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Event:
DUEL#35 Riccuito vs Heidegger
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Crimson misses with a series of wild punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Crimson.
Crimson lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuzmenko looks to land a combination but Crimson avoids it well.
Kuzmenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crimson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crimson misses with a body shot.
#KD#
Crimson drops Kuzmenko with a nice combination! Crimson dives into Kuzmenko's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC#
Kuzmenko is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Andriy Kuzmenko has been cut.
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!
Kuzmenko is adopting a defensive guard.#SU#
Kuzmenko is working an open guard so Crimson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Kuzmenko clinches up against the cage.
Crimson has a couple of punches blocked by Kuzmenko.
Crimson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuzmenko or not.
Crimson pushes Kuzmenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crimson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Crimson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Crimson tries a knee to the head but Kuzmenko blocks it.
#T1#
Kuzmenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crimsons head.
Crimson avoiding damage as Kuzmenko throws knees to the body.
Kuzmenko lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Kuzmenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crimson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuzmenko under the eye.
Kuzmenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crimson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuzmenko.
Crimson throws a big counter combination but Kuzmenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crimson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Crimson lands with a right hand.
Kuzmenko lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Crimson misses its intended target.
Kuzmenko throws out a leg kick but Crimson moves out of range and Kuzmenko only half commits.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzmenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Culver Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crimson is pawing at Kuzmenko, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Kuzmenko's nose. Kuzmenko is badly hurt! Crimson pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Kuzmenko tries desperately to hold on but Crimson is relentless in his assault! As Kuzmenko receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Crimson away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Culver Crimson!
After winning the bout, Culver Crimson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DUEL#33 Riccuito vs Ee
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Kuzmenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heidegger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuzmenko scores with a jab to the head.
Kuzmenko looks to land a left hand but Heidegger moved out of range nicely.
Heidegger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A punch lands to the side of Kuzmenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Heidegger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Heidegger misses with a hook.
Heidegger throws a hook to the side of Kuzmenko's head but Kuzmenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuzmenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuzmenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Heidegger throws a hook to the side of Kuzmenko's head but Kuzmenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuzmenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Heidegger thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Kuzmenko misses the target.
Kuzmenko walks into a stiff left hand from Heidegger.
Heidegger throws a leg kick but Kuzmenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Heidegger throws a leg kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzmenko throws a big shot that misses.
Heidegger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Heidegger gets tackled into the cage by Kuzmenko. Kuzmenko maintains the clinch.
Kuzmenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuzmenko.
Heidegger misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Kuzmenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heidegger tries to work over Kuzmenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Kuzmenko.
A short right from Kuzmenko on the inside.
Heidegger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuzmenko blocking some punches.
Heidegger struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuzmenko controls his hands.
Heidegger working aggressively here.
Heidegger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuzmenko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Heidegger misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Kuzmenko breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Kuzmenko has closed the distance and engaged Heidegger in a clinch.
#BC#
Kuzmenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Heidegger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuzmenko.
Heidegger throws a leg kick which misses Kuzmenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuzmenko tries to avoid it.
Kuzmenko looks to throw the jab but Heidegger is out of range.
Kuzmenko takes one to the chin there.
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!
Kuzmenko loads up on a big right hand but Heidegger slips the punch.
We've been told by Kuzmenko's head coaches at Russian Top Team Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Heidegger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuzmenko. That did some damage!
Kuzmenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Heidegger throws a sloppy head kick and Kuzmenko moves out of range easily.
Heidegger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuzmenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Kuzmenko rushes Heidegger and presses him up against the cage.
Kuzmenko missing with knees to the body.
Kuzmenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Heidegger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuzmenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heidegger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Heidegger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heidegger swings widly with a right hand
and Kuzmenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heidegger avoids a kick to the body.
Heidegger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuzmenko under the eye.
Kuzmenko throws a leg kick but Heidegger checks it.
A little jabbing left from Heidegger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Heidegger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kuzmenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Heidegger is out of range and Kuzmenko settles back down.
Heidegger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Heidegger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Heidegger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzmenko moves away.
Kuzmenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuzmenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heidegger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuzmenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heidegger circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuzmenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuzmenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heidegger.
Kuzmenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Heidegger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuzmenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heidegger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heidegger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzmenko manages to avoid it.
Kuzmenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Heidegger.
Heidegger swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuzmenko.
Heidegger pushes Kuzmenko away with a front kick.
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!
Heidegger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heidegger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Heidegger connects with a body shot.
Kuzmenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heidegger circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Kuzmenko. Beautiful body shot.
Heidegger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Heidegger tries to score with a low kick but Kuzmenko moves his leg out of the way.
Kuzmenko looks to land a left hand but Heidegger moved out of range nicely.
Heidegger throws a one two combo.
Kuzmenko throws out a loose jab but Heidegger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Heidegger misses.
Heidegger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuzmenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Heidegger.
Heidegger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuzmenko tests Heidegger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heidegger throws the left hand but Kuzmenko avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuzmenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuzmenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heidegger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuzmenko lands with a cross.
Heidegger throws a leg kick which misses Kuzmenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuzmenko tries to avoid it.
Kuzmenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Puck Heidegger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kuzmenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Heidegger misses with a low kick.
Kuzmenko slips under a jab.
Kuzmenko throws a body punch but Heidegger moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heidegger. That's going to slow Kuzmenko down.
Good work by Kuzmenko as he checks the leg kick.
Heidegger swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuzmenko.
Heidegger misses with a body kick.
Kuzmenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Heidegger lands a leg kick that knocks Kuzmenko off balance momentarily.
Heidegger swings for the body but Kuzmenko moves out of range.
Kuzmenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heidegger.
Kuzmenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Heidegger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Heidegger.
Heidegger throws out a loose jab but Kuzmenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuzmenko misses with a low kick as Heidegger jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Heidegger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Heidegger walks into a left hand.
Kuzmenko misses with a hook. Heidegger ducked under it nicely.
Andriy Kuzmenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heidegger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Heidegger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuzmenko throws a nice looking combination but Heidegger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heidegger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuzmenko cracks Heidegger with an open hand slap.#CL#
Kuzmenko closes the distance and clinches.
Heidegger misses with some punches.
#BC#
Kuzmenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heidegger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Heidegger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Heidegger throws a jab when Kuzmenko was well out of range.
Heidegger keeps the fight on the outside.
Heidegger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Heidegger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuzmenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slow jab from Kuzmenko misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Kuzmenko misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heidegger scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuzmenko should have avoided that one.
Kuzmenko has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kuzmenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Heidegger circles away.
Kuzmenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heidegger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Puck Heidegger seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Kuzmenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Kuzmenko darts in and clinches Heidegger up against the cage.
Heidegger misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Heidegger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuzmenko throws a lazy right hand but Heidegger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andriy Kuzmenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuzmenko swinging wildly here.
Heidegger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heidegger thumps Kuzmenko with a low kick.
Kuzmenko takes one to the chin there.
Kuzmenko avoids the head kick by Heidegger.
Kuzmenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heidegger's head.
A jab lands there for Heidegger.
Kuzmenko tries to clinch up.
A solid body kick from Heidegger.
Kuzmenko loads up on a big right hand but Heidegger slips the punch.#T3#
Kuzmenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kuzmenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kuzmenko tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kuzmenko misses with an uppercut
and Heidegger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Heidegger misses with a wild body shot.
Kuzmenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuzmenko misses with a looping right.
Kuzmenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heidegger connects with a leg kick. Kuzmenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Heidegger.
Kuzmenko throws a sloppy head kick and Heidegger moves out of range easily.
Kuzmenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heidegger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzmenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Heidegger circles away.
Kuzmenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heidegger.
Heidegger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuzmenko tries to clinch but Heidegger is having none of it.
Kuzmenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
A combination from Kuzmenko does no damage.
Heidegger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heidegger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko wants to clinch up but Heidegger keeps it at a distance.
Heidegger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heidegger follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kuzmenko moves away from the strike by Heidegger.
Kuzmenko misses with a wild combination.
Heidegger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kuzmenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heidegger counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Heidegger.
Kuzmenko jabs Heidegger right on the nose. Heidegger blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Kuzmenko closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heidegger.
Heidegger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kuzmenko's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Kuzmenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Heidegger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Puck Heidegger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Heidegger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzmenko moves away.
Heidegger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuzmenko.
Heidegger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuzmenko with a body shot.#CL#
Kuzmenko moves into the clinch.
