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Event:
RapidFC 39
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Kim misses with a takedown
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov with a jab.
Kim throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kim throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Kuznetsov on the inside.
Kuznetsov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Kuznetsov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hand to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuznetsov slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Kim is trying to push Kuznetsov away but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch.
Kuznetsov has Kim pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuznetsov cracks Kim with a nice body shot.
Kuznetsov'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.
Kim takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov wants to counter with a clinch but Kim pushes him away.
Kim takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kim tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kuznetsov defends well and Kim ends up having to push Kuznetsov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seung Woo Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Kuznetsov instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kuznetsov tightens his grip and picks Kim up, before dumping him to the ground. Kim manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Kuznetsov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kim on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kim fails with the takedown.#T3#
Kim takes one to the side of the head.
Kim misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Kuznetsov counters by moving into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kuznetsov.
Kim jumps guard but Kuznetsov stands there with Kim around his waist. Kim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a nice uppercut.
Kim jumps guard but Kuznetsov stands there with Kim around his waist. Kim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that Kim semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches with his opponent.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Kim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head.
Kim fails to pull guard.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Kim is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuznetsov slowing the pace effectively.
Kuznetsov gets through Kim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kuznetsov stalks Kim and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kim's face. Kim staggers backwards, shaken.
Kim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Kuznetsov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seung Woo Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kuznetsov gets a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch.
A short right from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kim or not.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kuznetsov.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kuznetsov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Kuznetsov rushes Kim and presses him up against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuznetsov prevents a takedown attempt there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kuznetsov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mikhail Kuznetsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Kim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body. Kim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kim takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuznetsov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kuznetsov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kuznetsov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikhail Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kuznetsov has managed to clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov pushes Kim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov cracks Kim with a nice body shot.#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kim takes a shot to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kim walks into a left hand.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kim.#KD2#
Kuznetsov lands a big head kick that sends Kim tumbling to the mat! Kuznetsov takes a step backwards and waves Kim back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Kim is rocked!
Mikhail Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Kim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kim seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body kick from Kuznetsov.
Kim dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#KD2#
Kuznetsov lands a big head kick that sends Kim tumbling to the mat! Kuznetsov takes a step backwards and waves Kim back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kuznetsov punishes Kim's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Kuznetsov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kim if he has to take too many more of those.
Kuznetsov lands a brutal head kick. Kim looks out on his feet and Kuznetsov throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mikhail Kuznetsov!
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Event:
RapidFC 34
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bowman! But no joy.
Kuznetsov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowman.
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bowman's sensitive parts.
Bowman misses with a low kick as Kuznetsov jumps back.
Bowman throws a combination. Kuznetsov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowman.
It seemed like Bowman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov tries to land a front kick but Bowman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bowman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Bowman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bowman counters with a series of strikes. Kuznetsov will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bowman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Mikhail Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but Bowman avoids it.#CL#
Kuznetsov clinches.
Bowman working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike.
Bowman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bowman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bowman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bowman is struggling to control the position.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bowman is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Kuznetsov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T2#
Kuznetsov misses with a combination
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Bowman ducked under it nicely.
Bowman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Bowman ducks under and follows up with a left that Bowman also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bowman eats them both and turns towards Kuznetsov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bowman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowman.
Bowman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowman is just out of range.
Bowman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Bowman moves out of range.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bowman throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Kuznetsov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kuznetsov connects with a nice looking jab.
Bowman tries to move into range but Kuznetsov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bowman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bowman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Kuznetsov throws a good cross that connects.
Bowman lands with a straight right. Kuznetsov didn't see that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Bowman blocks the low kick.
Bowman throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
As Kuznetsov backs off Bowman throws a huge counter combo but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it all.
Bowman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a high kick.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick
and Bowman counters with a straight right hand.
Bowman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Kuznetsov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the body
and Bowman counters with a stiff right hand.
Bowman throws a low kick, looking for Kuznetsov's leg but Kuznetsov calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot by Kuznetsov.
Bowman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuznetsov motions for Bowman to come forward. Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Bowman moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Bowman moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the body
and Bowman counters with an inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bowman can do to turn this around?
Bowman avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
#T1#
Kuznetsov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bowman. That did some damage!
Kuznetsov lands a glancing blow to the side of Bowman's head.
Mikhail Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Bowman moves out of range of the body kick.
Kuznetsov is looking to wear down Bowman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bowman lands a head shot.
