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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ekskluzywny Kloszard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammad Bagheri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kloszard's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Zacier - Nuclear Waste. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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175 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ekskluzywny Kloszard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohammad Bagheri!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagheri fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kloszard to the ground. Bagheri is now in Kloszard's guard.
Bagheri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kloszard looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bagheri drops back looking for a leg! Kloszard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kloszard manages to kick Bagheri off! Bagheri jumps back into Kloszard's guard.
Bagheri is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bagheri drops back looking for a leg! Kloszard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kloszard manages to kick Bagheri off! Bagheri jumps back into Kloszard's guard.
Bagheri drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kloszard dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagheri looking for a guillotine here but Kloszard defends easily.
Bagheri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kloszard wanted to stand there but Bagheri had control of the position.
We've been hearing that Kloszard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bagheri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kloszard defends well.
Kloszard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kloszard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kloszard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bagheri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bagheri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kloszard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kloszard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Kloszard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kloszard stands up from Bagheri's guard - Kloszard perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bagheri closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bagheri tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kloszard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagheri is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kloszard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kloszard tries to buck Bagheri off but Bagheri is having none of it.
Bagheri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bagheri tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've been informed that Bagheri has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kloszard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bagheri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bagheri wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kloszard, who protects the arm well.
Bagheri tries for a kimura but Kloszard is defending well.
Bagheri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bagheri tries for a kimura but Kloszard is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagheri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kloszard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad Bagheri dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bagheri drives through with a takedown into Kloszard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bagheri postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kloszard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bagheri, into his guard.
Bagheri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kloszard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kloszard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bagheri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagheri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bagheri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kloszard drops back looking for a leg! Bagheri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bagheri manages to kick Kloszard off! Kloszard jumps back into Bagheri's guard.
Bagheri is looking for a triangle but Kloszard pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagheri looking for a guillotine here but Kloszard defends easily.
Kloszard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kloszard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kloszard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bagheri's guard.
Kloszard drops back looking for a leg! Bagheri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bagheri manages to kick Kloszard off! Kloszard jumps back into Bagheri's guard.
Bagheri working for a triangle but Kloszard defends it easily.
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.
Bagheri is looking for a triangle but Kloszard pushes his legs off easily.
Kloszard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bagheri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kloszard is one step ahead there.
Bagheri working for a triangle but Kloszard defends it easily.
Kloszard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bagheri's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bagheri is on top in guard.
Bagheri thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bagheri has gone for a leg lock! Kloszard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bagheri's guard.
Bagheri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kloszard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bagheri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kloszard has managed to get both his arms back between Bagheri's legs - danger averted.
Bagheri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kloszard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagheri has his foot on Kloszard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kloszard works his way back into a safe position though.
Kloszard drops back looking for a leg! Bagheri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bagheri manages to kick Kloszard off! Kloszard jumps back into Bagheri's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagheri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kloszard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kloszard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kloszard drops back looking for a leg! Bagheri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bagheri manages to kick Kloszard off! Kloszard jumps back into Bagheri's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagheri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kloszard is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad Bagheri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kloszard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bagheri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bagheri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bagheri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kloszard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kloszard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bagheri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kloszard defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kloszard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kloszard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kloszard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bagheri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kloszard has managed to get both his arms back between Bagheri's legs - danger averted.
Kloszard stands up and waves to Bagheri to follow him.
Bagheri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kloszard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bagheri drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kloszard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bagheri has Kloszard in his guard.
Kloszard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kloszard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kloszard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bagheri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kloszard has managed to get both his arms back between Bagheri's legs - danger averted.
Bagheri is looking for a triangle but Kloszard pushes his legs off easily.
Kloszard gets to his feet - Bagheri follows without any prompting.
Mohammad Bagheri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagheri shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bagheri was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kloszard sneaks out the side door and pushes Bagheri away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Bagheri as Kloszard shoots in.
Bagheri darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bagheri seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagheri is trying to work for a kimura but Kloszard is defending well.
Bagheri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kloszard is just riding it out for now. Bagheri eventually gives up the hold.
Bagheri is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bagheri is trying to work for a kimura but Kloszard is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bagheri is looking for a kimura here.
Bagheri is working for a submission of some sort.
Bagheri is trying to work for a kimura but Kloszard is defending well.
Ekskluzywny Kloszard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohammad Bagheri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bagheri wants to take a breather but Kloszard is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ekskluzywny Kloszard.
Well Bagheri has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammad Bagheri!
After winning the bout, Mohammad Bagheri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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