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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Kuklinsky (ranked 104 p4p, 4 weight class) and Dustin Kruger (ranked 445 p4p, 14 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kruger's choice of entrance music: Enter The Spingbok Ninja. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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243 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Kuklinsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruger replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kuklinsky blocks it well.
Kruger throws a body punch but Kuklinsky moves out of range.
Kruger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruger tries a quick counter leg kick but Kuklinsky is wise to it.
Kuklinsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Kuklinsky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kruger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuklinsky scores with a hook to the body. Kruger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuklinsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuklinsky jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kruger throws the kick towards the body but Kuklinsky avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruger.
Kruger throws a lazy right hand but Kuklinsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuklinsky lands a jab-cross combination.
Kuklinsky misses with a body punch
enabling Kruger to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuklinsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuklinsky.
A combination from Kuklinsky does no damage.
Kuklinsky misses with an uppercut. Kruger saw that one coming.
Kuklinsky throws the left hand but Kruger avoids the punch easily.
Kuklinsky sets himself, and Kruger steps forward looking for the clinch! Kuklinsky avoids it this time.
Kuklinsky is looking to wear down Kruger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kuklinsky cracks Kruger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuklinsky throws a one two combo.
Kuklinsky slips a jab and a cross from Kruger.
A combination from Kuklinsky does no damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kruger, right into the meat.
Kruger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kruger tries to bum rush Kuklinsky with a series of wild strikes but Kuklinsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richard Kuklinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuklinsky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuklinsky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruger scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuklinsky.
We've been informed that Kruger has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jab by Kuklinsky.
Kruger looks for the body kick but Kuklinsky saw that one coming.
Kuklinsky throws a one two combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuklinsky has a couple of punches blocked by Kruger.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kruger.
Good body shot from Kruger.
Kruger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuklinsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuklinsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuklinsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruger.
Kuklinsky blocks a body shot from Kruger.
Kuklinsky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kruger or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruger pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kruger wants to hit a switch here but Kuklinsky passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kruger there!
Kruger tries to reverse the position but Kuklinsky maintains control.
Kruger wants to hold on but Kuklinsky pushes him away.
Kruger sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Kruger desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kruger wants to control the action here but instead Kuklinsky manages to pass to full mount!
Kuklinsky stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kuklinsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruger manages to avoid it.
Kuklinsky slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Kuklinsky 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.
Kuklinsky darts in trying to clinch
and Kruger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuklinsky bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruger's head.
Kuklinsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuklinsky looks to land a combination but Kruger avoids it well.
Kuklinsky checks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kuklinsky!
Kuklinsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuklinsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruger.
Kuklinsky lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuklinsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuklinsky throws a combination that misses
and Kruger counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruger.
Kuklinsky drives through and clinches with Kruger against the cage.
Kruger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuklinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuklinsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike.
Kruger gets through Kuklinsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuklinsky tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger tries to work over Kuklinsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
Kuklinsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kruger - that landed with a thud.
Kuklinsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruger can do to turn this around?
Kruger tries to work over Kuklinsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruger is working Kuklinsky over against the cage.
Kruger scores with a hook to the body.
Dustin Kruger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Kruger as the two fighters clinch.
Kruger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuklinsky controls his hands.
Kruger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuklinsky throws a head punch that misses.
Kruger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kruger scores with a shot to the side of Kuklinsky's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuklinsky.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Kuklinsky avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the cage.
Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Kruger.
Kruger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuklinsky backwards.
Kruger tries a body shot but Kuklinsky blocks it.
Kuklinsky blocks a body shot from Kruger.
Kruger scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Kuklinsky.
Kruger blocking some punches.
Kuklinsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuklinsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger tries to work over Kuklinsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuklinsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruger scores with a shoulder strike.
Kruger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuklinsky.
Still in the clinch, Kruger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruger looking to throw knees to the head but Kuklinsky is blocking nicely.
Kruger scores with a shoulder strike.
Kruger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike.
Kuklinsky blocks an uppercut.
Kuklinsky can't find room to land a body shot as Kruger controls the action.
Kruger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuklinskys head.
Kruger lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruger lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruger can't find room to land a body shot as Kuklinsky controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Kruger.
Kruger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuklinsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruger.
Kruger lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Kruger.
Kruger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kruger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kruger is working Kuklinsky over against the cage.
Kruger lands a nice uppercut.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike.
Kruger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kruger is working Kuklinsky over against the cage.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuklinsky controls his hands.
Kruger digs a right hand underneath Kuklinsky's ribcage. Kuklinsky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kruger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kruger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuklinsky or not.
Kruger breaks from the clinch.
Kruger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuklinsky doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuklinsky throws a jab when Kruger was well out of range.
Kruger steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kruger lands a front kick.
Kruger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuklinsky on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Kruger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kruger cracks Kuklinsky with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kruger dips to his left and cracks Kuklinsky with an uppercut!
Kruger throws a hook to the side of Kuklinsky's head but Kuklinsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuklinsky misses with a body shot.
Kruger slips a jab and a cross from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kuklinsky lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruger's head.
Kuklinsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruger.
A slow jab from Kruger misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger throws the left hand but Kuklinsky avoids the punch easily.
Kuklinsky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuklinsky jabs Kruger right on the nose. Kruger blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuklinsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger lands with a straight right. Kuklinsky didn't see that one coming.
Kuklinsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuklinsky moves away from the strike by Kruger.
Kruger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuklinsky lands with a nice body punch.
Kuklinsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruger throws a hook but Kuklinsky blocks it.
Kuklinsky with a jab.
Kruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuklinsky moves away.
Kuklinsky tries to counter by clinching up but Kruger breaks away and moves out of range.
Kruger slips under a jab.
Kruger blocks a jab.
Kruger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richard Kuklinsky is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinsky lands a head shot.
Kuklinsky moves out of range of the body kick.
Kruger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuklinsky misses the target.
Kruger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kuklinsky if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuklinsky takes one on the button.
It looks like Richard Kuklinsky has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuklinsky blocks a leg kick.
Kruger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuklinsky missing with a left hand there. Kruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuklinsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Kruger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kuklinsky crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kruger - the referee stops the clock and Kuklinsky gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kruger. Kuklinsky manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kuklinsky looks to land a right hand but Kruger moved out of range.
Kuklinsky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuklinsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinsky throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kruger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kruger connects with a right hand. Kuklinsky shakes it off.
Kruger lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuklinsky off the cage and back into range.
Kruger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kruger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuklinsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuklinsky swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuklinsky.
Kruger throws a low kick but Kuklinsky moves out of range easily.
Kuklinsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuklinsky swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kruger counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kruger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kuklinsky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuklinsky throws a shot from downtown. Kruger moves away and avoids it.
Kruger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kruger scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuklinsky throws a body punch but Kruger moves out of range.
Kuklinsky walks into a left hand.
Kruger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kruger misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Kruger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kruger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Kruger!
Dustin Kruger tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Richard Kuklinsky had this to say: 'Congrats, you just had a very hard time beating up a girl.'.
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hype
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