Bowman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bowman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kuznetsov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuznetsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Bowman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kuznetsov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bowman doesn't seem bothered though.
Bowman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Kuznetsov is predictable there
letting Bowman counter with a right hand.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Bowman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bowman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Bowman manages to avoid it.
Bowman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a chopping leg kick but Bowman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bowman slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Bowman ducks down to avoid it.
Bowman misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by clinching up but Bowman breaks away and moves out of range.
Bowman slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Bowman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Bowman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Mikhail Kuznetsov's cut is getting worse.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3##CL#
Kuznetsov takes the fight into the clinch.
Bowman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Bowman breaks the clinch.
Bowman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bowman counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bowman blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Bowman feints a counter leg kick.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Bowman saw that one coming.
Bowman connects with a leg kick. Kuznetsov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowman throws a counter combo.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Bowman pushes him off.
Bowman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Bowman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov lands with a kick to the temple. Bowman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bowman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuznetsov.
Bowman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowman is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bowman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a solid leg kick but Bowman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kuznetsov.
A swing and a miss from Bowman.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bowman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuznetsov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Kuznetsov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Bowman misses with a hook.
Bowman throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Bowman counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Bowman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov closes the distance but Bowman moves to the side
enabling Bowman to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the body
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
Bowman takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Kuznetsov digs a good hook to Bowman's body.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov throws a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowman throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Bowman moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Bowman throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and Bowman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Bowman defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Bowman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bowman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
Kuznetsov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bowman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bowman cracks Kuznetsov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kuznetsov falls backwards against the cage. Bowman follows up with more strikes that drop Kuznetsov to his knees. Bowman keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kuznetsov! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daquan Bowman!
After the fight, Daquan Bowman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
JBL Friday Night Fights V
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Kuznetsov blocks a low kick nicely.
Funaki misses with a body shot.
Funaki throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range. #CL#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully.
Funaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Funaki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Funaki.
Kuznetsov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Funaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Funaki smiles and moves away.
Funaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Funaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Funaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuznetsov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Funaki throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Funaki wants to land a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Funaki throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Funaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Funaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Funaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Funaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Funaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Funaki.
Kuznetsov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Funaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Funaki throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Kuznetsov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Funaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Funaki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuznetsov rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuznetsov feints and then cracks Funaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Funaki down. #CL#
Kuznetsov forces Funaki back against the cage and clinches.
Funaki digs a right hand into Kuznetsov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuznetsov's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funaki throws a head punch that misses.
Funaki throws an elbow but it misses.
Kuznetsov dodges an elbow strike from Funaki.
Funaki lands an elbow inside that Kuznetsov shrugs off.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Funaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Funaki scores with a hook to the body.
Funaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Funaki lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Kuznetsov.
Funaki lands a nice knee to the body.
Funaki misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Funaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov. #CL#
Kuznetsov rushes Funaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Funaki connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Kuznetsov has been cut.#BC#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Funaki as he checks the leg kick.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Funaki.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuznetsov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Funaki throws out a powerful jab.
Kuznetsov walks into a jab.#T3#
Kuznetsov drops his hands momentarily and Funaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuznetsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Funaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Funaki throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.#CL#
Kuznetsov darts in and clinches Funaki up against the cage.
Kuznetsov cracks Funaki with a nice body shot.
Funaki is stalling here.
Kuznetsov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuznetsov.
Funaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Kuznetsov blocks an elbow strike.
Funaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Funaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Funaki misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov takes an elbow to the forehead.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kuznetsov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Funaki throws an elbow but misses.
Kuznetsov managing to block the knees to the body from Funaki.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Funakis head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov letting Funaki take a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuznetsov.
Funaki blocks a body shot from Kuznetsov.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Funaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Kuznetsov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kuznetsov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Funaki.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.
Masa Funaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Funaki with a series of wild strikes but Funaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Funaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuznetsov in his tracks.
Funaki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kuznetsov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Funaki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kuznetsov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Funaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Funaki scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov tests Funaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Funaki's shoulder, as Funaki tries to avoid the shot.
Funaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot
and Funaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuznetsov thinking. #T1#
Funaki throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
A telegraphed right hand from Funaki misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Funaki. Beautiful body shot.
Funaki lands a front kick.
Funaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Funaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuznetsov works Funaki's body with a nice hook.
Kuznetsov scores with a body shot.
