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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asa Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asa Sharp acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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168 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class 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
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asa Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov scores with a decent looking hook.
Sharp cracks Kuznetsov with an open hand slap.
Sharp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharp.
Sharp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Kuznetsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov gets caught flat footed, as Sharp shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sharp off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Alexandr Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharp has a takedown stuffed.
We've been told by Kuznetsov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sharp counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetsov closes the distance but Sharp moves to the side
and Sharp counters with a left to the body.
Kuznetsov needs to keep his hands up - Sharp had a free shot at his head there.
Kuznetsov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sharp has his takedown stuffed
and Kuznetsov counters with a low kick, right behind Sharp 's knee.
Kuznetsov throws a combination that misses
letting Sharp counter with a right hand.
Sharp misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sharp drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kuznetsov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov is looking to get back to his feet here but Sharp is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kuznetsov's back.
Sharp punches Kuznetsov on the ear.
Sharp controls the action.
Kuznetsov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sharp wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping busy.
Kuznetsov trying to get back to his feet but Sharp is in full control for now.
Kuznetsov has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Sharp.
Kuznetsov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sharp's arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp missing with strikes.
Sharp is looking for the choke from the back position but Kuznetsov is controlling his hands well.
Well, with Sharp on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kuznetsov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov covers up after that shot from Sharp.
Sharp has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kuznetsov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sharp has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand back up.
Sharp is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kuznetsov. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Sharp lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sharp lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kuznetsov hold on?!
Sharp scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Kuznetsov is looking for a way out.
Sharp tightening his grip on Kuznetsov, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp looking for the RNC.
Kuznetsov trying to get back to his feet but Sharp is in full control for now.
Sharp lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kuznetsov hold on?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sharp's arms.
Kuznetsov is trying to get back to his feet but Sharp has full control of the position and if anything, Kuznetsov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sharp is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kuznetsov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharp working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asa Sharp dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
Sharp connects with a looping right hand.
Sharp moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Sharp moves out of range.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Sharp's ribs.
Sharp looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
As Sharp backs away, Kuznetsov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Sharp counters with a stiff right hand.
Sharp has a takedown stuffed.
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharp moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sharp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sharp looks for a takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well.
Kuznetsov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sharp fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asa Sharp.
Kuznetsov clobbers Sharp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good standup being displayed there by Sharp as he connects with a hook.
Kuznetsov lands with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Sharp connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuznetsov's hands.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Sharp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sharp shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuznetsov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sharp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuznetsov wants to stand up but Sharp is controlling him.
Sharp postures up in Kuznetsov's guard and throws a big left but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov cracks Sharp with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Sharp swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Sharp appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sharp throws a right hand that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sharp fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kuznetsov sprawls well initially but Sharp persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sharp lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sharp prevents Kuznetsov from standing back up.
Asa Sharp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sharp is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuznetsov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sharp looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kuznetsov has one foot on Sharp's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sharp.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp scores with a jab. Kuznetsov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Sharp is having none of it.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
Sharp fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Kuznetsov tenderised Sharp's leg. Sharp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuznetsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharp circles away.
A lazy body kick from Kuznetsov
and Sharp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Sharp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sharp takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Sharp.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Sharp moves away
enabling Sharp to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the body
and Sharp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sharp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sharp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sharp gets a takedown into half guard.
Kuznetsov has one foot on Sharp's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sharp is controlling the pace.
Sharp prevents Kuznetsov from standing back up.
Sharp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuznetsov defending well though.
Sharp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuznetsov keeps working.
Kuznetsov is looking to escape.
Kuznetsov is trying to escape back to his feet but Sharp uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Sharp is looking to take a break and control but Kuznetsov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp working the body and head with strikes.
Sharp looks up at the clock and then as Kuznetsov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sharp smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sharp working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sharp scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sharp looking to control but instead Kuznetsov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sharp.
Sharp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuznetsov defends it well.
Kuznetsov pushes Sharp off looking to stand but Sharp dives back in and keeps control.
Sharp is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuznetsov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuznetsov kicks Sharp off and gets back to his feet.
Sharp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sharp keeps the fight on the outside.
Sharp swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuznetsov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuznetsov stalks Sharp and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sharp's face. Sharp staggers backwards, shaken.
Sharp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Sharp looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Sharp fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Sharp circles away and keeps his distance.
Sharp throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Sharp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sharp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sharp takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sharp is rocked!
Sharp changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kuznetsov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kuznetsov sneaks out the side door and pushes Sharp away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kuznetsov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sharp dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Kuznetsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetsov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuznetsov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Kuznetsov!
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hype
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