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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Bagov (ranked 2364 p4p, 86 weight class) and Konstantin Kuznetsov (ranked 3710 p4p, 119 weight class). Bagov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Russian National Anthem. This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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183 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ali Bagov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuznetsov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bagov is on him like a limpet, forcing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
Bagov has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kuznetsov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bagov.
Bagov tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks.
Bagov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Bagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bagov's efforts to push away.
Bagov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bagov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuznetsov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Bagov from controlling successfully.
Bagov looking to sit in guard and control but Kuznetsov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuznetsov preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bagov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bagov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuznetsov is aware though and is defending well.
Kuznetsov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bagov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuznetsov has managed to get both his arms back between Bagov's legs - danger averted.
Bagov working a defensive guard but Kuznetsov passes into half guard.
Bagov wants to get back to full guard.
Bagov has a hand on Kuznetsov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kuznetsov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bagov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bagov actively working from the bottom here.
Bagov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Guts & Glory Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bagov is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bagov with the active half guard here but Kuznetsov passes nicely into side control.
Bagov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuznetsov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bagov is trying to control Kuznetsov's posture but Kuznetsov avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bagov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuznetsov's best efforts.
Bagov trying to hold on to Kuznetsov's head to control him but Kuznetsov postures up.
Bagov looking for submissions off his back.
Bagov looking for subs from the bottom but Kuznetsov mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bagov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kuznetsov to the ground. Bagov is now in Kuznetsov's guard.
Bagov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kuznetsov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bagov, into his guard.
Bagov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bagov has an active guard here but Kuznetsov has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuznetsov pulls his head out easily.
Bagov wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagov tries to get to full guard but Kuznetsov has control of the leg.
Bagov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuznetsov pulls his head out easily.
Bagov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuznetsov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuznetsov's back!
Bagov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Kuznetsov escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Bagov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuznetsov pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bagov trying to control from the bottom.
Bagov manages to get to full guard.
Konstantin Kuznetsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bagov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuznetsov's guard.
Bagov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuznetsov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bagov has Kuznetsov in his guard.
Bagov is pulling down on Kuznetsov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuznetsov, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagov is looking for a triangle here but Kuznetsov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bagov struggling a bit here.
Bagov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kuznetsov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bagov is looking to reverse the position.
Bagov is trying to control Kuznetsov's posture but Kuznetsov avoids it.
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.
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Bagov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuznetsov stands up.
Bagov scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bagov fails to land the takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bagov, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Konstantin Kuznetsov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bagov scores with a takedown into Kuznetsov's guard.
Bagov wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
Bagov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bagov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kuznetsov dives on top into guard.
Bagov is looking for a triangle here but Kuznetsov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagov can't do much from the bottom here.
Bagov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bagov wants to control but Kuznetsov postures up.
Kuznetsov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ali Bagov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bagov works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagov has Kuznetsov pulled in close to control his posture.
Bagov has his foot on Kuznetsov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuznetsov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Bagov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bagov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuznetsov defends it easily.
Bagov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuznetsov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuznetsov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bagov has an active guard here but Kuznetsov has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagov is trying to control but can't.
Bagov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bagov looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagov is trying to control but can't.
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.
Bagov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuznetsov pulls his head out easily.
Bagov is looking for a sweep. Kuznetsov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bagov is trying to control but can't.
Ali Bagov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuznetsov decides to stand and escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bagov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bagov throws a combination. Kuznetsov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Konstantin Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov tries to sprawl but Bagov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Konstantin Kuznetsov.
I've got Kuznetsov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Kuznetsov!
In his post fight interview, Konstantin Kuznetsov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Ali Bagov had this to say: 'This loss is because i have to fight in america cause no one wants to fight me in my country.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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