SFC: NOOBUS MAXIMUS ROUND 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Valgeirsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Skinnard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Skinnard's choice of entrance music: Free Bird. The key to victory for Ragnar Valgeirsson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Valgeirsson
vs
Skinnard

189 cm
18
219 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Bushido Clothing
Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ragnar Valgeirsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Skinnard!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Skinnard scores a takedown into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Skinnard.
Skinnard should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Valgeirsson is squirming around, avoiding Skinnard's attempts to control the action.
Skinnard scoring with strikes but Valgeirsson is staying in there.
Valgeirsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Skinnard has a good base and remains in mount.
Skinnard postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Valgeirsson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Skinnard and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Skinnard!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rich
vs
Ferrari

200 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Rich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominic Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ferrari rushes Rich and presses him up against the cage.
Rich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rich is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferrari has double underhooks.
Rich tries to stall but Ferrari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rich is pressed up against the cage. Ferrari has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rich down to the mat. Rich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rich cracks a nice hook into Ferrari's ribs.
Benjamin Rich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrari with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rich to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Dominic Ferrari has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rich lands with a good body shot.
Ferrari looks gassed!
Rich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferrari moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab lands there for Rich.
A left lands for Rich.
Rich digs a good hook to Ferrari's body.
Rich thuds a left hand into Ferrari's body.
Rich lands a nice shot that snaps Ferrari's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferrari moves away.
Rich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rich connects with a body shot that sends Ferrari's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rich connects with a body shot that sends Ferrari's belly button to the back.
Rich lands a lovely overhand right.
Rich lands with a shot to the body.
Rich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rich throws a good cross that connects.
Ferrari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rich.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich scores with a jab.
Ferrari's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ferrari scrambles back to his feet.
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rich as he jumps to the side.
Rich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rich lands a nice looking body shot.
Rich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rich lands a jab to the nose.
Rich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferrari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rich works Ferrari's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rich. Ferrari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rich throws a body punch but Ferrari moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich lands a jab to Ferrari's midsection.
Rich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rich scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Rich misses.

Ferrari shoots in and bounces Rich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rich is trying to keep Ferrari in close.
Rich is looking to stand up but Ferrari isn't so interested in that idea.
Ferrari pushes down on Rich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ferrari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferrari is trying for a kimura here. Rich looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ferrari wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dominic Ferrari!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randolph Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Winchester
vs
Hall

191 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randolph Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Hall!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Winchester avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Hall gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Winchester to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Winchester trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Winchester is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winchester preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Winchester won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Winchester tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Winchester wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Randolph Winchester wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hall scores with a push kick.
Hall misses with a leg kick

and Winchester counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hall won't be happy with that.
Hall isn't going anywhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is not content to let Winchester control the position.

Winchester tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hall is not content to let Winchester control the position.
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.

Winchester working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Winchester wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hall, who protects the arm well.
Hall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winchester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Winchester wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hall, who protects the arm well.
Winchester trying to control the position but Hall is working away.

That's four 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.
Winchester looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hall is avoiding damage well.
Hall is looking for a sweep.

Winchester is trying to get an arm triangle but Hall is defending well.
Winchester working away.

Winchester wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hall, who protects the arm well.

Winchester tries for a kimura but Hall is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randolph Winchester dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hall throws a leg kick but Winchester checks it.
Hall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Winchester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winchester.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Winchester thows a body shot but no joy.
Hall slips a straight right by Winchester.
Hall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hall throws a head kick but Winchester moves out of range.
Winchester checks a leg kick.
Hall throws out a leg kick but Winchester moves out of range and Hall only half commits.

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.
Winchester moves out of range of the body kick from Hall.
Winchester misses the shot to the body.
Hall throws a head kick but Winchester moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hall.
Andrew Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winchester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Winchester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall scores with a head kick.

It looks like Randolph Winchester has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Winchester misses.
Hall feints and then cracks Winchester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Winchester down.
Hall throws a leg kick but Winchester moved away.
Winchester looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hall is fending him off so far but Winchester persists. Nope, Hall circles away and we're back to standing.
Hall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Winchester blocks the body kick.

