PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Kyznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxfield Blakowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Yuri Kyznetsov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kyznetsov
vs
Blakowitz

178 cm
20
135 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

170 cm
23
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Kyznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxfield Blakowitz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kyznetsov gets tackled into the cage by Blakowitz. Blakowitz maintains the clinch.

Blakowitz jumps guard and drags Kyznetsov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kyznetsov preventing the sweep.
Blakowitz wants to get back to his feet but Kyznetsov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blakowitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyznetsov is one step ahead there.
Kyznetsov trying to control but Blakowitz is working from the bottom.
Blakowitz pulls Kyznetsov in to control the position.
Kyznetsov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blakowitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyznetsov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blakowitz keeping moving, preventing Kyznetsov from controlling successfully.
Kyznetsov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blakowitz trying to control the position.

Blakowitz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blakowitz keeping full guard, as Kyznetsov tries to pass.
Kyznetsov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Blakowitz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Blakowitz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blakowitz is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kyznetsov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's two 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 shoots in looking for a takedown. Blakowitz tries to sprawl out of it but Kyznetsov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blakowitz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Blakowitz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Kyznetsov throws Blakowitz to one side and escapes!

Blakowitz closes the distance and clinches.

Blakowitz breaks from the clinch.

Blakowitz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kyznetsov sprawls well initially but Blakowitz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Kyznetsov manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blakowitz shoots in and bounces Kyznetsov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Kyznetsov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Blakowitz looks winded!

Blakowitz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kyznetsov's guard.
Kyznetsov keeping moving, preventing Blakowitz from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyznetsov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blakowitz passes Kyznetsov's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blakowitz throwing shots but Kyznetsov is blocking nicely.
Kyznetsov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blakowitz tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Blakowitz stalling away here and it's allowed Kyznetsov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kyznetsov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blakowitz is in close to Kyznetsov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blakowitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Yuri Kyznetsov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Blakowitz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kyznetsov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Blakowitz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Kyznetsov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kyznetsov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Blakowitz is looking to take a break and control but Kyznetsov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kyznetsov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Kyznetsov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyznetsov prevents Blakowitz from moving into mount.

Blakowitz is trying to get an arm triangle but Kyznetsov is defending well.

Kyznetsov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kyznetsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Blakowitz gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blakowitz trying to control the action but Kyznetsov is working from the bottom.
Kyznetsov is looking for a sweep. Blakowitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blakowitz trying to control the action but Kyznetsov is working from the bottom.
Blakowitz controlling the pace.
Blakowitz is trying to control. Kyznetsov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kyznetsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blakowitz pulls his head out easily.
Blakowitz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kyznetsov!

Blakowitz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Yuri Kyznetsov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blakowitz throws a strike there. Kyznetsov manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Blakowitz tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kyznetsov.
Blakowitz is keen to just control but Kyznetsov is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blakowitz wants to stand up but Kyznetsov is controlling the position.
Kyznetsov is trying is best to control the position here.
Blakowitz controlling the pace.
Blakowitz is looking to take a break and control but Kyznetsov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kyznetsov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blakowitz pinned against the cage. Blakowitz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kyznetsov enables Blakowitz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kyznetsov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxfield Blakowitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Blakowitz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kyznetsov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blakowitz trying to control the action but Kyznetsov is working from the bottom.
Blakowitz not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyznetsov tries to get to full guard but Blakowitz has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyznetsov is staying active underneath Blakowitz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blakowitz lands a nice short elbow.
Blakowitz thows a huge punch but Kyznetsov dodges it nicely.
Kyznetsov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blakowitz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kyznetsov has hold of Blakowitz's hands but Blakowitz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Blakowitz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kyznetsov has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyznetsov gets back to full guard.
Kyznetsov has a closed guard, preventing Blakowitz from standing up.
Kyznetsov keeping moving, preventing Blakowitz from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Blakowitz looking to score a takedown here. Kyznetsov is defending well but Blakowitz drives through and ends up in Kyznetsov's guard.
Blakowitz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blakowitz looking to pass the guard.

Blakowitz throws a sloppy strike and Kyznetsov has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Blakowitz is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kyznetsov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuri Kyznetsov!