Cf.30: Impact PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Mecier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Martinez
vs
Mecier

175 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
19
171 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Mecier!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mecier.

Martinez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mecier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mecier keeps working.
Mecier is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Martinez off and has taken his back!
Martinez rolls, trying to escape but Mecier keeps control of the position.
Mecier really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Martinez.
Mecier trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mecier is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez rolls, trying to escape but Mecier keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Martinez trying to control the action but Mecier just sinks the hooks in.

Martinez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mecier.
Good control from Mecier.

Mecier looking to break Martinez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Martinez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mecier will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mecier wants to control the position but Martinez frees himself and scrambles - Mecier manages to regain control in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mecier tries to advance to mount but can't.
Martinez tries to improve position but can't.
Mecier tries to move to full mount but Martinez actually manages to regain half guard.
Mecier trying to pass the guard but Martinez defending well.

Mecier seems to be looking for submissions.
Mecier tries to pass to full mount but Martinez defends it.
Martinez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mecier is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mecier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martinez's guard.
Mecier tries to pass to full mount but Martinez defends it.
Mecier prevents Martinez from improving his position.
Mecier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Mecier is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Martinez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Mecier from controlling successfully.
Mecier wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Martinez is trying to keep Mecier in close.
Mecier trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mecier controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alan Mecier.
A left lands for Mecier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Mecier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Left hook, right uppercut from Mecier.
Jose Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martinez is defended easily by Mecier.
Mecier leaves Martinez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martinez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mecier tries to avoid it but Martinez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mecier to the ground. Mecier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Mecier.
Mecier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martinez on the side of the head.
Martinez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left lands for Mecier.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mecier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mecier scores with a nice head shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mecier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martinez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mecier with a jab.
Mecier throws a right hand that Martinez ducks under and follows up with a left that Martinez also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mecier lands an overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Mecier. Beautiful body shot.
Mecier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mecier throws a nice looking combination but Martinez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mecier!
Mecier scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mecier lands with a hook. Martinez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Mecier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mecier throws out a powerful jab.
Martinez moves forwards but Mecier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alan Mecier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Mecier catches Martinez right on the button with a cross.

Martinez is rocked!

Oooooh!!! Mecier has knocked Martinez down with a huge combo! Mecier steps away and waves a wobbly Martinez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Martinez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martinez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Mecier lands a big uppercut and Martinez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Martinez looks OK. Mecier waves Martinez back to his feet!

Mecier shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Martinez's guard.
Mecier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Martinez seems to have got his legs back now.
Mecier's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mecier wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Mecier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alan Mecier was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mecier scores with a three punch combo!
Martinez walks into a stiff left hand from Mecier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Mecier scores with a four punch combination!
Mecier lands a two punch combo.

Mecier has Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.

Mecier manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Martinez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mecier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martinez trying to control but Mecier is working from the bottom.

Mecier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martinez defends well.
Mecier trying to control the position.
Mecier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mecier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Martinez postures up.
Martinez is looking to stand up but Mecier won't let him.
Mecier has Martinez pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mecier throws a series of punches but Martinez avoids them all with ease.
Mecier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mecier scores with a jab. Martinez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
Mecier sizes up Martinez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mecier misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Mecier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Martinez'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!

Mecier's corner calls for a 1-2. Mecier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mecier lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Martinez tries to clinch
and Mecier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mecier lands a jab.
Martinez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mecier throws a right hand that Martinez ducks under and follows up with a left that Martinez also avoids with ease.
Mecier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mecier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mecier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mecier lands with a good body shot.
Mecier looks to land a combination but Martinez avoids it well.
Martinez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mecier lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Mecier throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martinez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mecier is in Martinez's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mecier wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Mecier looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mecier trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Martinez has Mecier pulled in close to control his posture.

Mecier drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Mecier off! Mecier jumps back into Martinez's guard.

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.

Martinez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mecier is aware though and is defending well.
Mecier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mecier sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mecier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martinez is keeping the position for now.
Mecier wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mecier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Martinez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martinez closes the distance looking to clinch

and Mecier moves into the clinch.
Martinez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mecier walks away with a smile on his face. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mecier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mecier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Mecier. Those never looked like landing.
Martinez dodges the punch combination from Mecier.
Mecier lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mecier punishes Martinez's body with a nice straight punch.
Mecier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Mecier. Those never looked like landing.
Mecier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mecier lands a slapping body shot.
Jose Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mecier jabs at Martinez's body.
Mecier lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mecier lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab from Mecier.
Mecier jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A left lands for Mecier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mecier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martinez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A lazy left from Mecier finds it's target.
Mecier lands a lovely overhand right.
Alan Mecier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Mecier shoots in and gets a takedown into Martinez's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Mecier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mecier 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Mecier!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yngve yngo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Du Bois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

yngo
vs
Du Bois

185 cm
25
192 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
185 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yngve yngo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Du Bois!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Du Bois takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
yngo throws a push kick but Du Bois slaps the foot to one side.
yngo lands a jab to the nose.
yngo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Du Bois throws a right hand that yngo ducks under and follows up with a left that yngo also avoids with ease.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Du Bois crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from yngo - the referee stops the clock and Du Bois gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says yngo. Du Bois manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Du Bois misses with a series of wild punches.
Du Bois looks to land a combination but yngo avoids it well.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
yngo landing knees to the head.