Good work by Kuznetsov as he checks the leg kick.
Funaki looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Funaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funaki misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Funaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Funaki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuznetsov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Funaki checks a low kick from Kuznetsov.
Funaki slips under a jab.#CL#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Funaki up against the cage.
Kuznetsov pushes Funaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Funaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuznetsov is defending well for now.
Funaki scores with a hook to the body.
Funaki lands a damaging elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Funaki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Funaki lands a nice knee to the body.
Kuznetsov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Funaki lands a good knee to the midsection. Kuznetsov won't want to take too many of those.
Funaki tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuznetsov.
Funaki lands an elbow just above Kuznetsov 's eye.
Funaki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Funaki misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Funaki backwards.
Kuznetsov blocks an elbow strike.
Funaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Funaki lands an elbow inside that Kuznetsov shrugs off.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Funaki tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Funaki misses with an elbow strike.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kuznetsov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Funaki avoiding damage.
Funaki scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funaki backwards.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
Funaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuznetsov avoids it.
A body shot lands from Funaki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Funaki.
Funaki lands an elbow just above Kuznetsov 's eye.
Funaki lands an elbow just above Kuznetsov 's eye.
Funaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kuznetsov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Funaki can turn it around.
Kuznetsov is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mikhail Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Kuznetsov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Funaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuznetsov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Funaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funaki misses with a body kick.
Funaki motions for Kuznetsov to come forward. Funaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funaki.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Funaki lands a nice hook to Kuznetsov's body. Kuznetsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Funaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuznetsov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Funaki. Funaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuznetsov lands the left hand.
Funaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Funaki lands a nice hook to Kuznetsov's body. Kuznetsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funaki throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Funaki slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Funaki throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Funaki avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Funaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funaki.
Funaki swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Funaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuznetsov under the eye.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body. Funaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Funaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Funaki tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Funaki. Beautiful body shot.
Funaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Funaki connects with a body shot that sends Kuznetsov's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Funaki misses the target.
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov. #T2#
Funaki misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Funaki taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is leaning against Funaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Funaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch but Funaki improves position.
Funaki throws an elbow that misses.
Kuznetsov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Funaki lands a body punch.
Funaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Kuznetsov to work.
Kuznetsov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Funaki walks away with a smile on his face. Kuznetsov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Funaki tries to counter with a clinch but Kuznetsov shakes him off and moves away.
Funaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Funaki loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.#CL#
Kuznetsov pushes Funaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Funaki prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Funaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Funaki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kuznetsov's brow.
Kuznetsov trying to stall but Funaki improves his position.
Kuznetsov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Funaki.
Funaki misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov looking to slow down the pace here.
Funaki throws an elbow that misses.
Funaki effectively controlling the action here.
Kuznetsov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Funaki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
Funaki throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Funaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Funaki missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funaki throws a front kick aimed at Kuznetsov's knee but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by clinching up but Funaki breaks away and moves out of range.
Funaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Funaki is just out of range.
Funaki throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Funaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Funaki thinking.
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Masa Funaki.
Well Funaki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Funaki!
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Event:
Judgement Night III
Date: May 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kid.
Kuznetsov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kid at a distance.
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the side of Kid's head. #TD2#
Kid has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kuznetsov is trying to keep an underhook but Kid manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov is pressing down on Kid's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kuznetsov pulls Kid in to control the position.
Kid loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Kid stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.
Kid lands a couple of elbows.
Kuznetsov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kuznetsov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kid wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping busy.
Kid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuznetsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuznetsov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kid wants to sweep but Kuznetsov has passed to side control!#T2#
Kuznetsov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kid keeps working.
Kuznetsov tries to get to his feet but Kid is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Kuznetsov in his guard.
Kid is striking but Kuznetsov is not phased and passes to half guard.
Kid is looking for a sweep. Kuznetsov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kuznetsov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuznetsov throwing shots but Kid is blocking nicely. #T3#
Kuznetsov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kid!
Kuznetsov controlling the pace for now.
Kuznetsov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kid is looking to escape. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuznetsov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuznetsov looking to finish Kid with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kid!
Kuznetsov controlling the pace for now.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kid because Kuznetsov loaded up on that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznetsov with the ground and pound from mount.
Kuznetsov controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kid is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kid closes the distance and clinches up with Kuznetsov, looking for a takedown. Kid pushes Kuznetsov against the cage but Kuznetsov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Kuznetsov has managed to clinch.
