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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Petr Kuzmitch (ranked 344 p4p, 643 weight class) and Ryu Akutagawa (ranked 49 p4p, 87 weight class). Ryu Akutagawa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Petr Kuzmitch's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Kuzmitch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryu Akutagawa!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akutagawa missing with a left hand there. Kuzmitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuzmitch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryu Akutagawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akutagawa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akutagawa.
Akutagawa misses with a looping left.
Kuzmitch is looking to counter punch.
Kuzmitch catches Akutagawa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akutagawa throws a hook to the side of Kuzmitch's head but Kuzmitch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuzmitch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Berloga in the buildup to the fight.
Akutagawa slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Akutagawa misses.
It looked like Kuzmitch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akutagawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzmitch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akutagawa looks to land a left hand but Kuzmitch moved out of range nicely.
Akutagawa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akutagawa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akutagawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuzmitch.
The fighters circling - Akutagawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akutagawa throws a hook but Kuzmitch blocks it.
A jab from Kuzmitch finds it's way through Akutagawa's defenses.
The fighters circling - Kuzmitch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuzmitch moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmitch checks a leg kick.
Akutagawa throws a sloppy body shot
and Akutagawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Ryu Akutagawa has been cut.
Kuzmitch throws a hook but Akutagawa avoids it easily.
Akutagawa misses with a right hand
and Kuzmitch counters with a right hand to the body.
Akutagawa throws the left hand but Kuzmitch avoids the punch easily.
Akutagawa slips under a jab from Kuzmitch.
Akutagawa throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuzmitch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akutagawa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akutagawa misses with an uppercut. Kuzmitch saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmitch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kuzmitch misses the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuzmitch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kuzmitch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuzmitch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akutagawa's hands.
Kuzmitch takes a swing at Akutagawa's ribcage but misses.
Kuzmitch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akutagawa.
Kuzmitch throws a lazy right hand but Akutagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzmitch. Akutagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuzmitch jabs Akutagawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmitch throws a poor cross that misses
and Akutagawa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuzmitch lands a jab to Akutagawa's midsection.
Kuzmitch misses with a body shot.
And Akutagawa responds with a good body kick, but Kuzmitch manages to step out the way in time.
Akutagawa misses with a low kick.
Kuzmitch defending well as Akutagawa loads up on a big left hand.
A leg kick checked by Kuzmitch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Kuzmitch.
Akutagawa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryu Akutagawa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryu Akutagawa's cut.
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.
Kuzmitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akutagawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzmitch. Akutagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akutagawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akutagawa tries to work over Kuzmitch's front leg with a kick but Kuzmitch checks it.
Akutagawa misses with a straight left.
Kuzmitch just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akutagawa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akutagawa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akutagawa misses with a shot to the body
and Kuzmitch counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akutagawa ducks right into an uppercut from Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch throws a hook to the side of Akutagawa's head but Akutagawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akutagawa feints a counter leg kick.
Akutagawa lands a lovely overhand right.
Akutagawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuzmitch.
Akutagawa slips under a jab.
Akutagawa throws a hook but Kuzmitch avoids it easily.
It looked like Kuzmitch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuzmitch misses with a body punch
and Akutagawa counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Akutagawa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akutagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuzmitch was well out of range. Poor timing from Akutagawa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akutagawa staying out of range there.
Akutagawa motions for Kuzmitch to come forward. Akutagawa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Kuzmitch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuzmitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akutagawa throws a leg kick which misses Kuzmitch's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuzmitch tries to avoid it.
Akutagawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akutagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuzmitch.
A telegraphed right hand from Akutagawa misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuzmitch misses the target.
Akutagawa misses with a looping right.
Kuzmitch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmitch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akutagawa's head backwards.
Kuzmitch missing with a left hand there. Akutagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuzmitch checks a low kick from Akutagawa.
Kuzmitch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuzmitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akutagawa.
Kuzmitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Akutagawa counter with a right hand.
Kuzmitch throws a jab when Akutagawa was well out of range.
Akutagawa throws a right hand that misses
and Kuzmitch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmitch looks to throw the jab but Akutagawa is out of range.
Akutagawa throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuzmitch misses the jab.
Akutagawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kuzmitch misses its target.
Good exchange - Kuzmitch coming out on top.
Akutagawa throws a hook but Kuzmitch avoids it easily.
Kuzmitch throws a big counter combination but Akutagawa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akutagawa throws a hook to the side of Kuzmitch's head but Kuzmitch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuzmitch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akutagawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuzmitch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Akutagawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryu Akutagawa's cut.
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.
Kuzmitch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akutagawa moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Akutagawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akutagawa swings widly with a right hand
and Kuzmitch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akutagawa loads up on a big right hand but Kuzmitch slips the punch.
Akutagawa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akutagawa sizes up Kuzmitch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ryu Akutagawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akutagawa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kuzmitch's head.
