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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Werner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Kuznetcov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Werner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Kuznetcov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetcov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Werner throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetcov manages to avoid it.
Werner moves into range and clinches up with Kuznetcov.
Werner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Kuznetcov.
No luck for Kuznetcov with that takedown attempt.
Kuznetcov gets tackled into the cage by Werner. Werner maintains the clinch.
Werner breaks from the clinch.
Werner closes the distance and pushes Kuznetcov back into the cage.
Werner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Werner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Werner.
Kuznetcov tries to throw a body punch but Werner avoids it by throwing Kuznetcov back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Werner - that landed with a thud.
Werner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Werner both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Ilya Kuznetcov has been cut.
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!
Kuznetcov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuznetcov there as he acknowledges the shot.
James Werner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuznetcov.
Werner moves into the clinch successfully.
Werner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuznetcov is trying to force a seperation but Werner has the dominant position.
Kuznetcov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Werner lands with a left to the head.
Kuznetcov is trying to force a seperation but Werner has the dominant position.
Werner cracks Kuznetcov with a nice body shot.
Kuznetcov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Werner to keep the fight standing.
James Werner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Kuznetcov.
Werner breaks the clinch.
Kuznetcov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetcov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Werner as he avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Werner wants to break free but Kuznetcov has control.
Werner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kuznetcov blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Werner walks away with a smile on his face. Kuznetcov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kuznetcov throws a body shot but no joy.
Werner misses with a wild combination.
Kuznetcov feints the counter takedown.
Werner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Werner has closed the distance and engaged Kuznetcov in a clinch.
Werner is struggling to control the position.
Werner being controlled against the cage.
Werner manages to break the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Werner scores with a four punch combination!
Werner blocks a head kick by Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov walks into a stiff left hand from Werner.
Kuznetcov tries to clinch up but Werner circles away and keeps his distance.
Werner throws a series of punches but Kuznetcov moves out of range.
Kuznetcov closes the distance and pushes Werner back into the cage.
Werner stalling.
Werner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Werner digs a right hand into Kuznetcov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuznetcov's gas tank.
Stalling in the clinch from Werner.
Werner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetcov moves away from the strike by Werner.
Werner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuznetcov's hands.
Kuznetcov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left and a right from Werner both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Werner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That has opened up Ilya Kuznetcov's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuznetcov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kuznetcov is trying to pull guard but Werner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Werner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Werner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on Werner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Werner stalling.
Werner seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Werner.
Kuznetcov fails to pull guard.
Werner wants to break free but Kuznetcov has control.
Kuznetcov blocks an elbow strike.
Kuznetcov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Werner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Werner rushes Kuznetcov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Werner leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Werner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ilya Kuznetcov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kuznetcov moves away from the strike by Werner.
Kuznetcov tries to clinch up.
Werner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuznetcov can do to turn this around?
Werner leaves Kuznetcov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Werner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kuznetcov has a takedown stuffed.
Werner takes the fight into the clinch.
Werner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetcov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Werner as he jumps to the side.
James Werner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Kuznetcov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetcov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Werner is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kuznetcov dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Werner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetcov has hold of Werner's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Werner seems comfortable defending it but Kuznetcov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Werner is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Werner is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kuznetcov couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ilya Kuznetcov!
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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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