Kuzmenko leaning against his opponent.
Kuzmenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heidegger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuzmenkos head.
Kuzmenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Heidegger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuzmenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heidegger.
Heidegger defending well as Kuzmenko loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Kuzmenko.
A big left from Heidegger misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heidegger moves away from the strike by Kuzmenko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heidegger! But no joy.
Heidegger cracks Kuzmenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Heidegger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heidegger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuzmenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heidegger circles away quickly and effectively.
Heidegger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Heidegger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Heidegger thuds his shin into the meat of Kuzmenko's side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heidegger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Heidegger digs a good hook to Kuzmenko's body.
Heidegger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuzmenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heidegger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Heidegger.
Heidegger lands a leg kick that knocks Kuzmenko off balance momentarily.
Heidegger moves away from the strike by Kuzmenko.
Heidegger tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuzmenko misses the shot to the body.
Kuzmenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heidegger doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuzmenko tries to clinch up.
Heidegger slips under a jab from Kuzmenko.
Heidegger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Heidegger connects with a leg kick. Kuzmenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Heidegger keeps the fight on the outside.
Heidegger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Puck Heidegger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kuzmenko misses with a left hand
and Heidegger counters with a body kick.
Heidegger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kuzmenko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Heidegger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuzmenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Heidegger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuzmenko under the eye.
Heidegger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuzmenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kuzmenko misses with a straight right.
Kuzmenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Heidegger feints and then cracks Kuzmenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuzmenko down.
Kuzmenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Heidegger throws a body punch but Kuzmenko moves out of range.
Heidegger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Heidegger lands a slapping body shot.
Kuzmenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Heidegger lands with a straight right. Kuzmenko didn't see that one coming.
Kuzmenko throws a sloppy head kick and Heidegger moves out of range easily. #T3#
Heidegger slips a jab from Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko tests Heidegger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heidegger throws a head kick but Kuzmenko moves out of range.
Kuzmenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kuzmenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Heidegger to counter with a crisp jab.
Heidegger lands with a cross.
Heidegger lands a jab to Kuzmenko's midsection.
Heidegger works Kuzmenko's body with a nice hook.
Kuzmenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuzmenko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Heidegger.
Heidegger lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzmenko misses with an uppercut
and Heidegger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kuzmenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Heidegger.
Kuzmenko takes one on the button.
Heidegger swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuzmenko.#T4#
Kuzmenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuzmenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heidegger.
Heidegger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuzmenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuzmenko throws the left hand but Heidegger avoids the punch easily.
Andriy Kuzmenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuzmenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Heidegger back to the cage. Kuzmenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kuzmenko misses with a hook
and Heidegger counters with a leg kick.
Kuzmenko is looking to clinch.
Kuzmenko tries to clinch up but Heidegger circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heidegger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzmenko manages to avoid it.
Kuzmenko throws an off balance right hand
and Heidegger counters with an inside leg kick.
Kuzmenko throws a combination that misses
and Heidegger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heidegger dodges the punch combination from Kuzmenko.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puck Heidegger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Heidegger 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puck Heidegger!
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Event:
DUEL#29 Riccuito vs Kuzmenko
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Riccuito needs to keep his hands up - Kuzmenko had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Kuzmenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Riccuito working aggressively here.
Kuzmenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Riccuito gets an underhook and turns Kuzmenko into the cage.
Kuzmenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riccuito's elbow.
Kuzmenko stalling.
Kuzmenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riccuito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuzmenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Riccuito won't allow it.
Kuzmenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riccuito or not.
Kuzmenko lands a shoulder strike.
Kuzmenko avoiding damage as Riccuito throws knees to the body.
Riccuito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuzmenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riccuito.
A short left from Kuzmenko.
Riccuito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuzmenko avoids it.
Riccuito misses with the head strike.
Kuzmenko blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riccuito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riccuito misses with some punches.
#T1#
A short right from Riccuito.
I was talking to Riccuito's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuzmenko.
Riccuito looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riccuito misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Kuzmenko breaks from the clinch.
Kuzmenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Riccuito off the cage and back into range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuzmenko working hard to break the clinch.
Riccuito misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Riccuito throws an elbow but misses.
Kuzmenko avoids the elbow strike from Riccuito, against the cage.
Kuzmenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riccuito blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuzmenko.
Riccuito has a couple of punches blocked by Kuzmenko.
Riccuito pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuzmenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kuzmenko blocks an elbow strike from Riccuito.
Riccuito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuzmenko or not.
Riccuito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riccuito lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Kuzmenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Riccuito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riccuito blocking some punches.
Riccuito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuzmenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riccuito backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riccuito.
Kuzmenko missing with knees to the body.
Riccuito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuzmenko tries to work over Riccuito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riccuito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Riccuito lands a shoulder strike.
Kuzmenko lands with a left to the head.
Riccuito scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Riccuito throws an elbow but misses.
Riccuito throws an elbow that misses.
Riccuito lands an elbow that stopped Kuzmenko in his tracks for a moment.
Kuzmenko misses with some punches.
Riccuito blocks an uppercut.
Riccuito missing with knees to the body.
Kuzmenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Riccuito.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Riccuito fails to land.
Riccuito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riccuito scores with a shot to the side of Kuzmenko's head.
Riccuito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuzmenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Riccuito. #CUT#
It looks like Andriy Kuzmenko has been cut.
Kuzmenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riccuito backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko prevents a body shot from Riccuito.
Riccuito throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riccuito lands a nice knee to the body.
Riccuito misses with a body punch.
Kuzmenko has had enough of the clinch but Riccuito keeps him there for the moment.
Kuzmenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuzmenko lands a body shot.
Riccuito pushes Kuzmenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuzmenko lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Riccuito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuzmenko lands a left hand.
#T4#
Kuzmenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riccuito.
Kuzmenko misses with some punches.
Kuzmenko stalls.
Kuzmenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuzmenko misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kuzmenko fails to land.
Kuzmenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riccuito misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuzmenko.
Riccuito misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko tries to land a knee to the head but Riccuito blocks with his arms.
Kuzmenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Riccuito.
With the fighters up against the cage, Riccuito throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riccuito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kuzmenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Riccuito.
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 Mark Riccuito will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andriy Kuzmenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Riccuito lands with a cross.
Riccuito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Kuzmenko finds it's way through Riccuito's defenses.
Kuzmenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Riccuito.
Nice defenses there by Riccuito.#CL#
Riccuito takes the fight into the clinch.
Riccuito lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Riccuito lands a shoulder strike.
Riccuito has a couple of punches blocked by Kuzmenko.
A short body shot lands from Riccuito as the two fighters clinch.
Kuzmenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Riccuito leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Riccuito pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riccuito working aggressively here.
Riccuito blocking some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Riccuito.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuzmenko is breathing heavily.
Riccuito gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mark Riccuito has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riccuito working Kuzmenko over with knees to the body.#T1#
Kuzmenko avoiding damage as Riccuito throws knees to the body.
Riccuito comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Riccuito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuzmenko backwards.
Riccuito misses with a body punch.
Kuzmenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuzmenko blocks a body shot from Riccuito.
Riccuito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuzmenko misses with an elbow over the top.
Kuzmenko managing to block the knees to the body from Riccuito.
Riccuito tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuzmenko avoids the damage to the body.
Riccuito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riccuito lands a nice elbow.
Riccuito misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Riccuito controls his hands.
Riccuito lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#
Kuzmenko is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riccuito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuzmenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Riccuito finish him?
Riccuito pushes Kuzmenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuzmenko seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##BC2#
Kuzmenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuzmenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riccuito can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Riccuito.
Kuzmenko misses with an uppercut. Riccuito saw that one coming.#CL#
Riccuito gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riccuito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuzmenko lands with a left to the head.
Kuzmenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Riccuito uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Kuzmenko.
Nice body punch from Riccuito - that landed with a thud.
Riccuito misses with some punches.
Kuzmenko throws a head punch that misses.
Riccuito scores with a shoulder strike.
Riccuito presses Kuzmenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuzmenko tries to break the clinch but Riccuito is controlling the position.
Kuzmenko avoiding damage as Riccuito throws knees to the body.
Kuzmenko blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Kuzmenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riccuito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuzmenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Riccuito controls his hands.
Riccuito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuzmenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuzmenko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuzmenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riccuito can't find room to land a body shot as Kuzmenko controls the action.
