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Event:
GAMMA#1145 Hawk v Alexey
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Kuzmin throws a body shot but no joy.
Tokugawa avoids the body shot from Kuzmin.
It seemed like Tokugawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuzmin scores with a jab to the body.
Tokugawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuzmin is just out of range.
Kuzmin with a poor takedown
and Tokugawa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kuzmin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Tokugawa misses its intended target.
Kuzmin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tokugawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuzmin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuzmin shoots in but Tokugawa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tokugawa tries to clinch but Kuzmin moves out of range.
Kuzmin misses with a jab to the body
and Tokugawa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tokugawa loads up on a big right hand but Kuzmin slips the punch.#T1#
Tokugawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuzmin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kuzmin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuzmin has his takedown stuffed
and Tokugawa counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iov Kuzmin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tokugawa lands with a hook. Kuzmin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuzmin misses with a right hand
and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kai Tokugawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tokugawa loads up on a big right hand but Kuzmin slips the punch.#CL2#
Tokugawa has Kuzmin up against the cage in a clinch.
Tokugawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuzmin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuzmin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tokugawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuzmins head.
Kuzmin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Kuzmin breaks from the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Tokugawa gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuzmin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuzmin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Tokugawa fails to land.
Tokugawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuzmin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Kuzmin breaks the clinch.
Kuzmin swings widly with a right hand
and Tokugawa counters with a one-two to the body.
Kuzmin misses with a straight right.
Kuzmin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuzmin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tokugawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuzmin fails to land the takedown.
Tokugawa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuzmin. Kuzmin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Tokugawa throws a lazy right hand but Kuzmin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iov Kuzmin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuzmin scores with a body shot.
Kuzmin is looking to wear down Tokugawa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tokugawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuzmin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuzmin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tokugawa.
Kuzmin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tokugawa pinned against the cage. Tokugawa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tokugawa throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Kuzmin counters with a shoot takedown. Tokugawa fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kuzmin prevents Tokugawa from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Tokugawa pushes Kuzmin off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Kuzmin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tokugawa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kuzmin is in Tokugawa's guard.#T4#
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!
Tokugawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tokugawa wants to get back to his feet but Kuzmin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tokugawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuzmin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tokugawa wants to stand up but Kuzmin is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuzmin is looking to work some ground and pound but Tokugawa has wrist control.
Tokugawa is looking to stand up but Kuzmin isn't so interested in that idea.
Kuzmin distracts Tokugawa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tokugawa has momentary wrist control but Kuzmin slips an elbow through the middle.
Kuzmin won't allow Tokugawa to get back to his feet.
Kuzmin 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.#ES2#
Tokugawa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kuzmin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kuzmin has had enough of the clinch but Tokugawa keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuzmin.
Tokugawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuzmin is trying to push Tokugawa away but Tokugawa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Tokugawa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kuzmin loads up on a big right hand but Tokugawa slips the punch.
Tokugawa is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Tokugawa drives through and clinches with Kuzmin against the cage.
Kuzmin tries to break free but Tokugawa pushes him back against the cage.
Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Kuzmin controls the action.
Tokugawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tokugawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tokugawa gets through Kuzmin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Kuzmin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tokugawa wants to clinch.
Tokugawa is looking to clinch but Kuzmin is avoiding it.
Kuzmin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tokugawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuzmin circles away quickly and effectively.
Tokugawa slips a jab from Kuzmin.
Tokugawa tries to clinch but Kuzmin moves out of range. #T1#
Tokugawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tokugawa throws out a counter right but Kuzmin avoids it with no problem.
Tokugawa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuzmin.
Kuzmin dives in for a single leg takedown but Tokugawa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tokugawa is leaning against Kuzmin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tokugawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuzmin backwards.
Tokugawa lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Kuzmin manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Tokugawa tenderised Kuzmin's leg. Kuzmin is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Kuzmin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tokugawa wants to get back to his feet.
Tokugawa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Iov Kuzmin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Tokugawa is pushing Kuzmin's head away, looking to escape. Kuzmin manages to hold on to the position though.
Kuzmin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kuzmin prevents Tokugawa from escaping the position.
Kuzmin working the ground and pound.
Tokugawa is pushing Kuzmin's head away, looking to escape. Kuzmin manages to hold on to the position though.#T2##ES2#
Tokugawa throws Kuzmin to one side and escapes!
Kuzmin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tokugawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tokugawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuzmin dodges the punch combination from Tokugawa.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tokugawa enables Kuzmin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tokugawa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tokugawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kuzmin cracks Tokugawa with a solid left hand.#ES2#
Tokugawa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tokugawa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuzmin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tokugawa scrambles back to his feet.
Tokugawa tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Kuzmin fails with the takedown.
Kuzmin throws a poor cross that misses
and Tokugawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuzmin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tokugawa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iov Kuzmin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuzmin misses with a body shot.
Tokugawa slips under a jab from Kuzmin.#CL2#
Tokugawa drives through and clinches with Kuzmin against the cage.
Tokugawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa keeps control of Kuzmin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tokugawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuzmin backwards.
Tokugawa misses with a body punch.
Tokugawa digs a right hand underneath Kuzmin's ribcage. Kuzmin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tokugawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuzmins head. #BC#
Kuzmin breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Kuzmin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kai Tokugawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuzmin avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokugawa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kuzmin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tokugawa to score with a decent uppercut.
Tokugawa swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Kuzmin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tokugawa!
Tokugawa tries to escape but Kuzmin is in control.
Kuzmin tries to score with some ground and pound. Tokugawa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tokugawa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Tokugawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kuzmin shoots for a double leg takedown but Tokugawa sprawls well. He's pushed Kuzmin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tokugawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuzmin throws a body punch but Tokugawa moves out of range.
A low kick from Tokugawa is predictable there #TD#
and Kuzmin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tokugawa's guard.
Tokugawa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kuzmin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tokugawa lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Kuzmin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuzmin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tokugawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tokugawa.
Nice cross by Kuzmin.
Kuzmin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kuzmin throws a body shot but no joy.
Tokugawa misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Tokugawa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kuzmin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tokugawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuzmin slips a jab from Tokugawa.
Kuzmin swings for the body but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Kuzmin misses with a left hand
and Tokugawa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tokugawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tokugawa tries to work over Kuzmin's front leg with a kick but Kuzmin checks it.
Kuzmin blocks a head kick by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
so Kuzmin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kuzmin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kuzmin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuzmin prevents Tokugawa from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Tokugawa has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kuzmin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzmin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
Kuzmin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tokugawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tokugawa misses with some punches.
Kai Tokugawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuzmin has had enough of the clinch but Tokugawa keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Kuzmin manages to break the clinch.
Tokugawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin with a poor takedown
and Tokugawa counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iov Kuzmin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tokugawa misses with a straight right.
Kuzmin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuzmin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kuzmin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tokugawa.
Kuzmin lands with a right hand.
Tokugawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuzmin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuzmin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tokugawa counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Kuzmin blocks a jab.#CL2#
Tokugawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuzmin tries to circle away but Tokugawa has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Kuzmin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuzmin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tokugawa as he jumps to the side.
Tokugawa cracks Kuzmin with an open hand slap.
Kuzmin swats away the attempt to clinch by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Tokugawa. #T4#
Tokugawa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tokugawa duly obliges.
Tokugawa misses with a low kick.
Kuzmin looks for a takedown but Tokugawa sprawls well.
Tokugawa feints a counter leg kick.
Kuzmin looks to land a right hand but Tokugawa moved out of range.
Tokugawa missing with a left hand there. Kuzmin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tokugawa misses with an uppercut. Kuzmin saw that one coming.
Kuzmin closes the distance and clinches up with Tokugawa, looking for a takedown. Kuzmin pushes Tokugawa against the cage but Tokugawa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokugawa. Kuzmin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokugawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tokugawa flicks out a counter leg kick but Kuzmin steps away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tokugawa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Iov Kuzmin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuzmin misses with a takedown attempt
and Tokugawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Tokugawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tokugawa 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Tokugawa!
A relieved looking Kai Tokugawa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1140 Kimi v Pornthonglek
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Kuzmin misses with a straight right.
Hunt cracks Kuzmin with a good jab.
Kuzmin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Kuzmin moved out of range.
Kuzmin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Kuzmin moved out of range nicely.
Kuzmin stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzmin. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
Kuzmin slips a jab from Hunt.
Kuzmin attempts a counter takedown but Hunt avoids it well and moves away.
Hunt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuzmin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunt as he jumps to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Kuzmin needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
Kuzmin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hunt throws a push kick but Kuzmin slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt slips a straight right by Kuzmin.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Kuzmin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hunt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuzmin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuzmin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunt tries to kick Kuzmin off but Kuzmin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kuzmin looks to land a strike but Hunt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kuzmin is working Hunt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kuzmin is working Hunt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hunt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuzmin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt is looking to stand up but Kuzmin isn't so interested in that idea.
