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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Kuznetsov (ranked 993 p4p, 136 weight class) and Arjen Lucassen (ranked 706 p4p, 94 weight class). Konstantin Kuznetsov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arjen Lucassen's chin.
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186 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Konstantin Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arjen Lucassen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucassen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Lucassen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lucassen walks into a straight right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with a push kick.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucassen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lucassen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lucassen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lucassen.
Lucassen moves out of range as Kuznetsov throws a body kick.
Arjen Lucassen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucassen throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Lucassen throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Lucassen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucassen throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Lucassen moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucassen.
Kuznetsov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kuznetsov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lucassen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Lucassen misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov walks into a left hand.
Good exchange - Kuznetsov coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lucassen.
Lucassen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucassen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.
Lucassen misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks for the body kick but Lucassen saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov pushes Lucassen up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands with a light punch inside.
Kuznetsov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucassen controls his hands.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Lucassen avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
Kuznetsov has Lucassen pressed against the cage, preventing Lucassen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lucassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land.
Lucassen pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucassen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lucassen pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Lucassen digs a right hand underneath Kuznetsov's ribcage. Kuznetsov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Lucassen blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Lucassen is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch.
Lucassen misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lucassen fails to land.
Lucassen breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Konstantin Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kuznetsov gets a clinch.
Lucassen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucassen breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Lucassen counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov closes the distance but Lucassen moves to the side
and Lucassen counters with a crisp right that sends Kuznetsov to the canvas! Lucassen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arjen Lucassen!
Arjen Lucassen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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