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Event:
Syn 1067 Ryo vs Orestes
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov cracks Bean with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bean blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Bean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Kuznetsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Bean backs off Kuznetsov throws a huge counter combo but Bean manages to avoid it all.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznetsov as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Kuznetsov.
Bean wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Bean avoids it with no problem.
Bean walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bean wants to clinch
and Kuznetsov counters with a series of strikes. Bean will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bean tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov cracks Bean with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bean doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Bean is out of range.
Kuznetsov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBean.#T2#
Bean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Kuznetsov finds it's way through Bean's defenses.
Bean wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
We've been told by Bean's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Bean's midsection.
Bean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bean is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Kuznetsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bean is looking to land body kicks.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bean on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Bean avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Kuznetsov catches Bean right on the button with a cross.
Bean defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
#T3#
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Bean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bean throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov cracks Bean with a good jab.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Bean tries to clinch up.
A head kick by Bean misses
and Kuznetsov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bean tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov stuns Bean with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Bean takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bean circles away quickly and effectively.
Bean tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Bean darts in trying to clinch
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Bean's ribcage but misses.
Bean was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bean closes the distance but Kuznetsov moves to the side
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice body shot.
Bean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Egor Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bean is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Egor Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bean scores with a spinning back kick!
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Bean's head but Bean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bean on the side of the head.
Bean tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuznetsov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuznetsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bean is looking to clinch. #T1#
Bean wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov tests Bean's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bean gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Bean clinches.
Kuznetsov tries to break the clinch but Bean is controlling the position.
Bean has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kuznetsov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bean is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bean tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Bean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov avoiding damage as Bean throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov is trying to push Bean away but Bean has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bean is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and turns Bean into the cage.
Kuznetsov is trying to break free.
Kuznetsov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Kuznetsov sizes up Bean with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bean takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Bean.
Bean ducks right into an uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Nice straight punches there by Kuznetsov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuznetsov.
Mr Bean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bean on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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. #T3#
Bean takes one to the chin there.
Bean takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Bean is rocked!
Bean wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov clobbers Bean with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Bean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bean seems to have got his legs back now.
Bean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Bean avoids it with no problem.
Bean wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Bean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuznetsov feints a jab promting Bean to slip. Kuznetsov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bean slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuznetsov. That snapped Bean's head back.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bean on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Bean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznetsov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bean throws a head kick that Kuznetsov semi-blocks.
Bean dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Bean is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Egor Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bean darts in trying to clinch
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Bean looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bean on the side of the head.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bean tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Bean avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Kuznetsov.
Bean on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bean wants to clinch but Kuznetsov slips to the side
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bean fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Bean moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Bean ducks right into an uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
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.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bean on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bean walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bean has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Bean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean wants to clinch.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Bean moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Bean avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bean wants to clinch but Kuznetsov slips to the side
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bean thinking.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Bean has managed to clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to break the clinch but Bean is controlling the position. #T3##BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kuznetsov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bean. Bean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bean takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bean wants to clinch.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Mr Bean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuznetsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Bean.
Kuznetsov works the jab nicely.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Egor Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Bean moves out of range.
Bean appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bean throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Bean tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bean misses with a body punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy left from Bean finds it's target.
Bean wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Kuznetsov lands with a right hand.
Kuznetsov throws out a powerful jab.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Egor Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuznetsov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egor Kuznetsov!
After the fight, Egor Kuznetsov 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:
HFC 78:Kangee vs Hanma
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Morales misses with the combination.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Morales avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Morales.
Morales's corner calls for a 1-2. Morales obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morales seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Morales throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov with a jab.
Morales misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Morales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Morales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morales swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Morales misses.
Morales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into range and clinches up with Morales.
Morales makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuznetsov as Morales tries to tie him up.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch. #T2#
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
Morales lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuznetsov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kuznetsov's coach down at Deathsquad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kuznetsov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right from Kuznetsov on the inside.
Kuznetsov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morales or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales trying to control the position but instead, Kuznetsov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morales into the cage.
Morales prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Morales blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Morales.
A short left from Kuznetsov. #T3#
Morales has had enough of the clinch but Kuznetsov keeps him there for the moment.
Kuznetsov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morales is trying to stall.
Morales is looking to control Kuznetsov's arms but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morales has his back to the cage.
Maybe Morales would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morales tries to stall but Kuznetsov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Kuznetsov.
Morales is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Morales looking to slow down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morales blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
#T4#
Morales tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov pushes Morales back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov leaning against his opponent.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
Morales misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morales misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morales misses with some punches.
Morales is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Morales.
Morales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Morales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Egor Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kuznetsov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morales was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kuznetsov jabs at Morales's body.
Morales moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov slips a jab and a cross from Morales.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morales throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kuznetsov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Morales ducked under it nicely.
Morales misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
#T1#
Morales throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Morales.
