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Event:
MFN 342: Voodoo
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Kuzmejniev checks a leg kick.
A big left from Leija misses.
And Kuzmejniev counters with a quick kick to the body but Leija blocks it.
Leija throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leija takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuzmejniev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leija throws a shot to the body.
Leija jabs Kuzmejniev to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD#
Kuzmejniev lands a big head kick that sends Leija tumbling to the mat! Kuzmejniev takes a step backwards and waves Leija back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzmejniev takes a swing at Leija 's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Leija tenderised Kuzmejniev's leg. Kuzmejniev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuzmejniev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuzmejniev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#
Leija is rocked!
Leija lands a head shot.
Leija is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuzmejniev finish him?
Kuzmejniev lands a brutal head kick. Leija looks out on his feet and Kuzmejniev throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Zlato Kuzmejniev!
Zlato Kuzmejniev looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I came for the KO, thank you for your support.'.
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Event:
MFN 335: Delirious
Date: Aug 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Blyer as he connects with a hook.
Blyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Blyer misses with a looping left.
Kuzmejniev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Rocky Blyer has been cut.
Kuzmejniev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blyer.
Blyer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blyer misses with a wild body shot.
Blyer throws a shot from downtown. Kuzmejniev moves away and avoids it.
Kuzmejniev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blyer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kuzmejniev throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuzmejniev fakes the leg kick and cracks Blyer in the body.
A big left from Kuzmejniev misses.
Kuzmejniev blocks a jab.
Kuzmejniev throws a body punch but Blyer moves out of range.
Kuzmejniev slips a jab and a cross from Blyer.
Blyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blyer. Kuzmejniev does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A jab from Blyer misses.
Blyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzmejniev manages to avoid it.
Kuzmejniev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for Blyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blyer looks to throw the jab but Kuzmejniev is out of range.
A nice side step and Kuzmejniev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuzmejniev lands the left hand.
Blyer blocks a head kick by Kuzmejniev.
Blyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuzmejniev cracks Blyer with an open hand slap.
Rocky Blyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuzmejniev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuzmejniev.
Kuzmejniev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blyer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kuzmejniev's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kuzmejniev slips a jab and a cross from Blyer.
Kuzmejniev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzmejniev manages to avoid it.
Kuzmejniev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2#
Blyer throws a right hand that Kuzmejniev ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuzmejniev also avoids with ease.
Blyer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzmejniev misses with a wild combination.
Blyer stuns Kuzmejniev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blyer misses with a wild combination.
Kuzmejniev slips a straight right by Blyer.
Kuzmejniev tries a quick counter leg kick but Blyer is wise to it.
Kuzmejniev moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Kuzmejniev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blyer throws a right and a left that Kuzmejniev avoids nicely.
Blyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blyer blocks a head kick by Kuzmejniev.
Blyer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Blyer misses the jab.
Kuzmejniev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kuzmejniev feints and then cracks Blyer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blyer down.
Kuzmejniev throws a sloppy head kick and Blyer moves out of range easily.
Kuzmejniev lands a jab.
Kuzmejniev slips under a jab.
Kuzmejniev misses with a head kick.
Blyer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuzmejniev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuzmejniev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuzmejniev throws a sloppy head kick
and Blyer counters with a one-two to the body.
Blyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuzmejniev.
Blyer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Blyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Blyer throws an overhand right that lands on Kuzmejniev's shoulder, as Kuzmejniev tries to avoid the shot.
Kuzmejniev throws a head kick that Blyer semi-blocks.
#ROC2#
Blyer is rocked!
Kuzmejniev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oh Blyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Blyer backs off Kuzmejniev throws a huge counter combo but Blyer manages to avoid it all.
Blyer seems to have got his legs back now.
Blyer connects with a jab.
Kuzmejniev moves away from the strike by Blyer.
Kuzmejniev thinks about the counter body kick.
Some wild striking there from Blyer.
Kuzmejniev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blyer misses with a two punch combination.
Kuzmejniev lands with a nice body kick.
Blyer is breathing heavily.
Blyer misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rocky Blyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocky Blyer's cut.
That's time! Blyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Blyer swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD2#
and Kuzmejniev counters with a crisp one two that drops Blyer! Kuzmejniev thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Blyer to his feet! Blyer is in big trouble!
