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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Affe Vanhanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanhanen has chosen Hoop as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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168 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Affe Vanhanen!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanhanen misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vanhanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Vanhanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Vanhanen looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Vanhanen pushes him off.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Vanhanen.
Vanhanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vanhanen closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhanen has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov working aggressively here.
Vanhanen misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vanhanen backwards.
Vanhanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Vanhanen.
Kuznetsov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vanhanen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
Vanhanen is working Kuznetsov over against the ropes.
A short right from Kuznetsov on the inside.
Vanhanen is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuznetsov has double underhooks.
Vanhanen breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Kuznetsov misses.
Vanhanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vanhanen! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanhanen. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Kuznetsov catches Vanhanen right on the button with a cross.
Vanhanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the body.
Vanhanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kuznetsov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vanhanen in his tracks.
Vanhanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Vanhanen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vanhanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Kuznetsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetsov is looking to slow Vanhanen down with leg kicks.
Vanhanen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vanhanen loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vanhanen misses the jab.
That kick from Kuznetsov tenderised Vanhanen's leg. Vanhanen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vanhanen misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kuznetsov rushes Vanhanen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vanhanen fails to land.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vanhanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick that knocks Vanhanen off balance momentarily.
Vanhanen tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Vanhanen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuznetsov momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov has managed to clinch.
Kuznetsov working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanhanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanhanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vanhanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vanhanen moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Vanhanen's ribs.
Vanhanen misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Vanhanen moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Vanhanen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vanhanen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vanhanen throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanhanen misses the target.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanhanen misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Kuznetsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vanhanen doesn't seem phased though.
Kuznetsov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhanen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vanhanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuznetsov lands the left hand.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanhanen can do to turn this around?
Kuznetsov swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Vanhanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vanhanen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanhanen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov thumps Vanhanen with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuznetsov. That snapped Vanhanen's head back.
Vanhanen throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanhanen misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vanhanen throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuznetsov.
Vanhanen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuznetsov.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vanhanen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kuznetsov - the referee stops the clock and Vanhanen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kuznetsov. Vanhanen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhanen avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
A jab lands there for Kuznetsov.
Nice shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vanhanen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vanhanen misses with a combination
letting Kuznetsov counter with a right hand.
Kuznetsov gets tackled into the ropes by Vanhanen. Vanhanen maintains the clinch.
Vanhanen prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vanhanen.
Kuznetsov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Vanhanen breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov cracks Vanhanen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vanhanen! But no joy.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vanhanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Vanhanen slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Vanhanen throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and Vanhanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vanhanen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vanhanen blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Vanhanen.
Kuznetsov clinches with his opponent.
Vanhanen lands with a left to the head.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vanhanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov can't find room to land a body shot as Vanhanen controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanhanen misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Vanhanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Vanhanen tries to break free but Kuznetsov pushes him back against the ropes.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanhanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanhanen throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanhanen.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vanhanen backwards.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
Vanhanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vanhanen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
Vanhanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vanhanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the ropes.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Vanhanen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vanhanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vanhanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vanhanen.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov - that landed with a thud.
Vanhanen blocking some punches.
Vanhanen lands an uppercut.
Vanhanen working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vanhanen backwards.
Vanhanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vanhanen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Vanhanen.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetsov.
Affe Vanhanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
A short right from Kuznetsov.
Vanhanen misses with some punches.
Vanhanen working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vanhanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the ropes.
Kuznetsov pushes Vanhanen back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanhanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kuznetsov.
Vanhanen blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov pushes Vanhanen back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vanhanen blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands with an uppercut that bounces Vanhanen off the ropes and back into range.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch
and Vanhanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov cracks the inside of Vanhanen's front leg.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vanhanen misses with an uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a good low kick that Vanhanen was not able to check.
Vanhanen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vanhanen lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanhanen throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vanhanen avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
A slow jab from Vanhanen misses its intended target.
Vanhanen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vanhanen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuznetsov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab.
Kuznetsov lands with an uppercut that bounces Vanhanen off the ropes and back into range.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Vanhanen moves out of range.
Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good exchange - Kuznetsov coming out on top.
Vanhanen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuznetsov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Nikolai Kuznetsov wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Nikolai Kuznetsov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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