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.
Winchester walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hall.
Hall thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Winchester if he has to take too many more of those.

Winchester shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hall is trying to defend but Winchester finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hall is positioning himself well to prevent Winchester advancing to mount.
Winchester tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Winchester is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randolph Winchester'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hall throws a low kick but Winchester moves out of range easily.
Hall is looking to score with low kicks.
Winchester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall misses with a body kick.
Hall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andrew Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Winchester drives through with a takedown into guard.
Winchester advances position into side control!

Winchester is working to tighten is grip on Hall's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hall has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Winchester is really squeezing tight and eventually Hall passes out! Winchester breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Randolph Winchester!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcantonio Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doomsday Drost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luciano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tony Bennett - Rags To Riches. Drost is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kilpi - Sielut Iskee Tulta. Doomsday Drost is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Luciano
vs
Drost

192 cm
18
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcantonio Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doomsday Drost!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Drost throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Luciano was covering up waiting for the punch and Drost finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Drost postures up in Luciano's guard and throws a big left but Luciano blocks it.
Drost wants to pass the guard but Luciano is keeping the position.
Drost is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drost throws a strike but Luciano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Drost wants to improve his position but instead Luciano has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drost wants to control but Luciano is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano tries to stand and escape but Drost is controlling the position.
Drost has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Luciano is working away from the top position though.
Luciano wants to get back to his feet.
Drost is trying to control but Luciano passes into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drost can do anything to dispel that myth.

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.
Luciano tries to stand but Drost is controlling his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drost is trying to control Luciano's posture but Luciano avoids it.
Drost tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Luciano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drost manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drost trying to control but Luciano postures up.

That's four 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.
Drost wants to get back to full guard but Luciano has passed into side control.
Luciano wants to stand but Drost is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Drost is working to get back to half guard.
Drost is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luciano is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Drost throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Luciano was covering up waiting for the punch and Drost finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Luciano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Drost stopping the sweep attempt from Luciano.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Drost from controlling successfully.
Drost is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drost wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.
Drost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Luciano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drost with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drost throwing strikes from guard but Luciano blocks nicely.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Luciano has momentary wrist control but Drost slips an elbow through the middle.
Drost trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Drost lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drost trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drost looking to sit in guard and control but Luciano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Luciano tries to stand but Drost is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drost wants to sweep here but Luciano controlling him for the moment.
Drost looking to control.
Drost has a closed guard, preventing Luciano from standing up.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Drost feints and as Luciano raises his hands in defense, Drost changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Luciano looking for a sweep. Not yet Luciano, not yet.
Drost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luciano is keeping the position for now.
Drost won't allow Luciano to sweep him here.
Drost must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drost trying to move into half guard but instead Luciano has managed to sweep!
Luciano wants to stand but Drost is controlling his posture from full guard.
Drost 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doomsday Drost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Drost doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luciano thows a body shot but no joy.
Drost closes the distance and clinches up with Luciano, looking for a takedown. Drost pushes Luciano against the cage but Luciano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drost attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drost.
Drost has his takedown stuffed
and Luciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marcantonio Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doomsday Drost.
Luciano tries to clinch there but Drost circles away.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano takes a swing at Drost's ribcage but misses.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drost was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Luciano throws the left hand but Drost avoids the punch easily.
Luciano throws a body punch but Drost moves out of range.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Drost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drost closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luciano circles away.
Luciano is looking to wear down Drost with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Drost shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luciano pinned against the cage. Luciano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two 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.
Drost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Doomsday Drost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drost misses with a takedown attempt
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marcantonio Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Drost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Luciano digs a good body shot into Drost's ribs.
Drost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luciano.
Drost is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luciano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drost doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Doomsday Drost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Drost gets tackled into the cage by Luciano. Luciano maintains the clinch.
Luciano tries a body shot but Drost blocks it.
Luciano tries a body shot but Drost blocks it.
Drost drops down looking for an ankle pick but Luciano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Drost tries for a takedown but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luciano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drost doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luciano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drost moves away.

