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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacks Sole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetsov's entrance music is Siberia - Cold winter night whispers. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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216 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacks Sole!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sole throws out a leg kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range and Sole only half commits.
Sole connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuznetsov's hands.
Sole throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Sole was well out of range.
Kuznetsov is looking to land body kicks.
Sole throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sole misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sole throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov is looking for a counter combo.
Sole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kuznetsov tests Sole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sole throws a push kick but Kuznetsov slaps the foot to one side.
Sole uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuznetsov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Sole avoids nicely.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Sole avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Sole's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Sole throws a body kick.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole connects with a crisp jab.
Sole connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sole.
Sole's coach down at White Eagle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sole's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sole moves out of range as Kuznetsov throws a body kick.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Sole saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Sole with a series of wild strikes but Sole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Sole ducks under and follows up with a left that Sole also avoids with ease.
Sole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sole momentarily.
Sole catches Kuznetsov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot that snaps Sole's head back.
Sole misses with a straight right.
Sole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sole.
A head kick misses from Sole.
Sole moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sole will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sole stalks Kuznetsov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kuznetsov's face. Kuznetsov staggers backwards, shaken.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sole defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Sole just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov jabs at Sole's body.
Kuznetsov throws a combination. Sole tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuznetsov scores with a decent looking hook.
Sole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sole swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuznetsov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Sole takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuznetsov tries to land a leg kick but Sole saw it coming and moves away.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sole feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuznetsov's calf.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sole doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Sole throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Sole blocks it.
Ivan Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sole looks to land a combination. Kuznetsov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kuznetsov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sole's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sole.
Nice body kick there by Sole.
Ivan Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov scores with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Sole was well out of range.
Sole changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sole.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sole manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Sole closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kuznetsov did well to prevent Sole getting side control.
Sole takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuznetsov keeps working.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Sole postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sole winds up and cracks Kuznetsov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacks Sole will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sole throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sole.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sole moves away.
Kuznetsov misses with a body kick.
Sole slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ivan Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Kuznetsov.
Sole looks to land a body kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sole.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Sole ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Sole ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Sole cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuznetsov jabs at Sole's body.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sole throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Sole closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kuznetsov did well to prevent Sole getting side control.
Sole not doing much here.
Kuznetsov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sole takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sole scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sole working over Kuznetsov with some ground and pound. Kuznetsov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuznetsov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuznetsov is trying to maintain the position but Sole is very close to passing his half guard.
Sole is nestled in close to Kuznetsov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov trying to hold on to Sole's head to control him but Sole postures up.
Kuznetsov is not content to let Sole control the position.
Kuznetsov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sole is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kuznetsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sole pulls his head out easily.
Sole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kuznetsov is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov actively working from the bottom here.
Sole is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sole lands strikes from half guard.
Kuznetsov is refusing to be controlled, as Sole sits in half guard.
Kuznetsov taking some punishment here, with Sole in his half guard.
Sole looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kuznetsov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sole lands a nice short elbow.
Sole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov wants to control but Sole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sole prevents Kuznetsov from improving his position.
Kuznetsov taking some punishment here, with Sole in his half guard.
Kuznetsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sole pulls his head out easily.
Sole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuznetsov keeps working.
Sole landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kuznetsov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacks Sole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kuznetsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kuznetsov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sole moves away.
Sole scores with a nice body kick.
Sole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
Sole shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sole's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
A countering left hand to the body from Sole misses.
Sole cracks a nice hook into Kuznetsov's ribs.
Sole throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov defending well as Sole loads up on a big left hand.
Sole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov throws a wild body kick that Sole sees coming a mile off.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Sole throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sole throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Sole ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Sole.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sole misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Sole throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sole decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kuznetsov's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov wants to hit a switch here but Sole passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kuznetsov there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sole landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kuznetsov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kuznetsov tries to hold on but Sole postures up.
Sole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sole lands with some strikes.
Jacks Sole has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuznetsov is bucking up trying to escape but Sole cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov wants to control but Sole is having none of it.
Oh Kuznetsov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Sole with good strikes from the mount here!
Kuznetsov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kuznetsov wants to control but Sole is having none of it.
Sole postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Kuznetsov out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Sole goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jacks Sole!
Our winner, Jacks Sole, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Ivan Kuznetsov spoke after the fight, saying 'I need to change something. I think i go back to heavyweight, i haven't done good after dropping to 205.'.
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