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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Kuznecov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznecov comes to the cage accompanied by Небо Славян. Buakaw Banchamek is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Kuznecov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buakaw Banchamek!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banchamek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuznecov as he jumps to the side.
Banchamek fails with a takedown attempt.
Banchamek throws a head kick but Kuznecov moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Kuznecov as Banchamek shoots in.
Yuri Kuznecov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buakaw Banchamek.
Banchamek has a takedown stuffed.
Banchamek scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Banchamek blocks a head kick by Kuznecov.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Kuznecov moves out of range.
Banchamek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banchamek keeps the fight on the outside.
Banchamek tries to clinch up but Kuznecov circles away and keeps his distance.
Banchamek misses with a takedown attempt - Kuznecov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kuznecov shoots in and drives through. Banchamek sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuznecov defends it nicely.
Banchamek moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuznecov.
Banchamek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuznecov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznecov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Kuznecov with that takedown attempt.
Kuznecov fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kuznecov tries for a takedown but Banchamek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuznecov shoots in but Banchamek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuznecov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuznecov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kuznecov shoots in but no luck this time.
Kuznecov is breathing heavily.
Kuznecov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Banchamek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Banchamek shoots for a takedown but Kuznecov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuznecov's waist but Kuznecov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banchamek off to one side.
Banchamek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuznecov circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Banchamek scores with a four punch combination!
Kuznecov takes the fight into the clinch.
Banchamek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuznecov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kuznecov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Banchamek uses from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Banchamek won't allow Kuznecov to sweep him here.
Kuznecov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kuznecov is trying to control the position but Banchamek postures up.
Banchamek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznecov keeping moving, preventing Banchamek from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Buakaw Banchamek wasn't active enough on the ground.
Banchamek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banchamek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuznecov is fending him off so far but Banchamek persists. Nope, Kuznecov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuznecov moves to clinch but Banchamek breaks away
and Banchamek counters with a good low kick that Kuznecov was not able to check.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banchamek misses with a takedown attempt - Kuznecov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Buakaw Banchamek will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Banchamek. No joy for Kuznecov on that attempt.
Horrible takedown by Banchamek or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuznecov which made him look bad.
Banchamek shoots for a takedown but Kuznecov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuznecov works over Banchamek's head and body with a nice combination.
Banchamek is rocked!
Banchamek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuznecov avoids it really well and circles away.
Banchamek is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuznecov finish him?
Yuri Kuznecov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buakaw Banchamek.
Kuznecov goes for a double leg but Banchamek avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banchamek continues to drive forward.
Banchamek seems to have recovered his senses.
Banchamek is breathing heavily.
Banchamek fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kuznecov is struggling to control the position.
Banchamek breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek shoots in and drives through. Kuznecov sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Banchamek. No joy for Kuznecov on that attempt.
Kuznecov keeps the fight on the outside.
Banchamek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuznecov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuznecov shoots in for a takedown but Banchamek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Kuznecov misses.
Yuri Kuznecov is winning the standup battle so far.
Banchamek goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kuznecov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banchamek swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Banchamek. No joy for Kuznecov on that attempt.
Banchamek tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznecov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Banchamek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banchamek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuznecov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Banchamek somewhat.
Kuznecov shoots for a takedown but Banchamek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yuri Kuznecov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznecov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Banchamek fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov fails to land the takedown.
Banchamek misses with a takedown attempt - Kuznecov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Banchamek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuznecov swivels and escapes.
Banchamek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Banchamek throws a right hand that Kuznecov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznecov also avoids with ease.
Kuznecov darts in looking for a takedown but Banchamek gets double underhooks and turns Kuznecov into the cage.
Kuznecov tries to break the clinch but Banchamek is controlling the position.
Banchamek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuznecov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Banchamek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Banchamek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuznecov pinned against the cage. Kuznecov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuznecov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banchamek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banchamek avoiding damage as Kuznecov throws knees to the body.
Banchamek breaks the clinch.
Kuznecov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yuri Kuznecov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Banchamek shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuznecov sprawls well. He's pushed Banchamek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuznecov throws a lazy body kick
and Banchamek counters with a head kick.
Banchamek has Kuznecov up against the cage in a clinch.
Banchamek is looking for a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuznecov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Banchamek's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuznecov as Banchamek tries to tie him up.
Banchamek has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuznecov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yuri Kuznecov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buakaw Banchamek.
Banchamek manages to break the clinch.
Banchamek slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuznecov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Banchamek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banchamek throws out a loose jab but Kuznecov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek shoots in for a takedown but Kuznecov shows good takedown defense.
Banchamek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuznecov as he jumps to the side.
Banchamek stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuznecov. Kuznecov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuznecov rushes Banchamek and presses him up against the cage.
Kuznecov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banchamek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznecov fails with the takedown.
Banchamek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuznecov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kuznecov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Banchamek is looking to stand up but Kuznecov won't let him.
Banchamek trying to control but Kuznecov is working from the bottom.
Banchamek throwing strikes from guard but Kuznecov blocks nicely.
Kuznecov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuznecov has wrist control.
Banchamek sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuznecov's guard.
Banchamek wants to control but Kuznecov is keeping him busy.
Kuznecov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Banchamek throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Banchamek has hold of Kuznecov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kuznecov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kuznecov is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek is trying to take his opponent's back.
Banchamek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznecov blocking the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buakaw Banchamek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banchamek 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buakaw Banchamek!
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