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.
Drost shoots in for a takedown but Luciano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Luciano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano thows a body shot but no joy.
Luciano throws a body punch but Drost moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Luciano as Drost shoots in.
Luciano cracks Drost with a good jab.
Drost misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marcantonio Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcantonio Luciano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drost 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Doomsday Drost!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haydrick Naar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Sinclair had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Sinclair
vs
Naar

187 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Fightworld Formula

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Haydrick Naar!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naar delivers a nice body kick.
Sinclair tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sinclair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sinclair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sinclair misses with a few strikes there.
Naar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sinclair is able to avoid easily.
Whack! Naar lands a heavy head kick that drops Sinclair. The ref tackles Naar to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Sinclair was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Haydrick Naar!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hug Raction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dario Crews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crews is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Born on the FM Waves - Against Me. Dario Crews has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Raction
vs
Crews

195 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
18
236 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hug Raction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dario Crews!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Raction.
Raction gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crews.
Crews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raction.
Crews thuds his right hand into Raction's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crews takes a swing at Raction's ribcage but misses.
Crews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raction is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crews.
Raction misses with a looping right.
Raction throws out a loose jab but Crews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crews lands a two punch combo.
A lazy left from Crews finds it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crews throws a looping overhand right but Raction ducks down to avoid it.
Crews lands a nice looking body shot.
Raction fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crews staying out of range there.
Raction is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crews lands with a good body shot.
Crews misses with a hook.
Raction connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Raction takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crews scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crews moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Raction.
Crews misses with a body shot.
Crews lands a nice shot that snaps Raction's head back.
Raction with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raction keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crews.
Raction throws a jab when Crews was well out of range.
A jab from Crews misses.
Raction cracks a nice hook into Crews's ribs.
Raction misses with a few strikes there.
Raction looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crews looks to land a left hand but Raction moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Raction misses.
Crews misses with a hook.
Crews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raction.
Crews throws a combination that misses
and Raction counters with a straight right hand.
Crews throws a right hand that misses
and Crews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raction throws a right hand that Crews ducks under and follows up with a left that Crews also avoids with ease.
Dario Crews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crews lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raction looks to land a combination but Crews avoids it well.
Raction bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raction slips under a jab from Crews.
Crews connects with a single shot there.
Crews attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raction cracks Crews with an open hand slap.
Raction throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crews.
Raction swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crews throws a lazy right hand but Raction sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raction misses with a wild body shot.
Crews bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Raction's head backwards.
Raction avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crews scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raction lands the left hand.
Crews throws a leg kick that misses.
Raction throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crews ducks under a wild hook from Raction.
Raction misses with a body shot.
Raction moves forwards but Crews connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Raction blocks a jab.
Raction moves out of range of the strikes.
Crews throws a good cross that connects.
Crews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raction.
Crews slips under a jab from Raction.
An inside leg kick from Crews misses.
Crews throws a series of punches but Raction moves out of range.
Crews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raction.
Raction misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raction thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crews takes a swing at Raction's ribcage but misses.
Crews throws a lazy right hand but Raction sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crews takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crews attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crews loads up on a big right hand but Raction slips the punch.
Crews ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raction connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crews. Crews circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raction.
Raction avoids the body shot from Crews.
Raction misses with a right hand
and Crews counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Crews misses its intended target.
Crews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raction throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crews.
Raction throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raction takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crews works the jab nicely.
Crews lands a head shot.
A jab from Crews misses.
Raction checks a low kick from Crews.
Crews fails to land with a series of punches.
Raction uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crews.
Crews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crews throws a front kick aimed at Raction's knee but Raction avoids it well.
A big left from Crews misses.
Crews throws a hook but Raction avoids it easily.
Crews missing with a left hand there. Raction was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crews slips a straight right by Raction.
Crews scores with a sloppy right hand. Raction should have avoided that one.
Raction throws a hook but Crews avoids it easily.
Raction takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raction misses with a looping right.
Raction takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raction avoids the body shot from Crews.
Raction on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raction lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raction throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raction getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crews moves away from the strike by Raction.
Crews throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raction sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raction ducks under a wild hook from Crews.
Raction misses with a few strikes there.
Raction misses with an uppercut.
Raction misses with a two punch combination.
Crews uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hug Raction dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Raction scoring well with a low kick there.
Crews closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hug Raction is winning the standup battle so far.
Raction misses with an uppercut. Crews saw that one coming.
Raction throws a hook but Crews blocks it.
Raction misses the jab.
Raction throws a hook but Crews avoids it easily.
Crews displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Raction bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raction misses with a straight right.
Raction ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raction jabs Crews right on the nose. Crews blinks but takes it well.
Raction keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crews thows a body shot but no joy.
Raction misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crews.
Crews slips under a jab.
Raction fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crews looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raction walks into a straight right hand from Crews.
Raction throws an overhand right that lands on Crews's shoulder, as Crews tries to avoid the shot.
Crews misses with a hook.
Raction jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crews throws a lazy uppercut
and Raction counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raction fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donk. Crews catches Raction right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crews lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raction looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot to the liver by Crews. Beautiful body shot.
Raction throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raction throws a series of punches but Crews moves out of range.
Raction stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raction throws a hook but Crews avoids it easily.
Raction looks to score with a jab to the body but Crews is just out of range.
Crews connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Raction cracks Crews with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Raction cracks Crews with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raction throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crews on the side of the head.
Raction lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crews connects with a body shot that sends Raction's belly button to the back.
Crews throws a nice looking combination but Raction bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crews takes a swing at Raction's ribcage but misses.
Raction throws a body punch but Crews moves out of range.
Raction tests Crews's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crews shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crews lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Crews is looking to chop away at Raction's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Crews.
Crews paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raction lands with a cross.
Raction needs to keep his hands up - Crews had a free shot at his head there.
Raction misses with an uppercut. Crews saw that one coming.
Crews takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Raction is rocked!
Raction avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raction scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crews misses with a looping right.
Raction throws a hook but Crews blocks it.
Crews throws a hook but Raction avoids it easily.
Crews lands with a nice body punch.
Raction lands with a cross.
Raction throws out a powerful jab.
Raction moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Crews as he connects with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Raction.
Raction throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Raction catches Crews right on the button with a cross.
Raction bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crews's head.
Crews throws a looping overhand right but Raction ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crews misses with a right hand
and Raction counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Raction misses the jab.
Crews lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raction circles away quickly and effectively.
Raction scores with a jab.
Raction lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crews's sensitive parts.
Crews is breathing heavily.
Crews misses with a wild body shot.
Raction displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Crews takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crews swings widly with a right hand
and Raction counters with a straight right hand.

