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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kuznetsov (ranked 1994 p4p, 246 weight class) and Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 1650 p4p, 204 weight class). Ribbler has chosen Bad Religion - Infected as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and Ribbler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuznetsov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuznetsov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lads Lash Banter Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Ribbler slips the punch.
Ribbler just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Kuznetsov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ribbler.
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
A nice side step and Ribbler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ribbler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuznetsov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuznetsov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kuznetsov is looking to slow Ribbler down with leg kicks.
Ribbler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kuznetsov counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribbler looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Ribbler misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuznetsov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ribblers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ribbler darts in looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov gets double underhooks and turns Ribbler into the cage.
Kuznetsov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibbe Ribbler.
Ribbler shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ribbler misses with an uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a three punch combo that has Ribbler backing up. Ribbler nods at Kuznetsov to acknowledge the strikes.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Ribbler moves out of range.
A nice side step and Ribbler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ribbler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
and Ribbler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribbler has his takedown stuffed
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribbler shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ribbler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ribbler misses with a body punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ribbler's knee momentarily.
Ribbler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuznetsov rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kuznetsov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ribbler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ribbler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ribbler taking a breather here.
Ribbler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuznetsov, who protects the arm well.
Ribbler grinds an elbow into Kuznetsov's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet.
Ribbler working the ground and pound but Kuznetsov is defending the strikes.
Ribbler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuznetsov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ribbler throws an elbow but Kuznetsov slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ribbler swings around for an armbar but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ribbler's guard.
Ribbler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuznetsov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ribbler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuznetsov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ribbler controlling Kuznetsov's posture.
Ribbler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuznetsov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kuznetsov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Ibbe Ribbler has been cut.
Kuznetsov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ribbler missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that half lands.
Ribbler tries a low kick but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Ribbler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ribbler tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away easily
and Ribbler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ribbler connects with a body shot that sends Kuznetsov's belly button to the back.
Ribbler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ribbler with a hook.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbler misses with a straight right.
Ribbler throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Kuznetsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ribbler doesn't seem phased though.
Kuznetsov ducks right into an uppercut from Ribbler.
Ribbler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuznetsov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibbe Ribbler.
Ribbler connects with a right hand. Kuznetsov shakes it off.
Ribbler cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuznetsov needs to keep his hands up - Ribbler had a free shot at his head there.
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Ribbler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuznetsov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuznetsov scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ribbler is defended easily by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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.
Ribbler lands with a good body shot.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Ribbler is out of range.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribbler tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribbler misses with a right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ribbler throws a leg kick which misses Kuznetsov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuznetsov tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ribbler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribbler.
Kuznetsov punishes Ribbler's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Ribbler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Ribbler moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ribbler.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Ribbler's head but Ribbler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ribbler in his tracks.
Ribbler shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Ribbler.
Ribbler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ribbler's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick
and Ribbler counters with a good low kick that Kuznetsov was not able to check.
Kuznetsov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Ribbler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Kuznetsov.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribbler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ibbe Ribbler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ribbler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribbler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribbler can do to turn this around?
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Ribbler.
Kuznetsov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ribbler counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ribbler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuznetsov is trying to defend but Ribbler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ribbler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuznetsov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ribbler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand.
Ribbler is taking a breather. Kuznetsov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ribbler wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuznetsov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuznetsov taking some punishment here, with Ribbler in his half guard.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand up here but Ribbler is controlling him well.
Kuznetsov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kuznetsov kicks off Ribbler and gets to his feet.
Ribbler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuznetsov's head backwards.
Ibbe Ribbler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Ribbler looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Ribbler lands a nice hook to Kuznetsov's body. Kuznetsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ribbler dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Ribbler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ribbler has a takedown stuffed.
Ribbler throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ribbler misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov sizes up Ribbler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ribbler has his takedown stuffed
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ribbler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ribbler shoots and misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibbe Ribbler.
Ribbler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ribbler has his takedown stuffed
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Ribbler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Ribbler with a series of wild strikes but Ribbler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ribbler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
A countering left hand to the body from Ribbler misses.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribbler misses with an uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribbler moves away.
Ribbler misses with a jab to the body
and Kuznetsov counters with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuznetsov slaps away a takedown attempt from Ribbler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ribbler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Ribbler misses with a hook
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuznetsov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Nikolai Kuznetsov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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