PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Rurikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agni Kapila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pavel Rurikov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rurikov
vs
Kapila

200 cm
19
260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

196 cm
19
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Russian Top Team Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavel Rurikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Agni Kapila!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kapila feints and as Rurikov raises his hands in defense, Kapila changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kapila is in close to Rurikov's body, working some short punches and elbows.

It looks like Pavel Rurikov has been cut.
Kapila must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kapila throws a big right hand that misses.
Rurikov trying to keep a closed guard but Kapila is proving a slippery customer.

Rurikov working for a triangle but Kapila defends it easily.
Kapila working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rurikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rurikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kapila throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kapila with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kapila stands up over Rurikov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Pavel Rurikov's cut is getting worse.
Rurikov has momentary wrist control but Kapila slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kapila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rurikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Kapila advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kapila is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rurikov!
Kapila working Rurikov over with strikes here.
Kapila connects with a bit shot that sees Rurikov covering up! More strikes from Kapila and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kapila is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Agni Kapila!
Agni Kapila seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.