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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Taylor (ranked 4469 p4p, 533 weight class) and Igor Kuznetmedov (ranked 8862 p4p, 766 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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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marshall Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Kuznetmedov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuznetmedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Taylor defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetmedov. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetmedov looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
And Kuznetmedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Taylor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetmedov.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuznetmedov, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuznetmedov's waist but Kuznetmedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taylor off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuznetmedov tries to sprawl out of it but Taylor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kuznetmedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetmedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuznetmedov in particular looking to stall.
Kuznetmedov is pressing down on Taylor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taylor is holding on for now.
Kuznetmedov trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away.
Kuznetmedov is looking to pass Taylor's guard but actually Taylor recovers to full guard.
Taylor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kuznetmedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Kuznetmedov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Kuznetmedov tries to pass.
Kuznetmedov passes into half guard.
Kuznetmedov seems to be working for a kimura but Taylor defends the submission attempt.
Kuznetmedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as Kuznetmedov sits in half guard.
Kuznetmedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuznetmedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuznetmedov is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kuznetmedov is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Kuznetmedov is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Taylor to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Taylor is trying to keep Kuznetmedov in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kuznetmedov 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.
Kuznetmedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taylor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kuznetmedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Kuznetmedov slips nicely into half guard.
Taylor is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuznetmedov.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kuznetmedov is keen to just control but Taylor is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuznetmedov wants to take a breather but Taylor is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetmedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuznetmedov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuznetmedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taylor sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuznetmedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Kuznetmedov eventually gives up the hold.
Kuznetmedov is trying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taylor trying to control from the bottom.
Kuznetmedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor makes his way to full guard, as Kuznetmedov worked for a kimura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuznetmedov drops back looking for a leg! Taylor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taylor manages to kick Kuznetmedov off! Kuznetmedov jumps back into Taylor's guard.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuznetmedov on the ground.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Kuznetmedov from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marshall Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetmedov looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Taylor dives in and grabs Kuznetmedov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetmedov pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
A big left from Kuznetmedov misses.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuznetmedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taylor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetmedov misses the target.
Taylor tries to clinch but Kuznetmedov is having none of it.
Kuznetmedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetmedov.
Taylor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Taylor slips under a jab from Kuznetmedov.
Taylor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kuznetmedov actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetmedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Kuznetmedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.
Igor Kuznetmedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuznetmedov gets full guard.
Kuznetmedov has his hands on Taylor's head, controlling the position.
Kuznetmedov looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuznetmedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kuznetmedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Taylor avoids the body shot from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetmedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Taylor misses the target.
Kuznetmedov misses with a hook.
Kuznetmedov throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor tries to counter by clinching up but Kuznetmedov breaks away and moves out of range.
Taylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Kuznetmedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taylor slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetmedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kuznetmedov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuznetmedov is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor struggling a bit here.
Kuznetmedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuznetmedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kuznetmedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kuznetmedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard.
Kuznetmedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kuznetmedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kuznetmedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taylor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Well,Taylor is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetmedov wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Kuznetmedov tries for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kuznetmedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Taylor trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuznetmedov stalling.
Kuznetmedov is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.
Kuznetmedov trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away.
Kuznetmedov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor is trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Kuznetmedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuznetmedov 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Igor Kuznetmedov!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Igor Kuznetmedov!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Igor Kuznetmedov!
Igor Kuznetmedov wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
26% |
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