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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kuznetsov (ranked 1050 p4p, 115 weight class) and Teodors Ozolinsh (ranked 1308 p4p, 150 weight class). Teodors Ozolinsh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teodors Ozolinsh!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
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.
Kuznetsov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ozolinsh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kuznetsov blocks it well.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
As Ozolinsh backs away, Kuznetsov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Ozolinsh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuznetsov with a body shot.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuznetsov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a wild body kick that Kuznetsov sees coming a mile off.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Ozolinsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozolinsh throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by clinching up but Ozolinsh breaks away and moves out of range.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Ozolinsh works the jab nicely.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozolinsh walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
and Ozolinsh counters with a right hand to the body.
Ozolinsh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuznetsov connects with a jab.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuznetsov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Ozolinsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that 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.
Kuznetsov connects with a nice looking jab.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ozolinsh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ozolinsh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuznetsov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ozolinsh back to the cage. Kuznetsov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuznetsov throws a big counter combination but Ozolinsh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ozolinsh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuznetsov cracks Ozolinsh with a good jab.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ozolinsh in his tracks.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov lands a glancing blow to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ozolinsh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kuznetsovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ozolinsh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ozolinsh counters with a low kick, right behind Kuznetsov 's knee.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov lands with a right hand.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kuznetsov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ozolinsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kuznetsov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ozolinsh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuznetsov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh obviously looking to wear him down.
Ozolinsh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kuznetsov misses with a body kick.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ozolinsh might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kuznetsov has got the better of the exchanges.
Ozolinsh lands with a hook. Kuznetsov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Ozolinsh.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ozolinsh.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov checks a leg kick.
Kuznetsov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Ozolinsh throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick
and Kuznetsov counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good work by Kuznetsov as he checks the leg kick.
Kuznetsov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh tries to move into range but Kuznetsov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab. Ozolinsh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozolinsh can do to turn this around?
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov lands the left hand.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Kuznetsov as he checks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh lands with a hook. Kuznetsov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuznetsov cracks Ozolinsh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ozolinsh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Kuznetsov's front leg with a kick but Kuznetsov checks it.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
A countering left hand to the body from Ozolinsh misses.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Ozolinsh avoids it well.
Kuznetsov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ozolinsh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ozolinsh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kuznetsov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ozolinsh misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Kuznetsov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ozolinsh momentarily.
Ozolinsh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Ozolinsh with a series of wild strikes but Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping right.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick that knocks Ozolinsh off balance momentarily.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kuznetsov!
A relieved looking Nikolai Kuznetsov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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