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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Kuznetcov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetcov comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - I'm phenomenal. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Ilya Kuznetcov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Kuznetcov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Harris!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Kuznetcov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kuznetcov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harris counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetcov. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetcov throws a head kick that misses
and Harris counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetcov throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris tests Kuznetcov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick by Kuznetcov misses
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetcov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harris.
Harris misses with a hook. Kuznetcov ducked under it nicely.
Harris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuznetcov can pounce on him.
Kuznetcov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Harris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuznetcov misses with a body punch
and Harris counters with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetcov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuznetcov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harris scores with a body shot.
Kuznetcov misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetcov looks for a takedown but Harris sprawls well.
Kuznetcov misses the shot to the body.
Harris is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuznetcov with a body shot.
Harris lands with a shot to the body.
Kuznetcov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Kuznetcov has his takedown stuffed
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kuznetcov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetcov misses with a shot to the body
and Harris counters with a low kick, right behind Kuznetcov 's knee.
Kuznetcov is looking to wear down Harris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kuznetcov throws a sloppy body shot
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Kuznetcov saw that one coming.
Kuznetcov misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuznetcov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Harris.
Harris is looking to slow Kuznetcov down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Kuznetcov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robert Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetcov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetcov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetcov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kuznetcov tries for a kimura but Harris is defending well.
Kuznetcov tries to move to mount but Harris blocks the move with his legs.
Kuznetcov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Harris rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kuznetcov's guard! Nice work there by Harris!
Kuznetcov looking for a guillotine here but Harris defends easily.
Kuznetcov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Harris uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov is trying to improve his position.
Harris tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kuznetcov tries to bench press Harris off him but Harris keeps the position.
Kuznetcov can't do much from the bottom here.
Harris controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetcov wants to control but Harris postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuznetcov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harris tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kuznetcov is looking for a sweep.
Kuznetcov holds on to Harris's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kuznetcov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kuznetcov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuznetcov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Harris dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kuznetcov with a poor takedown
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Kuznetcov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuznetcov misses with a body punch
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Kuznetcov with a poor takedown
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Kuznetcov misses
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Kuznetcov misses with a jab to the body
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuznetcov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Kuznetcov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kuznetcov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris swings for the body but Kuznetcov moves out of range.
Kuznetcov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Harris has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetcov swings around for an armbar but Harris sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kuznetcov's guard.
Kuznetcov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harris is aware though and is defending well.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetcov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuznetcov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harris passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetcov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuznetcov tries to bench press Harris off him but Harris keeps the position.
Kuznetcov is trying to escape the position but Harris is controlling the position.
Kuznetcov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harris's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kuznetcov is not content to let Harris control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harris moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kuznetcov is looking to regain half guard here but Harris keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Kuznetcov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuznetcov manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuznetcov wants to control the action here but instead Harris manages to pass to full mount!
Kuznetcov wants to hold on but Harris pushes him away.
Kuznetcov tries to reverse the position but Harris maintains control.
Kuznetcov tries to hold on but Harris pushes him away.
Robert Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuznetcov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kuznetcov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov looking for submissions off his back.
Harris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kuznetcov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harris is working away from the top position though.
Harris wants to pass to mount but Kuznetcov is defending the position.
Kuznetcov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Harris passes into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznetcov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Harris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuznetcov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuznetcov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris throws a shot to the body.
Kuznetcov throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Harris scores with a hook to the body. Kuznetcov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuznetcov misses with a shot to the body
and Harris counters with a left to the body.
Harris cracks Kuznetcov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Harris lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuznetcov's head.
A head kick misses from Kuznetcov.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Harris.
Kuznetcov fails with the takedown
and Harris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kuznetcov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetcov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harris dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuznetcov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Harris is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov tries to improve position but can't.
Kuznetcov wants to control but Harris postures up.
Kuznetcov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuznetcov is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris taking a breather here.
Kuznetcov is trying to control Harris's posture but Harris avoids it.
Kuznetcov is looking for a sweep.
Harris working away.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Kuznetcov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuznetcov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harris defends it well.
Kuznetcov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuznetcov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuznetcov wants to take a breather but Harris is having none of it.
Kuznetcov is pressing down on Harris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harris is holding on for now.
Harris keeping hold of Kuznetcov's head, controlling as best he can.
Ilya Kuznetcov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harris tries to get to full guard but Kuznetcov has control of the leg.
Kuznetcov is looking to stall here but Harris recovers full guard.
Robert Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuznetcov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kuznetcov off and has taken his back!
Kuznetcov tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Harris!
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