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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teodors Ozolinsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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159 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teodors Ozolinsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozolinsh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Ozolinsh's ribs.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuznetsov can pounce on him.
Kuznetsov lands with an overhand left.
Kuznetsov digs a good hook to Ozolinsh's body.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws out a powerful jab.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Kuznetsov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov connects with the punch.
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 looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Ozolinsh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh is looking to wear down Kuznetsov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ozolinsh lands with a nice body kick.
Kuznetsov works Ozolinsh's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Kuznetsov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Ozolinsh jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Kuznetsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ozolinsh doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the body kick.
Ozolinsh lands an overhand right.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ozolinsh throws a front kick that sends Kuznetsov stumbling back into the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ozolinsh had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kuznetsov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh connects with a body shot that sends Kuznetsov's belly button to the back.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with a light punch inside.
Ozolinsh blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Kuznetsov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Ozolinsh throws a front kick that sends Kuznetsov stumbling back into the ropes.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuznetsov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the body kick.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good shot there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov scores with a head kick. Ozolinsh tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A jab from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with an inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov blocks the body kick.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Ozolinsh's front leg with a kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
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 blocks a leg kick.
Kuznetsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Ozolinsh throws a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses
and Ozolinsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ozolinsh misses with a head kick.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
Donk. Kuznetsov catches Ozolinsh right on the button with a cross.
Kuznetsov jabs at Ozolinsh's body.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Ozolinsh. That snapped Kuznetsov's head back.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov with a hook.
Ozolinsh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kuznetsov duly obliges.
Kuznetsov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Kuznetsov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh instigates a clinch.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ozolinsh with a body shot.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Ozolinsh connects with the punch.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuznetsov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuznetsov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Ozolinsh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Ozolinsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh cracks the inside of Kuznetsov's front leg.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Ozolinsh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ozolinsh. That one must have hurt.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh jabs at Kuznetsov's body.
A lazy body kick from Ozolinsh
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov walks into a jab.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh digs a good body shot into Kuznetsov's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the body kick.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov connects with a single shot there.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov tries a quick counter leg kick but Ozolinsh is wise to it.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ozolinsh scores with a body shot.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kuznetsov will feel that in the morning.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Ozolinsh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ozolinsh finish him?
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov cracks Ozolinsh with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ozolinsh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ozolinsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuznetsov checks it well.
Kuznetsov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov scores with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov lands with an overhand left.
Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuznetsov at a distance.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Teodors Ozolinsh.
I think Ozolinsh 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Nikolai Kuznetsov wins by majority decision!
An out of breath Nikolai Kuznetsov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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