Kuzmenko throws a head punch that misses.
Riccuito blocking some punches.
Kuzmenko managing to block the knees to the body from Riccuito.
Kuzmenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Riccuito uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Riccuito.
Riccuito misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kuzmenko fails to land.
Riccuito misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Kuzmenko breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Kuzmenko lands the left hand.
Nice shot by Riccuito.
Kuzmenko misses with an uppercut.
Riccuito walks into a stiff left hand from Kuzmenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Riccuito clinches.
Kuzmenko is trying to break the clinch but Riccuito has him pressed against the cage.
Riccuito pushes Kuzmenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuzmenko.
Riccuito lands a left hand.
Riccuito misses with the head strike.
Riccuito lands a left hand.
Kuzmenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kuzmenko looking to stall.
Riccuito working Kuzmenko over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Riccuito. #CUT#
That has opened up Andriy Kuzmenko's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riccuito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuzmenko backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Riccuito dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andriy Kuzmenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Riccuito throws a series of strikes that have Kuzmenko backpedaling.
Riccuito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Riccuito lands a left hand.
Riccuito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riccuito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuzmenko can do to turn this around?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Riccuito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kuzmenko's brow.
Riccuito pushes Kuzmenko against the cage and as Kuzmenko bounces back, Riccuito cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Riccuito follows up with more strikes but Kuzmenko was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Riccuito!
Mark Riccuito retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Mark Riccuito rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
DUEL#24 Lopez vs Matthews
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Serderov.
Kuzmenko tries to clinch up but Serderov circles away and keeps his distance.
Serderov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kuzmenko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kuzmenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Serderov on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Serder Serderov has been cut.
Serderov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#KD#
Kuzmenko drops his shoulder and cracks Serderov with a huge uppercut! Serderov goes down! Can Kuzmenko finish him?
#ROC#
Serderov is rocked!
Kuzmenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzmenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Serderov keeping moving, preventing Kuzmenko from controlling successfully.
Serderov being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Kuzmenko tries to stand but Serderov is controlling from the bottom. #ES2#
Serderov has his feet on Kuzmenko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kuzmenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Serderov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuzmenko throws a hook but Serderov blocks it.
Serderov throws a counter combo.
Serderov 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.
Serderov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuzmenko moves in looking to clinch but Serderov pushes him off.
Serderov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuzmenko misses with a straight right.
Serderov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andriy Kuzmenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuzmenko throws a jab when Serderov was well out of range.
Kuzmenko cracks Serderov with an open hand slap.#T2#
Kuzmenko misses with a hook. Serderov ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzmenko throws a looping overhand right but Serderov ducks down to avoid it.
Kuzmenko swinging wildly here.
Serderov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuzmenko tries to clinch
and Serderov counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Kuzmenko does no damage.
Serderov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuzmenko.
Serderov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuzmenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Serderov.
Kuzmenko darts in trying to clinch
and Serderov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuzmenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuzmenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Serderov counters with a straight right hand.
Serderov looks for a takedown but Kuzmenko sprawls well.#T3#
Serderov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzmenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Serderov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andriy Kuzmenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serder Serderov.#CL#
Kuzmenko forces Serderov back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Serderov manages to break the clinch.
Kuzmenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Serderov counters with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Serderov gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Serderov stands up and beckons Kuzmenko to his feet.
Kuzmenko misses with an uppercut.
Serderov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Serderov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Serderov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Serderov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Serderov misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Kuzmenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Serderov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuzmenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Serderov backs up against the cage.
Kuzmenko misses with a looping left.
Serderov slips a jab from Kuzmenko.
No joy there for Kuzmenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuzmenko throws an off balance right hand
and Serderov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuzmenko misses with a wild combination.
Kuzmenko misses with a looping left.
Kuzmenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Serderov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Serderov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuzmenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuzmenko throws a lazy right hand but Serderov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andriy Kuzmenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Serder Serderov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Serderov fails to land the takedown.
Kuzmenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Serderov is looking for the big counter here.
Serderov looks to land a right hand but Kuzmenko moved out of range.#TD2#
Serderov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kuzmenko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kuzmenko is trying to buck Serderov off.#SU2#
Serderov decides to stand back up.