Kuzmin throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin throws a strike but Hunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kuzmin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hunt preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Hunt stands and steps away. Kuzmin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Kuzmin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Iov Kuzmin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Kuzmin digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Kuzmin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuzmin moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuzmin cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzmin manages to avoid it.#TD#
Kuzmin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunt defending well though.
Kuzmin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hunt pushes Kuzmin off looking to stand but Kuzmin dives back in and keeps control.
Kuzmin throwing shots but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Kuzmin misses with a head shot. Hunt uses the momentum to regain guard. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzmin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt wants to stand and escape but Kuzmin is having none of it.
Kuzmin chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuzmin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuzmin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
Kuzmin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuzmin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuzmin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuzmin throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuzmin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Iov Kuzmin will probably get the nod.
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#
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
Hunt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hunt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD#
Kuzmin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hunt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kuzmin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kuzmin working the ground and pound.
Kuzmin prevents Hunt from escaping the position.
Kuzmin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kuzmin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hunt is avoiding damage well.
Iov Kuzmin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuzmin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt taking a bit of punishment here - Kuzmin scoring with strikes.
Hunt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kuzmin.
Kuzmin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Kuzmin working the strikes but Hunt uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kuzmin throws a strike but Hunt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kuzmin scoring with some ground and pound.
Kuzmin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuzmin postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt wants to stand and escape but Kuzmin is having none of it.
Kuzmin looking to pass the guard.
Kuzmin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuzmin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuzmin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuzmin throws a strike but Hunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hunt preventing the sweep. #T2#
Kuzmin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kuzmin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2#
Hunt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kuzmin, up you get!
Donk. Kuzmin catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunt takes a swing at Kuzmin's ribcage but misses.
Hunt slips under a jab from Kuzmin.
Hunt with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzmin throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuzmin, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Kuzmin blocks an uppercut.
Kuzmin blocking some punches.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuzmin backwards. #BC#
Kuzmin manages to break the clinch.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuzmin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Kuzmin there.
Hunt looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Kuzmin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hunt!
Kuzmin working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuzmin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Kuzmin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kuzmin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kuzmin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hunt to see if he's OK.
Hunt has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hunt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kuzmin connects with a decent elbow.
Kuzmin working the ground and pound. #T4#
Hunt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kuzmin lands an elbow.
Kuzmin working the head with strikes.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Kuzmin lands a few punches from side control.
Hunt takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kuzmin scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hunt is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kuzmin can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iov Kuzmin!
Iov Kuzmin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1131 Cleever v Farquhars
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
River misses with a body shot.
Kuzmin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kuzmin scores with a jab to the jaw.
River tries to bum rush Kuzmin with a series of wild strikes but Kuzmin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuzmin throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Kuzmin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
River wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzmin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
River looks to land a left hand but Kuzmin moved out of range nicely.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Iov Kuzmin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuzmin to score with a decent uppercut.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzmin manages to avoid it.
River takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuzmin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
River loads up on a big right hand but Kuzmin slips the punch.
Kuzmin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuzmin.
River tests Kuzmin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from River does no damage.
Clint River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuzmin. Kuzmin gets slowly back to his feet.
River cracks Kuzmin with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kuzmin falls to his knees and River doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint River !
Clint River thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1126 Kurt v Fred
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Hanson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kuzmin sprawls well initially but Hanson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kuzmin is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
Kuzmin wants to improve his position but Hanson is controlling well.
Hanson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Hanson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuzmin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hanson is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hanson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hanson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuzmin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Kuzmin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hanson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanson 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.
Hanson landing with the ground and pound.
Kuzmin has momentary wrist control but Hanson slips an elbow through the middle.
Hanson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hanson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuzmin's guard.
Hanson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuzmin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Hanson is looking for a kimura but Kuzmin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanson to get the leverage. #SUB#
Hanson is working for a kimura but Kuzmin is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuzmin is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2##SUB#
Hanson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kuzmin to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Hanson with a nice head shot there.
Hanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuzmin keeping full guard, as Hanson tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuzmin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanson advances position into side control!
Kuzmin is looking for a sweep.
Hanson misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Hanson is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuzmin is defending well.
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!#SUB#
Hanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB#
Hanson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuzmin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuzmin can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuzmin is looking to regain half guard here but Hanson keeps moving and retains side control.
Kuzmin wants to control but Hanson postures up.#SUB#
Hanson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kuzmin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hanson but great work by Kuzmin.
Hanson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nice strikes from Kuzmin there. #T4#
Hanson gets full guard.#SUB#
Hanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuzmin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuzmin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuzmin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hanson's head.
Hanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuzmin is one step ahead there.
Kuzmin landing with the ground and pound.
Kuzmin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuzmin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kuzmin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuzmin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuzmin works over Hanson with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#Hanson is rocked!
Kuzmin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Hanson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Kuzmin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!#SUB#
Hanson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuzmin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanson wants to sweep here but Kuzmin controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Hanson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hanson shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuzmin sprawls well. He's pushed Hanson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuzmin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuzmin pinned against the cage. Kuzmin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuzmin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Kuzmin as Hanson shoots in.
It seemed like Kuzmin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hanson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuzmin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Kuzmin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kuzmin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
David Hanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hanson drops back looking for a leg! Kuzmin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuzmin manages to kick Hanson off! Hanson jumps back into Kuzmin's guard. #SUB2#
Kuzmin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Hanson is looking for a kimura here.
Hanson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Hanson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hanson connects with a nice short shot to Kuzmin's temple.
Kuzmin gets full guard.
Hanson lands a couple of digs.
Hanson advances position into side control!#SUB#
Hanson is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuzmin is defending well.
Kuzmin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB#
Hanson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuzmin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuzmin tries to buck Hanson off but Hanson is having none of it.#SUB#
Hanson is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuzmin is defending well. #SUB#
Hanson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuzmin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hanson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kuzmin tries to bench press Hanson off him but Hanson keeps the position.
Hanson working away.
Kuzmin tries to bench press Hanson off him but Hanson keeps the position. #SUB#
Hanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4##SUB#
Hanson tries for a kimura but Kuzmin is defending well. #SUB#
Hanson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuzmin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuzmin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
An elbow from Hanson crashes against the mat.
#SUB#
Hanson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuzmin, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hanson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Hanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Hanson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuzmin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanson somewhat.
Hanson closes the distance and clinches up with Kuzmin, looking for a takedown. Hanson pushes Kuzmin against the cage but Kuzmin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmin stuffs the takedown attempt from Hanson. Hanson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuzmin! But no joy.
Iov Kuzmin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanson fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Kuzmin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuzmin can do to turn this around?#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Hanson is countered with a crisp right hand from Kuzmin that sends him to the canvas! Kuzmin follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#Hanson is rocked!
Hanson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuzmin lands an elbow.
Kuzmin working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Hanson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanson is looking to reverse the position.
Kuzmin looks up at the clock and then as Hanson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kuzmin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hanson tries to buck Kuzmin off but Kuzmin is having none of it.
A big shot lands for Kuzmin! That's hurt Hanson! Will he recover? Kuzmin fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iov Kuzmin!
Iov Kuzmin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1120 Miet v Clint
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Yksi lands an overhand right.
Yksi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuzmin. Kuzmin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yksi misses with a straight left.
Yksi just misses with a punch to the body.
Yksi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yksi swings for the body but Kuzmin moves out of range.
Yksi's corner calls for a 1-2. Yksi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yksi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yksi misses with a two punch combination.
Kuzmin is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Yksi lands with a cross.
Yksi scores with a jab to the body.
Yksi misses with a hook. Kuzmin ducked under it nicely.
Yksi misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Yksi misses its intended target.
Kuzmin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yksi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yksi duly obliges.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yksi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Iov Kuzmin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yksi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuzmin misses the target.
Kuzmin ducks under a wild hook from Yksi.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuzmin misses the target.#T2#
Yksi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuzmin doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuzmin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yksi connects with a looping right hand.
Yksi throws a body punch but Kuzmin moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kuzmin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yksi throws a shot from downtown. Kuzmin moves away and avoids it.
Kuzmin takes one to the chin there.
Kuzmin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yksi.
Kuzmin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Yksi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuzmin throwing a counter right hand but Yksi manages to avoid it.#T3#
Kuzmin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD2#
Yksi moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Kuzmin goes down! Can Yksi finish him!?#ROC2#Kuzmin is rocked!
Yksi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuzmin is keeping the position for now.
Oh Kuzmin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yksi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yksi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzmin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yksi is one step ahead there.
Yksi wants to control from the top but Kuzmin keeps moving.
Kuzmin seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuzmin has Yksi pulled in close to control his posture.
Yksi throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Kuzmin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yksi wants to control from the top but Kuzmin keeps moving.
