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Event:
FFS 6: Bunnell
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kuznetsov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kuznetsov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mondragon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kuznetsov cracks Mondragon with a big right hand but Mondragon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mondragon sneaks back into half guard.
Mondragon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuznetsov.
Mondragon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuznetsov connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Mondragon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuznetsov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuznetsov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses. Mondragon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kuznetsov's guard. Nice move by Mondragon!#REVB#
Kuznetsov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving. #T1#
Kuznetsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuznetsov is retaining full guard.
Kuznetsov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Kuznetsov working a defensive guard here.
Kuznetsov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mondragon on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Mondragon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuznetsov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuznetsov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuznetsov! #REVR#
Mondragon holding on.
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuznetsov throws a strike aimed at the side of Mondragon's head but Mondragon avoids it well.
Kuznetsov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mondragon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mondragon sneaks back into half guard.
Mondragon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslam Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuznetsov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 10:9
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslam Kuznetsov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baskin.
Baskin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baskin.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baskin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baskin walks into a stiff left hand from Kuznetsov.#TD#
Baskin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kuznetsov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Baskin keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
Kuznetsov postures up in Baskin's guard and throws a big left but Baskin blocks it.
Kuznetsov won't allow Baskin to sweep him here.
Kuznetsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuznetsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Baskin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Kuznetsov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Baskin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznetsov stops Baskin from standing up. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Baskin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kuznetsov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD#
Kuznetsov is trying to trip Baskin. He has hold of a leg but Baskin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kuznetsov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Baskin wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuznetsov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuznetsov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuznetsov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuznetsov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Baskin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baskin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuznetsov postures up in Baskin's guard and throws a big left but Baskin blocks it. #T2#
Kuznetsov is looking to work some ground and pound but Baskin has wrist control.
Baskin keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
Kuznetsov postures up and lands a big shot to Baskin's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov lands a couple of digs.
Kuznetsov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuznetsov working some strikes from top position.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Baskin keeps moving.
Kuznetsov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Baskin is working from the bottom.
Baskin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kuznetsov landing with the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Baskin is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baskin on the ground.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuznetsov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kuznetsov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kuznetsov scoring with some ground and pound.
Baskin pulls Kuznetsov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuznetsov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Baskin is working from the bottom.
Baskin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kuznetsov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuznetsov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Baskin being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuznetsov throws a strike but Baskin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kuznetsov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov pulls Baskin in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Baskin controlling him for the moment.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Baskin from controlling successfully.
Baskin wants to pass the guard but Kuznetsov is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslam Kuznetsov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kuznetsov dives in and grabs Baskin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baskin pushes down on Kuznetsov's head and hops out.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baskin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baskin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kuznetsov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Baskin sprawls well initially but Kuznetsov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Baskin pushes Kuznetsov off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from Baskin.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Baskin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kuznetsov defends well and Baskin ends up having to push Kuznetsov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Baskin shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baskin can do to turn this around?#TD#
Kuznetsov dives in and scores a takedown into Baskin's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Baskin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Kuznetsov is trying to trip Baskin. He has hold of a leg but Baskin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kuznetsov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuznetsov throwing strikes but missing.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses. Baskin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kuznetsov's guard. Nice move by Baskin!#REVB#
Kuznetsov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruslam Kuznetsov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Kuznetsov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baskin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kuznetsov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Baskin from controlling successfully.
Kuznetsov managing to control the position.
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.
Baskin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baskin stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.#T3#
Kuznetsov is trying to keep Baskin in close.
Baskin trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baskin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baskin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuznetsov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Baskin avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
#TD#
Kuznetsov gets a double leg takedown into Baskin's guard.
Kuznetsov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kuznetsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baskin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuznetsov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Baskin controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Baskin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuznetsov is keeping the position for now.
Kuznetsov wants to control the position but Baskin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SU2#
Baskin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Baskin shoots in and drives through. Kuznetsov sprawls well.
Ruslam Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carol Baskin.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baskin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
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!
Baskin checks the leg kick.
Baskin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuznetsov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslam Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Baskin shoots in for a double leg but Kuznetsov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Baskin tries to sprawl but Kuznetsov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kuznetsov trying to control from half guard but Baskin is working away.
Baskin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kuznetsov working some strikes from top position.
Kuznetsov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuznetsov postures up.
Kuznetsov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuznetsov throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuznetsov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuznetsov throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Baskin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baskin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Baskin is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kuznetsov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuznetsov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kuznetsov looking to sit in guard and control but Baskin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Baskin distracts Kuznetsov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kuznetsov trying to keep a closed guard but Baskin is proving a slippery customer.
Baskin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.#T2#
Kuznetsov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kuznetsov trying to keep a closed guard but Baskin is proving a slippery customer.
