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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jan Szczevnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kukka Multa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Multa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pain - Monkey Business kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jan Szczevnikov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Dangerous GnP
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Szczevnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kukka Multa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Multa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Szczevnikov.
Multa slaps away a takedown attempt from Szczevnikov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Szczevnikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Multa defends it nicely.
Szczevnikov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Multa did well to prevent Szczevnikov getting side control.
Szczevnikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Szczevnikov wants to control but Multa is keeping him busy.
Szczevnikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Multa defends it well.
Multa is trying is best to control the position here.
Szczevnikov is working for a submission of some sort.
Szczevnikov is working for a kimura but Multa is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Multa is looking to control Szczevnikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Multa avoid being mounted?
Multa is not content to let Szczevnikov control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Szczevnikov throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Multa.
Multa pushes Szczevnikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Szczevnikov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Szczevnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Multa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Multa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szczevnikov blocks it with crossed arms.
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.
Szczevnikov blocks the elbow strike.
Multa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Szczevnikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Multa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Szczevnikov decides to pull guard.
Szczevnikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Szczevnikov, not yet.
Szczevnikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Multa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Szczevnikov's guard.
Multa controlling the action here.
Szczevnikov taking some punishment here, with Multa in his half guard.
Multa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szczevnikov keeps working.
Multa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Multa trying to mount his opponent but Szczevnikov defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczevnikov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Multa blocks the strikes from Szczevnikov.
Multa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Szczevnikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Multa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Szczevnikov wants to get back to full guard.
Multa trying to mount his opponent but Szczevnikov defends it.
Well, if Multa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Multa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Multa is pressing down on Szczevnikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Szczevnikov is holding on for now.
Multa slips a nice elbow through Szczevnikov's hands, connecting with Szczevnikov's forehead.
Szczevnikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Multa trying to control the pace.
Multa is looking to advance position but Szczevnikov won't allow it.
Multa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szczevnikov keeps working.
Multa is looking to pass Szczevnikov's guard but actually Szczevnikov recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kukka Multa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Szczevnikov misses with an uppercut.
Szczevnikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Szczevnikov tries to keep at a distance but Multa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Multa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Szczevnikov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Multa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Szczevnikov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Multa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Szczevnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Multa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jan Szczevnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczevnikov shoots in for a takedown but Multa shows good takedown defense.
Multa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Multa lands in his opponent's guard.
Multa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczevnikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Multa looking to pass the guard.
Szczevnikov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Multa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Multa is pushing down on Szczevnikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Szczevnikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Multa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Szczevnikov trying to hold on to Multa's head to control him but Multa postures up.
Multa tries to pass to full mount but Szczevnikov defends it.
Szczevnikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Multa is working away from the top position though.
Szczevnikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Multa.
That's two 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.
Szczevnikov looking for submissions off his back.
Szczevnikov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Multa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Szczevnikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Szczevnikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Multa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Szczevnikov sprawls well initially but Multa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Szczevnikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Multa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczevnikov actively working from the bottom here.
Multa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Multa controlling from the full mount.
Multa breaks from Szczevnikov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Szczevnikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Multa looking to control but Szczevnikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Multa content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Szczevnikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Multa wants to control the pace but Szczevnikov is squirming around nicely.
Szczevnikov is looking to improve his position but Multa isn't that keen on the idea.
Multa tries to control but Szczevnikov wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Multa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kukka Multa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Szczevnikov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Multa moves into the clinch.
Szczevnikov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Multa walks away with a smile on his face. Szczevnikov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Multa swings for the body but Szczevnikov moves out of range.
Szczevnikov tries to keep at a distance but Multa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Multa lands an uppercut.
A short left from Multa.
Multa stalling the fight.
Szczevnikov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Multa smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Szczevnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szczevnikov takes one to the side of the head.
Szczevnikov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Multa counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Szczevnikov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Multa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Szczevnikov!
Multa controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Multa has control of Szczevnikov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Szczevnikov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Szczevnikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Multa lands a big elbow.
Multa controlling the pace for now.
Multa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczevnikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Multa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Multa scoring with strikes but Szczevnikov is staying in there.
Multa looking to control but Szczevnikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Multa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Szczevnikov is looking to improve his position but Multa isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Multa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Multa lands a nice shot to the head.
Multa trying to control but Szczevnikov is having none of it.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kukka Multa just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Multa clinches.
Szczevnikov tries to pull guard but Multa holds him up against the cage and eventually Szczevnikov drops back down to his feet.
Szczevnikov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Multa prevents it.
That's four 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.
Multa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Multa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Szczevnikov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Multa smiles and moves away.
Szczevnikov shoots and misses
and Multa counters with a stiff right hand.
Szczevnikov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Multa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Szczevnikov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Multa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Multa.
Multa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Multa lands with a short shot to the head.
Multa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jan Szczevnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Multa prevents Szczevnikov from improving his position.
Multa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Multa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Szczevnikov looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kukka Multa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Multa 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kukka Multa!
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