It looks like Victor Du Bois has been cut.

yngo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
yngo misses the shot to the body.
yngo lands a leg kick that knocks Du Bois off balance momentarily.
yngo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Du Bois swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from yngo.
Du Bois looks to land a left hand but yngo moved out of range nicely.
Du Bois moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Du Bois misses with a body shot
and yngo counters with an outside leg kick.
yngo throws a head kick that Du Bois semi-blocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
yngo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Du Bois tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
yngo misses with a body kick.
Yngve yngo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
yngo is looking to land body kicks.
yngo scores with a kick to the midsection.
yngo lands a head kick!
Du Bois comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

yngo has Du Bois up against the cage in a clinch.
Du Bois wants to break the clinch but can't.
Du Bois avoiding damage as yngo throws knees to the body.
yngo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
yngo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Du Bois looks gassed!
yngo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Du Bois's face.
yngo with a knee to the head.
yngo crunches a lovely knee into Du Bois's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
yngo stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
yngo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
yngo lands a knee to the body.

yngo breaks the clinch.
yngo scores with a kick to the midsection.
yngo punishes Du Bois's body with a nice straight punch.
yngo lands a high kick!
yngo throws a front kick that sends Du Bois stumbling back into the cage.

yngo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for yngo.
yngo lands a nice knee to the body.
yngo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
yngo with a knee to the head.
yngo stalling the fight.
yngo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
yngo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
yngo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
yngo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
yngo landing knees to the body.
yngo connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for yngo.
yngo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
yngo scores a nice knee to the body.

yngo manages to break the clinch.
yngo scores with a spinning back kick!

yngo clinches.
yngo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
yngo working Du Bois over with knees to the body.
yngo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
yngo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

yngo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Du Bois looks to throw the jab but yngo is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Du Bois, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Du Bois loads up on a big right hand but yngo slips the punch.
yngo throws a nice head kick!
yngo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Du Bois takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Du Bois throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body kick there by yngo.
yngo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for yngo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Du Bois blocks the body kick.
Du Bois misses with a wild combination.
yngo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
yngo thows a body kick. Du Bois tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Du Bois tries to keep at a distance but yngo has taken the fight into the clinch.
yngo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Du Bois's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yngve yngo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Du Bois's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

yngo lands with a kick to the temple. Du Bois shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Both fighters circling a little - yngo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Du Bois as he connects with a hook.
Du Bois steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from yngo. That one must have hurt.
Du Bois throws a right hand that yngo ducks under and follows up with a left that yngo also avoids with ease.
yngo misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Du Bois misses its intended target.
yngo scores with a spinning back kick!

Du Bois tries to keep at a distance but yngo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from yngo.
yngo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Du Bois in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
yngo leaning his opponent against the cage.
yngo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Du Bois can do to turn this around?
yngo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Du Bois lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Du Bois is breathing heavily.
yngo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
yngo lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
yngo scores with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
yngo landing knees to the body.
yngo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for yngo.
yngo leaning against his opponent.
Du Bois has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from yngo.
yngo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
yngo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Du Bois takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for yngo.
yngo lands a knee to the head.
yngo missing with knees to the body.
Du Bois blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Du Bois blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Du Bois tries to circle away but yngo has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
yngo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Du Bois avoids it.
Yngve yngo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Du Bois on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
yngo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
yngo prevents Du Bois from breaking the clinch.
yngo with a knee to the head.
Du Bois can't break the clinch.
Du Bois dodges an elbow strike from yngo.
Du Bois being controlled against the cage.
Du Bois on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
yngo tries to land knees in the clinch but Du Bois avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from yngo.
yngo scores with a knee to the head.
yngo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Du Bois.
yngo keeps control of Du Bois as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du Bois avoids the elbow strike from yngo, against the cage.
Du Bois looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
yngo misses with an elbow strike.
yngo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Du Bois's efforts to push away.
yngo tries to land knees in the clinch but Du Bois avoids the damage to the body.
yngo missing with knees to the body.
yngo just leaning against Du Bois, taking a breather.
yngo tries to land a knee to the head but Du Bois blocks with his arms.
yngo trying to land knees to the body.
Du Bois tries to break the clinch but yngo is controlling the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by yngo.
Du Bois wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but yngo has him pressed against the cage.
yngo trying to land knees to the body.
yngo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Du Bois.
yngo tries to land knees in the clinch but Du Bois avoids the damage to the body.

That's four 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.
yngo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Du Bois.
yngo trying to stall but Du Bois improves his position.
Du Bois wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Du Bois managing to block the knees to the body from yngo.
yngo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
yngo tries to land knees in the clinch but Du Bois avoids the damage to the body.
Du Bois can't break the clinch.

yngo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
yngo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yngve yngo is winning the standup battle so far.
Du Bois looks to land a combination but yngo avoids it well.
yngo throws a sloppy head kick and Du Bois moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Du Bois.
Du Bois pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces yngo back to the cage. Du Bois follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Yngve yngo has been cut.
Victor Du Bois is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Du Bois throws a one two combo.
Du Bois moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Du Bois throws a combination but it was largely blocked by yngo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yngve yngo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Du Bois scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Du Bois throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
yngo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left and a right from Du Bois both land. Nice combination.

yngo has closed the distance and engaged Du Bois in a clinch.
yngo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Du Bois avoids it.
yngo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Du Bois's face.
yngo tries to land knees in the clinch but Du Bois avoids the damage to the body.
Du Bois is looking to break free of the clinch but yngo has double underhooks.
yngo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Du Bois has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
yngo lands a nice knee to the body.
Du Bois blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
yngo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Du Bois is defending well for now.
yngo lands a nice knee to the body.
Du Bois on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
yngo missing with knees to the body.
Du Bois is trying to push yngo away but yngo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
yngo missing with knees to the body.
yngo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Du Bois on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
yngo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Du Bois wants to break the clinch but can't.
yngo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Du Bois's face.
yngo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Du Bois's efforts to push away.
yngo missing with knees to the body.
Du Bois tries to break the clinch but yngo is controlling the position.
yngo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Du Bois is trying to break the clinch but yngo is controlling him.
yngo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Du Bois avoids it.
Du Bois is looking to break free of the clinch but yngo has double underhooks.
yngo throws an elbow but it misses.
yngo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. yngo obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

yngo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Du Bois scores with a decent looking hook.
Du Bois throws a nice looking combination but yngo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Du Bois rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but yngo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
yngo wants to clinch up but Du Bois keeps it at a distance.
Du Bois bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps yngo's head backwards.
yngo throws a body kick that misses.
A punch combination from Du Bois misses.
yngo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Du Bois.
yngo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Du Bois misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
yngo misses with a body kick.
Du Bois scores with a three punch combo!
yngo moves in looking to clinch but Du Bois pushes him off.
yngo tries to close the distance and clinch but Du Bois swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Du Bois moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
yngo slips a jab and a cross from Du Bois.
yngo lands a head kick!

