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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Voges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Kyznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voges comes into the arena with awesome god blaring out of the sound system. Jason Voges could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yuri Kyznetsov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Voges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Kyznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Voges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyznetsov clinches up against the cage.
Kyznetsov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Voges up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Voges tries to circle away but Kyznetsov has him pinned against the cage.
Kyznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kyznetsov gets underhooks to prevent Voges's takedown attempt.
Kyznetsov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Voges is trying to keep an underhook but Kyznetsov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kyznetsov not doing much here.
Voges wants to get back to his feet.
Kyznetsov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Voges. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyznetsov trying to control the pace.
Voges has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kyznetsov is on him like a limpet, forcing Voges back against the cage.
Kyznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kyznetsov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyznetsov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Voges is fending him off so far but Kyznetsov persists. Nope, Voges circles away and we're back to standing.
Kyznetsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Voges. Voges gets slowly back to his feet.
Voges fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Voges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyznetsov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Voges wants to get back to his feet but Kyznetsov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kyznetsov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voges is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kyznetsov is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voges uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Voges shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyznetsov as he jumps to the side.
Voges closes the distance and clinches up with Kyznetsov, looking for a takedown. Voges pushes Kyznetsov against the cage but Kyznetsov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Voges sets himself, and Kyznetsov steps forward looking for the clinch! Voges avoids it this time.
Voges is breathing heavily.
Voges fails with the takedown.
Jason Voges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voges gets caught flat footed, as Kyznetsov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyznetsov passes Voges's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kyznetsov slips a nice elbow through Voges's hands, connecting with Voges's forehead.
Kyznetsov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kyznetsov wants to work for an arm triangle but Voges is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kyznetsov is keen to just control but Voges is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Kyznetsov dominated that round.
That's time! Voges's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Voges shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kyznetsov but Kyznetsov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Voges will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kyznetsov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kyznetsov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Voges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voges throws a head kick but Kyznetsov moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Voges enables Kyznetsov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Voges manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kyznetsov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyznetsov is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyznetsov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyznetsov rushes Voges and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kyznetsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Voges's efforts to push away.
Voges tries to circle away but Kyznetsov has him pinned against the cage.
Voges is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kyznetsov to keep the fight standing.
Voges tries to pull guard but Kyznetsov holds him up against the cage and eventually Voges drops back down to his feet.
Kyznetsov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Voges is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kyznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voges displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Voges tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Voges shoots in but Kyznetsov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kyznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Voges letting Kyznetsov take a breather here.
Voges pulls guard effortlessly.
Kyznetsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Voges is keeping the position for now.
Kyznetsov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kyznetsov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyznetsov looking to pass the guard.
Kyznetsov throwing strikes from guard but Voges blocks nicely.
Kyznetsov won't allow Voges to get back to his feet.
Voges is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kyznetsov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kyznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Voges avoids it by throwing Kyznetsov back against the cage.
Kyznetsov gets underhooks to prevent Voges's takedown attempt.
Voges has Kyznetsov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kyznetsov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Voges drags the fight down to the ground.
Kyznetsov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Voges has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kyznetsov is on him like a limpet, forcing Voges back against the cage.
Kyznetsov is trying to pull guard but Voges turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Voges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voges has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kyznetsov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kyznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Voges tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kyznetsov swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yuri Kyznetsov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kyznetsov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kyznetsov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kyznetsov slips a nice elbow through Voges's hands, connecting with Voges's forehead.
Kyznetsov prevents Voges from standing back up.
Kyznetsov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kyznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice strikes from Kyznetsov there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voges is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kyznetsov not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voges tries to kick Kyznetsov off but Kyznetsov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kyznetsov misses with a head kick.
Voges fails with a takedown attempt.
Kyznetsov moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kyznetsov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kyznetsov jumps guard.
Kyznetsov wants to sweep here but Voges controlling him for the moment.
Voges looking to pass the guard.
Kyznetsov wants to sweep here but Voges controlling him for the moment.
Voges scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jason Voges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyznetsov trying to control the position.
Voges drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kyznetsov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kyznetsov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kyznetsov!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyznetsov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Voges tries a head kick but it misses.
Voges dives in and grabs Kyznetsov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kyznetsov pushes down on Voges's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Voges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyznetsov darts in and clinches Voges up against the cage.
Kyznetsov has Voges pressed against the cage, preventing Voges from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kyznetsov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Voges pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kyznetsov pulls guard.
Voges throws a big elbow that misses.
Kyznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kyznetsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Voges is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyznetsov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyznetsov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kyznetsov working a defensive guard here.
Voges forces his way into half guard.
Kyznetsov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Voges.
Voges thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kyznetsov's head.
Voges is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kyznetsov to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voges postures up in Kyznetsov's guard and throws a big left but Kyznetsov blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Kyznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kyznetsov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Kyznetsov!
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