Crews is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raction throws a series of punches but Crews moves out of range.
Raction throws a jab when Crews was well out of range.
Crews walks into a stiff left hand from Raction.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Crews might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Raction has got the better of the exchanges.
Raction moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raction.
Crews misses with a wild body shot.
Raction takes a swing at Crews's ribcage but misses.
Crews connects with a body shot that sends Raction's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Crews.
Raction avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crews defending well as Raction loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crews moves away from the strike by Raction.
Raction paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crews misses with a low kick.
Raction throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raction takes one to the chin there.
Crews lands a right hook to the body.
Crews misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Crews as he connects with a hook.
Raction on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Raction takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raction throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Crews misses its intended target.
Crews throws a body punch but Raction moves out of range.
Raction slips a jab from Crews.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crews connects with a crisp jab.
Crews walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raction works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crews throws a jab when Raction was well out of range.
Raction misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hug Raction dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Raction scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raction misses with a double jab.
Crews misses with a body shot
and Raction counters with a left to the body.
Raction throws a hook to the side of Crews's head but Crews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crews walks into a left hand.
Raction looks to land a right hand but Crews moved out of range.
Crews moves out of range of the strikes.
Crews lands a body shot.
Crews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Crews, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crews swings widly with a right hand
and Raction counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crews paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raction jabs Crews to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crews misses with a body shot.
Raction with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crews defending well as Raction loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Crews 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crews dodges the punch combination from Raction.
Crews takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crews slips a jab and a cross from Raction.
Crews takes a swing at Raction's ribcage but misses.
Raction is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crews can do to turn this around?
Crews misses with a left hand
and Raction counters with a nice uppercut.
Raction connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crews momentarily.
Crews drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A lazy left from Raction finds it's target.
Raction keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raction misses with a wild combination.
Raction lands with a cross.
Crews takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crews cracks Raction with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raction. Crews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crews manages to avoid it.
Crews slips a jab and a cross from Raction.
Raction scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raction throws a shot from downtown. Crews moves away and avoids it.
Crews scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raction in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Crews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raction tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crews was well out of range. Poor timing from Raction.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crews moves out of range of the strikes.
Crews misses with a few strikes there.
Raction works the jab nicely.
Crews has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crews there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crews with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raction to score with a decent uppercut.
Raction misses with a few strikes there.
Raction loads up on a big right hand but Crews slips the punch.
Raction waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crews.
Crews swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raction counters with a one-two to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Crews. Those never looked like landing.
Crews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raction was well out of range. Poor timing from Crews.
Raction avoids the body shot from Crews.
Raction jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crews throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raction counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crews thinking.
Raction takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raction connects with the punch.
Raction misses with a looping right.
Crews ducks under a wild hook from Raction.
Raction connects with the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raction connects with a jab.
Raction uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crews.
Raction misses the shot to the body.
Raction paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crews pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Raction back to the cage. Crews follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Raction lands with a cross.
Raction throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raction misses with a straight left.
Crews takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raction counters with a right hand to the body.
Raction misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Raction. Those never looked like landing.
Crews defending well as Raction loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Raction lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crews doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crews looks to land a right hand but Raction moved out of range.
Crews throws a hook but Raction blocks it.
Raction connects with a nice looking jab.
Raction throws a shot to the body.
Raction works the jab nicely.
Crews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raction.
Raction uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crews.
Raction scores with a hook.
Crews looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raction lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raction ducks under a wild hook from Crews.
Crews takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crews on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crews is still on wobbly legs! Can Raction finish him?
Crews misses with a two punch combination.
Crews seems to have recovered his senses.
Raction throws a one two combo.
Dario Crews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crews has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crews there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crews. Raction does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raction throws a lazy right hand but Crews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raction connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raction throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raction defending well as Crews loads up on a big left hand.
Raction waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crews.
Sloppy strikes from Crews. Those never looked like landing.
Hug Raction is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raction buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hug Raction showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raction 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hug Raction!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colt Peacemaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lisser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Peacemaker
vs
Lisser