yngo takes the fight into the clinch.
yngo scores a nice knee to the body.
yngo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
yngo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
yngo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Du Bois.
yngo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Du Bois avoids it.
yngo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Du Bois in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
yngo scores a nice knee to the body.
Du Bois on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Du Bois looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
yngo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Du Bois is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Du Bois is trying to break the clinch but yngo is controlling him.
yngo missing with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from yngo.
yngo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Du Bois has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Du Bois can't break the clinch.
yngo has Du Bois pressed against the cage, preventing Du Bois from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knees in the clinch landing for yngo.
yngo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Du Bois is defending well for now.
Victor Du Bois has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Du Bois fails to land.
Du Bois takes a knee to the side of the body.
yngo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
yngo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Du Bois.
Du Bois is trying to force a seperation but yngo has the dominant position.
yngo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
yngo tries to land knees in the clinch but Du Bois avoids the damage to the body.
Yngve yngo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Du Bois doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

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 Yngve yngo.
Well yngo 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yngve yngo!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Moukka Monottaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rerbert Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Gay Bar as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Monottaja
vs
Gracie

200 cm
21
197 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
190 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moukka Monottaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rerbert Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monottaja looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rerbert Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Monottaja avoids them all with ease.
Jab, jab by Monottaja - just one landing.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie takes a kick to the side of the head.

Gracie has Monottaja up against the cage in a clinch.
Monottaja misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Monottaja.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Monottaja has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Monottaja creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Gracie.
Monottaja gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Monottaja has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.

Monottaja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monottaja throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Monottaja.
Monottaja pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Monottaja's shoulder, as Monottaja tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monottaja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Monottaja avoids it well.
Monottaja scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Monottaja lands a head kick!

Gracie is rocked!
Moukka Monottaja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Monottaja throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Monottaja lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Monottaja sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monottaja keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Monottaja lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Monottaja finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Monottaja clinches with his opponent.

Monottaja manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Monottaja finds it's target.
Monottaja lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gracie falls backwards - clearly groggy! Monottaja dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moukka Monottaja!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Adamsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Atleetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atleetti has chosen Beyonce - Halo as his entrance music. Mike Adamsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Adamsky
vs
Atleetti

182 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
185 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Adamsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Atleetti!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamsky throws a head kick that misses.
Atleetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adamsky.
Adamsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atleetti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Adamsky. That one must have hurt.
Atleetti tries to close the distance and clinch but Adamsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Atleetti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adamsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adamsky.
Atleetti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adamsky can pounce on him.
Adamsky throws a low kick but Atleetti moves out of range easily.
Adamsky throws a leg kick which misses Atleetti's front leg but catches the back leg as Atleetti tries to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atleetti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Atleetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atleetti tries to clinch but Adamsky is having none of it.
Adamsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Atleetti.
Adamsky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Atleetti looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamsky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adamsky lands a leg kick that knocks Atleetti off balance momentarily.
Atleetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Adamsky lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Atleetti blocks the leg kick.
Atleetti misses with a body shot.
Adamsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Atleetti.
Adamsky scores with a kick to the midsection.
Adamsky thows a body kick. Atleetti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Adamsky throws a head kick but Atleetti moves out of range.
Adamsky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Atleetti in his tracks.
Atleetti gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Atleetti is rocked!
Atleetti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Adamsky.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adamsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adamsky throws a sloppy head kick and Atleetti moves out of range easily.
Atleetti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Adamsky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Adamsky. Atleetti shrugs it off though.
Atleetti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adamsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adamsky thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Atleetti if he has to take too many more of those.
Atleetti tries to clinch there but Adamsky circles away.
Mike Adamsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adamsky connects with a high kick.
Adamsky lands a front kick.
Adamsky throws the kick towards the body but Atleetti avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamsky throws a head kick but Atleetti moves out of range.
Adamsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atleetti blocks a head kick by Adamsky.
Adamsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adamsky goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Adamsky throws a leg kick but Atleetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Atleetti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Adamsky counters with a leg kick.
Atleetti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Adamsky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Atleetti. Atleetti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adamsky throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Atleetti counter with a right hand.
Atleetti misses with a body shot
and Adamsky counters with a nice body kick.
Adamsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Atleetti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atleetti has a takedown stuffed.
Adamsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Atleetti.
Atleetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adamsky. Adamsky obviously looking to wear him down.
Adamsky cracks the inside of Atleetti's front leg.
Adamsky connects with a solid leg kick.
Adamsky throws a nice head kick!
Adamsky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atleetti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adamsky throws a predictable looking body shot

and Atleetti counters by clinching up.
Atleetti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Adamsky.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Adamsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adamsky.
Adamsky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Adamsky dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Adamsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atleetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atleetti blocks a head kick by Adamsky.
Donk. Adamsky catches Atleetti right on the button with a cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Atleetti blocks the leg kick.
Adamsky misses with a body kick.
Adamsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Adamsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mike Adamsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Atleetti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adamsky circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Atleetti gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Adamsky breaks the clinch.
Atleetti tries to close the distance and clinch but Adamsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adamsky finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adamsky lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Adamsky finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Adamsky misses with a body kick.
Adamsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adamsky lands a front kick.
Atleetti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adamsky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Atleetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adamsky.
Atleetti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adamsky rather than just go for the knockout.
Atleetti moves out of range as Adamsky strikes.
Adamsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adamsky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Atleetti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adamsky throws a head kick but Atleetti moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atleetti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Antti Atleetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atleetti tries to clinch up
and Adamsky counters with a nice low kick that buckles Atleetti's knee momentarily.