Yksi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuzmin's head.
Yksi looking to pass the guard.
Yksi wants to control from the top but Kuzmin keeps moving.
Kuzmin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yksi postures up in Kuzmin's guard and throws a big left but Kuzmin blocks it.
Yksi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Projekti Yksi dominated that round.
That's time! Kuzmin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Yksi throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Kuzmin counters with a big uppercut that knocks Yksi off his feet! Kuzmin dives into side control looking to finish!#CUT#It looks like Projekti Yksi has been cut.
Yksi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kuzmin is working Yksi over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#Yksi is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yksi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yksi is still in real trouble! Can Kuzmin finish him?
Yksi can't do much from the bottom here.
Yksi wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Yksi seems to have recovered his senses.
Yksi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kuzmin lands an elbow.
Kuzmin lands a strong strike to the head of Yksi. That's dazed him! Kuzmin looking to finish here. Yksi is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kuzmin lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iov Kuzmin!
Iov Kuzmin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1114 Ritori v Milo
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Burnett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burnett misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuzmin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burnett misses with a left hand
enabling Kuzmin to counter with a crisp jab.
Burnett throws a lazy uppercut
and Burnett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuzmin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burnett.
Burnett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kuzmin counter with a right hand.
Kuzmin slips under a jab from Burnett.
A big left from Burnett misses. #T1#
Burnett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuzmin.
Burnett lands a head shot.
Burnett looks to land a combination but Kuzmin avoids it well.
Burnett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuzmin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuzmin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burnett throws out the jab. #CL2#
Burnett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Burnett lands a left hand.
Burnett tries to throw a body punch but Kuzmin avoids it by throwing Burnett back against the cage.
Burnett lands a body punch.
Burnett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burnett lands a shoulder strike.
Kuzmin blocks a body shot from Burnett.
Burnett misses with a punch to the body.
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!#BC#
Kuzmin breaks from the clinch.
Kuzmin ducks right into an uppercut from Burnett.
Burnett lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Burnett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuzmin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burnett throws a body punch but Kuzmin moves out of range. #T3#
Burnett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burnett tries to clinch but Kuzmin is having none of it.
Kuzmin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuzmin misses the target.
Burnett throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kuzmin counter with a right hand.
It looks like Kuzmin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuzmin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burnett swings widly with a right hand
and Kuzmin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burnett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Burnett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burnett 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.
Burnett misses with a looping right.
Kuzmin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burnett throws a looping overhand right but Kuzmin ducks down to avoid it.
and Burnett counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kuzmin! He's just covering up as Burnett starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalil Burnett! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1106 Benjamin v Kruth
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Kuzmin dodges the punch combination from River.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River misses the shot to the body.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuzmin.
River looks to land a left hand but Kuzmin moved out of range nicely.
Kuzmin is looking to counter punch.
Kuzmin moves out of range as River strikes.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Kuzmin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuzmin tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kuzmin breaks the clinch.
Kuzmin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Kuzmin throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River misses with a takedown attempt - Kuzmin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kuzmin scores with the left hand. River knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuzmin circles away.
River looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuzmin is fending him off so far but River persists. Nope, Kuzmin circles away and we're back to standing.
River moves out of range as Kuzmin strikes.
River is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
River slips a straight right by Kuzmin.
Kuzmin lands a jab to the head.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
River misses with a right hand
and Kuzmin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River misses with an uppercut
and Kuzmin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iov Kuzmin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzmin moves away.
Kuzmin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River wants to counter the offense by Kuzmin and move into the clinch position.
Kuzmin throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuzmin looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
River moves away from the strike by Kuzmin.
River blocks a jab.
Kuzmin looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
We've been informed that River has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A jab from Kuzmin misses.
Kuzmin ducks under a wild hook from River.
Kuzmin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of River's head.#T2#
Kuzmin moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
River looks to land a combination but Kuzmin avoids it well.
Kuzmin keeps the fight on the outside.
River moves in looking to clinch but Kuzmin pushes him off.
River tries for a takedown but Kuzmin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuzmin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Iov Kuzmin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kollaa River.
River takes a body punch but keeps moving.
River fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuzmin thuds a left hand into River's body.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuzmin scores with a decent looking hook.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuzmin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuzmin.
Kuzmin connects with a nice looking jab.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuzmin doesn't seem bothered though.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River slips under a jab from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kuzmin scores with a nice right hand.
Kuzmin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Kuzmin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
River walks into a straight right hand from Kuzmin.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuzmin.
River misses with a looping left.
River blocks a jab.
River staying out of range there.
River steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kuzmin.
River tries to clinch
and Kuzmin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuzmin misses with a wild body shot.
Kuzmin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuzmin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
River looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuzmin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River misses with a series of wild punches.
River looks to land a left hand but Kuzmin moved out of range nicely.
Kuzmin throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River tries to counter with a clinch but Kuzmin shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
River throws a body punch but Kuzmin moves out of range.
Kuzmin throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuzmin misses the shot to the body.
River misses with an uppercut.
River tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuzmin swivels and escapes.
Kuzmin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuzmin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Kuzmin misses.
Kuzmin scores with a nice right hand.
Kuzmin cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuzmin connects with the punch.
Kuzmin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuzmin looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
River tries to clinch up.
Kuzmin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuzmin throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iov Kuzmin dominated that round.
That's time! Kuzmin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kuzmin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuzmin loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River moves away from the strike by Kuzmin.
Kuzmin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
River gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from River misses.
Kuzmin cracks a nice hook into River's ribs.
Kuzmin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from River.
Kuzmin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuzmin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
River lands a jab to the nose.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses with a body shot
and Kuzmin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuzmin blocks a jab.
Kuzmin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River takes a swing at Kuzmin's ribcage but misses.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuzmin.
River misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
River throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kuzmin counters with a right hand to the body.
River looks to land a left hand but Kuzmin moved out of range nicely.
Kuzmin lands a glancing blow to the side of River's head.
River tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuzmin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
River throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kuzmin to counter with a crisp jab.
River misses with an uppercut. Kuzmin saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuzmin.
A swing and a miss from Kuzmin.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River looks to throw the jab but Kuzmin is out of range.
Kuzmin misses with a straight right.
River lands with a straight right. Kuzmin didn't see that one coming.
Kuzmin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuzmin's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River missing with a left hand there. Kuzmin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Kuzmin lands with a good body shot.
Kuzmin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuzmin misses with a looping left.
Kuzmin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuzmin lands a really nice looking cross but River seems unphased.
River has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuzmin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
Kuzmin misses with a wild body shot.
Kuzmin looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
Kuzmin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River tries to clinch there but Kuzmin circles away.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River with a nice cross.
River misses with a hook
and Kuzmin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River throws a shot from downtown. Kuzmin moves away and avoids it.
River misses the shot to the body. #T3#
River tries to clinch up
letting Kuzmin counter with a right hand.
Kuzmin digs a good hook to River's body.
Kuzmin lands with an overhand left.
Kuzmin slips under a jab from River.
Kuzmin misses with an uppercut.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuzmin.
River throws a series of punches but Kuzmin avoids them all with ease.
Kuzmin throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzmin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuzmin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuzmin.
River tries to clinch there but Kuzmin circles away.
Kuzmin throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River blocks a jab.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Kuzmin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuzmin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
River closes the distance and clinches.
River keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuzmin's efforts to push away.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuzmin is trying to break free.#BC#
Kuzmin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuzmin misses with a looping right.
River slips under a jab.
Kuzmin lands a slapping body shot.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Kuzmin counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
River forces Kuzmin back against the cage and clinches.
Kuzmin blocking some punches.
Kuzmin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iov Kuzmin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kuzmin missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuzmin slips a jab and a cross from River.
Kuzmin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kuzmin looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
River throws a nice looking combination but Kuzmin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuzmin misses the jab.
River ducks right into an uppercut from Kuzmin.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuzmin was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuzmin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kuzmin lands an overhand right.
Kuzmin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Kuzmin looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
Kuzmin throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
Iov Kuzmin is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmin digs a good body shot into River's ribs.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuzmin.
Jab by Kuzmin.
Kuzmin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River misses with a straight left.
Kuzmin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Kuzmin misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River takes a swing at Kuzmin's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
River rushes Kuzmin and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Kuzmin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River tries for a takedown but Kuzmin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuzmin scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by River.
Kuzmin scores with a shot to the body.
Kuzmin misses the shot to the body.
Kuzmin throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Kuzmin lands a body shot.
River lands with a nice body punch.
Kuzmin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
River lunges at Kuzmin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuzmin's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzmin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuzmin slips a jab from River.
Kollaa River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kuzmin lands a head shot.
Kuzmin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Kuzmin scores with a punch to the head.
Kuzmin connects with a body shot.
Kuzmin cracks River with an open hand slap.
River takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuzmin jabs at River's body.
A slow jab from Kuzmin misses its intended target.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuzmin counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuzmin throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuzmin slips under a jab from River.
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuzmin connects with a looping right hand.
River on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
River misses with a double jab.
River takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuzmin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River misses with a hook.
Kuzmin scores with the left hand. River knows he should have avoided that one.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuzmin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
River takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuzmin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River misses with a body shot.
Kuzmin dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
River punishes Kuzmin's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuzmin misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River wants to clinch up but Kuzmin keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin throws a body shot but no joy.
River takes a swing at Kuzmin's ribcage but misses. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzmin slips a jab from River.
River misses with the combination.
It looked like Kuzmin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuzmin looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River misses with a looping left.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
River takes one to the side of the head.
River slips under a jab from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin lands a nice shot to the body.
River throws out a loose jab but Kuzmin uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Kuzmin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River misses with a shot to the body
and Kuzmin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuzmin.
Kuzmin slips under a jab.
Kuzmin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iov Kuzmin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuzmin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iov Kuzmin!
Iov Kuzmin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1099 Cleever v Hanson
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
McCain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCain works Kuzmin's body with a nice hook.
McCain throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Kuzmin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kuzmin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCain defending well though.
McCain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin looks to land a strike but McCain avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kuzmin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kuzmin prevents McCain from getting back to his feet.
McCain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuzmin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kuzmin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuzmin scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzmin throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCain can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
McCain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuzmin is controlling him.
Kuzmin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuzmin throwing strikes from guard but McCain blocks nicely.
Kuzmin 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.
McCain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuzmin.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuzmin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuzmin is controlling him.
McCain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCain has momentary wrist control but Kuzmin slips an elbow through the middle.
Kuzmin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuzmin landing with the ground and pound.
Kuzmin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCain works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Kuzmin throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuzmin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCain 's head.
Kuzmin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuzmin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCain 's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain wants to stand and escape but Kuzmin is having none of it.
Kuzmin stands up over McCain , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kuzmin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kuzmin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuzmin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuzmin throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuzmin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuzmin won't allow McCain to get back to his feet.
Kuzmin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzmin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kuzmin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Kuzmin throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuzmin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuzmin lands a couple of digs.
McCain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuzmin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuzmin distracts McCain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kuzmin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuzmin throwing strikes from guard but McCain blocks nicely.
Kuzmin cracks McCain with a solid left hand.
Kuzmin postures up in McCain 's guard and throws a big left but McCain blocks it.
Kuzmin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuzmin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kuzmin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kuzmin throws an elbow that misses. McCain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kuzmin's guard. Nice move by McCain !#REVB#
Kuzmin is pulling down on McCain 's head. It's preventing any offense from McCain , at least for the moment.#T4#
Kuzmin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McCain has passed into side control.
Kuzmin tries to control but McCain manages to take his back.
Kuzmin can't escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iov Kuzmin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kuzmin takes a swing at McCain 's ribcage but misses.
McCain throws out a counter right but Kuzmin avoids it with no problem.
McCain just misses with a punch to the body.
McCain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuzmin swings for the body but McCain moves out of range.
Kuzmin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuzmin slips under a jab from McCain .
McCain throws a body punch but Kuzmin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuzmin connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCain . McCain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuzmin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCain is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuzmin rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
A swing and a miss from McCain .
McCain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCain . Kuzmin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by McCain .
Some wild striking there from McCain .
Kuzmin tries to counter with a takedown but McCain is quick to defend against it.
McCain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kuzmin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCain can do to turn this around?
Kuzmin with a hook.
Kuzmin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuzmin throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Kuzmin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCain .
Kuzmin throws a sloppy body shot
and McCain counters with a stiff right hand.
McCain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuzmin scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCain in his tracks.
McCain misses the shot to the body.
Kuzmin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCain on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by McCain .
McCain throws a front kick aimed at Kuzmin's knee but Kuzmin avoids it well.
Kuzmin moves away from the strike by McCain .
Kuzmin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCain .
#T3#
McCain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from McCain .
McCain slips under a jab from Kuzmin.
McCain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzmin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuzmin misses with a right hand
enabling McCain to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucas McCain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuzmin ducks under a wild hook from McCain .
McCain lands with a nice body punch.
Kuzmin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuzmin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCain misses with a body shot.
#T4#
McCain slips a jab from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin scores with a hook.
McCain moves out of range as Kuzmin strikes.
Kuzmin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCain only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kuzmin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McCain looks to land a left hand but Kuzmin moved out of range nicely.
Iov Kuzmin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuzmin misses with a lunging right hand
and McCain counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzmin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCain throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuzmin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McCain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuzmin momentarily.
Kuzmin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCain on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas McCain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McCain throws a body punch but Kuzmin moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuzmin.
Kuzmin's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuzmin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuzmin throws out a loose jab but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like McCain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuzmin throws a shot to the body.
Kuzmin lands a really nice looking cross but McCain seems unphased.
Kuzmin looks to land a left hand but McCain moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCain throws a sloppy head kick and Kuzmin moves out of range easily.
Kuzmin misses with a body shot.
Kuzmin scores with a hook.#T1#
Kuzmin avoids the body shot from McCain .
Kuzmin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCain sizes up Kuzmin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuzmin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCain throws out a powerful jab.
Kuzmin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCain moves away.
Kuzmin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCain throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Kuzmin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kuzmin throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuzmin postures up in McCain 's guard and throws a big left but McCain blocks it. #T2#
Kuzmin landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuzmin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuzmin postures up and lands a big shot to McCain 's brow.
Kuzmin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kuzmin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuzmin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kuzmin landing some decent shots from guard.
Kuzmin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McCain wants to stand and escape but Kuzmin is having none of it.
Kuzmin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuzmin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuzmin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuzmin is looking to work some ground and pound but McCain has wrist control.
Kuzmin working some strikes from top position.
Kuzmin working some strikes from top position.
McCain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Iov Kuzmin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuzmin throws a strike but McCain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McCain preventing the sweep.
Kuzmin is working hard here to advance position.
Kuzmin is controlling McCain 's posture.#T4#
McCain is looking to stand up but Kuzmin won't let him.
Kuzmin looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuzmin, not yet.
Kuzmin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCain tries to stand but Kuzmin is controlling from the bottom.
Kuzmin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kuzmin is looking to sweep but instead, McCain has passed into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iov Kuzmin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuzmin 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iov Kuzmin!
Iov Kuzmin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
BE 17: Final Event
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Kuzmin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franco but Franco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kuzmin shoots in looking for a takedown but Franco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuzmin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A countering left hand to the body from Franco misses.
Kuzmin fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iov Kuzmin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuzmin avoids the head kick by Franco.
Franco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuzmin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Franco sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Kuzmin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kuzmin showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kuzmin lands a nice short elbow.
Kuzmin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Franco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kuzmin.
Franco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kuzmin slips a nice elbow through Franco's hands, connecting with Franco's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzmin lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Kuzmin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kuzmin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Franco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kuzmin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kuzmin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kuzmin with the ground and pound but Franco uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kuzmin with a nice head shot there.
Kuzmin stands up over Franco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kuzmin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Franco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuzmin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Franco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kuzmin throwing strikes but missing.
Franco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuzmin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuzmin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Kuzmin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuzmin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kuzmin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuzmin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuzmin throws a strike but Franco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kuzmin has control of Franco's left arm, preventing Franco from doing any damage.
Kuzmin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kuzmin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Franco manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzmin with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Kuzmin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Franco's head.
Franco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuzmin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuzmin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kuzmin 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.
Kuzmin passes Franco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kuzmin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kuzmin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuzmin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kuzmin is nestled in close to Franco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kuzmin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Franco's head.
Kuzmin working the head and body with strikes.
Kuzmin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kuzmin lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#Franco is rocked!#T4#
Kuzmin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Franco is still in real trouble! Can Kuzmin finish him?
Kuzmin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzmin is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Franco is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kuzmin fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Franco from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kuzmin! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iov Kuzmin!
Iov Kuzmin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BE 15
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Lima shoots in and bounces Kuzmin off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Kuzmin looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuzmin, not yet.
Lima wants to control from the top but Kuzmin keeps moving.
Lima lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzmin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima preventing the sweep.
Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Kuzmin pulls Lima in close to his closed guard and prevents Lima from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lima is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kuzmin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuzmin working a defensive guard here.
Lima trying to control but Kuzmin is working from the bottom.
Kuzmin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lima wants to control from the top but Kuzmin keeps moving.
Lima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuzmin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lima trying to control but Kuzmin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kuzmin darts in looking for a takedown but Lima gets double underhooks and turns Kuzmin into the ropes. #TD#
Lima gets a double leg takedown into Kuzmin's guard.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Kuzmin.