Serderov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Serderov lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmenko looks to clinch
and Serderov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Serderov lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzmenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serderov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A punch combination from Kuzmenko misses. #T1#
Kuzmenko throws a hook but Serderov blocks it.
Kuzmenko stuffs the takedown.
Kuzmenko misses with a right hand
and Serderov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kuzmenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Serderov's head.
Andriy Kuzmenko is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Kuzmenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Serderov doesn't seem phased though.
Kuzmenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuzmenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Serderov.
Serderov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good work by Serderov as he checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Serderov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Kuzmenko sneaks out the side door and pushes Serderov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Kuzmenko has Serderov up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Kuzmenko. #T2#
Kuzmenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Serderov jumps into guard, dragging Kuzmenko to the mat.
Serderov is looking to stand up but Kuzmenko isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Serderov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kuzmenko has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Serderov gets control of Kuzmenko's arms and successfully pulls guard. Serderov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Serderov keeping moving, preventing Kuzmenko from controlling successfully.
Serderov wants to stand but Kuzmenko is controlling the position. #ES2#
Serderov pushes Kuzmenko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Serderov throws a series of punches but Kuzmenko avoids them all with ease.
Kuzmenko misses with a combination
and Serderov counters with a solid body kick. #T3#
Kuzmenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuzmenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serderov.
Kuzmenko cracks Serderov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Serderov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kuzmenko pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Serderov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andriy Kuzmenko!
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Event:
PF 15 - Bismark vs Abrams
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Kuzmenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
so Bresnar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bresnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bresnar trying to control but Kuzmenko is working from the bottom.
Bresnar is really struggling to control Kuzmenko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kuzmenko is pulling down on Bresnar's head. It's preventing any offense from Bresnar, at least for the moment.
Bresnar won't allow Kuzmenko to sweep him here.
Bresnar lands a couple of digs.
Kuzmenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bresnar trying to control but Kuzmenko is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bresnar stops Kuzmenko from standing up.
Kuzmenko controls Bresnar momentarily but Bresnar frees himself.
Bresnar looking to pass the guard.
Bresnar passes into half guard. #T1#
Bresnar trying to control the pace.
Kuzmenko tries to get to full guard but Bresnar has control of the leg.
Kuzmenko is refusing to be controlled, as Bresnar sits in half guard.
Kuzmenko tries to kick Bresnar off but Bresnar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bresnar is looking to take a break and control but Kuzmenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Bresnar.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kuzmenko works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuzmenko controls Bresnar momentarily but Bresnar frees himself.
Kuzmenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bresnar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kuzmenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bresnar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bresnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bresnar postures up.
Bresnar wants to control from the top but Kuzmenko keeps moving.
Bresnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuzmenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bresnar is one step ahead there.
Kuzmenko 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#
Kuzmenko is looking to take a break and control but Bresnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Bresnar is looking to control Kuzmenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bresnar avoid being mounted?
Kuzmenko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kuzmenko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bresnar is looking to control Kuzmenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bresnar avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Kuzmenko decides to return to a standing position.
Bresnar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Andriy Kuzmenko has been cut.
Andriy Kuzmenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuzmenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Bresnar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuzmenko walks into a left hand. #ROC#
Kuzmenko is rocked!
Bresnar cracks Kuzmenko with an open hand slap.
Kuzmenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Bresnar finish him?
Kuzmenko moves to clinch but Bresnar breaks away
and Bresnar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuzmenko moves in looking to clinch but Bresnar pushes him off.
Kuzmenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bresnar swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Bresnar tries to keep at a distance but Kuzmenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bresnar lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kuzmenko to his knees! Bresnar keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lock Bresnar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lock Bresnar made sure he mentioned Underworld Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
PF 13 - Bismarck vs Laiho
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Kuzmenko gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Loveladdy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loveladdy keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuzmenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Loveladdy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuzmenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Loveladdy counters with a good low kick that Kuzmenko was not able to check.
Kuzmenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Kuzmenko moves into range and clinches up with Loveladdy.
Kuzmenko has a couple of punches blocked by Loveladdy.
Kuzmenko prevents a body shot from Loveladdy.
Kuzmenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loveladdy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loveladdy blocking some punches.
Kuzmenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Loveladdy's efforts to push away.
Kuzmenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Loveladdy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Loveladdy defending well as Kuzmenko loads up on a big left hand.