Atleetti rushes Adamsky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Atleetti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Atleetti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Adamsky gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mike Adamsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Atleetti.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Adamsky.

Adamsky manages to break the clinch.
Adamsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atleetti manages to avoid it.
Adamsky throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamsky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atleetti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Adamsky.
Atleetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adamsky manages to avoid it.
Adamsky scores with a leg kick.
Atleetti closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adamsky counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Atleetti is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Adamsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atleetti takes a kick to the side of the head.
Atleetti connects with a body shot.
Atleetti moves out of range of the body kick.
Atleetti wants to clinch
and Adamsky counters with an outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atleetti tries to clinch but Adamsky moves away
and Adamsky counters with a low kick, right behind Atleetti 's knee.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Adamsky.
Adamsky bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Atleetti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atleetti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adamsky avoids it really well and circles away.
Atleetti slips a jab and a cross from Adamsky.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Adamsky, right into the meat.
Adamsky scores with a nice body kick.
Adamsky connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adamsky misses the shot to the body.
Atleetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adamsky manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Adamsky dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Atleetti tries to clinch but Adamsky moves away
and Adamsky counters with a leg kick.
Adamsky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Adamsky pushes Atleetti away with a front kick.
Adamsky cracks the inside of Atleetti's front leg.
That kick from Adamsky tenderised Atleetti's leg. Atleetti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Adamsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atleetti manages to avoid it.
Adamsky throws a head kick that misses.
Adamsky connects with a high kick.
A good leg kick by Adamsky.
Adamsky misses with a low kick.
Adamsky cracks Atleetti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adamsky scores with a nice head shot.
Atleetti tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Adamsky counters with a nice low kick that buckles Atleetti's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Atleetti fails to land the takedown.
Adamsky connects with an inside leg kick.
Atleetti ducks under a wild hook from Adamsky.
Adamsky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Adamsky misses with a leg kick.
Adamsky scoring well with a low kick there.
Adamsky thumps Atleetti with a low kick.
Adamsky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adamsky throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Adamsky thows a body shot but no joy.
Atleetti walks into a straight right hand from Adamsky.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atleetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adamsky.
Atleetti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Atleetti ducks right into an uppercut from Adamsky.
Adamsky misses with a wild body shot.
Atleetti throws a shot to the body.
Adamsky throws a front kick that sends Atleetti stumbling back into the cage.
Atleetti loads up on a big right hand but Adamsky slips the punch.
Adamsky thows a body shot but no joy.
Atleetti darts in trying to clinch
and Adamsky counters with a nice kick to the body.
Adamsky connects with a leg kick. Atleetti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adamsky on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Atleetti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adamsky can pounce on him.
Atleetti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Atleetti avoids a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Adamsky. Those never looked like landing.
Atleetti wants to clinch
and Adamsky counters with a good low kick that Atleetti was not able to check.
Adamsky throws a low kick but it's checked well by Atleetti.
Adamsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adamsky throws a head kick but Atleetti moves out of range.
Adamsky lands a jab.
Atleetti closes the distance but Adamsky moves to the side
and Adamsky makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atleetti has a takedown stuffed.
Adamsky closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adamsky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atleetti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Atleetti tries to clinch but Adamsky moves away
and Adamsky counters with a thumping low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Adamsky misses the target.
Adamsky lands with a nice body punch.
Adamsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atleetti can do to turn this around?
Adamsky throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adamsky scores with a nice strike.
Adamsky throws a head kick that half lands.
Antti Atleetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atleetti is still on wobbly legs! Can Adamsky finish him?
Adamsky thuds his shin into the meat of Atleetti's side.
Atleetti seems to have recovered his senses.
Adamsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Adamsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adamsky, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Adamsky!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Mercurius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mocha Latte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latte has chosen Vauvan teko homma as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Mercurius
vs
Latte

181 cm
22
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
180 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky Mercurius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mocha Latte!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latte slips a straight right by Mercurius.
Latte shoots in but no luck this time.
Mercurius connects with an inside leg kick.
Mercurius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mercurius wants it to stay on the feet.
Mercurius throws a jab when Latte was well out of range.
Latte dives in and grabs Mercurius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mercurius pushes down on Latte's head and hops out.
Rocky Mercurius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mocha Latte.
Mercurius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mercurius stuffs the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mercurius. That's going to slow Latte down.
Mercurius lands a slapping body shot.
Latte shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mercurius but Mercurius pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Latte looks gassed!
Mercurius slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Mercurius. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mercurius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercurius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mercurius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mercurius getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mercurius lands with an uppercut that bounces Latte off the cage and back into rage.
Mercurius looks to land a combination but Latte avoids it well.
Latte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercurius.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercurius paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Latte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rocky Mercurius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mercurius feints and then cracks Latte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Latte down.
Latte is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mercurius.
Latte takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercurius is looking to slow Latte down with leg kicks.
Latte ducks right into an uppercut from Mercurius.
Mercurius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Mercurius lands a head kick that stumbles Latte and the fighters go to the mat.

Latte is rocked!
Mercurius throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Latte controls Mercurius momentarily but Mercurius frees himself.
Mercurius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Latte being controlled here, momentarily.
Mercurius stands up over Latte, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius controlling from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mercurius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mercurius wants to control from the top but Latte keeps moving.
Mercurius throwing strikes but missing.
Latte controls Mercurius momentarily but Mercurius frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Latte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercurius.
Mercurius misses with a hook. Latte ducked under it nicely.

