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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Musa Amagov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amagov comes into the arena with Open Your Eyes blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Musa Amagov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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188 cm
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188 lbs
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191 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Musa Amagov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Matrix! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Amagov tries to clinch but Matrix is having none of it. Amagov blocks a jab. John Matrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Amagov tries to clinch but Matrix moves out of range. Matrix bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Matrix is working Amagov over with some ground and pound from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Amagov sneaks back into half guard. Matrix scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Matrix throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Matrix stands up out of the half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Matrix swinging wildly here.
Matrix scores with a punch to the head. Matrix clobbers Amagov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Amagov looks to clinch and Matrix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Amagov dodges the punch combination from Matrix.
That's one minute gone in the round. Amagov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matrix. Amagov walks into a jab. Amagov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Amagov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Matrix counters with a shoot takedown. Amagov fights it but they end up in guard. Matrix throws a big elbow that misses. Matrix sitting in guard here, content to control. Matrix lands a couple of digs. Matrix is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Matrix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amagov's head. Amagov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Matrix working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Amagov's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Matrix with a nice head shot there. Matrix lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Amagov is rocked! Matrix showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Oh Amagov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Matrix has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Matrix working some strikes from top position. Matrix tries to free his leg and advance position but Amagov is retaining full guard. Amagov seems to have got his legs back now. Matrix advances to half guard. Matrix works his foot free and advances to mount. Amagov is breathing heavily. A big strike lands for Matrix! That's really hurt Amagov and he's turned his back - Matrix keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Matrix jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Matrix!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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