The fighters circling - Blyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuzmejniev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuzmejniev throws a sloppy head kick and Blyer moves out of range easily.
Kuzmejniev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blyer.
Kuzmejniev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blyer's head backwards.
We've been told by Blyer's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuzmejniev throws a low kick but Blyer avoids it.
Kuzmejniev misses with a hook to the body
and Blyer counters with a straight right hand.
Blyer misses with a body shot.
Kuzmejniev throws a counter combo.
Kuzmejniev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blyer misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuzmejniev counters with a right hand to the body.
Zlato Kuzmejniev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuzmejniev cracks Blyer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blyer throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuzmejniev counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1#
Nice defenses there by Kuzmejniev.
Blyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuzmejniev was well out of range. Poor timing from Blyer.
Nice uppercut lands for Blyer. That snapped Kuzmejniev's head back.
Kuzmejniev lands with an overhand left.
Blyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuzmejniev sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD2#
Kuzmejniev cracks Blyer with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kuzmejniev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Blyer to stand back up!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Kuzmejniev! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zlato Kuzmejniev!
As Zlato Kuzmejniev got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I came for the KO, thank you for your support.'.
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Event:
MFN 328: LA Confidential
Date: Jul 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Animai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Animai throws a head kick that misses
and Kuzmejniev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuzmejniev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Animai is out of range.
Kuzmejniev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuzmejniev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzmejniev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Animai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD#
Kuzmejniev lands a big head kick that sends Animai tumbling to the mat! Kuzmejniev takes a step backwards and waves Animai back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Animai is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Keimah Animai has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Animai is aggressively charging in as Kuzmejniev backs up avoiding any damage. Kuzmejniev tosses out a jab and Animai runs right into it face first! Animai is out cold! Kuzmejniev dropped down on all fours and is barking in Animai's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zlato Kuzmejniev!
Zlato Kuzmejniev made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I came for the KO, thank you for your support.'.
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Event:
MFN 325: Mamba vs. Linhares II
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Kuzmejniev is looking to land body kicks.
Kuzmejniev misses with a kick to the body.
As Kuzmejniev backs away, Sithole returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kuzmejniev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sithole misses with a hook. Kuzmejniev ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Sithole gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sithole seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kuzmejniev wants to control but Sithole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sithole is looking to take a break and control but Kuzmejniev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuzmejniev is looking to improve his position.
Kuzmejniev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmejniev trying to control here.
Sithole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuzmejniev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Kuzmejniev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sithole's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sithole's back!
Kuzmejniev really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sithole.
Kuzmejniev has the hooks in. Sithole is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sithole manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kuzmejniev's guard. Nice work there by Sithole.
Sithole is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuzmejniev has wrist control.
Sithole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuzmejniev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kuzmejniev wants to pass to mount but Sithole is defending the position.
Sithole wants to get back to full guard but Kuzmejniev has mounted him!#T2#
Kuzmejniev trying to control but Sithole is having none of it.
Sithole is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuzmejniev controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Kuzmejniev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T3#
Kuzmejniev wants to control the pace but Sithole is squirming around nicely.
Kuzmejniev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sithole is squirming around, avoiding Kuzmejniev's attempts to control the action.
Sithole controls the position.
Sithole working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
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.
Kuzmejniev controlling his opponent.
Sithole is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sithole sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sithole tries to roll over but Kuzmejniev keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuzmejniev controlling the action here.
Kuzmejniev prevents Sithole from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuzmejniev wants to stand up but Sithole is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zlato Kuzmejniev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kuzmejniev tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Sithole counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kuzmejniev trying to control the position.
Kuzmejniev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sithole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sithole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuzmejniev's head.
Sithole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sithole trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzmejniev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sithole scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmejniev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sithole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuzmejniev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Sithole is stalling in the full guard.
Kuzmejniev working a defensive guard here.
Sithole throwing strikes but missing.
Sithole works over Kuzmejniev with some ground and pound from guard.
Sithole lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sithole postures up in Kuzmejniev's guard and throws a big left but Kuzmejniev blocks it.
Kuzmejniev controls Sithole momentarily but Sithole frees himself.
Sithole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sithole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sithole trying to control but Kuzmejniev is working from the bottom.