190 cm
18
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
284 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

CageFrog

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colt Peacemaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Lisser!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Peacemaker instigates a clinch.
Lisser has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peacemaker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lisser blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Peacemaker fails to land.
Peacemaker misses with the head strike.
Lisser goes for a takedown attempt but Peacemaker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peacemaker lands with a nice combination. Lisser backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Matt Lisser has been cut.
Peacemaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Lisser gets a takedown into half guard.
Lisser throwing shots but Peacemaker is blocking nicely.
Lisser thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lisser not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lisser decides to return to a standing position.
Peacemaker looks to land a left hand but Lisser moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Peacemaker misses.

Peacemaker closes the distance and clinches.
Peacemaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peacemaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Lisser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peacemaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Lisser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peacemaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lisser drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Colt Peacemaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Lisser.
Lisser blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Peacemaker.
Peacemaker lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peacemaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peacemaker is pressed up against the cage. Lisser has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Peacemaker down to the mat. Peacemaker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Lisser feints and as Peacemaker raises his hands in defense, Lisser changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lisser makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lisser works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lisser lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lisser not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lisser stalling.
Lisser stops Peacemaker from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisser throwing shots but Peacemaker is blocking nicely.
Lisser seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Lisser is trying for a kimura here. Peacemaker looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lisser wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Lisser!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Weiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Bergstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Weiner
vs
Bergstrom

