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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russian Zombie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
17 - 14 - 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 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russian Zombie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombie looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Zombie misses.
Zombie misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Zombie wants to land a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Kuznetsov checks the leg kick.
A big right from Zombie misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zombie can pounce on him.
Zombie throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zombie.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and pushes Zombie back into the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zombie as Kuznetsov tries to tie him up.
Kuznetsov stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov has Zombie pressed against the cage, preventing Zombie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow strike.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zombie blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zombie backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Zombie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zombie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Zombie.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Zombie shrugs off.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand.
Zombie avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov wants to break free but Zombie has control.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Zombie blocks it.
Kuznetsov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Zombie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuznetsov's calf.
Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuznetsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuznetsov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zombie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zombie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Kuznetsov misses
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Zombie does no damage.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Zombie circles away and keeps his distance.
Zombie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuznetsov.
Zombie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zombie under the eye.
Zombie tried to score with a low kick but Kuznetsov checks it.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Zombie.
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuznetsov, right into the meat.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zombie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zombie.
Kuznetsov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zombie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zombie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A low kick from Kuznetsov is predictable there
and Zombie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Zombie misses the target.
Kuznetsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zombie counters with a good low kick that Kuznetsov was not able to check.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zombie throws out the jab.
Zombie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zombie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zombie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zombie to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuznetsov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Zombie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Zombie moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zombie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Zombie misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Zombie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zombie.
The fighters circling - Zombie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zombie misses with a right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zombie fails to land.
Zombie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandr Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zombie lands with a hook. Kuznetsov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zombie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zombie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zombie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuznetsov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russian Zombie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zombie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zombie.
Kuznetsov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Zombie.
Zombie misses with a body punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zombie misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov tries a low kick but Zombie avoids it.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Zombie avoids nicely.
Zombie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Alexandr Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kuznetsov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Zombie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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'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.
Zombie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zombie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands with a good body shot.
Kuznetsov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zombie was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Zombie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Zombie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zombie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Zombie ducks down to avoid it.
Russian Zombie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zombie walks into a straight right hand from Kuznetsov.
Zombie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zombie throws a leg kick which misses Kuznetsov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuznetsov tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zombie throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov checks it.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zombie manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zombie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zombie throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Zombie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuznetsov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombie throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Zombie's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Zombie strikes.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Zombie's ribcage but misses.
Zombie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kuznetsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Zombie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zombie raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zombie throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Nice shot by Zombie.
Zombie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Zombie.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Zombie is having none of it.
Zombie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuznetsov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie scores with a shot to the body.
Zombie swinging wildly here.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Zombie's ribcage but misses.
Zombie throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zombie walks into a straight right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zombie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zombie takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice strike.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand right.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch
and Zombie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuznetsov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov lands with a kick to the temple. Zombie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zombie throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick
and Zombie counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuznetsov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Zombie's shoulder, as Zombie tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Zombie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zombie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Zombie finds it's way through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zombie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zombie lands a big head kick that sends Kuznetsov tumbling to the mat! Zombie takes a step backwards and waves Kuznetsov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zombie tries a head kick but it misses.
Zombie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
A little jabbing left from Zombie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab to the body
and Zombie counters with a big right hand! Oh Kuznetsov is in trouble here! Zombie follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russian Zombie!
Our winner, Russian Zombie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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