PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kasper Magnussen (ranked 5943 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igoramma Estionilita (ranked 5473 p4p, 0 weight class). Igoramma Estionilita told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Magnussen
vs
Estionilita

175 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kasper Magnussen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igoramma Estionilita!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estionilita throws a head kick that misses.
Estionilita tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Magnussen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Magnussen shoots in but no luck this time.
Estionilita pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magnussen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Estionilita.
A head kick misses from Estionilita.
Magnussen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Estionilita.
Estionilita fails to land with a series of punches.
Estionilita pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Estionilita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magnussen.

Magnussen darts in and clinches Estionilita up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Estionilita breaks from the clinch.
Magnussen feints and then cracks Estionilita's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Estionilita down.

Magnussen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Estionilita can't break the clinch.
Estionilita wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Estionilita wants to get back to striking at distance but Magnussen won't allow it.

Magnussen pulls guard.
Estionilita being controlled here momentarily.

Magnussen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Estionilita can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magnussen keeping moving, preventing Estionilita from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estionilita wants to pass the guard but Magnussen is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Estionilita stopping the sweep attempt from Magnussen.
Magnussen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Estionilita manages to get himself to full guard.

Magnussen stands up from Estionilita's guard - Magnussen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Magnussen shoots in for a double leg but Estionilita sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasper Magnussen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Estionilita throws a lazy head kick
and Magnussen counters with an outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Estionilita.
Magnussen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magnussen avoids the head kick by Estionilita.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estionilita looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Estionilita wants to break the clinch but can't.

Magnussen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Estionilita misses with a head kick.
Magnussen blocks a head kick by Estionilita.
Estionilita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Magnussen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Estionilita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magnussen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Estionilita is fending him off so far but Magnussen persists. Nope, Estionilita circles away and we're back to standing.
Estionilita throws a fast counter high kick but Magnussen manages to duck under it in time.
Igoramma Estionilita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Estionilita throws a sloppy head kick and Magnussen moves out of range easily.
Magnussen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Estionilita avoids it really well and circles away.
Magnussen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Igoramma Estionilita is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnussen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Estionilita defends it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Estionilita scores with the left hand. Magnussen knows he should have avoided that one.
Estionilita scores with a decent looking hook.
Estionilita changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Estionilita.
Estionilita on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magnussen throws a nice looking combination but Estionilita bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magnussen is breathing heavily.
Estionilita waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magnussen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magnussen is defended easily by Estionilita.
Nice defenses there by Magnussen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igoramma Estionilita dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Estionilita just misses with a punch to the body.
Estionilita throws a head kick but Magnussen moves out of range.

Magnussen clinches up against the cage.
Magnussen tries to pull guard but Estionilita forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magnussen lands a nice uppercut.

Magnussen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Estionilita throws the left hand but Magnussen avoids the punch easily.
Estionilita misses with a head kick.
Magnussen defending well as Estionilita loads up on a big left hand.
Magnussen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magnussen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Magnussen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Magnussen.
Magnussen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnussen blocks a head kick by Estionilita.
Magnussen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Estionilita tries to bum rush Magnussen with a series of wild strikes but Magnussen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magnussen.
Magnussen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnussen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Estionilita keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Estionilita shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasper Magnussen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Estionilita lands with an uppercut that bounces Magnussen off the cage and back into range.
Igoramma Estionilita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Estionilita.
Estionilita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magnussen.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magnussen or perhaps it was just good defense by Estionilita, which made it look bad.
Estionilita has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Estionilita needs to keep his hands up - Magnussen had a free shot at his head there.
Estionilita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Estionilita scores with a nice head shot.
Estionilita lands with an uppercut that bounces Magnussen off the cage and back into range.
Magnussen tries for a takedown but Estionilita sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estionilita lands with an overhand left.

Magnussen is rocked!
Magnussen blocks a head kick by Estionilita.
Magnussen throws a big counter combination but Estionilita scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oh Magnussen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Estionilita steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Magnussen. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Estionilita scores with a one two! Magnussen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Estionilita misses its intended target.
Estionilita drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Magnussen right on the button. Magnussen goes down! Estionilita follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Estionilita gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igoramma Estionilita!