Lima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzmin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kuzmin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lima is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kuzmin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuzmin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kuzmin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuzmin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lima works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuzmin defends well.#SUB#
Lima working for a triangle but Kuzmin defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuzmin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuzmin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Kuzmin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuzmin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuzmin connects with a couple of short punches.
Kuzmin is working Lima over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Ricardo Lima has been cut.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuzmin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuzmin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuzmin is in close to Lima's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kuzmin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kuzmin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kuzmin chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuzmin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzmin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lima's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Lima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Lima's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kuzmin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CUT2#Ricardo Lima's cut is getting worse.
Lima tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kuzmin defends well and Lima ends up having to push Kuzmin into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kuzmin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lima pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Lima drags the fight down to the ground.
Kuzmin with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Lima working for a triangle but Kuzmin defends it easily.
Kuzmin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kuzmin landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT2#Ricardo Lima's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#SUB#
Lima is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kuzmin frees his head nicely. Oh but Lima has switched to an armbar! Kuzmin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ricardo Lima!
A victorious Ricardo Lima thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BE FN 2: Alyoshin vs Kuzmin
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Alyoshin moves into the clinch.
Alyoshin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuzmin avoids it.
Kuzmin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alyoshin prevents it.
Kuzmin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuzmin is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Alyoshin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuzmin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alyoshin after a bit of a struggle.
Grant Alyoshin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iov Kuzmin.
A left hand lands to the body for Alyoshin.
Kuzmin avoiding damage as Alyoshin throws knees to the body.
Alyoshin tries to throw a body punch but Kuzmin avoids it by throwing Alyoshin back against the ropes. #TD2#
Kuzmin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Alyoshin regains guard.
Alyoshin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuzmin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kuzmin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alyoshin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuzmin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alyoshin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alyoshin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuzmin on the ground.
Kuzmin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuzmin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuzmin is looking to work some ground and pound but Alyoshin has wrist control.#T1#
Kuzmin throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuzmin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alyoshin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alyoshin has momentary wrist control but Kuzmin slips an elbow through the middle.
Kuzmin lands a couple of elbows.
Kuzmin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuzmin throwing strikes from guard but Alyoshin blocks nicely.
Kuzmin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuzmin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuzmin throwing strikes but missing.
Kuzmin is looking to work some ground and pound but Alyoshin has wrist control.
Kuzmin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuzmin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alyoshin is breathing heavily.
Kuzmin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
Kuzmin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kuzmin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuzmin throws a strike but Alyoshin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kuzmin pulls Alyoshin in close to prevent any damage.
Kuzmin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alyoshin is one step ahead there.
Kuzmin pulls Alyoshin in close to his closed guard and prevents Alyoshin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kuzmin looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuzmin, not yet. #T3#
Alyoshin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuzmin trying to control the position.
Kuzmin wants to control the position but Alyoshin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kuzmin is doing well to control the position and prevent Alyoshin from advancing to side control.
Kuzmin is looking to control Alyoshin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuzmin avoid being mounted?#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuzmin has a hand on Alyoshin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Alyoshin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Alyoshin looking to control but Kuzmin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuzmin tries to hold on but Alyoshin postures up.
Kuzmin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alyoshin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alyoshin wants to control the pace but Kuzmin is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iov Kuzmin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kuzmin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alyoshin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grant Alyoshin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iov Kuzmin.
Kuzmin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alyoshin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Alyoshin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alyoshin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alyoshin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuzmin's elbow.
Alyoshin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuzmin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alyoshin landing knees to the body.
Alyoshin misses with a body punch.
Alyoshin misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alyoshin missing with knees to the body.
Kuzmin is breathing heavily.
Alyoshin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alyoshin misses with a punch to the body.
Kuzmin wants to take the fight to the mat but Alyoshin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alyoshin tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuzmin avoids the damage to the body.
Kuzmin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alyoshin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Kuzmin tries to score a body lock takedown but Alyoshin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuzmin.
Kuzmin is working for takedown but Alyoshin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin scores a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Alyoshin as the two fighters clinch.
Alyoshin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alyoshin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alyoshin tries a body shot but Kuzmin blocks it.
Alyoshin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuzmin or not.
Alyoshin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuzmin avoiding damage as Alyoshin throws knees to the body.
Alyoshin working Kuzmin over with knees to the body.
Alyoshin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuzmin is defending well for now.
A short right from Alyoshin on the inside.
Alyoshin prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuzmin can't get the takedown.
Alyoshin lands a shoulder strike.
Alyoshin lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alyoshin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuzmin's elbow.
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuzmin.
#T2#
Kuzmin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alyoshin lands a good knee to the midsection. Kuzmin won't want to take too many of those.
Kuzmin takes a shot to the head.
Alyoshin tries to throw a body punch but Kuzmin avoids it by throwing Alyoshin back against the ropes.
Kuzmin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin throws a head punch that misses.
Kuzmin managing to block the knees to the body from Alyoshin.
Kuzmin takes a shot to the head.
Alyoshin trying to land knees to the body.
Alyoshin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuzmin backwards.
Alyoshin throws a head punch that misses.
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuzmin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alyoshin.
Alyoshin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuzmin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alyoshin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alyoshin lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Alyoshin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuzmin avoids it.
Kuzmin tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Alyoshin.
Kuzmin can't get the takedown.
Alyoshin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alyoshin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuzmins head.
Kuzmin is working for takedown but Alyoshin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alyoshin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alyoshin gets through Kuzmin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuzmin is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Alyoshin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuzmin blocks a body shot from Alyoshin.
Kuzmin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alyoshin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alyoshin trying to land knees to the body.
Alyoshin tries a body shot but Kuzmin blocks it.
Good body shot from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin is pressed up against the ropes. Kuzmin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alyoshin down to the mat. Alyoshin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Alyoshin moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alyoshin.
I was talking to Alyoshin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alyoshin misses with the head strike.
Alyoshin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
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!
Alyoshin tries to work over Kuzmin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alyoshin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuzmin avoids it.
Kuzmin takes a shot to the head.
Alyoshin tries a knee to the head but Kuzmin blocks it.
Kuzmin managing to block the knees to the body from Alyoshin.
Kuzmin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alyoshin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alyoshin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alyoshin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kuzmin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alyoshin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alyoshin duly obliges.
Iov Kuzmin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuzmin checks a leg kick.
Alyoshin misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Kuzmin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kuzmin throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuzmin distracts Alyoshin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Alyoshin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Alyoshin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuzmin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuzmin.
Alyoshin looks for the body kick but Kuzmin saw that one coming.
Kuzmin shoots for a takedown but Alyoshin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grant Alyoshin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iov Kuzmin.
Alyoshin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kuzmin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alyoshin defends well and Kuzmin ends up having to push Alyoshin into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alyoshin lands a right hook to the body.
Alyoshin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuzmin can do to turn this around?#CL#
Alyoshin closes the distance and pushes Kuzmin back into the ropes.
Alyoshin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuzmin backwards.
Alyoshin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuzmin avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alyoshin stops a takedown attempt from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin tries for a takedown but Alyoshin manages to get underhooks.
Alyoshin misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuzmin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alyoshin lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Kuzmin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Alyoshin regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuzmin postures up in Alyoshin's guard and throws a big left but Alyoshin blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alyoshin holds on and takes a little breather.
Alyoshin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alyoshin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuzmin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuzmin throwing strikes but missing.
Kuzmin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuzmin postures up in Alyoshin's guard and throws a big left but Alyoshin blocks it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuzmin has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Kuzmin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kuzmin lands a few punches from side control.
Kuzmin with the ground and pound but Alyoshin regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kuzmin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alyoshin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kuzmin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kuzmin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuzmin is nestled in close to Alyoshin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alyoshin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kuzmin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alyoshin defending well though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alyoshin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kuzmin not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Kuzmin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kuzmin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alyoshin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alyoshin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kuzmin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kuzmin is thwarting Alyoshin's attempts to control the position.
Kuzmin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kuzmin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kuzmin throwing shots but Alyoshin is blocking nicely.
Kuzmin drops an elbow to the side of Alyoshin's head.
Ground and pound from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kuzmin working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Kuzmin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kuzmin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kuzmin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kuzmin thows a huge punch but Alyoshin dodges it nicely.
Alyoshin has hold of Kuzmin's hands but Kuzmin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kuzmin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kuzmin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kuzmin connects with a nice short shot to Alyoshin's temple.
Kuzmin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kuzmin is nestled in close to Alyoshin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iov Kuzmin really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Alyoshin stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuzmin. Kuzmin gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuzmin dives in for a single leg takedown but Alyoshin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#TD2#
Kuzmin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuzmin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alyoshin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuzmin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmin with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuzmin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kuzmin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuzmin scoring with some ground and pound.
Alyoshin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuzmin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Kuzmin throwing strikes from guard but Alyoshin blocks nicely.
