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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Vechter (ranked 4137 p4p, 3994 weight class) and Viktor Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Vechter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viktor Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kuznetsov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Vechter works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kuznetsov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vechter kicks Kuznetsov off and gets back to his feet.
Vechter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kuznetsov quickly recovers to 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 wants to get back to full guard.
Kuznetsov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Vechter wants to pass the guard but Kuznetsov is defending well.
Vechter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kuznetsov wants to improve his position but Vechter is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov punching from the bottom.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to full guard but Vechter has passed into side control.
Kuznetsov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vechter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vechter stands up.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Vechter circles away.
Kuznetsov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vechter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuznetsov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vechter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuznetsov.
Vechter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuznetsov stands up over Vechter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vechter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuznetsov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vechter trying to keep a closed guard but Kuznetsov is proving a slippery customer.
Kuznetsov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kuznetsov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vechter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuznetsov has managed to get both his arms back between Vechter's legs - danger averted.
Vechter is breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kuznetsov lands a couple of elbows.
Kuznetsov looking to sit in guard and control but Vechter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov is trying to keep Vechter in close.
Vechter stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Vechter from controlling successfully.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuznetsov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kuznetsov is trying to control the position but Vechter postures up.
Kuznetsov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuznetsov, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuznetsov trying to strike off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vechter throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
Jab from Kuznetsov.
Vechter throws a sloppy head kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov with a nice head shot there.
Kuznetsov works over Vechter with some ground and pound from guard.
Kuznetsov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kuznetsov postures up and lands a big shot to Vechter's brow.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Vechter is working from the bottom.
Vechter has momentary wrist control but Kuznetsov slips an elbow through the middle.
Vechter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kuznetsov is trying to maintain the position but Vechter is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Viktor Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kuznetsov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vechter was covering up waiting for the punch and Kuznetsov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kuznetsov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kuznetsov postures up and lands a big shot to Vechter's brow.
Vechter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuznetsov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov postures up and lands a big shot to Vechter's brow.
Kuznetsov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vechter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vechter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kuznetsov with a nice head shot there.
Kuznetsov works over Vechter with some ground and pound from guard.
Kuznetsov stands up over Vechter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kuznetsov won't allow Vechter to sweep him here.
Kuznetsov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a couple of elbows.
Kuznetsov connects with a couple of short punches.
Vechter has momentary wrist control but Kuznetsov slips an elbow through the middle.
Viktor Kuznetsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuznetsov looking to sit in guard and control but Vechter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kuznetsov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Vechter from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is trying to keep Vechter in close.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Vechter controlling him for the moment.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position.
Kuznetsov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuznetsov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vechter puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vechter is keen to just control but Kuznetsov is a slippery customer.
Vechter is thwarting Kuznetsov's attempts to control the position.
Kuznetsov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vechter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuznetsov trying to get back to full guard but Vechter takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kuznetsov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vechter misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kuznetsov wants to control but Vechter is having none of it.
Kuznetsov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov tries to hold on but Vechter postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is looking to get to half guard.
Vechter is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Vechter misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vechter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuznetsov defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznetsov working some strikes from top position.
Kuznetsov cracks Vechter with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Viktor Kuznetsov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vechter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vechter sneaks out the side door and pushes Kuznetsov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jack Vechter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vechter is trying to defend but Kuznetsov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Nice strikes from Kuznetsov there.
Kuznetsov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Kuznetsov there.
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. Kuznetsov connects with a nice short shot to Vechter's temple.
Kuznetsov slips a nice elbow through Vechter's hands, connecting with Vechter's forehead.
Kuznetsov lands with a punch from half guard.
Kuznetsov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kuznetsov wants to take a breather but Vechter is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Kuznetsov connects with a nice short shot to Vechter's temple.
Vechter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kuznetsov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vechter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kuznetsov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kuznetsov is working Vechter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Vechter keeps moving.
Kuznetsov lands a couple of digs.
Kuznetsov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuznetsov is working Vechter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kuznetsov postures up and lands a big shot to Vechter's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vechter's head.
Kuznetsov stands up over Vechter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kuznetsov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuznetsov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vechter keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
Vechter will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kuznetsov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kuznetsov works over Vechter with some ground and pound from guard.
Kuznetsov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vechter's head.
Kuznetsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vechter is keeping the position for now.
Viktor Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vechter keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
Kuznetsov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kuznetsov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kuznetsov postures up and lands a big shot to Vechter's brow.
Vechter keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
Kuznetsov works over Vechter with some ground and pound from guard.
Kuznetsov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Vechter is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Vechter is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kuznetsov distracts Vechter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kuznetsov lands a couple of elbows.
Kuznetsov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vechter's head.
Kuznetsov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov works over Vechter with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuznetsov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov postures up and lands a big shot to Vechter's brow.
Vechter wants to stand and escape but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Vechter keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
Jack Vechter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuznetsov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vechter's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuznetsov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Kuznetsov!
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