Kuznetsov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Morales lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuznetsov backs up against the cage.
Morales cracks Kuznetsov with a good jab.
Morales swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov feints a jab promting Morales to slip. Kuznetsov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Morales slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov lands with a good body shot.
Omari Morales is winning the standup battle so far.
Morales throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
No joy there for Morales, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Morales coming out on top.
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!
Morales throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Morales fails to land with a series of punches.
Morales really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Morales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morales throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Morales.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Morales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales misses the jab.
Kuznetsov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuznetsov jabs at Morales's body.
Morales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuznetsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuznetsov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morales with a body shot.
Omari Morales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Morales misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morales with a body shot.
Kuznetsov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuznetsov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morales is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Morales works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Morales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
Morales throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Kuznetsov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omari Morales dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kuznetsov lands with a good body shot.
Morales scores with a jab.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking body shot.
Morales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Morales's ribs.
Morales is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Morales missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morales misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov stuns Morales with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot that sends Morales's belly button to the back.
Kuznetsov punishes Morales's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuznetsov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Morales rather than just go for the knockout.
Morales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
A nice side step and Kuznetsov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Morales throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a nice hook to Morales's body. Morales takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morales throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Morales takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morales connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.#T3#
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Morales moved out of range nicely.
Morales throws a big counter combination but Kuznetsov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Morales throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morales throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Morales.
Kuznetsov unleashes a big counter combination but Morales bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuznetsov swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Morales counter with a right hand. #T4#
Morales misses with a combination
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Morales takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Morales throws a good cross that connects.
Morales doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Morales.
Kuznetsov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Morales jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Egor Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuznetsov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egor Kuznetsov!
A less than humble Egor Kuznetsov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 14
Date: Nov 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Cartier dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cartier has his takedown stuffed
and Kuznetsov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Cartier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Cartier with a poor takedown
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cartier darts in looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov gets double underhooks and turns Cartier into the cage.
Despite the aggression on Kuznetsov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#BC2#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cartier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cartier circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuznetsov is fending him off so far but Cartier persists. Nope, Kuznetsov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuznetsov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Horrible takedown attempt by Cartier or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuznetsov, which made it look bad. #T1#
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.
Cartier dives in and grabs Kuznetsov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes down on Cartier's head and hops out.
Kuznetsov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Cartier's ribs.
Kuznetsov's coach down at Deathsquad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kuznetsov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Egor Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuznetsov connects with the punch.
Kuznetsov cracks Cartier with an open hand slap.
Danga de danga de dang - Kuznetsov scores with a four punch combination!
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Cartier moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Cartier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuznetsov tries to avoid it but Cartier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuznetsov to the ground. Kuznetsov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Cartier slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Cartier avoids it well.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov lands a jab-cross combination.
Cartier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Cartier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3##TD#
Cartier shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kuznetsov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cartier working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kuznetsov is looking to reverse the position.
Cartier wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping him busy.
Kuznetsov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartier staying calm.#SUB#
Cartier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Kuznetsov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartier trying to control the position but Kuznetsov is working away.
Kuznetsov is looking to regain half guard here but Cartier keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Cartier politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cartier prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cartier lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Egor Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Cartier tries to counter with a takedown but Kuznetsov is quick to defend against it.
Kuznetsov scores with a three punch combo!
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuznetsov throws a series of strikes that have Cartier backpedaling.
Kuznetsov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cartier eats them both and turns towards Kuznetsov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Cartier with a series of wild strikes but Cartier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartier closes the distance and clinches up with Kuznetsov, looking for a takedown. Cartier pushes Kuznetsov against the cage but Kuznetsov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Cartier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cartier working Kuznetsov over with strikes.
Cartier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Cartier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kuznetsov is looking for a sweep. Cartier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cartier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuznetsov is just riding it out for now. Cartier eventually gives up the hold.
Kuznetsov moves into full guard.
Cartier slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cartier throwing strikes from guard but Kuznetsov blocks nicely.
Cartier stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.
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. #REVB##T2#
Cartier is looking for a sweep. Kuznetsov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Kuznetsov stands up from half guard.
Kuznetsov lands a two punch combo.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cartier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Cartier darts in looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov gets double underhooks and turns Cartier into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Cartier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartier wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cartier shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov tries to sprawl out of it but Cartier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kuznetsov!
Kuznetsov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cartier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and moves away.
Cartier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cartier. #T4#
Kuznetsov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Cartier dives in and grabs Kuznetsov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes down on Cartier's head and hops out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuznetsov.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Cartier with a series of wild strikes but Cartier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Kuznetsov. No joy for Cartier on that attempt.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov throws a combination. Cartier tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cartier feinted with a counter takedown.
Cartier fails with the takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with a series of strikes. Cartier will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Egor Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cartier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Kuznetsov gets caught napping as Cartier dives in and scores a takedown. Kuznetsov manages to retain guard.