Kuzmin is looking to work some ground and pound but Alyoshin has wrist control.
Kuzmin throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuzmin lands a couple of elbows.
Alyoshin has momentary wrist control but Kuzmin slips an elbow through the middle.
Alyoshin is trying to keep Kuzmin in close.
Alyoshin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alyoshin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Alyoshin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kuzmin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alyoshin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuzmin. #T2#
Kuzmin throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuzmin throwing strikes but missing.
Kuzmin works over Alyoshin with some ground and pound from guard.
Kuzmin throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuzmin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuzmin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuzmin postures up and lands a big shot to Alyoshin's brow.
Alyoshin has momentary wrist control but Kuzmin slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuzmin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuzmin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Kuzmin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuzmin with a nice head shot there.
Kuzmin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuzmin cracks Alyoshin with a solid left hand.
Kuzmin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alyoshin's head.
Kuzmin working some strikes from top position.
Kuzmin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuzmin chips away with some ground and pound.
Alyoshin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kuzmin stands up over Alyoshin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kuzmin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kuzmin stands up over Alyoshin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#Alyoshin is rocked!#T4#
Kuzmin postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Alyoshin covers up, he's hurt! Kuzmin keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kuzmin and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kuzmin can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iov Kuzmin!
Iov Kuzmin 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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Event:
BE 8: Chenevert vs Cabral
Date: May 08, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Kuzmin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mazepin to the mat! Mazepin manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Mazepin is looking for a triangle but Kuzmin pushes his legs off easily.
Kuzmin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mazepin's head.#SUB2#
Mazepin looking for a guillotine here but Kuzmin defends easily.
Kuzmin landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Kuzmin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kuzmin lands a couple of digs.
Kuzmin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kuzmin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mazepin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuzmin has managed to get both his arms back between Mazepin's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mazepin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuzmin is aware though and is defending well.
Kuzmin scoring with some ground and pound.
Kuzmin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT#That has opened up Fedor Mazepin's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzmin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kuzmin gets to his feet and stands over Mazepin, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Mazepin felt that one! Kuzmin unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Mazepin from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iov Kuzmin!
A less than humble Iov Kuzmin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Fedor Mazepin was interviewed post fight and said 'until next time'. |
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Event:
BE 6: Smithers vs Axelsen
Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Kuzmin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuzmin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuzmin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stankovic.
Kuzmin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuzmin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stankovic thuds a left hand into Kuzmin's body.
Kuzmin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Stankovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuzmin feinted with a counter takedown.
Kuzmin needs to keep his hands up - Stankovic had a free shot at his head there.
Kuzmin tries to clinch there but Stankovic circles away.
#T1#
Stankovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stankovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuzmin doesn't manage to clinch there - Stankovic circles away.
Kuzmin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stankovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuzmin attempts a counter takedown but Stankovic avoids it well and moves away.
Stankovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuzmin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stankovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Kuzmin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuzmin drops his hands momentarily and Stankovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Stankovic cracks Kuzmin with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kuzmin tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Stankovic pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kuzmin is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djordje Stankovic!
Djordje Stankovic tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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BE 4: Alyoshin vs Smithers
Date: Feb 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Kuzmin feints and as Giantslayer raises his hands in defense, Kuzmin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kuzmin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kuzmin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kuzmin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kuzmin throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuzmin is looking to work some ground and pound but Giantslayer has wrist control.
Kuzmin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Giantslayer seems keen to control Kuzmin's posture.
Kuzmin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kuzmin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuzmin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kuzmin postures up in Giantslayer's guard and throws a big left but Giantslayer blocks it.
Kuzmin throwing strikes from guard but Giantslayer blocks nicely.
Kuzmin lands a couple of digs.
Kuzmin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuzmin throws a strike but Giantslayer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giantslayer forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Giantslayer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kuzmin is refusing to be controlled, as Giantslayer sits in half guard.
Kuzmin gets back to full guard.
Kuzmin punching to the body, from the bottom.
Giantslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Giantslayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzmin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giantslayer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kuzmin 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#
Kuzmin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kuzmin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kuzmin with the ground and pound but Giantslayer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Giantslayer keeping full guard, as Kuzmin tries to pass.
Kuzmin connects with a couple of short punches.
Kuzmin takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Kuzmin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Giantslayer's head.
Giantslayer working a defensive guard here.
Kuzmin chips away with some ground and pound.
Kuzmin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuzmin throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Giantslayer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuzmin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Giantslayer wants to sweep here but Kuzmin controlling him for the moment.
Kuzmin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kuzmin throwing strikes from guard but Giantslayer blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuzmin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuzmin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuzmin connects with a couple of short punches.
Kuzmin works over Giantslayer with some ground and pound from guard.
Kuzmin working some strikes from top position.
Giantslayer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Giantslayer has momentary wrist control but Kuzmin slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Giantslayer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuzmin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Giantslayer has momentary wrist control but Kuzmin slips an elbow through the middle.
Kuzmin postures up in Giantslayer's guard and throws a big left but Giantslayer blocks it.
Kuzmin landing with the ground and pound.
Kuzmin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuzmin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Giantslayer has momentary wrist control but Kuzmin slips an elbow through the middle.
Giantslayer working a defensive guard here.
Kuzmin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuzmin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Giantslayer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin landing some decent shots from guard.
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!
Kuzmin postures up and lands a big shot to Giantslayer's brow. #T5#
Giantslayer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuzmin.
Giantslayer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kuzmin wants to sweep here but Giantslayer controlling him for the moment.
Kuzmin controlling the position.
Giantslayer preventing the sweep.
Kuzmin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Giantslayer postures up and lands a big shot to Kuzmin's brow.
Giantslayer preventing the sweep.
Giantslayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuzmin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kuzmin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6#
Kuzmin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuzmin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Giantslayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzmin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giantslayer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuzmin's head.
Giantslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Giantslayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzmin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giantslayer wants to pass the guard but Kuzmin is keeping the position.
Giantslayer postures up in Kuzmin's guard and throws a big left but Kuzmin blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T7#
Giantslayer takes a swing at Kuzmin's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Giantslayer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Giantslayer lands in his opponent's guard.
Giantslayer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Giantslayer scoring with punches from side control.
Giantslayer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Giantslayer wants to control for a moment but Kuzmin uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kuzmin tries to get to full guard but Giantslayer has control of the leg. #T8#
Giantslayer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kuzmin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Giantslayer is working away from the top position though.
Giantslayer trying to control from half guard but Kuzmin is working away.
Kuzmin moves into full guard.
Giantslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Giantslayer wants to control from the top but Kuzmin keeps moving.
Kuzmin is striking but Giantslayer is not phased and passes to half guard.#T9#
Kuzmin trying to control from the bottom.
Giantslayer controlling the action here.
Giantslayer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Giantslayer is looking to take a break and control but Kuzmin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuzmin tries to get to full guard but Giantslayer has control of the leg.
Giantslayer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kuzmin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giantslayer is looking to stall here but Kuzmin recovers full guard.
Kuzmin pulls Giantslayer in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iov Kuzmin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuzmin.#TD2#
Giantslayer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kuzmin!
Kuzmin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Giantslayer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kuzmin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Giantslayer.
Kuzmin wants to sweep here but Giantslayer controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Giantslayer.
Kuzmin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Giantslayer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kuzmin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Kuzmin with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuzmin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Giantslayer 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#
Giantslayer wants to take a breather but Kuzmin is having none of it.
Giantslayer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Giantslayer is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuzmin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Giantslayer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuzmin's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Giantslayer in particular looking to stall.
Giantslayer is thwarting Kuzmin's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Kuzmin tries to get to full guard but Giantslayer has control of the leg.
Kuzmin is looking to control Giantslayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuzmin avoid being mounted?
Giantslayer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kuzmin is looking for a sweep. Giantslayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Giantslayer working the head and body with strikes.
Giantslayer working Kuzmin over with strikes.
Giantslayer wants to control but Kuzmin is keeping him busy.
Giantslayer trying to mount his opponent but Kuzmin defends it.
Giantslayer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuzmin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Iov Kuzmin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Kuzmin is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Giantslayer stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuzmin. Kuzmin gets slowly back to his feet.
Giantslayer fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Giantslayer as Kuzmin shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iov Kuzmin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Kuzmin tries to sprawl but Giantslayer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kuzmin wants to improve his position but Giantslayer is controlling well.
Giantslayer trying to control the action but Kuzmin is working from the bottom.
Kuzmin is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Kuzmin has his hands clasped together around Giantslayer's back. He's all about the action.
Kuzmin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Giantslayer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Giantslayer wants to pass to mount but Kuzmin is defending the position.
Giantslayer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Giantslayer is keen to just control but Kuzmin is a slippery customer.
Kuzmin works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5#
Kuzmin keeping moving, preventing Giantslayer from controlling successfully.
