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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bailey Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Szczevnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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130 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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144 lbs
11 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bailey Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Szczevnikov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczevnikov tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Szczevnikov gets tackled into the cage by Evans. Evans maintains the clinch.
Szczevnikov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Szczevnikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Evans sees it coming and defends easily.
Szczevnikov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Evans is just riding it out for now. Szczevnikov eventually gives up the hold.
Evans is defending against the submission attempts here by Szczevnikov.
Szczevnikov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Szczevnikov prevents Evans from standing back up.
Szczevnikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Evans is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is trying to stand back up but Szczevnikov is controlling him
Szczevnikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Evans has managed to free his arm - good work.
Szczevnikov trying to pass the guard but Evans defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans is trying to get back to full guard.
Szczevnikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Evans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Szczevnikov.
Szczevnikov seems to be working for a kimura but Evans defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans is trying to stand up here but Szczevnikov is controlling him well.
Szczevnikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Evans kicks off Szczevnikov and gets to his feet.
Evans wants to clinch but Szczevnikov slips to the side
and Szczevnikov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Szczevnikov wants to pass the guard but Evans is defending well.
Szczevnikov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Szczevnikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans pushes Szczevnikov off looking to stand but Szczevnikov dives back in and keeps control.
Evans is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Szczevnikov trying to pass the guard but Evans defending well.
Evans is looking to control Szczevnikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Evans avoid being mounted?
Szczevnikov wants to pass the guard but Evans is defending well.
Szczevnikov passes the guard and advances to mount!
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.
Evans is trying to escape the mount.
Szczevnikov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Evans is now in Szczevnikov's guard. A big mistake from Szczevnikov there, giving up the dominant position!
Evans scoring with some ground and pound.
Evans working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans trying to control but Szczevnikov is working from the bottom.
Szczevnikov keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Szczevnikov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - Szczevnikov circles away.
Szczevnikov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Evans is trying to defend but Szczevnikov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Evans pushes Szczevnikov off and gets back to his feet.
Evans closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Szczevnikov did well to prevent Evans getting side control.
Szczevnikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Szczevnikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Szczevnikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Szczevnikov, not yet.
Szczevnikov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Evans!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczevnikov cracks Evans with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Evans is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Evans tries to hold on but Szczevnikov pushes him away.
Evans might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczevnikov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Evans can't escape the position.
Szczevnikov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Evans is looking to improve his position but Szczevnikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Evans is working hard here to advance position.
Szczevnikov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Evans hang on?
Szczevnikov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Evans wants to control but Szczevnikov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczevnikov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Evans has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans tries to buck Szczevnikov off but he can't manage it.
Szczevnikov prevents Evans from getting the reversal.
Jan Szczevnikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Szczevnikov goes for an armbar but Evans turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Evans.
Szczevnikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Szczevnikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczevnikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evans postures up and lands a big shot to Szczevnikov's brow.
Evans wants to control from the top but Szczevnikov keeps moving.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Evans won't allow Szczevnikov to sweep him here.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Evans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Evans thows a big elbow that misses.
Evans wants to stand but Szczevnikov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Szczevnikov is on top in guard.
Szczevnikov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Evans is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Evans has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczevnikov trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Evans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Szczevnikov on the ground.
Evans working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Szczevnikov's head.
Szczevnikov trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczevnikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Szczevnikov's head.
Evans scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Szczevnikov controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.
Szczevnikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Szczevnikov is breathing heavily.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jan Szczevnikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Evans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Szczevnikov sprawls well. Szczevnikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Evans gets slowly back to his feet.
Evans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Szczevnikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Evans somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Szczevnikov.
Szczevnikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Szczevnikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Evans.
Evans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Szczevnikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Szczevnikov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bailey Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans tries to clinch there but Szczevnikov circles away.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Evans stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Evans wants it to stay on the feet.
Evans tries to clinch up.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczevnikov gets a takedown into half guard.
Szczevnikov passes to full mount!
Szczevnikov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Szczevnikov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Evans can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Evans wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczevnikov avoids the attempt from Evans to control.
Evans keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Szczevnikov avoids the attempt from Evans to control.
Szczevnikov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Evans is now in Szczevnikov's guard. A big mistake from Szczevnikov there, giving up the dominant position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczevnikov is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
Evans wants to control from the top but Szczevnikov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Evans won't allow Szczevnikov to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Szczevnikov is on top in guard.
Evans is pulling down on Szczevnikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Szczevnikov, at least for the moment.
Szczevnikov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Evans looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Evans looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Evans!
Szczevnikov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bailey Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczevnikov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Szczevnikov's head.
Evans prevents Szczevnikov from improving his position.
Evans is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Szczevnikov looking for submissions off his back.
Evans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jan Szczevnikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Evans trying to control the action but Szczevnikov is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Szczevnikov tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jan Szczevnikov.
I've got Szczevnikov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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hype
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