Kuznetsov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination. Cartier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Cartier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Egor Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Cartier avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cartier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cartier shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov shows good takedown defense.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination. Cartier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cartier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuznetsov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Cartier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cartier dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Cartier tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away easily
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Kuznetsov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Cartier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cartier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuznetsov cracks Cartier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cartier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Cartier moves out of range.
Cartier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Kuznetsov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cartier back to the cage. Kuznetsov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kuznetsov tests Cartier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cartier shoots in and drives through. Kuznetsov sprawls well.
Cartier shoots in for a double leg but Kuznetsov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cartier.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Cartier with a series of wild strikes but Cartier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cartier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Cartier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kuznetsov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov regains half guard.
Cartier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuznetsov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Kuznetsov is trying to get back to full guard.
Cartier is keen to just control but Kuznetsov is a slippery customer.
Cartier is really struggling to control Kuznetsov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartier throwing shots but Kuznetsov is blocking nicely.
Egor Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cartier works his way into side control.
Kuznetsov tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Egor Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuznetsov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egor Kuznetsov!
Egor Kuznetsov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HFC 71:Inhanamoto vs Handerson
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Tricks dips to his left and cracks Kuznetsov with an uppercut!
Tricks wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Kuznetsov's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tricks slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Tricks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tricks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tricks throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tricks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Tricks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Tricks with a series of wild strikes but Tricks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trae Tricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tricks throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab from Kuznetsov.
Tricks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tricks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Tricks cracks Kuznetsov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tricks with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD2#
Tricks drops Kuznetsov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kuznetsov looks back up at him and smiles so Tricks waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Kuznetsov is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Kuznetsov there.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Are you kidding me?! Tricks ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Kuznetsov clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trae Tricks! |
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Event:
HFC 65:Standifer vs Jung
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ganozri has his takedown stuffed
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Mo Ganozri has been cut.
Kuznetsov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Ganozri shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kuznetsov's guard.
Ganozri wants to pass the guard but Kuznetsov is keeping the position.
Ganozri chips away with some ground and pound.
Ganozri stops Kuznetsov from standing up.
Kuznetsov pulls Ganozri in close to his closed guard and prevents Ganozri from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ganozri wants to pass the guard but Kuznetsov is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Kuznetsov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ganozri has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ganozri is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuznetsov to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Kuznetsov is trying to force a seperation but Ganozri has the dominant position.
Ganozri has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Ganozri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Kuznetsov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ganozri.
Ganozri has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA Montreal, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kuznetsov.#TD#
Kuznetsov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ganozri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuznetsov on the ground.
Kuznetsov wants to stand and escape but Ganozri is having none of it.
Ganozri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Kuznetsov pushes Ganozri off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice combination. Ganozri backs away looking to recover.
Kuznetsov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kuznetsov lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ganozri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ganozri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Ganozri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuznetsov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kuznetsov lands a jab-cross combination.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuznetsov connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#Mo Ganozri's cut is getting worse.
Ganozri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuznetsov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ganozri eats them both and turns towards Kuznetsov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ganozri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mo Ganozri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganozri looks for a takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well.
Kuznetsov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ganozri.
Kuznetsov throws a combination. Ganozri tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Ganozri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuznetsov's waist but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ganozri off to one side.
Kuznetsov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC2#Ganozri is rocked!#CUT2#Mo Ganozri's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ganozri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuznetsov but Kuznetsov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Ganozri avoids it with no problem.
Ganozri is breathing heavily.
Ganozri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ganozri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice sprawl there from Kuznetsov as Ganozri shoots in.
Ganozri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Kuznetsov and sends Ganozri crashing to the mat! Kuznetsov follows him down to the mat - Ganozri regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Oh Ganozri is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Mo Ganozri's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Kuznetsov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ganozri to get to his feet.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Kuznetsov knocks Ganozri out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Egor Kuznetsov!
After the fight, Egor Kuznetsov 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:
MMAHKI 62
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Nye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Kuznetsov catches Nye right on the button with a cross.
Kuznetsov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kuznetsov lands a two punch combo.
Kuznetsov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Nye missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick from Nye, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Nye tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nye.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nye goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nye doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kuznetsov duly obliges.
Kuznetsov defending well as Nye loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nye tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.#T1#
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nye looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nye lands a jab-cross combination.
Nye swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Nye shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuznetsov as he avoids it easily.
Nye scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuznetsov should have avoided that one.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Nye with a series of wild strikes but Nye uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov lands a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
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!
Nye throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kuznetsov connects with a right hand. Nye shakes it off.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Nye with a series of wild strikes but Nye uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nye on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nye swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov defending well as Nye loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Kuznetsov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
Nye scores with a decent looking hook.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Nye moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuznetsov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nye misses with a low kick.