Loveladdy is looking for a counter combo.
Kuzmenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loveladdy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Loveladdy tries to score with a low kick but Kuzmenko moves his leg out of the way.#T1##KD2#
Kuzmenko steps into range and cracks Loveladdy with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Loveladdy flops backwards and Kuzmenko dives into his guard looking to finish!
#CUT2#
It looks like Eagle Loveladdy has been cut.
Kuzmenko wants to control from the top but Loveladdy keeps moving.
Loveladdy trying to keep a closed guard but Kuzmenko is proving a slippery customer.
Kuzmenko won't allow Loveladdy to get back to his feet.
Loveladdy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Loveladdy wants to stand but Kuzmenko is controlling the position.
Loveladdy controls Kuzmenko momentarily but Kuzmenko frees himself.
Loveladdy keeping moving, preventing Kuzmenko from controlling successfully.
Loveladdy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kuzmenko works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SU2#
Kuzmenko escapes and gets back to his feet.
Loveladdy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Kuzmenko gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzmenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loveladdys head.
Kuzmenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuzmenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Loveladdy uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Loveladdy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuzmenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuzmenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Loveladdy clinches with his opponent.
Kuzmenko misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Loveladdy.
A short left from Kuzmenko.
Loveladdy prevents a body shot from Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko lands a left hand.
Loveladdy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuzmenko controls his hands.
#BC2#
Kuzmenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuzmenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Loveladdy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuzmenko looks to throw the jab but Loveladdy is out of range.
Loveladdy is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Kuzmenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It appears Loveladdy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Decent striking displayed by Kuzmenko there.
Loveladdy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuzmenko.
A low kick from Kuzmenko is predictable there
and Loveladdy counters with a nice uppercut.
Loveladdy throws the kick towards the body but Kuzmenko avoids it.
Kuzmenko throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Kuzmenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuzmenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Kuzmenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Loveladdy uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Loveladdy breaks the clinch.
Kuzmenko misses with a hook
and Loveladdy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Loveladdy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuzmenko.
Loveladdy slips under a jab from Kuzmenko.#T4#
Kuzmenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Loveladdy counters with a straight that turns Kuzmenko's legs to rubber! Loveladdy pushes forward with more strikes and Kuzmenko goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eagle Loveladdy!
Eagle Loveladdy retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Eagle Loveladdy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PF 11 - Loveladdy vs Bresnar 2
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Kuzmenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuzmenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuzmenko lands a nice elbow.
Kuzmenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuzmenko.
Swayze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Swayze misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Swayze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Swayze on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Swayze breaks the clinch.
Swayze tries to land a front kick but Kuzmenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swayze slips a jab and a cross from Kuzmenko.
#KD#
Kuzmenko waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Swayze. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Swayze to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC#
Swayze is rocked!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Kuzmenko stands and steps away. Swayze gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Swayze is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuzmenko finish him?
Swayze gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kuzmenko counters with a big left hand that crumples Swayze! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andriy Kuzmenko!
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Event:
PF 9 - Beast vs Walker
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Kuzmenko throws a body punch but Mammoth moves out of range.
A slow jab from Mammoth misses its intended target.
Kuzmenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuzmenko slips under a jab from Mammoth.
Mammoth throws a body punch but Kuzmenko moves out of range. #CL#
Kuzmenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mammoth, pushing him back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mammoth tries to work over Kuzmenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuzmenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mammoth.
#BC2#
Mammoth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuzmenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been informed that Mammoth 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.
Mammoth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzmenko moves away.
Kuzmenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mammoth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmenko moves in looking to clinch but Mammoth pushes him off.
Kuzmenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mammoth misses with a looping left.
Andriy Kuzmenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mammoth lands a jab to the head.
Kuzmenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mammoth.
Kuzmenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mammoth swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Kuzmenko wants to slow Mammoth down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Kuzmenko pushes Mammoth up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kuzmenko is leaning against Mammoth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuzmenko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kuzmenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mammoth lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuzmenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mammoth backwards.
Kuzmenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mammoth tries to work over Kuzmenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuzmenko misses with a body punch.
Kuzmenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mammoth blocks an uppercut.
Kuzmenko misses with the head strike.
Mammoth blocks an elbow strike from Kuzmenko.