Giantslayer preventing the sweep.
Giantslayer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Giantslayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzmin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuzmin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Giantslayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuzmin keeping moving, preventing Giantslayer from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kuzmin scores with a takedown into Giantslayer's guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Giantslayer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Giantslayer holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuzmin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kuzmin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kuzmin lands a couple of elbows.
Kuzmin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Giantslayer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuzmin.
Giantslayer has momentary wrist control but Kuzmin slips an elbow through the middle.
Kuzmin landing with the ground and pound.
Giantslayer looking for a sweep. Not yet Giantslayer, not yet.
Kuzmin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuzmin tries to free his leg and advance position but Giantslayer is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuzmin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T7#
Kuzmin postures up and lands a big shot to Giantslayer's brow.
Giantslayer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Giantslayer has momentary wrist control but Kuzmin slips an elbow through the middle.
Kuzmin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Giantslayer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kuzmin landing with the ground and pound.
Giantslayer wants to sweep here but Kuzmin controlling him for the moment.
Kuzmin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Giantslayer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuzmin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Giantslayer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Kuzmin throwing strikes from guard but Giantslayer blocks nicely.
Kuzmin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuzmin postures up and lands a big shot to Giantslayer's brow.
Kuzmin throws a strike but Giantslayer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuzmin is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kuzmin cracks Giantslayer with a solid left hand.
Kuzmin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuzmin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Giantslayer has his hands on Kuzmin's head, controlling the position.
Kuzmin postures up.
#T9#
Kuzmin tries to free his leg and advance position but Giantslayer is retaining full guard.
Kuzmin with a nice head shot there.
Giantslayer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuzmin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuzmin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kuzmin throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuzmin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giantslayer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuzmin throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuzmin chips away with some ground and pound.
Kuzmin is in close to Giantslayer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Iov Kuzmin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuzmin is defended easily by Giantslayer.
Giantslayer dives in and grabs Kuzmin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuzmin pushes down on Giantslayer's head and hops out.#TD#
Kuzmin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuzmin thows a huge punch but Giantslayer dodges it nicely.
Kuzmin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kuzmin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kuzmin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kuzmin working over Giantslayer with some ground and pound. Giantslayer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kuzmin is nestled in close to Giantslayer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Giantslayer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kuzmin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kuzmin lands strikes from half guard.
Kuzmin throwing shots but Giantslayer is blocking nicely.
Giantslayer lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Kuzmin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Giantslayer can do to turn this around?
Giantslayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kuzmin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kuzmin working Giantslayer over with strikes.
Kuzmin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kuzmin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kuzmin prevents Giantslayer from improving his position.
Kuzmin working the head and body with strikes.
Kuzmin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Giantslayer wants to improve his position but Kuzmin is controlling well.
Kuzmin working Giantslayer over with strikes.
Kuzmin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Kuzmin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Giantslayer's head.
Giantslayer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kuzmin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuzmin slips a nice elbow through Giantslayer's hands, connecting with Giantslayer's forehead.
Giantslayer is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuzmin winds up and cracks Giantslayer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Giantslayer taking some punishment here, with Kuzmin in his half guard.
Giantslayer wants to control but Kuzmin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuzmin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Kuzmin there.
Kuzmin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Giantslayer is rocked!
Kuzmin slips a nice elbow through Giantslayer's hands, connecting with Giantslayer's forehead.
Giantslayer is still in real trouble! Can Kuzmin finish him?#T3#
Kuzmin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kuzmin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Giantslayer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kuzmin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kuzmin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kuzmin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuzmin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kuzmin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kuzmin lands strikes from half guard.
Kuzmin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Giantslayer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Giantslayer taking some punishment here, with Kuzmin in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kuzmin connects with a nice short shot to Giantslayer's temple.
Giantslayer taking some punishment here, with Kuzmin in his half guard.
Kuzmin scores with a big shot! Giantslayer's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Giantslayer! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iov Kuzmin!
Iov Kuzmin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
BE 2: Bronson vs Smithers
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Kuzmin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dolton.
Kuzmin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dolton scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuzmin should have avoided that one.
Dolton looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuzmin is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kuzmin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dolton swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Kuzmin counter with a right hand.
Dolton misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kuzmin counter with a right hand.
Kuzmin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolton swings widly with a right hand
and Kuzmin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dolton throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuzmin.
A little feinted left hand from Kuzmin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuzmin staying out of range there.
Kuzmin is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Dolton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuzmin at a distance.
Dolton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dolton cracks Kuzmin's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Kuzmin slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Dolton can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Dolton!
An out of breath Scott Dolton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BE 1: Violent Nights
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Cabral.
Kuzmin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cabral throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Kuzmin counters with a single leg into guard. Cabral didn't expect that.
Cabral wants to stand and escape but Kuzmin is having none of it.
Kuzmin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kuzmin lands a couple of digs.
Kuzmin postures up.
Kuzmin prevents Cabral from getting back to his feet.
Cabral is trying to control the position but Kuzmin postures up.
Cabral is looking to stand up but Kuzmin isn't so interested in that idea.
Kuzmin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuzmin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabral works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuzmin postures up in Cabral's guard and throws a big left but Cabral blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cabral can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cabral looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuzmin scoring with some ground and pound.
Kuzmin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuzmin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kuzmin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzmin is in close to Cabral's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kuzmin is working Cabral over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Kuzmin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cabral has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kuzmin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cabral is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuzmin is controlling him.
Cabral is trying to control the position but Kuzmin postures up.
Cabral looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuzmin is one step ahead there.
Cabral really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuzmin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cabral trying to control the position.
Kuzmin stands up over Cabral, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kuzmin is in close to Cabral's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kuzmin lands a couple of digs.
Kuzmin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cabral's head.#ROC#Cabral is rocked!#T2#
Kuzmin loads up on a big left hand. Cabral felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kuzmin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Cabral can't hide his disappointment, as Kuzmin celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iov Kuzmin!
Iov Kuzmin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CFC 604
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Mahi Ai lands a right hook to the body.
Mahi Ai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuzmin at a distance.
Mahi Ai 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.
Kuzmin shoots in looking for a takedown. Mahi Ai tries to sprawl out of it but Kuzmin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mahi Ai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuzmin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donk. Mahi Ai catches Kuzmin right on the button with a cross.
Kuzmin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuzmin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuzmin shoots in for a takedown but Mahi Ai shows good takedown defense.
Mahi Ai misses with a hook.
Kuzmin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iov Kuzmin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kuzmin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Kuzmin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuzmin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuzmin throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuzmin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mahi Ai 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#
Mahi Ai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuzmin tries to get to full guard but Mahi Ai has control of the leg.
Mahi Ai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuzmin keeps working.
Kuzmin wants to control but Mahi Ai is keeping busy.
#T2#
Kuzmin is looking for a sweep. Mahi Ai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuzmin keeping control of the position.
Mahi Ai is looking to advance position but Kuzmin won't allow it.
Mahi Ai stalling.
Mahi Ai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuzmin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuzmin.#T3#
Mahi Ai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuzmin is keeping the position for now.
Mahi Ai trying to control but Kuzmin is working from the bottom.
Kuzmin managing to control the position.
Mahi Ai won't allow Kuzmin to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuzmin pulls Mahi Ai in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Kuzmin drives through with a takedown into Mahi Ai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mahi Ai looking for a sweep. Not yet Mahi Ai, not yet.
Kuzmin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mahi Ai working a defensive guard here.
Kuzmin stands up over Mahi Ai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kuzmin working some strikes from top position.
Kuzmin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mahi Ai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mahi Ai content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuzmin keeping moving, preventing Mahi Ai from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Mahi Ai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuzmin is defended easily by Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai misses with a looping left.
Mahi Ai works the jab nicely.
Kuzmin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mahi Ai's waist but Mahi Ai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuzmin off to one side.
Kuzmin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahi Ai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuzmin is just out of range.
Mahi Ai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuzmin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mahi Ai tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iov Kuzmin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahi Ai leaves Kuzmin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mahi Ai tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Kuzmin tries to keep at a distance but Mahi Ai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mahi Ai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Kuzmin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mahi Ai prevents it.
Mahi Ai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahi Ai misses with the head strike.
Kuzmin managing to block the knees to the body from Mahi Ai.
A head punch on the inside from Mahi Ai fails to land.
Mahi Ai stops a takedown attempt from Kuzmin.
A head punch on the inside from Mahi Ai fails to land.
Mahi Ai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahi Ai misses with an elbow strike.
Mahi Ai crunches a lovely knee into Kuzmin's ribcage.
Kuzmin wants to take the fight to the mat but Mahi Ai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kuzmin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mahi Ai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Mahi Ai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahi Ai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Kuzmin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mahi Ai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mahi Ai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuzmin's head backwards.
