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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafinha Capoeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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168 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rafinha Capoeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarni Kutsoo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutsoo instigates a clinch.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capoeira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Capoeira is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Capoeira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kutsoo looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
Capoeira crunches a lovely knee into Kutsoo's ribcage.
Capoeira lands a nice knee to the body.
Kutsoo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Capoeira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kutsoo's face.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Capoeira landing knees to the head.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capoeira landing knees to the head.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira lands a nice knee to the body.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Capoeira as Kutsoo tries to tie him up.
Kutsoo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kutsoo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kutsoo wants a takedown but no success here.
Capoeira working Kutsoo over with knees to the body.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kutsoo wants to get back to striking at distance but Capoeira won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kutsoo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Kutsoo takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capoeira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kutsoo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kutsoo working hard to break the clinch.
Kutsoo tries to circle away but Capoeira has him pinned against the cage.
Kutsoo wants to get back to striking at distance but Capoeira won't allow it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Capoeira unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kutsoo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Capoeira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rafinha Capoeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarni Kutsoo.
Kutsoo missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Capoeira unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Capoeira has Kutsoo pressed against the cage, preventing Kutsoo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Capoeira misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo tries to pull guard but Capoeira holds him up against the cage and eventually Kutsoo drops back down to his feet.
Capoeira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Capoeira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kutsoo.
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Capoeira landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kutsoo is trying to pull guard but Capoeira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kutsoo has Capoeira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Capoeira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Capoeira scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
Capoeira scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutsoo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
Kutsoo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Capoeira misses with a knee to the head.
Capoeira avoids a wild elbow strike from Kutsoo.
Capoeira keeps control of Kutsoo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Capoeira is pressed up against the cage. Kutsoo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Capoeira down to the mat. Capoeira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Capoeira tries to close the distance and clinch but Kutsoo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kutsoo throws a head kick but Capoeira moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Capoeira blocks a head kick by Kutsoo.
Capoeira rushes Kutsoo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafinha Capoeira dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Capoeira has managed to clinch.
Capoeira working Kutsoo over with knees to the body.
Kutsoo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Capoeira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Capoeira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kutsoo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Capoeira lands a good knee to the midsection. Kutsoo won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capoeira scores a nice knee to the body.
Capoeira landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kutsoo's face.
Kutsoo wants to break free but Capoeira has control.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
Capoeira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Capoeira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kutsoo's efforts to push away.
Kutsoo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Capoeira has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Capoeira.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Capoeira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kutsoo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira keeps control of Kutsoo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Capoeira crunches a lovely knee into Kutsoo's ribcage.
Capoeira prevents the takedown attempt.
Capoeira lands a nice knee to the body.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Kutsoo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kutsoo jumps guard but Capoeira stands there with Kutsoo around his waist. Kutsoo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rafinha Capoeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarni Kutsoo.
Capoeira lands a good knee to the midsection. Kutsoo won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Kutsoo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Capoeira tries to clinch there but Kutsoo circles away.
Capoeira clinches up with Kutsoo and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kutsoo avoids it.
Capoeira misses with a knee strike.
Kutsoo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Capoeira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but Kutsoo blocks with his arms.
Kutsoo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kutsoo manages to break the clinch.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Capoeira defends it nicely.
Kutsoo throws a sloppy head kick and Capoeira moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Capoeira pinned against the cage. Capoeira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kutsoo closes the distance and clinches up with Capoeira, looking for a takedown. Kutsoo pushes Capoeira against the cage but Capoeira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Capoeira moves into the clinch.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rafinha Capoeira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kutsoo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Capoeira blocks it with crossed arms.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
Kutsoo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Capoeira is defending well.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kutsoo's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kutsoo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Capoeira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kutsoo is trying to pull guard but Capoeira has him pressed against the cage.
Kutsoo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Capoeira walks away with a smile on his face. Kutsoo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Capoeira has Kutsoo up against the cage in a clinch.
Kutsoo tries to pull guard but Capoeira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Capoeira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kutsoo can do to turn this around?
Kutsoo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kutsoo tries to break free but Capoeira pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kutsoo misses with an elbow strike.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
Kutsoo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Capoeira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafinha Capoeira dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kutsoo shoots in but no luck this time.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a takedown but Capoeira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kutsoo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jarni Kutsoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capoeira drives through and clinches with Kutsoo against the cage.
Kutsoo missing with knees to the body.
Capoeira lands a knee to the body.
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
Capoeira lands a knee to the body.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutsoo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Capoeira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rafinha Capoeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarni Kutsoo.
Knees to the body from Capoeira.
Kutsoo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Capoeira.
Kutsoo trying to land knees to the body.
Kutsoo wants to take the fight to the mat but Capoeira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kutsoo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
Kutsoo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Capoeira landing knees to the body.
Capoeira prevents the takedown attempt.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Kutsoo working hard to break the clinch.
Capoeira working Kutsoo over with knees to the body.
Capoeira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kutsoo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Capoeira has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Kutsoo tries to circle away but Capoeira has him pinned against the cage.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kutsoo.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kutsoo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kutsoo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kutsoo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Capoeira smiles and moves away.
Jarni Kutsoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kutsoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutsoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kutsoo tries for a takedown but Capoeira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Capoeira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kutsoo, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kutsoo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Capoeira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kutsoo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
Capoeira unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kutsoo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
Kutsoo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kutsoo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kutsoo is looking to control Capoeira's arms but Capoeira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kutsoo has his back to the cage.
Kutsoo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kutsoo looking for a takedown.
Kutsoo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kutsoo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Capoeira obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Capoeira.
Kutsoo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kutsoo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kutsoo can't break the clinch.
Kutsoo jumps guard but Capoeira turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Kutsoo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Capoeira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Capoeira unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kutsoo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Capoeira working Kutsoo over with knees to the body.
Kutsoo tries to pull guard but Capoeira holds him up against the cage and eventually Kutsoo drops back down to his feet.
Knees to the body from Capoeira.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Kutsoo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rafinha Capoeira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Capoeira avoiding damage as Kutsoo throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafinha Capoeira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Capoeira 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafinha Capoeira!
Rafinha Capoeira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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