Nye darts in looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov gets double underhooks and turns Nye into the cage.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nye circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Nye.
Nye avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuznetsov lands a really nice looking cross but Nye seems unphased.
#T3#
Nye moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kuznetsov!
Kuznetsov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice cross by Nye.
Nye misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nye ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuznetsov stalks Nye and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nye's face. Nye staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nye misses with the combination.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Nye tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nye eats them both and turns towards Kuznetsov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kuznetsov shoots in looking for a takedown. Nye tries to sprawl out of it but Kuznetsov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nye manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nye swinging wildly here.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuznetsov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nye moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nye, as that shot connected.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nye.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Nye was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nye.
Nye throws a right and a left that Kuznetsov avoids nicely.
As Nye looks to move away, Kuznetsov throws a big counter combo but Nye just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Nye takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nye smiles and moves away.
Nye misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nye is defended easily by Kuznetsov.
Egor Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hobert Nye.
Kuznetsov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nye backs up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Egor Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nye throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Nye moves out of range.
Egor Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Nye thumps Kuznetsov with a low kick.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Nye circles away and keeps his distance.
Nye slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Nye throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kuznetsov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nye backs up against the cage.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nye.
Nye misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nye dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Nye misses with a hook
and Kuznetsov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nye fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov sizes up Nye with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nye can do to turn this around?#T1#
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nye fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nye misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nye misses with a straight right.
Nye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Nye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nye misses with a straight right.
Nye doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nye.
Nye lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Nye.
Egor Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nye blocks a low kick nicely.
Nye cracks Kuznetsov with a good jab.
Nye pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab
enabling Nye to counter with a crisp jab.
Nye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Nye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Egor Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Nye blocks a low kick nicely.
Nye throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Nye pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuznetsov dips to his left and cracks Nye with an uppercut!
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nye throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Nye misses with an uppercut.
Nye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nye tries to land a front kick but Kuznetsov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuznetsov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Nye.
Kuznetsov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3##CL#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Nye ducks under and follows up with a left that Nye also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Nye ducks under and follows up with a left that Nye also avoids with ease.
Nye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Nye throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nye tries to clinch up but Kuznetsov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuznetsov lands a jab-cross combination.
Nye on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick from Nye.
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
The crowd cheers as Nye lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuznetsov doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Nye misses its intended target.
Nye misses with a looping right.#T4#
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nye misses the jab.
Nye misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nye walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kuznetsov duly obliges.
Nye throws a series of punches but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to move into range but Nye moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nye swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Nye swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov misses with a combination
and Nye counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nye stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nye wants it to stay on the feet.
Nye bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Nye avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Egor Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Nye does it's job there.
Sloppy strikes from Nye. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Nye swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Nye swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nye throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nye lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kuznetsov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuznetsov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Nye moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nye displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Nye displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nye throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuznetsov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nye's waist but Nye gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuznetsov off to one side.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nye avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nye! But no joy.
Nye lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Nye ducks under and follows up with a left that Nye also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nye tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nye.#T2#
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Nye replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kuznetsov blocks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Nye.
A bone on bone clash there as Kuznetsov blocks the leg kick.
Nye shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuznetsov defends it nicely.
Nye connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuznetsov momentarily.
Nye connects with a body shot.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov 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.
Danga de danga de dang - Nye scores with a four punch combination!
Nye misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuznetsov is looking for a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Nye. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nye scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuznetsov should have avoided that one. #T3#
Nye throws a nice looking combination but Kuznetsov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nye misses with the combination.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nye misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nye takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Nye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kuznetsov.
A jab from Nye misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nye pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range and Nye settles back down.
Nye throws a right and a left that Kuznetsov avoids nicely.
Nye scores with a hook.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Kuznetsov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nye scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Nye. Those never looked like landing.
Nye fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov backing away here, and Nye unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nye circles away quickly and effectively.
Egor Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nye with a nice cross.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Nye misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nye misses with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hobert Nye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from Nye.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hobert Nye.
I think Kuznetsov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egor Kuznetsov!
Egor Kuznetsov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.#CL#
Kuznetsov forces Sabatory back against the cage and clinches.
Sabatory is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sabatory looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice combination. Sabatory backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Lou Sabatory has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sabatory is defended easily by Kuznetsov.
Egor Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Sabatory.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sabatory will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully.
Sabatory has Kuznetsov pressed against the cage, preventing Kuznetsov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sabatory tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov holds him up against the cage and eventually Sabatory drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov works over Sabatory's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Sabatory sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sabatory fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Sabatory on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuznetsov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sabatory backs up against the cage.
#ROC#Sabatory is rocked!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sabatory is defended easily by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Kuznetsov shuts the power down on Sabatory. Lights out, game over! Kuznetsov is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Egor Kuznetsov! |
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