Baskin won't allow Kuznetsov to sweep him here.
Kuznetsov working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Baskin is looking to clinch.
Baskin ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Ruslam Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baskin tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Kuznetsov.
Baskin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuznetsov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Kuznetsov forces Baskin back against the cage and clinches.
Baskin blocks a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Baskin is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling him.
Baskin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kuznetsov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ruslam Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carol Baskin.
Baskin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
Baskin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuznetsov tries to avoid it but Baskin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuznetsov to the ground. Kuznetsov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baskin or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuznetsov, which made it look bad.
Baskin fails to land the takedown.
Kuznetsov lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baskin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Kuznetsov drives through with a takedown into Baskin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Carol Baskin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruslam Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Baskin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslam Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuznetsov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslam Kuznetsov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Kuznetsov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dealer scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kuznetsov manages to mount him!
Kuznetsov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dealer hang on?
Kuznetsov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dealer throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kuznetsov. What's that going to do exactly?
Dealer swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #SU#
Kuznetsov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#CL#
Kuznetsov rushes Dealer and presses him up against the cage.
Dealer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuznetsov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Kuznetsov successfully pulls guard.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kuznetsov continues to stall.#T1#
Kuznetsov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuznetsov managing to control the position.
Dealer preventing the sweep.
Kuznetsov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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 has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dealer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuznetsov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dealer somewhat.#CL#
Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with Dealer against the cage.
#TD#
Kuznetsov successfully pulls guard.
Kuznetsov striking from the bottom here.
Kuznetsov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kuznetsov pulls Dealer in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Dealer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuznetsov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3##SUB#
Kuznetsov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dealer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuznetsov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dealer wants to get up but he can't break Kuznetsov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kuznetsov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kuznetsov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kuznetsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dealer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dealer is looking to stand up but Kuznetsov won't let him. #T4#
Dealer being controlled here momentarily. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kuznetsov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov pushes Dealer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands a nice uppercut.
Dealer tries to circle away but Kuznetsov has him pinned against the cage.
Dealer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dealer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuznetsov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruslam Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Dealer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dealer prevents Kuznetsov from breaking the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dealer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dealer lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslam Kuznetsov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dealer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Ruslam Kuznetsov has been cut.#TD#
Kuznetsov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dealer's guard.
Ruslam Kuznetsov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuznetsov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Kuznetsov gets to his feet. Dealer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dealer cracks Kuznetsov with an open hand slap.#CL#
Kuznetsov rushes Dealer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dealer is keeping busy.#BC2#
Dealer manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov wants to free his trapped foot but Dealer is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Kuznetsov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Kuznetsov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuznetsov controlling the pace.
Kuznetsov stops Dealer from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Kuznetsov seems content to control.
Kuznetsov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dealer can do to turn this around?
Dealer wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuznetsov controlling the action here.
Kuznetsov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dealer is trying to stand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kuznetsov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Dealer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dealer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3#
Dealer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand into Dealer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dealer's gas tank.
Dealer tries to land a knee to the head but Kuznetsov blocks with his arms.
Dealer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dealer looking to stall.
#TD#
Kuznetsov is trying to trip Dealer. He has hold of a leg but Dealer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kuznetsov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov landing with the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dealer is wriggling around but Kuznetsov manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kuznetsov not doing much here.
Kuznetsov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kuznetsov unloading with bombs!
Kuznetsov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dealer wants to control but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Dealer really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kuznetsov controlling his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslam Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruslam Kuznetsov's cut.
That's time! Kuznetsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Dealer.
Dealer misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dealer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
Dealer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuznetsov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dealer did well to prevent Kuznetsov getting side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuznetsov in particular looking to stall.#SU#
Kuznetsov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Micky Dealer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Dealer.
Dealer lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dealer scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
Dealer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Kuznetsov gets a clinch.
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 stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Kuznetsov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dealer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dealer.
Ruslam Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD#
Dealer gets caught flat footed, as Kuznetsov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU#
Kuznetsov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dealer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Dealer breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Kuznetsov dives in and scores a takedown into Dealer's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov prevents Dealer from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Kuznetsov passes Dealer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dealer is trying to stand.
Kuznetsov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Further stalling from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dealer for as long as he can get away with.
Kuznetsov works his way into side control.
Dealer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kuznetsov has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dealer taking a bit of punishment here - Kuznetsov scoring with strikes.
Dealer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dealer pushes Kuznetsov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kuznetsov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dealer tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
I would not like to be Dealer right now.
Kuznetsov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dealer. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kuznetsov controlling the positon.#T4##SUB#
Kuznetsov looking for the choke from the back.
Micky Dealer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Kuznetsov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dealer wants to get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ruslam Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslam Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuznetsov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslam Kuznetsov!
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