Latte pushes Mercurius up against the cage in a clinch.
Mercurius is leaning against Latte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mercurius scores with a shoulder strike.
Mercurius lands a nice uppercut.
Mercurius prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mercurius stalling in the clinch.
Mercurius pushes Latte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mercurius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Latte or not.
Latte looking for a takedown.
Come on Mercurius - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mercurius gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Latte.
Latte misses with the head strike.
Latte is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mercurius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mercurius prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius just leaning against Latte, taking a breather.
Mercurius seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mercurius lands with a light punch inside.
Mercurius lands a left hand.
Mercurius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Latte.
Mercurius scores with a shot to the side of Latte's head.
Mercurius scores with a shoulder strike.
Mercurius digs a right hand underneath Latte's ribcage. Latte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Latte is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mercurius is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Latte.
Mercurius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mercurius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mercurius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mercurius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mercurius is stalling here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercurius gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A shot in the inside from Mercurius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Mercurius dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Latte shoots in but Mercurius avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mocha Latte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercurius jabs Latte right on the nose. Latte blinks but takes it well.
Latte shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mercurius as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Mercurius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rocky Mercurius is winning the standup battle so far.
Mercurius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Latte.
Latte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mercurius to score with a decent uppercut.
Mercurius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Mercurius misses the target.
Latte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Latte is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mercurius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rocky Mercurius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mocha Latte.
A lazy left from Mercurius finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Mercurius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mercurius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mercurius cracks a nice hook into Latte's ribs.
Mercurius lands a jab to the head.
Latte is breathing heavily.
Mercurius throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercurius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mercurius's corner calls for a 1-2. Mercurius obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mercurius lands a lovely overhand right.
Mercurius connects with a high kick.
Mercurius lands a nice shot that snaps Latte's head back.
Mercurius missing with a left hand there. Latte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercurius throws a head kick but Latte moves out of range.
Latte shoots in looking for a takedown but Mercurius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Latte's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mercurius is looking to slow Latte down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mercurius.
Mercurius lands with an overhand left.
Mercurius scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mercurius.
Mercurius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Latte takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Mercurius.
Mercurius connects with a crisp jab.
Latte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mercurius can pounce on him.
Mercurius jabs Latte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mercurius. That's going to slow Latte down.
Mercurius misses with a wild combination.
Latte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercurius.
Mercurius misses with a head kick.
Mercurius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Latte.
Latte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mercurius 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.
Mercurius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mercurius lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mocha Latte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercurius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mercurius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Latte can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mercurius.
Mercurius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mercurius connects with a nice looking jab.
Mercurius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Mercurius. That snapped Latte's head back.
Mercurius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mercurius throws a shot from downtown. Latte moves away and avoids it.
Latte fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mercurius avoids it really well and circles away.
Mercurius cracks the inside of Latte's front leg.
Mercurius throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mercurius.
Mercurius's corner calls for a 1-2. Mercurius obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Latte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mercurius.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latte misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mercurius lands a jab to Latte's midsection.
Latte fails with the takedown.
Latte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mercurius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mercurius lands with a straight right. Latte didn't see that one coming.
Mercurius lands with a hook. Latte tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mercurius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Latte momentarily.
Mercurius is looking to slow Latte down with leg kicks.
Latte fails to land the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercurius scores with a decent looking hook.
Mercurius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mercurius is looking to slow Latte down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Mercurius dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Latte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Latte walks into a stiff left hand from Mercurius.
Latte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Latte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Latte has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mercurius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mercurius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Latte staying out of range there.

Latte shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mercurius is looking to get to half guard.
Latte avoids the attempt from Mercurius to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercurius regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mercurius wants to control but Latte is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercurius gets back to full guard.
Mercurius managing to control the position.
Latte wants to control from the top but Mercurius keeps moving.
Latte might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mercurius kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mercurius managing to control the position.
Mercurius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rocky Mercurius.
A left lands for Mercurius.
Latte walks into a jab.
Horrible takedown by Latte or perhaps it was just good defense by Mercurius which made him look bad.
Latte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Latte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Mercurius.
Latte shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latte has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mercurius.
Mercurius lands a glancing blow to the side of Latte's head.
Latte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Latte takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mercurius is looking to slow Latte down with leg kicks.
Latte drops his hands momentarily and Mercurius takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mercurius digs a good body shot into Latte's ribs.
Mercurius lands an overhand right.
Mercurius cracks Latte with an open hand slap.
Mercurius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab from Mercurius.
Mercurius scores with a jab to the body.
Mercurius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Latte.
Mercurius connects with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mercurius. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Latte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mercurius.
Mercurius catches Latte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mercurius scores with a sloppy right hand. Latte should have avoided that one.
Mercurius swinging wildly here.
Mocha Latte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Mercurius.
Rocky Mercurius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Latte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mercurius.
Latte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercurius.
Mercurius jabs Latte right on the nose. Latte blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercurius throws an overhand right that lands on Latte's shoulder, as Latte tries to avoid the shot.
Mercurius lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Latte fails to land with a series of punches.
Mercurius throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Latte's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Mercurius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mercurius 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Mercurius!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leuka Mononen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mononen has chosen Kotiteollisuus - Graniitti as his entrance music. Jack Hammer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hammer
vs
Mononen

220 cm
19
140 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

162 cm
21
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Powerful

PhoQus Sports Nutrition and Fund Transfer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Hammer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leuka Mononen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer lands a nice looking body shot.
Hammer misses the shot to the body.

