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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timoteo Belo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timoteo Belo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexandr Kuznetsov's chin.
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158 lbs
11 - 15 - 0 |
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182 cm
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170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timoteo Belo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belo throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Belo attempts a counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it well and moves away.
Belo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Belo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick lands from Belo.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Belo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Belo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuznetsov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Belo at a distance.
Belo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belo throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kuznetsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Belo throws a wild body kick that Kuznetsov sees coming a mile off.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
That kick from Belo tenderised Kuznetsov's leg. Kuznetsov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully.
Belo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belo misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belo backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Belo.
Belo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Belo tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Belo can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov avoiding damage as Belo throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Belo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Belo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetsov.
Our sources have told us that Belo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Belo misses with a punch to the body.
Belo misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Belo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belo avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Belo missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Belo.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Belo obliges.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Belo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Belo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Belo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Belo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuznetsov.
Belo can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Belo.
Belo lands a left hand.
Belo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belo lands a body punch.
Kuznetsov tries to stall but Belo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Belo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kuznetsov is struggling to control the position.
Kuznetsov is trying to push Belo away but Belo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Belo misses with the head strike.
Belo digs a right hand underneath Kuznetsov's ribcage. Kuznetsov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuznetsov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Belo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Belo up against the cage.
Kuznetsov pushes Belo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov connects with a knee to the head.
Belo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Belo misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kuznetsov's face.
Kuznetsov is rocked!
It looks like Alexandr Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Belo working Kuznetsov over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov working aggressively here.
Belo tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Belo throws an elbow but misses.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the head.
Belo tries to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling the position.
Belo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Belo misses with an elbow over the top.
Belo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuznetsov connects with a knee to the head.
Belo is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Belo shrugs off.
Oh Belo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belo misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head.
Belo trying to land knees to the body.
Belo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Belo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timoteo Belo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandr Kuznetsov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuznetsov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Belo finish him?
Belo swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Belo gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kuznetsov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandr Kuznetsov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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