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Event:
HFC 95: Brady vs Hunt
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Kruger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Kuznetsov scores with a takedown into Kruger's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuznetsov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruger trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kruger working for a triangle but Kuznetsov defends it easily.
Kuznetsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuznetsov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuznetsov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kruger has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kuznetsov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kruger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Kruger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuznetsov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kuznetsov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuznetsov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SUB#
Kruger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuznetsov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuznetsov works over Kruger with some ground and pound from guard.
Kuznetsov connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Kruger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuznetsov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruger is retaining full guard.
Kuznetsov is still trying to improve position.
Kuznetsov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuznetsov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Kuznetsov looking to improve position, pressing down on Kruger's thigh with his hand. Kruger seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Kuznetsov paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Kuznetsov's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Kruger picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesse Kruger!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesse Kruger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 92: Bond vs Chai
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Hopson.
Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from Hopson.#CUT#It looks like Lev Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hopson but Hopson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Hopson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopson tries to avoid it but Kuznetsov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopson to the ground. Hopson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hopson cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuznetsov walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Hopson swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jaimie Hopson!
Jaimie Hopson 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:
The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Momomoto leaves Kuznetsov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Momomoto misses its target.
Momomoto's corner calls for a 1-2. Momomoto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Lev Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kuznetsov shoots for a takedown but Momomoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuznetsov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Momomoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Momomoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Riku Momomoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lev Kuznetsov.
Momomoto lands with a nice body punch.
Momomoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#KD#
Momomoto cracks Kuznetsov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Momomoto has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kuznetsov to stand back up!#ROC#Kuznetsov is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuznetsov fails with the takedown
and Momomoto counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riku Momomoto!
Riku Momomoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Torres leaves Kuznetsov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Torres's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kuznetsov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Torres's waist but Torres gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuznetsov off to one side. #TD#
Kuznetsov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Torres keeps trying to improve his position.
Torres manages to get to full guard.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there.
Torres keeping full guard, as Kuznetsov tries to pass.
Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Torres, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kuznetsov is pushing down on Torres's leg trying to pass to half guard. Torres is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuznetsov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuznetsov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kuznetsov landing shots from mount. #T1#
Kuznetsov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kuznetsov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kuznetsov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Kuznetsov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Torres is trying desperately to improve position.
Kuznetsov with shots to the head and body - Torres looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kuznetsov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kuznetsov 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres is looking to improve his position but Kuznetsov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuznetsov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kuznetsov with the ground and pound from mount.
Torres looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuznetsov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kuznetsov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kuznetsov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kuznetsov landing punches. #ROC#Torres is rocked!
Torres bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Torres won't allow Kuznetsov to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Torres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Torres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Torres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuznetsov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuznetsov, not yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Kuznetsov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Torres wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
Kuznetsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Kuznetsov preventing the sweep.
Kuznetsov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kuznetsov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuznetsov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Torres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep but no luck.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Kuznetsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kuznetsov stands up over Torres, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuznetsov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Torres has momentary wrist control but Kuznetsov slips an elbow through the middle.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuznetsov is working Torres over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Torres really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuznetsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Torres, not yet. #T4#
Kuznetsov is pushing down on Torres's leg trying to pass to half guard. Torres is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuznetsov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuznetsov working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres moves into full guard.
Kuznetsov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kuznetsov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuznetsov's guard. #REVB#
Kuznetsov striking from the bottom here.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kuznetsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torres is aware though and is defending well.
Torres trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lev Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kuznetsov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Torres's waist but Torres gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuznetsov off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Torres as Kuznetsov shoots in.
Kuznetsov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Lev Kuznetsov has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lev Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a double leg but Torres sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuznetsov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Torres counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Torres fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuznetsov is defended easily by Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuznetsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Torres lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov shoots and misses
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Torres defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kuznetsov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuznetsov.
Torres lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Torres darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torres can do to turn this around?
Torres lands a nice shot to the body.
Torres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torres jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Torres cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Torres jabs Kuznetsov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuznetsov misses with a takedown attempt
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov tries to move into range but Torres moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#Kuznetsov is rocked!#CUT2#Lev Kuznetsov's cut is getting worse.
Kuznetsov fails with a takedown attempt.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Torres lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuznetsov's head.#TD#
Kuznetsov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kuznetsov showed some decent athleticism there.
Kuznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuznetsov cracks Torres with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torres is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Torres trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Torres had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuznetsov defends it easily.#T3#
Kuznetsov pushes down on Torres's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres taking some punishment here, with Kuznetsov in his half guard.
Torres has hold of Kuznetsov's hands but Kuznetsov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kuznetsov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kuznetsov prevents Torres from improving his position.
Kuznetsov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kuznetsov passes to full mount!
Kuznetsov landing punches.
Torres sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kuznetsov prevents Torres from improving his position.
Kuznetsov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Kuznetsov passes to side control.
Torres tries to bench press Kuznetsov off him but Kuznetsov keeps the position.
Torres gets back to half 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!
Kuznetsov working over Torres with some ground and pound. Torres looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kuznetsov lands with a punch from half guard.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuznetsov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov 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.
Kuznetsov uses his free foot to push down on Torres's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Torres.
Kuznetsov breaks from Torres's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lev Kuznetsov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuznetsov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Torres is still in real trouble! Can Kuznetsov finish him?
