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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgars Simans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Slapov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgars Simans could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Igor Slapov's chin.
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213 lbs
0 - 12 - 0 |
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210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edgars Simans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Slapov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slapov slaps away a takedown attempt from Simans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simans throws a series of punches but Slapov moves out of range.
Slapov shoots for a takedown but Simans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simans shoots for a takedown but Slapov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slapov circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgars Simans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simans moves in looking to clinch but Slapov pushes him off.
Slapov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Simans napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Slapov looks winded!
Slapov has control of an arm but Simans manages to advance to Slapov's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Simans's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Slapov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Simans gets his way!
Simans trying to control momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slapov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Simans wants to pass the guard but Slapov is defending well.
Slapov is pressing down on Simans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simans trying to control the position from guard on top but Slapov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simans throws a strike but Slapov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slapov content to stall in guard here.
Simans throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Simans looking to control.
Slapov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simans is looking to sweep but instead, Slapov has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slapov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Simans is looking for a sweep. Slapov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Slapov connects with a nice short shot to Simans's temple.
Simans is trying to get back to full guard.
Slapov not doing much here.
Simans trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Slapov manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slapov controlling the position easily from mount.
Slapov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Simans is surviving well by controlling Slapov's body position as best he can.
Simans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slapov on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simans wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simans is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Slapov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Simans shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slapov defends it nicely.
Edgars Simans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slapov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simans fails with the takedown.
Slapov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Simans quickly recovers to half guard.
Slapov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Simans moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slapov is one step ahead there.
Igor Slapov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slapov is breathing heavily.
Slapov advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Slapov working over Simans with some ground and pound. Simans looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slapov passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slapov controlling his opponent.
Slapov avoids the attempt from Simans to control.
Slapov controlling his opponent.
Simans defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Slapov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simans wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Slapov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Simans doesn't escape.
Slapov is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Simans won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Slapov off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Slapov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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