Mahi Ai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Mahi Ai tries to sprawl but Kuzmin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mahi Ai wants to control but Kuzmin is keeping busy.
Kuzmin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mahi Ai's head.
Mahi Ai moves into full guard.
Mahi Ai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mahi Ai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kuzmin wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Kuzmin is trying to keep Mahi Ai in close.
Kuzmin controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuzmin is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mahi Ai looking for a sweep. Not yet Mahi Ai, not yet.
Kuzmin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kuzmin 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.
Kuzmin is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahi Ai has wrist control.
Kuzmin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mahi Ai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuzmin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuzmin stopping the sweep attempt from Mahi Ai.
Kuzmin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Kuzmin landing some decent shots from guard.
Mahi Ai wants to get back to his feet but Kuzmin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kuzmin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuzmin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Iov Kuzmin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuzmin postures up and lands a big shot to Mahi Ai's brow.
Kuzmin stands up over Mahi Ai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kuzmin throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuzmin postures up and lands a big shot to Mahi Ai's brow.
Kuzmin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mahi Ai has momentary wrist control but Kuzmin slips an elbow through the middle.
Mahi Ai pulls Kuzmin in close to prevent any damage.
Kuzmin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Mahi Ai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mahi Ai scores with a decent looking hook.
No luck for Kuzmin with that takedown attempt.
Kuzmin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mahi Ai throws a low kick but Kuzmin avoids it.
Kuzmin shoots for a takedown but Mahi Ai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iov Kuzmin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Mahi Ai as Kuzmin shoots in.
Mahi Ai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuzmin. Kuzmin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donk. Mahi Ai catches Kuzmin right on the button with a cross.
Thomas Mahi Ai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahi Ai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuzmin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuzmin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mahi Ai tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahi Ai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuzmin is just out of range.
Kuzmin tries to counter with a takedown but Mahi Ai is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Mahi Ai clinches. #T1#
Kuzmin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mahi Ai is defending well.
Kuzmin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahi Ai.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuzmin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mahi Ai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mahi Ai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai can't find room to land a body shot as Kuzmin controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai scores with a shot to the side of Kuzmin's head.
Mahi Ai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mahi Ai scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahi Ai.
Kuzmin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mahi Ai prevents it.
Mahi Ai pushes Kuzmin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuzmin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahi Ai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mahi Ai works on Kuzmin's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Mahi Ai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahi Ai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahi Ai stops a takedown attempt from Kuzmin.
Thomas Mahi Ai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuzmin blocks a body shot from Mahi Ai.
Kuzmin avoids a wild elbow strike from Mahi Ai.
Kuzmin blocks an elbow strike from Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai lands with a right to the head.
Kuzmin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mahi Ai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mahi Ai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahi Ai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuzmin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuzmin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuzmin.
Kuzmin goes for a takedown attempt but Mahi Ai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kuzmin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mahi Ai is fending him off so far but Kuzmin persists. Nope, Mahi Ai circles away and we're back to standing.
Mahi Ai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kuzmin.
A low kick from Mahi Ai misses #TD#
so Kuzmin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Mahi Ai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mahi Ai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuzmin chips away with some ground and pound.
Kuzmin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kuzmin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mahi Ai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kuzmin throws a strike but Mahi Ai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Thomas Mahi Ai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuzmin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mahi Ai seems keen to control Kuzmin's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuzmin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mahi Ai controlling the position.
Kuzmin postures up.
#T4#
Kuzmin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mahi Ai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuzmin is one step ahead there.
Mahi Ai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuzmin throws a big elbow that misses.
Mahi Ai has momentary wrist control but Kuzmin slips an elbow through the middle.
Mahi Ai looking to control.
Kuzmin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mahi Ai trying to control the position.
Mahi Ai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Mahi Ai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mahi Ai 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Mahi Ai!
An out of breath Thomas Mahi Ai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC 595
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Kuzmin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bison wants to get back to his feet.
Kuzmin wants to free his trapped foot but Bison is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuzmin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kuzmin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bison with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Kuzmin.
Bison is trying to stand up here but Kuzmin is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmin drops an elbow to the side of Bison's head. #ES#
Bison has one foot on Kuzmin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bison goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bison throws a combination. Kuzmin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bison throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Kuzmin counters with a single leg into guard. Bison didn't expect that. #T1#
Kuzmin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bison wants to stand but Kuzmin is controlling the position.
Kuzmin distracts Bison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#Bison is rocked!
Kuzmin gets to his feet and stands over Bison, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Bison felt that one! Kuzmin unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Bison from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iov Kuzmin!
Iov Kuzmin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Tyke Bison spoke after the fight, saying 'D'oh, d'oh, that thuckth!
Back to the drawing board! '. |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 4
Date: Jul 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Sandcastle lands a head shot.#TD2#
Kuzmin shoots in and gets a takedown into Sandcastle's guard.
Kuzmin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuzmin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuzmin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuzmin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kuzmin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuzmin postures up in Sandcastle's guard and throws a big left but Sandcastle blocks it.
Kuzmin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuzmin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kuzmin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuzmin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kuzmin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sandcastle's head.
Kuzmin lands a couple of digs.
Kuzmin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuzmin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sandcastle wants to stand and escape but Kuzmin is having none of it.
Kuzmin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sandcastle has momentary wrist control but Kuzmin slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Kuzmin lands a couple of digs.
Kuzmin landing with the ground and pound.
Kuzmin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kuzmin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sandcastle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuzmin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuzmin working some strikes from top position.
Kuzmin landing some decent shots from guard.
Sandcastle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kuzmin throws an elbow that misses. Sandcastle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kuzmin's guard. Nice move by Sandcastle!#REVR#
Kuzmin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuzmin is adopting a defensive guard.
Sandcastle trying to control but Kuzmin is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kuzmin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sandcastle's guard. #REVB#
Kuzmin landing some decent shots from guard.
Kuzmin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuzmin landing some decent shots from guard.
Kuzmin cracks Sandcastle with a solid left hand.
Kuzmin landing some decent shots from guard.
Kuzmin scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Sandcastle has momentary wrist control but Kuzmin slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuzmin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kuzmin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kuzmin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sandcastle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuzmin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sandcastle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuzmin on the ground.
Kuzmin throwing strikes from guard but Sandcastle blocks nicely.
Kuzmin is looking to work some ground and pound but Sandcastle has wrist control.
Kuzmin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuzmin cracks Sandcastle with a solid left hand.
Kuzmin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kuzmin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sandcastle's head.
Kuzmin stands up over Sandcastle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kuzmin works over Sandcastle with some ground and pound from guard.
Sandcastle has momentary wrist control but Kuzmin slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#Sandcastle is rocked!#T4#
Kuzmin cracks Sandcastle with a solid left hand.
Oh Sandcastle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuzmin gets to his feet and stands over Sandcastle, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Sandcastle felt that one! Kuzmin unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Sandcastle from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iov Kuzmin!
Iov Kuzmin 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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Event:
RSE 1: From Ruin We Rise
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Kuzmin keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Kuzmin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kuzmin showed some decent athleticism there.
Cleese trying to hold on to Kuzmin's head to control him but Kuzmin postures up.
Kuzmin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kuzmin working the head and body with strikes.
Cleese is trying to stand up here but Kuzmin is controlling him well.
Kuzmin is nestled in close to Cleese, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kuzmin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kuzmin connects with a nice short shot to Cleese's temple.
Kuzmin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kuzmin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kuzmin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kuzmin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kuzmin connects with a nice short shot to Cleese's temple. #ROC2#Cleese is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzmin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kuzmin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Cleese is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cleese moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cleese seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Kuzmin is working Cleese over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cleese wants to sweep here but Kuzmin controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuzmin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kuzmin arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Cleese's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iov Kuzmin!
Iov Kuzmin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R5
Date: Mar 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Kuzmin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuzmin on the ground.
Kuzmin chips away with some ground and pound.
Kuzmin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuzmin throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin working some strikes from top position.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuzmin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Kuzmin is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Kuzmin postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Kuzmin distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuzmin lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuzmin connects with a couple of short punches.
Kuzmin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuzmin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kuzmin lands a couple of elbows.
Kuzmin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Kuzmin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Kuzmin chips away with some ground and pound.
Kuzmin throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuzmin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kuzmin landing some decent shots from guard.
Kuzmin distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kuzmin throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Kuzmin stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuzmin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Kuzmin slips an elbow through the middle.
Kuzmin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Kuzmin distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kuzmin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Kuzmin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuzmin postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Johnson covers up, he's hurt! Kuzmin keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kuzmin and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kuzmin can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iov Kuzmin! |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R4
Date: Feb 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Fdhgh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuzmin circles away.#TD2#
Kuzmin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ROC2#Fdhgh is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuzmin sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Fdhgh! Oh, Fdhgh is in big trouble! Kuzmin lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iov Kuzmin! |
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