Kuzmejniev wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sithole is now in half guard.
Sithole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kuzmejniev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuzmejniev.
Kuzmejniev is pulling down on Sithole's head to control his posture.
Sithole lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Sithole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sithole stays in close to Kuzmejniev's body and controls the position.
Sithole trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzmejniev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sithole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sithole looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sithole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sithole preventing the sweep. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kuzmejniev pulls Sithole in close to his closed guard and prevents Sithole from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sithole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sithole looking to sit in guard and control but Kuzmejniev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kuzmejniev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sithole trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuzmejniev pushing down on Sithole's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Sithole dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kuzmejniev throws a head kick but Sithole moves out of range.
Kuzmejniev scores with a head kick. Sithole tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Moses Sithole has been cut.
Sithole throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD#
Sithole gets the takedown into side control.
Kuzmejniev is letting Sithole control him for a moment.
Sithole seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kuzmejniev for as long as he can get away with.
Kuzmejniev wants to control but Sithole postures up.
Sithole looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kuzmejniev is avoiding damage well.
Sithole wants to control but Kuzmejniev is keeping him busy.
Kuzmejniev is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Sithole lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sithole in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kuzmejniev is looking for a sweep.
Sithole is putting a hurting on Kuzmejniev here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kuzmejniev is looking to reverse the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Kuzmejniev is right now.
Sithole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Kuzmejniev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sithole's best efforts.
Sithole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuzmejniev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sithole thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sithole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuzmejniev can do to turn this around?
Kuzmejniev is looking to control Sithole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuzmejniev avoid being mounted?
Kuzmejniev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sithole is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuzmejniev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sithole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuzmejniev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Sithole works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuzmejniev is trying to control but can't.
Sithole trying to control the action but Kuzmejniev is working from the bottom.
Sithole trying to pass the guard but Kuzmejniev defending well. #SUB#
Sithole is trying to work for a kimura but Kuzmejniev is defending well.
Sithole is looking to take a break and control but Kuzmejniev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kuzmejniev tries a head kick but it misses.
Sithole looks to land a left hand but Kuzmejniev moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Sithole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuzmejniev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzmejniev lands with a hook. Sithole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sithole connects with a body shot that sends Kuzmejniev's belly button to the back.
Sithole cracks the inside of Kuzmejniev's front leg.
Kuzmejniev walks into a stiff left hand from Sithole.#CL#
Sithole has managed to clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kuzmejniev.
Sithole swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuzmejniev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuzmejniev blocking some punches.
Kuzmejniev working aggressively here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Sithole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sithole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sithole's corner calls for a 1-2. Sithole obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuzmejniev connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kuzmejniev.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Sithole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sithole has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Sithole!
An out of breath Moses Sithole thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
MFN 320: Resilient
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Kuzmejniev throws a push kick but Pulkkinen slaps the foot to one side.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzmejniev manages to avoid it.
Kuzmejniev looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kuzmejniev misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuzmejniev.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuzmejniev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuzmejniev tries to land a front kick but Pulkkinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good shot there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick from Kuzmejniev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmejniev scores with a punch to the head.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick aimed at Kuzmejniev's knee but Kuzmejniev avoids it well.
Kuzmejniev fails to land with a series of punches.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuzmejniev. That did some damage!
Kuzmejniev throws a head kick that misses.
Pulkkinen feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Pulkkinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuzmejniev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pulkkinen's calf.
A head kick by Kuzmejniev misses
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. Kuzmejniev saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
Kuzmejniev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuzmejniev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen scores with the left hand. Kuzmejniev knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Kuzmejniev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zlato Kuzmejniev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat.
Kuzmejniev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuzmejniev misses with a head kick.
Pulkkinen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kuzmejniev drops his hands momentarily and Pulkkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzmejniev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzmejniev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuzmejniev moves out of range of the body kick from Pulkkinen.
Kuzmejniev raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pulkkinen.
Kuzmejniev takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Kuzmejniev.
A leg kick checked by Kuzmejniev.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Kuzmejniev misses with a looping left.
Kuzmejniev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulkkinen's sensitive parts.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pulkkinen looks to clinch
and Kuzmejniev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pulkkinen thinking. #T3#
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuzmejniev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pulkkinen's head.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuzmejniev scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice sprawl there from Kuzmejniev as Pulkkinen shoots in.