178 cm
20
140 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

177 cm
20
142 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Weiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Bergstrom!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergstrom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bergstrom doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Weiner counter with a right hand.
Weiner misses with a hook

and Bergstrom counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Weiner's guard now.
Bergstrom wants to pass the guard but Weiner is keeping the position.
Weiner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bergstrom passes Weiner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bergstrom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bergstrom is thwarting Weiner's attempts to control the position.
Weiner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bergstrom.
Bergstrom wants to pass to mount but Weiner is defending the position.
Weiner controlling the position for now.
Bergstrom frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bergstrom unloads with some shots from mount but Weiner bucks and avoids them well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiner tries to hold on but Bergstrom postures up.
Bergstrom raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bergstrom in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bergstrom sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Weiner is in a horrible position here. Bergstrom smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Weiner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bergstrom on the ground.
Bergstrom putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergstrom won't let Weiner get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bergstrom landing strikes from the mount.
Bergstrom with a couple of short strikes.

Bergstrom with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Weiner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bergstrom.
Weiner wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Bergstrom.

Bergstrom working for a guillotine from mount but Weiner is in no mood to give up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergstrom looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bergstrom avoids the attempt from Weiner to control.
Bergstrom lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bergstrom scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bergstrom lands a heavy elbow.

Bergstrom looking to secure an arm triangle but Weiner defends it well.
You get the feeling that Weiner really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bergstrom scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Weiner?
Bergstrom cracks Weiner with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bergstrom cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Bergstrom working for a submission but Weiner is keeping him at bay.
Weiner is looking to get to half guard.

Bergstrom is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Weiner can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bergstrom fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Weiner squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bergstrom raining down shots from the mount!
Weiner can't escape the position.
Bergstrom lands with some strikes.
Weiner manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bergstrom is working away from the top position though.
Weiner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Bergstrom 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.
Bergstrom is trying to control. Weiner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bergstrom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Weiner defends it well.
Weiner trying to control but Bergstrom postures up.
Bergstrom stops Weiner from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Bergstrom there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Bergstrom dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

No luck for Bergstrom with that takedown attempt.
Bergstrom misses with a takedown attempt
and Weiner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bergstrom with a poor takedown
and Weiner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carlos Weiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Bergstrom.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bergstrom.
Bergstrom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Weiner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bergstrom.
A jab lands there for Weiner.
Weiner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bergstrom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weiner circles away.
Weiner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bergstrom closes the distance and clinches up with Weiner, looking for a takedown. Bergstrom pushes Weiner against the cage but Weiner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bergstrom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bergstrom walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weiner lands with a hook. Bergstrom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Weiner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bergstrom on the side of the head.
Bergstrom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Bergstrom is rocked!
Bergstrom is breathing heavily.
Bergstrom circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Weiner. Bergstrom falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Weiner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Weiner!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inge Koll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koll is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Burn in hell. Inge Koll told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Fujisaki
vs
Koll

150 cm
26
134 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

172 cm
24
147 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Springfield HW Nutrition
Springfield HW Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Inge Koll!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fujisaki shoots in and bounces Koll off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Koll throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fujisaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Koll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koll throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fujisaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koll is keeping the position for now.

Koll escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fujisaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fujisaki looking to pass the guard.
Koll trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujisaki wants to control from the top but Koll keeps moving.
Fujisaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koll is keeping the position for now.

Fujisaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koll has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fujisaki has managed to get both his arms back between Koll's legs - danger averted.
Fujisaki trying to control but Koll is working from the bottom.
Fujisaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koll is keeping the position for now.
Koll working a defensive guard here.
Fujisaki trying to control but Koll is working from the bottom.

Koll is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koll will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fujisaki postures up.

Koll is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fujisaki defends well.

Fujisaki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Koll is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Koll has escaped and now he's on top!

Fujisaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koll must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koll lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koll stopping the sweep attempt from Fujisaki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koll trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujisaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujisaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koll postures up and lands a big shot to Fujisaki's brow.
Koll postures up.
Koll preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Koll missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koll scoring with some ground and pound.
Koll cracks Fujisaki with a solid left hand.
Koll stopping the sweep attempt from Fujisaki.
Koll lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fujisaki wants to sweep here but Koll controlling him for the moment.

Fujisaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koll defends it easily.
Koll postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fujisaki doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Fujisaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koll gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fujisaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Fujisaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fujisaki is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fujisaki keeping moving, preventing Koll from controlling successfully.
Koll thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Inge Koll will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Koll swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fujisaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Koll counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koll lands a nice looking body shot.
Fujisaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koll manages to avoid it.
Fujisaki with a lazy takedown attempt

so Koll counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Koll working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koll throws a big right hand that misses.
Koll stands up over Fujisaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Fujisaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koll cracks Fujisaki with a solid left hand.

Fujisaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koll is aware though and is defending well.
Koll throwing strikes from guard but Fujisaki blocks nicely.
Koll pushes down on Fujisaki's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koll thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koll landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fujisaki wants to get back to full guard.
Koll scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Koll is looking to take a break and control but Fujisaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fujisaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koll is working away from the top position though.
Koll throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koll missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koll is pressing down on Fujisaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fujisaki is holding on for now.
Fujisaki tries to roll over but Koll keeps him under control.
Koll sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fujisaki defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fujisaki is looking to improve his position.
Koll looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Koll is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Koll lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Fujisaki actively working from the bottom here.
Koll takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Koll there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koll missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Fujisaki has one foot on Koll's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fujisaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fujisaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Koll decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fujisaki's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koll cracks Fujisaki with a solid left hand.
Fujisaki keeping moving, preventing Koll from controlling successfully.
Fujisaki trying to keep a closed guard but Koll is proving a slippery customer.
Koll stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fujisaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koll trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koll preventing the sweep.

Fujisaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koll passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koll working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fujisaki is looking to improve his position.

Fujisaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koll working the head and body with strikes.
Fujisaki taking some punishment here, with Koll in his half guard.
Koll working over Fujisaki with some ground and pound. Fujisaki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Fujisaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koll pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fujisaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koll scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fujisaki taking some punishment here, with Koll in his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koll wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fujisaki keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inge Koll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fujisaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujisaki misses with a takedown

and Koll counters with a single leg into guard. Fujisaki didn't expect that.

Fujisaki has his foot on Koll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koll works his way back into a safe position though.
Fujisaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koll is one step ahead there.
Koll lands a couple of elbows.
Koll distracts Fujisaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Koll throwing strikes but missing.
Koll makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Fujisaki has his foot on Koll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koll works his way back into a safe position though.
Koll working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Inge Koll has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koll sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fujisaki's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujisaki has hold of Koll's hands but Koll slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koll is nestled in close to Fujisaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Fujisaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koll pulls his head out easily.
Koll wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fujisaki keeps working.
Fujisaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koll scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fujisaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koll lands with a punch from half guard.
Fujisaki moves into full guard.
Koll wants to control from the top but Fujisaki keeps moving.
Koll distracts Fujisaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koll pushes down on Fujisaki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Koll is thwarting Fujisaki's attempts to control the position.
Fujisaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fujisaki manages to get to full guard.
Koll landing with the ground and pound.

Koll avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fujisaki wants to stand but Koll is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fujisaki has his foot on Koll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koll works his way back into a safe position though.
Koll connects with a couple of short punches.
Koll lands a couple of digs.
Koll makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Fujisaki is looking for a triangle but Koll pushes his legs off easily.

Fujisaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koll doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koll manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koll's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Koll connects with a couple of short punches.
Koll throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koll with a nice head shot there.
Koll postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koll with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koll trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koll lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Koll landing with the ground and pound.

Fujisaki is rocked!
Koll postures up and lands a big shot to Fujisaki's brow.
Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Fujisaki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koll scoring with some ground and pound.
Koll with a nice head shot there.
Fujisaki seems to have got his legs back now.
Koll lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Koll lands a couple of digs.

Fujisaki has his feet on Koll's thighs here. He's pushed Koll off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Koll screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki!
Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki retains his bantamweight title!