Kid being controlled against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kuznetsov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Kid trying to control the position but instead, Kuznetsov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kid into the cage.#T1##BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand right.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Kuznetsov has closed the distance and engaged Kid in a clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head.
Kuznetsov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Kid is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kuznetsov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kid to the mat. Kid regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kuznetsov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kuznetsov stops Kid from standing up.
Mikhail Kuznetsov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Kuznetsov preventing the sweep.
Kuznetsov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kid's guard.
Kuznetsov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Kuznetsov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kid is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mikhail Kuznetsov!
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Event:
Sacrament
Date: Apr 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Kuznetsov lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Billeray's ribs.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Kuznetsov gets a clinch.
Billeray goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kuznetsov prevents it.
Billeray wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kuznetsov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Kuznetsov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Billeray won't allow Kuznetsov to get back to his feet.
Our spies down at at Gym - AKA - Russia inform us that Kuznetsov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Billeray from controlling successfully.
Kuznetsov pulls Billeray in close to prevent any damage.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Billeray from controlling successfully.
Billeray stops Kuznetsov from standing up.
Billeray landing with the ground and pound.
Billeray throwing strikes but missing.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep but no luck.
Billeray trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Billeray postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kuznetsov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Billeray, into his guard. #REVB##T2#
Kuznetsov stands and throws Billeray's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kuznetsov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Billeray keeps working.
Billeray is trying to improve his position.
Billeray gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kuznetsov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Billeray looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Billeray gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Billeray is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuznetsov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Billeray working for a triangle but Kuznetsov defends it easily.
Kuznetsov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuznetsov stays in close to Billeray's body and controls the position.
Kuznetsov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Billeray is trying to keep Kuznetsov in close.
Billeray looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #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.#SU2#
Kuznetsov stands up from Billeray's guard - Kuznetsov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Billeray blocks the body kick.
Billeray takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Billeray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov gets underhooks to prevent Billeray's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Billeray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kuznetsov pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Billeray gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuznetsov.
Billeray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Billeray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Billeray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billeray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it really well and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Kuznetsov dips to his left and cracks Billeray with an uppercut!#CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuznetsov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov just leaning against Billeray, taking a breather. #TD2#
Kuznetsov successfully pulls guard.
Billeray stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.#T2#
Billeray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuznetsov wants to stand up but Billeray is controlling him.
Billeray wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
Billeray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Billeray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuznetsov is pulling down on Billeray's head to control his posture.
Billeray trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Billeray is one step ahead there.
Kuznetsov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Kuznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Billeray throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuznetsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Billeray is one step ahead there.
Kuznetsov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Billeray from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuznetsov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billeray looking to control but Kuznetsov passes into half guard.
Billeray wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping busy.
#T4#
Billeray taking some punishment here, with Kuznetsov in his half guard.
Kuznetsov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Billeray wants to get back to full guard.
Kuznetsov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kuznetsov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Billeray?
Kuznetsov avoids the attempt from Billeray to control.
Kuznetsov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Billeray hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billeray working to try and regain half guard.
Billeray 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.
Billeray wants to hold on but Kuznetsov pushes him away.
Kuznetsov controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Billeray circles away.
Billeray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Billeray's hands.
Billeray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Billeray drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and moves away.
Billeray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Billeray is working for takedown but Kuznetsov is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Billeray fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Billeray. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kuznetsov instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuznetsov pushes Billeray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Billeray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the side of Billeray's head. #T2#
Kuznetsov has Billeray pressed against the cage.
Billeray has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kuznetsov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kuznetsov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Billeray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kuznetsov rushes Billeray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Kuznetsov tightens his grip and picks Billeray up, before dumping him to the ground. Billeray manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Billeray is looking for a triangle but Kuznetsov pushes his legs off easily.
Kuznetsov is working Billeray over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Billeray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mikhail Kuznetsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuznetsov looking to pass the guard.
Kuznetsov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kuznetsov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Billeray wants to stand and escape but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Billeray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Billeray being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuznetsov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kuznetsov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Kuznetsov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Billeray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuznetsov has managed to get both his arms back between Billeray's legs - danger averted.
Kuznetsov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kuznetsov is continuing to stall.
Kuznetsov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tom Billeray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Billeray keeps moving. #SUB#
Billeray is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mikhail Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuznetsov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Billeray's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuznetsov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Kuznetsov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Showtime gets tackled into the cage by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov maintains the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Showtime.