Torres bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Torres seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuznetsov, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Givaldo Torres will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lev Kuznetsov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Torres stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torres wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Kuznetsov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Torres 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##SUB2#
Torres is working for a kimura but Kuznetsov is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuznetsov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Torres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuznetsov trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuznetsov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kuznetsov tries to get out of the position.
Kuznetsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Torres 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#
Torres is trying to control. Kuznetsov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuznetsov manages to get to full guard.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Kuznetsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there.
Kuznetsov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torres's guard. #REVR#
Kuznetsov wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torres is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kuznetsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kuznetsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there.
Kuznetsov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Torres tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuznetsov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Torres takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Torres gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuznetsov is nestled in close to Torres, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kuznetsov is nestled in close to Torres, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Torres manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuznetsov distracts Torres with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kuznetsov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kuznetsov stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.#T3#
Kuznetsov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kuznetsov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Torres some visible discomfort.
Torres is looking to reverse the position.
Kuznetsov advances nicely into full mount.
Torres is looking to get to half guard.
Torres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov lands a couple of good shots and Torres has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Torres fending off the submission attempt from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is punishing Torres with some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Givaldo Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kuznetsov lands strikes to the head.
Kuznetsov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Torres is trying to break free.
Kuznetsov scores with punches to the body.
Kuznetsov is punishing Torres with strikes - can he finish him?!
Kuznetsov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Torres is trapped and Kuznetsov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kuznetsov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kuznetsov is landing with strikes from the back.
Kuznetsov is working the ground and pound. Can Torres escape?
Kuznetsov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Torres!
Kuznetsov is raining down hard shots and and Torres has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lev Kuznetsov!
A relieved looking Lev Kuznetsov 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2023 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pletnev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuznetsov on the ground.
Kuznetsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pletnev is keeping the position for now.
Pletnev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuznetsov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov pushing down on Pletnev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kuznetsov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pletnev blocking the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kuznetsov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pletnev's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov landing shots from mount.
Kuznetsov with the ground and pound from mount.
Kuznetsov with the ground and pound from mount.
Kuznetsov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Kuznetsov with a couple of short strikes.
Kuznetsov working Pletnev over with strikes here. #ROC2#Pletnev is rocked!
Kuznetsov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuznetsov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Pletnev badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Kuznetsov around the waist but Kuznetsov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Kuznetsov is the winner by TKO! Kuznetsov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lev Kuznetsov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Tofan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuznetsov but Kuznetsov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tofan looks to land a combination but Kuznetsov avoids it well. #TD#
Kuznetsov gets a takedown into half guard.
Tofan kicks off Kuznetsov and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Tofan gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov is pressing down on Tofan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tofan preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuznetsov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kuznetsov cracks Tofan with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuznetsov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kuznetsov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tofan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuznetsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuznetsov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kuznetsov lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kuznetsov 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.
Kuznetsov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kuznetsov 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.
Kuznetsov is nestled in close to Tofan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kuznetsov moves into full mount! Tofan won't be happy about that!
Kuznetsov unloading with bombs!#ROC#Tofan is rocked!
Kuznetsov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Tofan covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lev Kuznetsov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Tofan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuznetsov.
Tofan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away.
Tofan tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Tofan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tofan wants it to stay on the feet.
Tofan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kuznetsov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Kuznetsov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lev Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov fails to land the takedown.
Tofan fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tofan is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Tofan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov 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.
Tofan wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
Kuznetsov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kuznetsov tries to get out of the position.
Kuznetsov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Kuznetsov tries to free his leg and advance position but Tofan is retaining full guard.
Tofan can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuznetsov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tofan taking some punishment here, with Kuznetsov in his half guard.
Kuznetsov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kuznetsov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kuznetsov 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.
Kuznetsov working Tofan over with strikes.
Tofan has hold of Kuznetsov's hands but Kuznetsov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tofan tries to get to full guard but Kuznetsov has control of the leg.
Kuznetsov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tofan taking some punishment here, with Kuznetsov in his half guard. #ROC#Tofan is rocked!#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kuznetsov lands a nice short elbow.
Tofan is still in real trouble! Can Kuznetsov finish him?
Tofan looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov lands with a punch from half guard.
Kuznetsov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Tofan quite badly. Tofan pulls Kuznetsov in close trying to recover. Kuznetsov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Tofan on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Tofan doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lev Kuznetsov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Pletnev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lev Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pletnev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Kuznetsov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kuznetsov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pletnev!
Kuznetsov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pletnev working to try and regain half guard.
Pletnev wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kuznetsov.
BOOM! Kuznetsov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov unloading with bombs!
Pletnev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pletnev takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pletnev taking shots to the head. #T1#
Kuznetsov raining down shots from the mount!
Pletnev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuznetsov on the ground.
Kuznetsov lands a couple of good shots and Pletnev has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Pletnev is looking for a way out. #ROC2#Pletnev is rocked!
Kuznetsov punishes Pletnev with strikes from the back mount.
Oh Pletnev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pletnev is trapped and Kuznetsov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Kuznetsov lands punches and elbows.
Kuznetsov cracks Pletnev with a big right hand from the back mount! Pletnev immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Kuznetsov takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lev Kuznetsov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Kuznetsov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuznetsov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov passes to full mount!
Kuznetsov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Freeman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov scoring with strikes but Freeman is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Kuznetsov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kuznetsov 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kuznetsov raining down shots from the mount!
Freeman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuznetsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuznetsov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Freeman's face.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Kuznetsov! Freeman is hurt baaadly! Kuznetsov is firing away with more strikes - Freeman is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lev Kuznetsov! |
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