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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Kuznetsov (ranked 1078 p4p, 140 weight class) and Takeshi Naoki (ranked 3060 p4p, 330 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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170 lbs
28 - 22 - 4 |
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179 lbs
32 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
28 - 22 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Alexandr Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takeshi Naoki!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuznetsov punishes Naoki's body with a nice straight punch.
Naoki avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Naoki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuznetsov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Naoki.
Naoki goes for a double leg but Kuznetsov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kuznetsov continues to drive forward.
Naoki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuznetsov. That did some damage!
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Naoki.
Naoki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuznetsov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Naoki somewhat.
Naoki dives in and grabs Kuznetsov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes down on Naoki's head and hops out.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Naoki.
Naoki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Naoki misses.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Naoki thuds a left hand into Kuznetsov's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Naoki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Naoki shoots in but Kuznetsov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Naoki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Naoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Naoki shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well. He's pushed Naoki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Takeshi Naoki has been cut.
Naoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naoki is working for takedown but Kuznetsov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body.
Naoki manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov darts in and clinches Naoki up against the cage.
Kuznetsov being controlled against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike.
Naoki tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naoki can't get the takedown.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Naoki is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov scores a nice knee to the body.
Naoki looks winded!
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Naoki backwards.
Naoki stalling in the clinch but Kuznetsov improves position.
Knees to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kuznetsov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kuznetsov with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov scores with a knee to the head.
Naoki can't get the takedown.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head.
Naoki stalling in the clinch but Kuznetsov improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike.
Naoki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good body shot from Kuznetsov.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuznetsov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Naoki's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetsov.
Naoki is working for takedown but Kuznetsov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Naoki blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov stops a takedown attempt from Naoki.
Naoki trying to stall but Kuznetsov improves his position.
Naoki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Naoki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naoki throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Naoki.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
That has opened up Takeshi Naoki's cut even more.
Kuznetsov defending well as Naoki loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Naoki moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuznetsov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Naoki throws a head kick that misses
and Kuznetsov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Naoki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuznetsov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Naoki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Naoki moves out of range easily.
Naoki shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naoki.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Kuznetsov as Naoki shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov lands a front kick.
Naoki misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Naoki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Naoki looks to land a body kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Naoki on the side of the head.
Naoki swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Naoki motions for Kuznetsov to come forward. Naoki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naoki.
Sloppy strikes from Naoki. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov scores with a body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Naoki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuznetsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Naoki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuznetsov rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Naoki keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Naoki avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Naoki misses with an uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naoki throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov takes the fight into the clinch.
Naoki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuznetsov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow just above Naoki 's eye.
Naoki dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Naoki is breathing heavily.
Naoki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Takeshi Naoki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kuznetsov struggles to land a body shot inside as Naoki controls his hands.
Naoki slowing the pace effectively.
Naoki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Naoki.
Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kuznetsov obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov leaning against his opponent.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Naoki takes an elbow to the temple.
Takeshi Naoki's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Naoki or not.
Naoki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuznetsov lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Takeshi Naoki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexandr Kuznetsov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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