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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Amin Cabdi Mataan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyrpa Naisten Huvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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175 cm
23
154 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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171 cm
23
152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amin Cabdi Mataan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kyrpa Naisten Huvi! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cabdi Mataan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Naisten Huvi circles away. Cabdi Mataan feints and as Naisten Huvi raises his hands in defense, Cabdi Mataan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Cabdi Mataan scoring with some ground and pound. Naisten Huvi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Naisten Huvi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cabdi Mataan controls the pace. Naisten Huvi has Cabdi Mataan pulled in close to control his posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Naisten Huvi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Cabdi Mataan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Cabdi Mataan passes Naisten Huvi's left leg - he's now in half guard. Cabdi Mataan looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Cabdi Mataan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Naisten Huvi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Cabdi Mataan trying to pass the guard but Naisten Huvi defending well. Cabdi Mataan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Cabdi Mataan is looking to take a break and control but Naisten Huvi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amin Cabdi Mataan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Naisten Huvi shoots in for a takedown but Cabdi Mataan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Cabdi Mataan fails with a takedown attempt. Naisten Huvi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cabdi Mataan as he jumps to the side. Naisten Huvi with a lazy takedown attempt and Cabdi Mataan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Naisten Huvi's guard now. Amin Cabdi Mataan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyrpa Naisten Huvi. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cabdi Mataan controlling from the top position. Naisten Huvi is trying to control the position but Cabdi Mataan postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cabdi Mataan throws a big right hand that misses. Cabdi Mataan forces his way into half guard. Cabdi Mataan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Cabdi Mataan is keen to just control but Naisten Huvi is a slippery customer. Naisten Huvi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cabdi Mataan jumps into side control! Naisten Huvi tries to bench press Cabdi Mataan off him but Cabdi Mataan keeps the position. Naisten Huvi is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Cabdi Mataan scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Naisten Huvi tries to buck Cabdi Mataan off but Cabdi Mataan is having none of it. Cabdi Mataan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Naisten Huvi's shoulder. That is not cool. Cabdi Mataan is working Naisten Huvi over with some ground and pound from side control. Cabdi Mataan lands an elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. This has been an exciting period of action! Cabdi Mataan is putting a hurting on Naisten Huvi here, landing some big shots from side control. Naisten Huvi is trying to control Cabdi Mataan's posture but Cabdi Mataan avoids it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Naisten Huvi is not content to let Cabdi Mataan control the position. Cabdi Mataan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amin Cabdi Mataan dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cabdi Mataan gets the takedown into side control. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Naisten Huvi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Naisten Huvi is trying to improve his position. Naisten Huvi being controlled for a moment. Cabdi Mataan wants to stand but Naisten Huvi is controlling his arm. Cabdi Mataan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cabdi Mataan prevents Naisten Huvi from escaping the position. Cabdi Mataan decides to take the fight back to the feet. Naisten Huvi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cabdi Mataan pinned against the cage. Cabdi Mataan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Naisten Huvi swats away the attempt to clinch by Cabdi Mataan. Naisten Huvi is looking to clinch. Cabdi Mataan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Naisten Huvi to the mat! Naisten Huvi manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Naisten Huvi wants to get back to his feet but Cabdi Mataan is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Cabdi Mataan is looking to stand up but Naisten Huvi won't let him. Cabdi Mataan content to stall in guard here. Naisten Huvi trying to control the position.
Cabdi Mataan stops Naisten Huvi from standing up. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Cabdi Mataan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We're going to have a standup here because Amin Cabdi Mataan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Cabdi Mataan instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cabdi Mataan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cabdi Mataan misses with a double jab
and Naisten Huvi counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Naisten Huvi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cabdi Mataan. Naisten Huvi shoots in looking for a takedown but Cabdi Mataan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Naisten Huvi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Naisten Huvi slaps away a takedown attempt from Cabdi Mataan, before circling back to the center of the mat. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Naisten Huvi swats away the attempt to clinch by Cabdi Mataan. Cabdi Mataan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naisten Huvi paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cabdi Mataan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Naisten Huvi sprawls well initially but Cabdi Mataan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Naisten Huvi trying to get back to full guard but Cabdi Mataan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Cabdi Mataan wants to control the pace but Naisten Huvi is squirming around nicely. Naisten Huvi tries to hold on but Cabdi Mataan pushes him away. Naisten Huvi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Cabdi Mataan stalling. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cabdi Mataan is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amin Cabdi Mataan dominated that second round. That's time! Cabdi Mataan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Naisten Huvi shoots and misses and Cabdi Mataan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Cabdi Mataan feints and as Naisten Huvi raises his hands in defense, Cabdi Mataan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Cabdi Mataan landing some decent shots from guard. Naisten Huvi keeping moving, preventing Cabdi Mataan from controlling successfully. Cabdi Mataan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Cabdi Mataan trying to control but Naisten Huvi is working from the bottom. Naisten Huvi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cabdi Mataan being controlled here momentarily. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Cabdi Mataan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Amin Cabdi Mataan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Naisten Huvi shoots for a double leg takedown but Cabdi Mataan sprawls well. He's pushed Naisten Huvi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Naisten Huvi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Naisten Huvi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Naisten Huvi connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cabdi Mataan looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Cabdi Mataan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Cabdi Mataan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naisten Huvi is keeping the position for now. Cabdi Mataan lands a couple of elbows. Cabdi Mataan landing some decent shots from guard. Cabdi Mataan connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cabdi Mataan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Cabdi Mataan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Naisten Huvi's guard. Cabdi Mataan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naisten Huvi can do to turn this around? Naisten Huvi is pressing down on Cabdi Mataan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Naisten Huvi striking off his back but it's not causing Cabdi Mataan any problems. Cabdi Mataan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Amin Cabdi Mataan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Naisten Huvi is trying to keep Cabdi Mataan in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cabdi Mataan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Naisten Huvi's guard. Cabdi Mataan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Amin Cabdi Mataan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Cabdi Mataan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Naisten Huvi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Naisten Huvi is working for takedown but Cabdi Mataan is calmly controlling the position for now. Kyrpa Naisten Huvi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Amin Cabdi Mataan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Amin Cabdi Mataan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyrpa Naisten Huvi. Naisten Huvi tries a knee to the head but Cabdi Mataan blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight! Amin Cabdi Mataan showed his dominance in that final round. Well Cabdi Mataan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amin Cabdi Mataan!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
49% |
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