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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Riddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Riddler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrei Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riddler tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Riddler tries to clinch up but Kuznetsov circles away and keeps his distance.
Riddler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Riddler misses with an elbow over the top.
Riddler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuznetsov.
Riddler breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a double leg but Riddler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riddler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riddler.
Riddler seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Riddler lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Riddler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Riddler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to break free but Riddler pushes him back against the cage.
Riddler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Riddler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Riddler.
Kuznetsov moves forwards but Riddler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ben Riddler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Kuznetsov.
Riddler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kuznetsov counters with a takedown into side control.
Kuznetsov looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riddler bucks up and tries to throw Kuznetsov off but instead Kuznetsov has got his back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kuznetsov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riddler is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Riddler controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Riddler with him. Riddler is trying to defend but Kuznetsov has an arm under the chin now! Riddler grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrei Kuznetsov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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