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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Magic Snowball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Bescatore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 cm
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163 lbs
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172 cm
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Takanori Magic Snowball! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pablo Bescatore! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bescatore throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Magic Snowball. Magic Snowball slips under a jab. Bescatore throws a head kick that misses. Magic Snowball will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Magic Snowball has a takedown stuffed. Bescatore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takanori Magic Snowball. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magic Snowball fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bescatore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bescatore throws a head kick that misses. Magic Snowball walks into a stiff left hand from Bescatore. Magic Snowball shoots in for a double leg but Bescatore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Bescatore misses with a head kick.
Bescatore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Magic Snowball avoids the head kick by Bescatore.
Magic Snowball fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Magic Snowball fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bescatore swings for the body but Magic Snowball moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bescatore misses with an uppercut. Bescatore throws a head kick that misses. Magic Snowball closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bescatore circles away. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magic Snowball. Magic Snowball closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magic Snowball lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bescatore keeping full guard, as Magic Snowball tries to pass. Magic Snowball is breathing heavily. Bescatore is looking to stand up but Magic Snowball isn't so interested in that idea. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Magic Snowball slips nicely into half guard. Magic Snowball is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bescatore is just riding it out for now. Magic Snowball eventually gives up the hold. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Bescatore will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bescatore throws a head kick but Magic Snowball moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bescatore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bescatore throws a series of punches but Magic Snowball avoids them all with ease. Bescatore tries a head kick but it misses.
Bescatore misses with a series of wild punches.
Magic Snowball feints and as Bescatore raises his hands in defense, Magic Snowball changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Bescatore is looking to stand up but Magic Snowball isn't so interested in that idea. Magic Snowball pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bescatore is keeping the position for now.
That's two 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. Bescatore wants to stand up but Magic Snowball is controlling him. Magic Snowball thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bescatore wants to stand but Magic Snowball is controlling the position. Magic Snowball works a leg free and moves into half guard. Magic Snowball is looking to advance position but Bescatore won't allow it. Magic Snowball is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bescatore pushes Magic Snowball off looking to stand but Magic Snowball dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Magic Snowball has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bescatore defend it? Magic Snowball steps over the head and cranks it - Bescatore is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Magic Snowball!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takanori Magic Snowball!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
21% |
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