Kuznetsov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Showtime to keep the fight standing.
Showtime wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Kuznetsov to work.
Showtime tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kuznetsov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Showtime's efforts to push away.
Kuznetsov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Kuznetsov trying to stall but Showtime improves his position.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov gets underhooks to prevent Showtime's takedown attempt.
Showtime is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Showtime is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Mikhail Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Showtime.#BC#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Showtime's coach down at Russian Bears Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Showtime's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kuznetsov slips a jab and a cross from Showtime.
Showtime punishes Kuznetsov's body with a nice straight punch.
Showtime connects with a body shot.
Showtime shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kuznetsov sprawls well. Kuznetsov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Showtime gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Showtime takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Kuznetsov instigates a clinch.
Showtime is trying to force a seperation but Kuznetsov has the dominant position.
Kuznetsov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kuznetsov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Showtime is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Showtime tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kuznetsov leaning against his opponent.
Kuznetsov tries a body shot but Showtime blocks it.
Kuznetsov slows down the pace here.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Showtime is trying to break free.
Showtime takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Kuznetsov pulls guard effortlessly.
Showtime is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position here.
Kuznetsov is trying to keep Showtime in close.
Kuznetsov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Showtime is controlling him. #T4#
Showtime would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Showtime decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kuznetsov, up you get! #CL#
Kuznetsov has Showtime up against the cage in a clinch.
Showtime has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Showtime tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov holds him up against the cage and eventually Showtime drops back down to his feet.
Showtime's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznetsov looking for a takedown.
Showtime wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kuznetsov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Showtime falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rick Showtime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Showtime looks to land a combination but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Kuznetsov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Showtime misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Kuznetsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kuznetsov stalling the fight.
Showtime has had enough of the clinch but Kuznetsov keeps him there for the moment.
Showtime can't break the clinch.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Showtime can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showtime tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Showtime.
A short uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Showtime prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Showtime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Showtime shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuznetsov but Kuznetsov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Showtime tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Showtime slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Showtime tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range. #CL#
Kuznetsov has closed the distance and engaged Showtime in a clinch.
Kuznetsov stalling against the cage.
Showtime looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Kuznetsov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand underneath Showtime's ribcage. Showtime let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Showtime backwards. #BC#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Showtime moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kuznetsov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Showtime.
Mikhail Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Showtime rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuznetsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuznetsov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Showtime, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Showtime wants to break free but Kuznetsov has control.
Kuznetsov cracks Showtime with a nice body shot.
Showtime is breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov is leaning against Showtime and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand underneath Showtime's ribcage. Showtime let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Showtime is trying to push Kuznetsov away but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kuznetsov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Showtime tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mikhail Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Showtime.#T4##BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Showtime does a little dance to reset his feet.
Showtime shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuznetsov as he avoids it easily.
Showtime keeps the fight on the outside.
Showtime lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuznetsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Showtime manages to circle out of the way.
Showtime closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov stuffs the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuznetsov. That snapped Showtime's head back.
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!
A left and a right from Kuznetsov both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Kuznetsov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Showtime.
Showtime tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuznetsov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Showtime swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Kuznetsov has closed the distance and engaged Showtime in a clinch.
Kuznetsov wants a takedown.
Showtime tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kuznetsov jumps guard but Showtime stands there with Kuznetsov around his waist. Kuznetsov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov tries to pull guard but Showtime holds him up against the cage and eventually Kuznetsov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showtime looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1##BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rick Showtime seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Showtime looks to land a combination but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Showtime dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Showtime takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Showtime throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov sizes up Showtime with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Showtime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by clinching up but Showtime breaks away and moves out of range.
Showtime throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov works the jab nicely.
Mikhail Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov cracks Showtime with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuznetsov. That snapped Showtime's head back.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.
Showtime fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Showtime is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuznetsov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
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!
Kuznetsov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Kuznetsov moves into range and clinches up with Showtime.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Kuznetsov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Showtime tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Showtime is adopting a defensive guard.
Kuznetsov wanted to stand there but Showtime had control of the position.
Kuznetsov looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Kuznetsov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kuznetsov throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice body kick there by Kuznetsov.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Showtime keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Rick Showtime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Showtime lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL#
Kuznetsov rushes Showtime and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Showtime letting Kuznetsov take a breather here.
Showtime drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Showtime's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuznetsov 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Kuznetsov!
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