Kuzmejniev looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Kuzmejniev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Kuzmejniev gets caught flat footed, as Pulkkinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pulkkinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Pulkkinen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kuzmejniev pulls Pulkkinen in close to his closed guard and prevents Pulkkinen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kuzmejniev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen won't allow Kuzmejniev to sweep him here.
Pulkkinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuzmejniev keeping full guard, as Pulkkinen tries to pass.
Kuzmejniev has momentary wrist control but Pulkkinen slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pera Pulkkinen 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.
#R2#
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuzmejniev lands a body shot.
Pera Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
and Kuzmejniev counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kuzmejniev blocks a jab.
Nice body kick from Kuzmejniev.
Pulkkinen misses the body punch
and Kuzmejniev counters with a good, hard body kick but Pulkkinen shrugs it off.
Kuzmejniev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzmejniev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Kuzmejniev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Kuzmejniev was well out of range.
Kuzmejniev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good shot there by Pulkkinen.
Kuzmejniev throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen avoids them all with ease.
Kuzmejniev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuzmejniev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Kuzmejniev checks it.
Kuzmejniev throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Pulkkinen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kuzmejniev tries to roll over but Pulkkinen keeps him under control.
Kuzmejniev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pulkkinen is working away from the top position though.
Pulkkinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pulkkinen trying to control from half guard but Kuzmejniev is working away. #T2#
Kuzmejniev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pulkkinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pulkkinen's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuzmejniev just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kuzmejniev trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pulkkinen trying to control the hands but Kuzmejniev breaks the grip.
Kuzmejniev biding his time, controlling Pulkkinen. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Kuzmejniev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kuzmejniev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kuzmejniev biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pulkkinen breaks Kuzmejniev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kuzmejniev keeping moving, preventing Pulkkinen from controlling successfully.
Pulkkinen looking to sit in guard and control but Kuzmejniev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kuzmejniev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kuzmejniev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Pulkkinen tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kuzmejniev easily slips into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlato Kuzmejniev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuzmejniev misses with a head kick.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzmejniev is looking for the big counter here.
Pulkkinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuzmejniev's waist but Kuzmejniev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pulkkinen off to one side.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuzmejniev misses.
Kuzmejniev defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Pulkkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuzmejniev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmejniev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Kuzmejniev moves out of range.
Kuzmejniev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuzmejniev scores with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Kuzmejniev misses with a head kick.
Pulkkinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kuzmejniev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pulkkinen.
A low kick from Kuzmejniev is predictable there
and Pulkkinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kuzmejniev moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Kuzmejniev avoids it.
Kuzmejniev throws a fast counter high kick but Pulkkinen manages to duck under it in time.
Kuzmejniev moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Kuzmejniev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuzmejniev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuzmejniev throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but Kuzmejniev moves out of range easily.
And Kuzmejniev responds with a good body kick, but Pulkkinen manages to step out the way in time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuzmejniev.
#T2#
Pulkkinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut
enabling Kuzmejniev to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kuzmejniev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kuzmejniev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pulkkinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuzmejniev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzmejniev scores with a head kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a head kick.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Kuzmejniev's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuzmejniev tries to avoid it.
Kuzmejniev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzmejniev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuzmejniev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuzmejniev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
#T3#
Kuzmejniev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pulkkinen.
Kuzmejniev isn't going anywhere.
Kuzmejniev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pulkkinen's best efforts.
Pulkkinen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pulkkinen prevents Kuzmejniev from improving his position.
Kuzmejniev wants to control but Pulkkinen is keeping busy.
Pulkkinen working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Pulkkinen tries to pass to full mount but Kuzmejniev defends it.
Pulkkinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pulkkinen lands strikes from half guard.
Pera Pulkkinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pulkkinen wants to take a breather but Kuzmejniev is having none of it.
Kuzmejniev tries to get to full guard but Pulkkinen has control of the leg.
Kuzmejniev is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuzmejniev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzmejniev working a defensive guard here.
Kuzmejniev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pera Pulkkinen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzmejniev moves away.
Pulkkinen jabs at Kuzmejniev's body.
