznetsov jabs Montresor right on the nose. Montresor blinks but takes it well.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Montresor throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Montresor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuznetsov cracks Montresor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
and Montresor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kuznetsov's guard.
Kuznetsov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Montresor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Montresor is working Kuznetsov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Montresor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuznetsov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montresor passes Kuznetsov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Montresor wants to free his trapped foot but Kuznetsov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Montresor misses with a head shot. Kuznetsov uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montresor trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Montresor with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kuznetsov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Montresor avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Montresor tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Montresor tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Montresor back against the cage.
Montresor tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montresor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kuznetsov after a bit of a struggle.
Montresor misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuznetsov as Montresor tries to tie him up.
Montresor lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montresor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov is trying to stall.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Montresor avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetsov, against the cage.
Kuznetsov is stalling here.
Montresor letting Kuznetsov take a breather here.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov is trying to maintain a safe position but Montresor gets an underhook and turns Kuznetsov into the cage.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
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 throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Montresor throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Montresor lands with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
Montresor jabs Kuznetsov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab, jab by Kuznetsov - just one landing.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Montresor's shoulder, as Montresor tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov jabs Montresor right on the nose. Montresor blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Montresor fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montresor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montresor throws a big shot that misses.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov works Montresor's body with a nice hook.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov pushes Montresor up against the cage in a clinch.
Montresor slowing the pace effectively.
Kuznetsov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch but Montresor improves position.
Kuznetsov lands a good knee to the midsection. Montresor won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch on the inside from Montresor fails to land.
Montresor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Montresor avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
Claude Montresor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Montresor up against the cage.
Kuznetsov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Montresor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Montresor throws a head punch that misses.
Montresor tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Montresor struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Montresor.
Montresor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montresor's elbow.
Montresor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Montresor avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montresor can do to turn this around?
Montresor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov stalling.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov wants to stall.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuznetsov is leaning against Montresor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Montresor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
Montresor struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Montresor leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Montresor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Montresor misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Montresor tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov holds him up against the cage and eventually Montresor drops back down to his feet.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude Montresor.
Kuznetsov lands an uppercut.
Montresor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kuznetsov is keeping busy.
Montresor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Kuznetsov!
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