PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Rurikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agni Kapila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kapila has chosen SGX - Composer as his entrance music. Pavel Rurikov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Agni Kapila's chin.

Rurikov
vs
Kapila

200 cm
21
260 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

196 cm
20
275 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavel Rurikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Agni Kapila!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rurikov enables Kapila to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rurikov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Rurikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kapila defends it easily.

Rurikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kapila looking to pass the guard.

Rurikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kapila postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rurikov has momentary wrist control but Kapila slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rurikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kapila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kapila scoring with some ground and pound.
Rurikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kapila wants to control from the top but Rurikov keeps moving.

Rurikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kapila defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rurikov has his foot on Kapila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kapila works his way back into a safe position though.
Kapila throws an elbow that misses. Rurikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kapila's guard. Nice move by Rurikov!
Kapila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Rurikov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kapila dives on top into guard.
Rurikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kapila postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Kapila got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rurikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kapila has managed to get both his arms back between Rurikov's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kapila throws a big right hand that misses.
Kapila must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kapila trying to control the position from guard on top but Rurikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kapila postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rurikov has his foot on Kapila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kapila works his way back into a safe position though.
Kapila with a nice head shot there.
Kapila makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kapila landing some decent shots from guard.
Kapila lands a couple of elbows.
Kapila lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kapila is looking to work some ground and pound but Rurikov has wrist control.
Rurikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kapila.
Kapila works over Rurikov with some ground and pound from guard.
Kapila trying to control the position from guard on top but Rurikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kapila avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kapila distracts Rurikov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Rurikov is rocked!
Kapila is in close to Rurikov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Rurikov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kapila postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rurikov covers up, he's hurt! Kapila keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kapila and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kapila can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Agni Kapila!
During a confident post fight interview, Agni Kapila thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.