Mononen feints and as Hammer raises his hands in defense, Mononen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Mononen from controlling successfully.
Mononen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mononen advances position into side control!
Mononen 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 Hammer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mononen on the ground.
An elbow from Mononen crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mononen takes a little break here. Hammer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hammer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hammer tries to get out of the position.
Let's hope that Mononen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hammer is looking for a sweep.
Mononen tries to score with some ground and pound. Hammer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mononen controls the position from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mononen throws a strike aimed at the side of Hammer's head but Hammer avoids it well.
Mononen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammer keeps working.
Mononen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hammer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hammer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mononen.
Hammer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mononen controls the position.
Hammer is not content to let Mononen control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Mononen crashes against the mat.
Hammer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mononen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mononen working the ground and pound.
Mononen trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Mononen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mononen working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mononen controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Hammer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mononen tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer is trying to control Mononen's posture but Mononen avoids it.
Hammer is not content to let Mononen control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leuka Mononen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mononen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mononen takes one to the side of the head.
Mononen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Mononen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hammer did well to prevent Mononen getting side control.
Mononen slows the pace down in half guard.
Hammer is trying to maintain the position but Mononen is very close to passing his half guard.
Mononen trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Mononen with the ground and pound but Hammer uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Mononen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mononen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mononen trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Mononen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mononen trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Leuka Mononen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mononen shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer throws out a powerful jab.
Mononen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hammer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mononen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mononen thows a body shot but no joy.
Hammer misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Hammer - just one landing.
Jack Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mononen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mononen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammer.
Mononen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammer.
Mononen misses with a takedown attempt - Hammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jack Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leuka Mononen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mononen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hammer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mononen trying to control the position but Hammer is working away.
Mononen controls the position.
Hammer is trying to control Mononen's posture but Mononen avoids it.
Mononen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mononen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hammer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mononen.
Mononen controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is not content to let Mononen control the position.
Hammer is trying to get back to half guard.
Mononen taking a breather here.
Mononen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leuka Mononen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mononen.
Hammer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hammer scores with a jab to the body.
Mononen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Mononen moved out of range nicely.
Hammer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mononen throws the left hand but Hammer avoids the punch easily.
Mononen takes one to the side of the head.
Mononen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mononen shoots in looking for a takedown. Hammer tries to sprawl out of it but Mononen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hammer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mononen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mononen shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leuka Mononen.
Hammer scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Hammer.
Hammer jabs Mononen right on the nose. Mononen blinks but takes it well.
Hammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Hammer. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Mononen needs to keep his hands up - Hammer had a free shot at his head there.
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer digs a good hook to Mononen's body.
Mononen walks into a left hand.
Hammer connects with a body shot that sends Mononen's belly button to the back.
Hammer defending well as Mononen loads up on a big left hand.
Mononen looks to throw the jab but Hammer is out of range.

Mononen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mononen misses with the ground and pound.
Hammer is trying to buck Mononen off.
Mononen throws a strike aimed at the side of Hammer's head but Hammer avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mononen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mononen misses with the ground and pound.
Hammer is being controlled here.
Mononen trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Mononen working the ground and pound but Hammer is defending the strikes.
Mononen trying to control the position but Hammer is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mononen.
Mononen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammer tries to bench press Mononen off him but Mononen keeps the position.
Mononen trying to control the position but Hammer is working away.
Mononen is chipping away with strikes.
Leuka Mononen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammer wants to control but Mononen postures up.
Check out the look on Mononen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer struggling a bit here.
Mononen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mononen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A lull in the action here as Mononen stalls from top position.
Mononen wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jack Hammer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mononen throws a hook to the side of Hammer's head but Hammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammer throws a jab when Mononen was well out of range.
Mononen throws a hook but Hammer blocks it.
Hammer scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mononen is defended easily by Hammer.
Hammer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Mononen ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer slips a jab from Mononen.
Mononen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Mononen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hammer is trying to defend but Mononen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mononen thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mononen.
Mononen stalling.
Hammer is not content to let Mononen control the position.
Still in half guard, Mononen seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mononen trying to control from half guard but Hammer is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Leuka Mononen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on Mononen's shoulder, as Mononen tries to avoid the shot.

Mononen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mononen showed some decent athleticism there.
Mononen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mononen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mononen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mononen.
Mononen is just content to waste time from the top position. Hammer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mononen won't allow Hammer to get back to his feet.
Mononen wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Mononen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Mononen is proving a slippery customer.
Hammer wants to stand and escape but Mononen is having none of it.
Mononen advances position into side control!
Mononen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mononen wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leuka Mononen dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Hammer'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!

Mononen misses with a body shot.
Mononen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammer sprawls well. Hammer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mononen gets slowly back to his feet.

Mononen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mononen showed some decent athleticism there.
Mononen is stalling here. Hammer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mononen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hammer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hammer working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mononen tries to buck Hammer off but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jack Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mononen is looking for a sweep.
Mononen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hammer off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer breaks Mononen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hammer stopping the sweep attempt from Mononen.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mononen holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hammer slips a jab from Mononen.
Mononen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leuka Mononen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mononen manages to avoid it.

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.
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer clobbers Mononen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mononen avoids the body shot from Hammer.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mononen manages to avoid it.
Mononen throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
Hammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Mononen. Mononen gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mononen's hands.
No luck for Mononen with that takedown attempt.
Jack Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leuka Mononen.
Mononen ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mononen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Mononen.
Hammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Mononen. Mononen gets slowly back to his feet.

Mononen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hammer did well to prevent Mononen getting side control.

