PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chance Knapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Brushnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knapp comes to the cage accompanied by Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Knapp
vs
Brushnikov

150 cm
22
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
134 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chance Knapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Brushnikov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knapp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brushnikov tries for a takedown but Knapp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brushnikov misses with a takedown attempt - Knapp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chance Knapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Brushnikov.
Knapp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brushnikov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brushnikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brushnikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brushnikov fails to land the takedown.
Brushnikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brushnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knapp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brushnikov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knapp throws an overhand right that lands on Brushnikov's shoulder, as Brushnikov tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Knapp feints and as Brushnikov raises his hands in defense, Knapp changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Brushnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knapp is looking to stand up but Brushnikov won't let him.
Knapp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Knapp preventing the sweep.
Knapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Brushnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knapp slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Brushnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brushnikov has his takedown stuffed

and Knapp counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Brushnikov!
Brushnikov is working to get back to half guard.
Knapp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brushnikov on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Knapp.
Brushnikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brushnikov looks gassed!
Knapp sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brushnikov tries to reverse the position but Knapp maintains control.
Knapp sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brushnikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knapp controlling from mount.
Brushnikov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brushnikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brushnikov is on top in guard.
Brushnikov is stalling in the full guard.
Knapp on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knapp tries to get out of the position.
Brushnikov wants to pass the guard but Knapp is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chance Knapp dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Brushnikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brushnikov with a lazy takedown attempt

and Knapp counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Brushnikov!
Brushnikov taking shots to the head.
Knapp looking to control but Brushnikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brushnikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Brushnikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Knapp trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brushnikov gets back to half guard.
Knapp is tying to control. Brushnikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brushnikov gets full guard.

Brushnikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brushnikov is breathing heavily.
Brushnikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Brushnikov, not yet.
Brushnikov has a closed guard, preventing Knapp from standing up.
Brushnikov wants to sweep here but Knapp controlling him for the moment.

Brushnikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knapp trying to control but Brushnikov is working from the bottom.
Knapp wants to get up but he can't break Brushnikov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Knapp wants to control from the top but Brushnikov keeps moving.
Knapp preventing the sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Knapp moves into the clinch successfully.
Brushnikov trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brushnikov wants to stall.
Brushnikov tries to score a body lock takedown but Knapp shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knapp wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brushnikov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knapp just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chance Knapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Brushnikov.
Brushnikov trying to stall but Knapp improves his position.
Knapp wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knapp blocks a body shot from Brushnikov.
Knapp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brushnikov has him pressed against the cage.

Knapp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brushnikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knapp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brushnikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Knapp gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knapp stops a takedown attempt from Brushnikov.
Knapp wants to get back to striking at distance but Brushnikov won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brushnikov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Knapp uses from the top position.
Brushnikov trying to keep a closed guard but Knapp is proving a slippery customer.

Brushnikov had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Knapp is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Brushnikov Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Knapp's back instead.
Brushnikov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

Brushnikov working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Knapp is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Brushnikov has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Knapp taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boris Brushnikov!