Pulkkinen swings widly with a right hand
and Kuzmejniev counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pulkkinen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzmejniev throws a head kick that misses.
Kuzmejniev swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Kuzmejniev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pulkkinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kuzmejniev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Kuzmejniev is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Kuzmejniev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuzmejniev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Kuzmejniev throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzmejniev. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuzmejniev.
Kuzmejniev unleashes a big counter combination but Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Kuzmejniev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Kuzmejniev is predictable there
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Kuzmejniev lands a nice hook to Pulkkinen's body. Pulkkinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuzmejniev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuzmejniev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pulkkinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pulkkinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kuzmejniev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.#T2#
Kuzmejniev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuzmejniev sizes up Pulkkinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pulkkinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzmejniev walks into a straight right hand from Pulkkinen.
Kuzmejniev throws a combination that misses
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Kuzmejniev is rocked!
Kuzmejniev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Kuzmejniev down with leg kicks.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kuzmejniev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD#
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kuzmejniev is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kuzmejniev is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kuzmejniev is still in real trouble! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Pulkkinen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kuzmejniev can't do much from the bottom here.
Pulkkinen is looking to take a break and control but Kuzmejniev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuzmejniev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kuzmejniev keeping control of the position.
Kuzmejniev seems to have recovered his senses.
Pulkkinen prevents Kuzmejniev from improving his position.
Kuzmejniev has hold of Pulkkinen's hands but Pulkkinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Kuzmejniev is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pulkkinen lands a nice short elbow.
Pulkkinen trying to mount his opponent but Kuzmejniev defends it.
Kuzmejniev has hold of Pulkkinen's hands but Pulkkinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES2#
Kuzmejniev kicks off Pulkkinen and gets to his feet.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick from Kuzmejniev.
Kuzmejniev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Pulkkinen moves into the clinch.
Pulkkinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pera Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Kuzmejniev is looking for the big counter here.
Kuzmejniev lands a nice hook to Pulkkinen's body. Pulkkinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Kuzmejniev.
Pulkkinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuzmejniev sprawls and moves away.
Kuzmejniev moves out of range of the leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Kuzmejniev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pulkkinen with a body shot.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuzmejniev checks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Pulkkinen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuzmejniev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pulkkinen is in Kuzmejniev's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmejniev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pulkkinen is one step ahead there.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzmejniev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kuzmejniev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Kuzmejniev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pulkkinen defends well.
Pulkkinen looking to pass the guard.
Pulkkinen won't allow Kuzmejniev to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kuzmejniev being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuzmejniev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pulkkinen is one step ahead there.
Kuzmejniev wants to control the position but Pulkkinen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kuzmejniev wants to control but Pulkkinen passes into side.
Kuzmejniev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Pulkkinen is looking for a kimura but Kuzmejniev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pulkkinen to get the leverage. #T3#
Kuzmejniev tries to roll over but Pulkkinen keeps him under control.
Pulkkinen controlling the pace.
Pulkkinen prevents Kuzmejniev from improving his position.
Pulkkinen is thwarting Kuzmejniev's attempts to control the position.
Kuzmejniev is pressing down on Pulkkinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pulkkinen throwing strikes from guard but Kuzmejniev blocks nicely.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzmejniev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuzmejniev sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Pulkkinen gets a clinch.
Kuzmejniev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pulkkinen taking a breather.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuzmejniev can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Kuzmejniev.
Pulkkinen managing to block the knees to the body from Kuzmejniev.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Kuzmejniev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pulkkinen blocks it with crossed arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short right from Pulkkinen on the inside.
Pulkkinen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuzmejniev is defending well.
You can see that Kuzmejniev has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Zlato Kuzmejniev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pera Pulkkinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pera Pulkkinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pulkkinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pera Pulkkinen!
Pera Pulkkinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MFN 318: Falling Like Dominoes
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
War throws a front kick that sends Kuzmejniev stumbling back into the cage.
Holy War seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
War takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by War.
War throws a wild body kick that Kuzmejniev sees coming a mile off.
War jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
War throws an off balance right hand
and Kuzmejniev counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuzmejniev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jab, jab by War - just one landing.
Kuzmejniev misses with the body kick
and War makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuzmejniev throws a left and a right that both miss
and War counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
War throws a chopping leg kick but Kuzmejniev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
War misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuzmejniev.
