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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Experiment lV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kapua Francisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francisco has chosen Pantera - Slaughtered as his entrance music. Kapua Francisco is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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180 cm
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment lV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kapua Francisco!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment lV lands a nice shot that snaps Francisco's head back.
Experiment lV comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Francisco scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Francisco landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Francisco lands with a punch from half guard.
Francisco has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Archon Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Francisco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nice strikes from Francisco there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Francisco connects with a nice short shot to Experiment lV's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francisco trying to control the action but Experiment lV is working from the bottom.
Francisco landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco lands strikes from half guard.
Francisco is nestled in close to Experiment lV, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Francisco is keen to just control but Experiment lV is a slippery customer.
Experiment lV is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Secret Lab, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Experiment lV is looking for a sweep. Francisco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Francisco is keen to just control but Experiment lV is a slippery customer.
Experiment lV is looking for a sweep. Francisco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Francisco connects with a nice short shot to Experiment lV's temple.
Francisco lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Francisco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment lV keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francisco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Experiment lV's head.
Experiment lV actively working from the bottom here.
Experiment lV won't allow Francisco to pass to mount.
Francisco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Experiment lV is just riding it out for now. Francisco eventually gives up the hold.
Francisco prevents Experiment lV from improving his position.
Francisco lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco seems to be looking for submissions.
Francisco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Experiment lV wants to control but Francisco is keeping busy.
Francisco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Francisco passes to full mount!
Francisco unloading with bombs!
Francisco landing strikes from the mount.
Francisco with shots to the head and body - Experiment lV looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francisco postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Experiment lV looks a forlorn figure.
Experiment lV is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Francisco lands a nice shot to the head.
Experiment lV keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francisco in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Experiment lV is working to get back to half guard.
Francisco scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Francisco with the ground and pound from mount.
Experiment lV tries to lock up and control but Francisco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Francisco lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kapua Francisco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Francisco drives through with a takedown into guard.
Francisco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Experiment lV has momentary wrist control but Francisco slips an elbow through the middle.
Francisco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Francisco is in close to Experiment lV's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Francisco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Francisco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Experiment lV trying to keep a closed guard but Francisco is proving a slippery customer.
Experiment lV throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Experiment lV is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Francisco is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francisco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Experiment lV's head.
Francisco is in close to Experiment lV's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Francisco cracks Experiment lV with a solid left hand.
Francisco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Francisco pushing down on Experiment lV's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Francisco drops an elbow to the side of Experiment lV's head.
Francisco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Experiment lV sees it coming and defends easily.
Experiment lV trying to control here.
Experiment lV is trying to get back to full guard.
Francisco working over Experiment lV with some ground and pound. Experiment lV looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francisco scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Experiment lV is looking for a sweep. Francisco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Experiment lV trying to control from the bottom.
Francisco winds up and cracks Experiment lV with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Francisco lands strikes from half guard.
Experiment lV trying to control but Francisco postures up.
Francisco is stalling here. Experiment lV is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Francisco seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Experiment lV has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Experiment lV is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Francisco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Francisco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Francisco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Experiment lV.
Francisco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Francisco.
Francisco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Experiment lV postures up.
Francisco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Experiment lV defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Francisco pulls Experiment lV in to control the position.
Experiment lV looking to pass the guard.
Francisco working a defensive guard here.
Francisco has his foot on Experiment lV's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Experiment lV works his way back into a safe position though.
Francisco working a defensive guard here.
Experiment lV drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Experiment lV jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Francisco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Experiment lV can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kapua Francisco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Experiment lV lands with a hook. Francisco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Experiment lV fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Francisco on the side of the head.
Experiment lV doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Experiment lV wants to clinch up but Francisco keeps it at a distance.
Good exchange - Experiment lV coming out on top.
Francisco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Experiment lV is able to avoid easily.
Experiment lV just misses with a punch to the body.
Francisco clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment lV softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Experiment lV lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Francisco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Francisco can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment lV controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment lV blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Francisco tries to throw a body punch but Experiment lV avoids it by throwing Francisco back against the cage.
Francisco tries to work over Experiment lV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment lV prevents a body shot from Francisco.
Experiment lV wants to stall.
Experiment lV is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Francisco prevents a body shot from Experiment lV.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Francisco misses with a body punch.
Francisco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finnish Experiment lV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kapua Francisco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Experiment lV is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Experiment lV is trying to maintain a safe position but Francisco gets an underhook and turns Experiment lV into the cage.
Experiment lV seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Francisco is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Francisco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment lV lands a hook to the side of the head.
Experiment lV tries for a takedown but Francisco manages to get underhooks.
Experiment lV is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Francisco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Francisco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment lV fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Francisco misses with a body punch.
Experiment lV stalling in the clinch but Francisco improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV drops down looking for an ankle pick but Francisco pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finnish Experiment lV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Experiment lV steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Francisco.
Experiment lV scores with a body shot.
Francisco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Experiment lV closes the distance but Francisco moves to the side
and Francisco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Francisco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Francisco wants to take a breather but Experiment lV is having none of it.
Francisco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Francisco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Francisco wants to free his trapped foot but Experiment lV is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francisco prevents Experiment lV from improving his position.
Francisco controlling the action here.
Experiment lV looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Francisco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Francisco is looking to take a break and control but Experiment lV is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kapua Francisco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Francisco 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kapua Francisco!
An out of breath Kapua Francisco thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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