Akutagawa thows a leg kick but Kuzmitch checks it
and Kuzmitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuzmitch misses the body punch
and Akutagawa counters with a good, hard body kick but Kuzmitch shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzmitch throws out a loose jab but Akutagawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akutagawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuzmitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akutagawa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Akutagawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Kuzmitch misses its target.
Kuzmitch throws an off balance right hand
and Akutagawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuzmitch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Akutagawa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuzmitch's sensitive parts.
Akutagawa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akutagawa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akutagawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akutagawa misses with a hook
and Kuzmitch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzmitch. Akutagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akutagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akutagawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akutagawa misses the jab.
Kuzmitch tries to counter with a takedown but Akutagawa is quick to defend against it.
Akutagawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuzmitch.
A quick step to the side and Kuzmitch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akutagawa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuzmitch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akutagawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuzmitch throws out the jab.
Akutagawa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuzmitch wants to land a leg kick but Akutagawa is out of range.
Kuzmitch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kuzmitch wants to slow Akutagawa down by chopping away at his legs.
A good leg kick by Akutagawa.
Akutagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuzmitch.
Akutagawa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuzmitch to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuzmitch slips a jab from Akutagawa.
A counter left hand to the body from Kuzmitch misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmitch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akutagawa doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuzmitch misses with an uppercut.
Akutagawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch throws the left hand but Akutagawa avoids the punch easily.
Kuzmitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akutagawa works Kuzmitch's body with a nice hook.
Akutagawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuzmitch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuzmitch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akutagawa throws the left hand but Kuzmitch avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Akutagawa really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Akutagawa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Akutagawa misses the jab.
Kuzmitch connects with a right hand. Akutagawa shakes it off.
Kuzmitch moves out of range of the body kick.
Akutagawa staying out of range there.
Akutagawa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kuzmitch moves out of range as Akutagawa strikes.
Akutagawa ducks under a wild hook from Kuzmitch.
Akutagawa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akutagawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzmitch manages to avoid it.
Akutagawa throws a lazy right hand but Kuzmitch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuzmitch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akutagawa scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akutagawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzmitch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Akutagawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akutagawa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akutagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akutagawa slips under a jab.
Akutagawa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuzmitch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kuzmitch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Akutagawa misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmitch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akutagawa. That's going to slow Kuzmitch down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kuzmitch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Akutagawa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuzmitch.
Akutagawa slips under a jab from Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch takes a swing at Akutagawa's ribcage but misses.
Kuzmitch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Akutagawa misses.
Kuzmitch checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmitch checks a leg kick.
Kuzmitch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akutagawa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuzmitch in his tracks.
Akutagawa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuzmitch's hands.
Akutagawa misses with an uppercut
and Akutagawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akutagawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuzmitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akutagawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuzmitch counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuzmitch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akutagawa throws an off balance right hand
and Kuzmitch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akutagawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzmitch manages to avoid it.
Akutagawa misses with a leg kick.
Akutagawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch staying out of range there.
Kuzmitch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akutagawa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akutagawa tries a low kick but Kuzmitch avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akutagawa misses with an uppercut. Kuzmitch saw that one coming.
A big left from Kuzmitch misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Akutagawa dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Akutagawa's cut.
That's time! Kuzmitch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Akutagawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petr Kuzmitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akutagawa throws a hook but Kuzmitch blocks it.
Akutagawa throws a right hand that misses
and Kuzmitch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuzmitch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akutagawa lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuzmitch off the cage and back into range.
Akutagawa scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akutagawa.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akutagawa. That's going to slow Kuzmitch down.
Kuzmitch needs to keep his hands up - Akutagawa had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuzmitch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuzmitch is rocked!
Kuzmitch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oh Kuzmitch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akutagawa throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuzmitch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuzmitch seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuzmitch throws a leg kick but Akutagawa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Akutagawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akutagawa throws a hook but Kuzmitch blocks it.
A slow jab from Kuzmitch misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akutagawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Kuzmitch.
A bone on bone clash there as Kuzmitch blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Kuzmitch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuzmitch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzmitch misses with a shot to the body
and Akutagawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akutagawa scores with a jab to the body.
Akutagawa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akutagawa missing with a left hand there. Kuzmitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuzmitch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kuzmitch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Akutagawa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuzmitch throws a one two combo.
Akutagawa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akutagawa misses with a straight right.
Akutagawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akutagawa looks to throw the jab but Kuzmitch is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Kuzmitch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmitch connects with a body shot that sends Akutagawa's belly button to the back.
Kuzmitch swings for the body but Akutagawa moves out of range.
Akutagawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzmitch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kuzmitch staying out of range there.
Kuzmitch fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akutagawa cracks a nice hook into Kuzmitch's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Akutagawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akutagawa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:50
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Akutagawa!
Ryu Akutagawa is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Ryu Akutagawa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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