War lands a jab to the head.
Kuzmejniev avoids the body shot from War.
War will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Despite the aggression on Kuzmejniev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good shot there by War.#ROC#
Kuzmejniev is rocked!#T1#
Kuzmejniev is holding his hands too far apart here. War throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Kuzmejniev is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Holy War!
In his post fight interview, Holy War started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
MFN 313: Danger Zone
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Henry throws a right hand that misses
letting Kuzmejniev counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like John Henry has been cut.
Henry works the jab nicely.
Henry misses the shot to the body.
Kuzmejniev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Henry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been informed that Henry 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.
Kuzmejniev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuzmejniev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuzmejniev misses with a low kick.
Henry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuzmejniev was well out of range. Poor timing from Henry.
Henry is looking to slow Kuzmejniev down with leg kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Henry, as that shot connected.
Henry misses with a jab to the body
and Kuzmejniev counters with a good low kick that Henry was not able to check.
Kuzmejniev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry with a poor takedown
and Kuzmejniev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Henry blocks the body kick.
A nice side step and Henry releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Henry takes a swing at Kuzmejniev's ribcage but misses.
Henry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuzmejniev.
Henry looks to throw a body kick
and Kuzmejniev counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuzmejniev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuzmejniev lands a front kick.
Henry blocks the body kick.
Kuzmejniev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kuzmejniev blocks a jab.
Kuzmejniev avoids the head kick by Henry.
A head kick misses from Henry.
Henry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuzmejniev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Henry just manages to avoid it.
Kuzmejniev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henry scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Kuzmejniev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuzmejniev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Henry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuzmejniev's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuzmejniev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Henry misses with a low kick.
Kuzmejniev lands with a nice body punch.
Henry is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuzmejniev rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuzmejniev lands a body shot.
Kuzmejniev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Henry throws out a leg kick but Kuzmejniev moves out of range and Henry only half commits.
Kuzmejniev sizes up Henry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zlato Kuzmejniev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuzmejniev scores with a kick to the body.
Henry looks winded!
Kuzmejniev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuzmejniev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henry appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Henry fails with the takedown.#T3#
Henry misses with a body kick.
Kuzmejniev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuzmejniev thumps Henry with a low kick.
Henry wants to land a leg kick but Kuzmejniev is out of range.
Henry drops his hands momentarily and Kuzmejniev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab from Kuzmejniev.#CUT#
That has opened up John Henry's cut even more.
Kuzmejniev throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
Kuzmejniev throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC#
Henry is rocked!
Kuzmejniev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuzmejniev.
Henry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuzmejniev's waist but Kuzmejniev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henry off to one side.
Kuzmejniev is looking for a counter combo.
Zlato Kuzmejniev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Henry.
Kuzmejniev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Henry can pounce on him.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry scores with a hook to the body. Kuzmejniev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Henry throws a looping overhand right but Kuzmejniev ducks down to avoid it.
Kuzmejniev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kuzmejniev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henry.
Kuzmejniev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuzmejniev backing away here, and Henry unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Kuzmejniev.
Henry scoring well with a low kick there.
Henry lands a jab.
Kuzmejniev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kuzmejniev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henry fails to land the takedown.
Kuzmejniev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlato Kuzmejniev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Henry's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kuzmejniev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Henry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuzmejniev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henry.
Henry throws a head kick that misses.
Kuzmejniev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Henry might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kuzmejniev has got the better of the exchanges.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuzmejniev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Henry.
Kuzmejniev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuzmejniev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuzmejniev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Henry!
Zlato Kuzmejniev is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuzmejniev looks to land a body kick but Henry moved away.
Kuzmejniev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1##KD#
Kuzmejniev lands a big head kick that sends Henry tumbling to the mat! Kuzmejniev takes a step backwards and waves Henry back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Henry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuzmejniev.
Kuzmejniev throws a counter high kick but Henry was just alert enough to avoid it.
Henry throws a head kick that misses.
Kuzmejniev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Henry with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuzmejniev counters with a left and a right... And another left! Henry is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zlato Kuzmejniev!
Zlato Kuzmejniev took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I came for the KO, thank you for your support.'.
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