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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Kyznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuri Kyznetsov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Kyznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans moves into the clinch.
Kyznetsov pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Kyznetsov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Evans is controlling him.
Evans content to stall in guard here.
Kyznetsov wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans stays in close to Kyznetsov's body and controls the position.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kyznetsov controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyznetsov wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Evans shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kyznetsov is trying to defend but Evans finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kyznetsov pushes Evans off and gets back to his feet.
Evans moves into the clinch.
Evans is looking to break free of the clinch but Kyznetsov has double underhooks.
Kyznetsov prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
Evans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Kyznetsov avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Kyznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Kyznetsov is controlling him.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans working aggressively here.
Evans jumps into guard, dragging Kyznetsov to the mat.
Evans really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Evans is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kyznetsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Kyznetsov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kyznetsov stopping the sweep attempt from Evans.
Evans trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Evans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Evans tries to work over Kyznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kyznetsov as Evans tries to tie him up.
Evans is trying to trip Kyznetsov. He has hold of a leg but Kyznetsov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Evans persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kyznetsov has his feet on Evans's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans has closed the distance and engaged Kyznetsov in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Evans will probably get the nod.
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.
Evans gets a clinch.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Kyznetsov avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
Evans has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kyznetsov uses from the top position.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Kyznetsov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Evans on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Evans tries to get out of the position.
Kyznetsov passes Evans's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kyznetsov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kyznetsov works his way into side control.
Evans tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyznetsov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyznetsov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Evans struggling a bit here.
Evans is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is working hard here to advance position.
Kyznetsov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Kyznetsov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Yuri Kyznetsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kyznetsov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
Evans is trying to buck Kyznetsov off.
Evans is trying to improve his position.
Kyznetsov working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyznetsov cracks Evans with a big elbow.
Kyznetsov working away.
Evans is not content to let Kyznetsov control the position.
Kyznetsov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kyznetsov trying to control the position but Evans is working away.
Evans is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kyznetsov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Evans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kyznetsov on the ground.
Kyznetsov working away.
Kyznetsov wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Evans's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Evans is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kyznetsov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kyznetsov landing a few strikes.
Evans is trying to improve his position.
Kyznetsov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Evans's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyznetsov working away.
Evans is looking to reverse the position.
Kyznetsov working away.
Evans takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kyznetsov trying to control the position but Evans is working away.
An elbow from Kyznetsov crashes against the mat.
Evans is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kyznetsov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans tries to bench press Kyznetsov off him but Kyznetsov keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Kyznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Evans has Kyznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Evans looking to throw knees to the head but Kyznetsov is blocking nicely.
Evans successfully pulls guard.
Evans trying to control the position.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyznetsov is one step ahead there.
Kyznetsov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Evans's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans trying to hold on to Kyznetsov's head to control him but Kyznetsov postures up.
Evans wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyznetsov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Evans is defending against the submission attempts here by Kyznetsov.
Evans is staying active underneath Kyznetsov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kyznetsov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Evans is trying to control but can't.
Kyznetsov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kyznetsov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Evans wants to get back to full guard.
Kyznetsov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyznetsov wants to take a breather but Evans is having none of it.
Kyznetsov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kyznetsov prevents Evans from standing back up.
Kyznetsov wants to take a breather but Evans is having none of it.
Evans tries to roll over but Kyznetsov keeps him under control.
Evans looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kyznetsov is thwarting Evans's attempts to control the position.
Kyznetsov is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is refusing to be controlled, as Kyznetsov sits in half guard.
Kyznetsov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Evans defends it well.
Evans is looking for a sweep. Kyznetsov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Evans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kyznetsov stops Evans from getting back to his feet.
Kyznetsov wants to take a breather but Evans is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Evans darts in and clinches Kyznetsov up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kyznetsov manages to pull guard.
Kyznetsov wants to stand and escape but Evans is having none of it.
Evans wants to stand but Kyznetsov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kyznetsov looking to control.
Kyznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans throws a strike but Kyznetsov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kyznetsov is fighting to break Evans's control of his arms but Evans is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyznetsov wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans has momentary wrist control but Kyznetsov slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Kyznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kyznetsov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Kyznetsov!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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