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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruma Kaapio (ranked 4167 p4p, 159 weight class) and MpJuice MpJuice (ranked 4144 p4p, 157 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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150 cm
26
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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155 cm
25
130 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruma Kaapio! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MpJuice MpJuice! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kaapio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Kaapio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kaapio misses the shot to the body. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MpJuice. MpJuice MpJuice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. MpJuice throws a good cross that connects.
Kaapio moves out of range as MpJuice strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kaapio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kaapio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Kaapio drops his hands momentarily and MpJuice takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice combination there by MpJuice.
MpJuice with a nice cross. Kaapio throws an overhand right that lands on MpJuice's shoulder, as MpJuice tries to avoid the shot. MpJuice lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. MpJuice lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kaapio misses with a body shot.
It seemed like MpJuice was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kaapio could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Kaapio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MpJuice connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kaapio scrambles back to his feet. The fighters circle momentarily. MpJuice darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. MpJuice lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaapio's head. Kaapio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! MpJuice bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaapio's head. MpJuice swings widly with a right hand
and Kaapio counters with a takedown into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kaapio wants to control but MpJuice is keeping him busy. Kaapio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. MpJuice knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Kaapio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MpJuice, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kaapio has hold of MpJuice's arm. He's looking for a kimura. MpJuice seems comfortable defending it but Kaapio has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! MpJuice is real pain and he's forced to tap out! MpJuice is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kaapio couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ruma Kaapio!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
52% |
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