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 Jack Hammer.
I think Mononen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leuka Mononen!
Leuka Mononen is the new bantamweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Horner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Jalkalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horner comes to the cage accompanied by Roky Erickson - Stand For The Fire Demon. Jalkalukko has chosen Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown - No Air as his entrance music. Jesse Jalkalukko has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Horner
vs
Jalkalukko

180 cm
25
196 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

190 cm
21
200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Horner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Jalkalukko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalkalukko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horner throws a head kick but Jalkalukko moves out of range.
Jalkalukko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Horner circles away.
No luck for Jalkalukko with that takedown attempt.
Horner throws a head kick that misses.
Horner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Horner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horner throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Horner misses its intended target.
Horner looks to throw the jab but Jalkalukko is out of range.
Jalkalukko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mike Horner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Horner swivels and escapes.
Horner stuffs the takedown.
Horner throws a push kick but Jalkalukko slaps the foot to one side.
Horner throws a head kick that misses.
Horner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horner tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Horner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Horner throws a jab but it's blocked by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko avoids the head kick by Horner.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horner misses with a looping right.
A head kick from Horner lands but Jalkalukko takes it in his stride.
Jalkalukko blocks a head kick by Horner.
Horner throws a solid leg kick but Jalkalukko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Horner.
Horner throws a head kick that misses.
Jalkalukko moves out of range as Horner strikes.
Horner looks to land a body kick but Jalkalukko moved away.
Horner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mike Horner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jalkalukko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jalkalukko blocks a head kick by Horner.
A head kick misses from Horner.
Horner throws a body kick that misses.
Jalkalukko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Horner swivels and escapes.
Jalkalukko avoids the head kick by Horner.
Horner throws a head kick but Jalkalukko moves out of range.

Jalkalukko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Horner!
Jalkalukko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Horner is having none of it.
Jalkalukko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jesse Jalkalukko hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Horner missing with a left hand there. Jalkalukko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jalkalukko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jalkalukko shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Horner as Jalkalukko shoots in.
Jalkalukko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Horner swivels and escapes.
Horner throws a sloppy head kick and Jalkalukko moves out of range easily.
Horner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Horner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Horner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jalkalukko on the side of the head.
Horner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a double leg but Horner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jalkalukko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Horner throws a hook to the side of Jalkalukko's head but Jalkalukko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jalkalukko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Jalkalukko is rocked!
Horner connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Jalkalukko to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Horner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Horner!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matti Teppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Lippencot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Teppo
vs
Lippencot

185 cm
21
192 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

178 cm
23
199 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Teppo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Hans Lippencot!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lippencot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lippencot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teppo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lippencot tries to score with a low kick but Teppo moves his leg out of the way.

Teppo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lippencot working aggressively here.
Teppo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lippencot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teppo's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Lippencot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lippencot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lippencot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lippencot working hard to break the clinch.
Teppo can't get the takedown.
Teppo scores with an uppercut up the middle.

It looks like Hans Lippencot has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Teppo fails to land.
Teppo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lippencot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Teppo has hold of one of Lippencot's legs. Lippencot is fighting the takedown attempt but Teppo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Teppo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lippencot is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Teppo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Teppo trying to control but Lippencot is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teppo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teppo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Teppo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Teppo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Teppo forces his way into half guard.
Teppo is trying to control the action in half guard but Lippencot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lippencot wants to control but Teppo is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Teppo winds up and cracks Lippencot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Teppo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lippencot is trying to get back to full guard.
Teppo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Teppo trying to pass the guard but Lippencot defending well.
Lippencot has hold of Teppo's hands but Teppo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lippencot trying to hold on to Teppo's head to control him but Teppo postures up.

Teppo is looking for a kimura but Lippencot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Teppo to get the leverage.
Teppo 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.
Lippencot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Teppo.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Teppo working the head and body with strikes.
Lippencot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Teppo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Teppo passes to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Teppo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Lippencot that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lippencot in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Lippencot that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Teppo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Teppo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lippencot hang on?
Teppo with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lippencot is looking to get to half guard.
Teppo tries to control but Lippencot wriggling away.
Teppo landing strikes from the mount.
Teppo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lippencot is trying to escape the mount.
Teppo landing strikes from the mount.
Teppo landing shots from mount.
Teppo looking to finish Lippencot with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lippencot!
Lippencot takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Teppo with a couple of short strikes.
Teppo lands with some strikes.
Teppo breaks from Lippencot's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Teppo raining down shots from the mount!
Teppo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lippencot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Teppo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matti Teppo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Lippencot's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Teppo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Teppo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lippencot is squirming around, avoiding Teppo's attempts to control the action.
Teppo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lippencot?
Teppo working the ground and pound effectively.
Teppo with good strikes from the mount here!
Teppo lands with some strikes.
Teppo tries to control but Lippencot wriggling away.
Teppo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lippencot in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teppo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Teppo landing shots from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lippencot takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Teppo trying to control but Lippencot is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Teppo.
Lippencot can't escape the position.
Teppo cracks Lippencot with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Teppo looking to secure an arm triangle but Lippencot defends it well.
Teppo raining down shots from the mount!
Teppo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lippencot is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lippencot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Teppo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lippencot can do to turn this around?
Teppo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Teppo avoids the attempt from Lippencot to control.
Lippencot is trying desperately to improve position.
Teppo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Teppo dominating with strikes here.
Teppo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lippencot's face.
Teppo landing punches.
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!
Teppo tries to control but Lippencot wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Teppo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Teppo working Lippencot over with strikes here.
Teppo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Teppo looking to finish Lippencot with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lippencot!
Teppo is landing with some decent strikes but Lippencot is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lippencot is breathing heavily.
Teppo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Lippencot is rocked!
Lippencot is squirming around, avoiding Teppo's attempts to control the action.

Teppo working for a submission but Lippencot is keeping him at bay.
Teppo prevents Lippencot from getting the reversal.
Teppo working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Teppo.
Teppo landing strikes from the mount and Lippencot is in trouble!
Teppo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Teppo landing shots from mount.
Teppo working the ground and pound effectively.

Teppo looking to secure an arm triangle but Lippencot defends it well.