Mammoth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuzmenko is looking to control Mammoth's arms but Mammoth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuzmenko has his back to the ropes. #T2#
Kuzmenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kuzmenko tries to throw a body punch but Mammoth avoids it by throwing Kuzmenko back against the ropes.
Mammoth misses with some punches.
Kuzmenko lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mammoth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzmenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mammoth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mammoth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuzmenko digs a right hand underneath Mammoth's ribcage. Mammoth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuzmenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuzmenko leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Kuzmenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Mammoth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuzmenko.
Mammoth is working Kuzmenko over against the ropes.
Mammoth tries a body shot but Kuzmenko blocks it.
Mammoth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#KD#
Kuzmenko drops Mammoth with a big right hand! Kuzmenko charges in looking to finish - Mammoth manages to keep Kuzmenko in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
#ROC#
Mammoth is rocked!
Kuzmenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mammoth is still in real trouble! Can Kuzmenko finish him?#SU#
Kuzmenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Mammoth tries to keep at a distance but Kuzmenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mammoth seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzmenko pushes Mammoth back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kuzmenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuzmenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuzmenko lands a shoulder strike.
Kuzmenko misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Kuzmenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Kuzmenko there.
Kuzmenko batters Mammoth with a massive right followed by a huge left! Mammoth is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Kuzmenko lands a final crushing right hand to drop Mammoth to the mat with a gruesome thud! Kuzmenko is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andriy Kuzmenko!
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Event:
UPG 28
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Kuzmenko is looking to clinch.
Sloan thumps Kuzmenko with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuzmenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuzmenko misses the jab.
Sloan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sloan swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sloan.
Sloan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuzmenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuzmenko checks a leg kick.
Sloan throws a jab when Kuzmenko was well out of range.
Kuzmenko throws a counter combo.
Kuzmenko tries to clinch up but Sloan circles away and keeps his distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sloan duly obliges.
Sloan connects with a right hand. Kuzmenko shakes it off.
Kuzmenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sloan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Kuzmenko moves into the clinch.#T1#
Kuzmenko can't find room to land a body shot as Sloan controls the action.
Sloan struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuzmenko controls his hands.
Sloan can't find room to land a body shot as Kuzmenko controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuzmenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Sloan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloan can't find room to land a body shot as Kuzmenko controls the action.
Kuzmenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sloan misses with a body punch.
Kuzmenko has a couple of punches blocked by Sloan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko stalling in the clinch.
Sloan prevents a body shot from Kuzmenko.
Sloan is leaning against Kuzmenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sloan tries a body shot but Kuzmenko blocks it.
Sloan blocks a body shot from Kuzmenko. #T2#
Sloan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuzmenkos head.
Kuzmenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuzmenko trying to land knees to the body.
Sloan blocks a body shot from Kuzmenko.
Sloan misses with a punch on the inside.
Sloan misses with the head strike.
Sloan tries to throw a body punch but Kuzmenko avoids it by throwing Sloan back against the cage.
Sloan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuzmenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuzmenko throws a head punch that misses.
Kuzmenko tries to work over Sloan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sloan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuzmenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sloan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuzmenko backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuzmenko prevents a body shot from Sloan.
Sloan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sloan tries to work over Kuzmenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuzmenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Sloan throws a head punch that misses.
Kuzmenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Kuzmenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuzmenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sloan.
Kuzmenko has had enough of the clinch but Sloan keeps him there for the moment.
Sloan blocking some punches.
Kuzmenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Kuzmenko - that landed with a thud.
Sloan tries to work over Kuzmenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuzmenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Sloan won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sloan.
Sloan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko lands with a right to the head.
Sloan misses with a body punch.
Sloan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuzmenko.
Kuzmenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sloan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Kuzmenko pushes Sloan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuzmenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sloan.
Kuzmenko lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzmenko throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Kuzmenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuzmenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Sloan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sloan.
A punch combination from Kuzmenko misses.
Sloan misses with a few strikes there.
Kuzmenko tries to clinch but Sloan is having none of it.
The crowd cheers as Kuzmenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sloan doesn't seem phased though.
Kuzmenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sloan is able to avoid easily.
Kuzmenko connects with a nice cross there... Sloan is looking wobbly and Kuzmenko recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Sloan to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Kuzmenko jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andriy Kuzmenko!
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