Teppo has control of Lippencot's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lippencot regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teppo raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matti Teppo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hans Lippencot's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

The crowd cheers as Lippencot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Teppo doesn't seem phased though.
Teppo fails with a takedown attempt.
Lippencot throws a body punch but Teppo moves out of range.

Teppo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lippencot tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Teppo is in Lippencot's guard.
Teppo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Teppo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lippencot's guard.
Teppo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Teppo throwing shots but Lippencot is blocking nicely.
Teppo slips a nice elbow through Lippencot's hands, connecting with Lippencot's forehead.
Teppo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Teppo in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lippencot is trying to get back to full guard.
Teppo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lippencot is refusing to be controlled, as Teppo sits in half guard.
Teppo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lippencot tries to get to full guard but Teppo has control of the leg.
Teppo working over Lippencot with some ground and pound. Lippencot looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lippencot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Teppo.
Teppo trying to pass the guard but Lippencot defending well.
Teppo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lippencot's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lippencot is trying to control but can't.
Teppo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Teppo tries to pass to full mount but Lippencot defends it.
Lippencot wants to control but Teppo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lippencot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Teppo drops an elbow to the side of Lippencot's head.
Teppo wants to control but Lippencot is keeping him busy.
Teppo is really struggling to control Lippencot but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lippencot wants to get back to full guard but Teppo has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teppo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Teppo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Teppo lands with some strikes.
Teppo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Teppo has isolated one of Lippencot's arms. Lippencot looking to fight him off but Teppo twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matti Teppo!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Zeldenthuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reima Katekismus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katekismus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Reima's Requiem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dirk Zeldenthuis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Zeldenthuis
vs
Katekismus

172 cm
22
180 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
183 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

L.A. Elite Supplements

Resistance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Zeldenthuis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reima Katekismus!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeldenthuis needs to keep his hands up - Katekismus had a free shot at his head there.
Katekismus throws a hook to the side of Zeldenthuis's head but Zeldenthuis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Katekismus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katekismus throws a series of punches but Zeldenthuis moves out of range.
Zeldenthuis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Katekismus was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeldenthuis.
Zeldenthuis slips a straight right by Katekismus.
A telegraphed right hand from Katekismus misses the target.
Katekismus loads up on a big right hand but Zeldenthuis slips the punch.
Zeldenthuis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katekismus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zeldenthuis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Katekismus swings for the body but Zeldenthuis moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeldenthuis throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Reima Katekismus has been cut.
Zeldenthuis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zeldenthuis looks to score with a jab to the body but Katekismus is just out of range.
Zeldenthuis swings for the body but Katekismus moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Katekismus.
Katekismus throws a big shot that misses.
Zeldenthuis avoids the body shot from Katekismus.
Katekismus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zeldenthuis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katekismus throws out a loose jab but Zeldenthuis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeldenthuis drops Katekismus with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Katekismus! Zeldenthuis dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Zeldenthuis!
Dirk Zeldenthuis retains his welterweight title!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Odin Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Manowar - Gods Of War. Kolmiokuristus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. bad boy - cascada kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!

Fredriksson
vs
Kolmiokuristus

190 cm
26
220 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
214 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Fredriksson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kolmiokuristus.
Fredriksson looks to land a combination but Kolmiokuristus avoids it well.
Fredriksson throws the left hand but Kolmiokuristus avoids the punch easily.
Kolmiokuristus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kolmiokuristus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Fredriksson instigates a clinch.
Fredriksson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kolmiokuristus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fredriksson walks away with a smile on his face. Kolmiokuristus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fredriksson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown
and Fredriksson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fredriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Fredriksson.
Kolmiokuristus moves forwards but Fredriksson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown
and Fredriksson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Odin Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
Nice defenses there by Kolmiokuristus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson thows a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Fredriksson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Odin Fredriksson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fredriksson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kolmiokuristus fails with the takedown
and Fredriksson counters with a one-two to the body.
Fredriksson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kolmiokuristus backs up against the cage.

It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Kolmiokuristus shoots and misses
and Fredriksson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown attempt
letting Fredriksson counter with a right hand.
Fredriksson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a takedown attempt
and Kolmiokuristus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fredriksson lands a nice hook to Kolmiokuristus's body. Kolmiokuristus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kolmiokuristus looks gassed!
Fredriksson throws a hook to the side of Kolmiokuristus's head but Kolmiokuristus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kolmiokuristus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fredriksson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kolmiokuristus scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolmiokuristus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fredriksson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fredriksson.
Kolmiokuristus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fredriksson.
Kolmiokuristus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fredriksson scores with a body shot.
Kolmiokuristus has his takedown stuffed
and Fredriksson counters with a nice uppercut.
Fredriksson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fredriksson misses with a straight left.
Fredriksson digs a good body shot into Kolmiokuristus's ribs.
Fredriksson jabs at Kolmiokuristus's body.
A lazy left from Fredriksson finds it's target.
Fredriksson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fredriksson misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kolmiokuristus circles away.
Kolmiokuristus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fredriksson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fredriksson thuds a left hand into Kolmiokuristus's body.
Fredriksson feints a jab promting Kolmiokuristus to slip. Fredriksson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kolmiokuristus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Fredriksson rushes Kolmiokuristus and presses him up against the cage.
Fredriksson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kolmiokuristus.
Fredriksson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fredriksson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kolmiokuristus or not.
Fredriksson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredriksson gets through Kolmiokuristus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fredriksson scores with a nice hook to the head.

That has opened up Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut even more.
Fredriksson lands with a left to the head.
Fredriksson lands a left hand.
Fredriksson lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fredriksson lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fredriksson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Kolmiokuristus is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fredriksson.
Kolmiokuristus is still on wobbly legs! Can Fredriksson finish him?
Fredriksson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kolmiokuristus to his knees! Fredriksson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Odin Fredriksson!
Odin Fredriksson retains his light heavyweight title!