Fire FC: No Way Out PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Campbell Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wagner kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Trouble - Opium Eater. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Wagner
vs
Taylor

206 cm
18
272 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

210 cm
22
264 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Campbell Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
No luck for Taylor with that takedown attempt.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wagner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taylor circles away.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.

Wagner gets caught flat footed, as Taylor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wagner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor throws a strike but Wagner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Taylor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Taylor misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wagner is pressing down on Taylor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taylor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wagner's guard.
Taylor looks gassed!
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wagner lands a decent punch to the body there.

Taylor drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wagner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Taylor has Wagner in his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wagner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taylor trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wagner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wagner throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor wants to improve his position but instead Wagner has moved into half 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.
Wagner is looking to advance position but Taylor won't allow it.
Taylor is trying to stand up here but Wagner is controlling him well.
Taylor is not content to let Wagner control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Wagner gets a takedown into half guard.
Wagner blocks the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor is trying to stand up here but Wagner is controlling him well.
Wagner trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Wagner tries to pass to full mount but Taylor defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Taylor is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Wagner pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taylor defending well though.
Wagner tries to pass to full mount but Taylor defends it.

Taylor is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Wagner pulls his head out easily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Wagner moves out of range.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Wagner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Taylor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wagner trying to control the position but Taylor is working away.

Wagner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Taylor is trying to buck Wagner off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner cracks Taylor with a big elbow.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard.
Wagner tries to advance to mount but Taylor denies him.
Taylor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wagner off and has taken his back!

Taylor has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Wagner is in real trouble here. Taylor gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Wagner is tapping out! Taylor wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Campbell Taylor!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torsti Karjala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sky Scrape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Karjala
vs
Scrape

183 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

202 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torsti Karjala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sky Scrape!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Karjala misses.
Karjala lands with a shot to the body.

Scrape shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Scrape trying to control but Karjala is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Karjala bucks up and throws Scrape to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Scrape fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Karjala works the jab nicely.
Scrape looks for a takedown but Karjala sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scrape throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karjala's waist but Karjala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scrape off to one side.
Torsti Karjala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sky Scrape.
Scrape looks gassed!
Nice combo by Karjala! Oh, that's hurt him - Scrape falls to the canvas and Karjala follows him into side control.

Scrape is rocked!
Karjala working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Scrape is still in real trouble! Can Karjala finish him?
Scrape is looking to reverse the position.
Scrape seems to have recovered his senses.
Karjala lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Scrape down.
Karjala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scrape keeps working.
Karjala staying calm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjala tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Karjala in side control lands a decent elbow.
Scrape is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Karjala's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Karjala trying to pass the guard but Scrape defending well.
Karjala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scrape tries to roll over but Karjala keeps him under control.
Karjala stalling.

Scrape looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.
Karjala scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Karjala wants to take a breather but Scrape is having none of it.
Scrape manages to get to full guard.

Scrape throws his legs up looking for a submission but Karjala uses it to pass to side control.
Scrape is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Karjala advances to mount.
Karjala with shots to the head and body - Scrape looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrape is looking to improve his position but Karjala isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Karjala takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Scrape keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Karjala.
Scrape keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scrape is bucking up trying to escape but Karjala cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
BOOM! Karjala connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Karjala putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Scrape is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scrape tries to reverse the position but Karjala maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karjala trying to control but Scrape is having none of it.
Scrape tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scrape is squirming around, avoiding Karjala's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Karjala.
Scrape working to try and regain half guard.
Karjala lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Scrape can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Scrape defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Karjala.
Scrape is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice takedown defense from Karjala. No joy for Scrape on that attempt.
Karjala closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Scrape out cold! Scrape corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Torsti Karjala!

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Maddy Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Nylons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nylons has chosen shane mcmahon theme song as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Rock
vs
Nylons

183 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
21
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maddy Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Nylons!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock shoots in looking for a takedown. Nylons tries to sprawl out of it but Rock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nylons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Rock misses with the combination.
Nylons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nylons swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Rock throws a head kick that misses.
Nylons takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nylons looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rock is fending him off so far but Nylons persists. Nope, Rock circles away and we're back to standing.
Rock lunges at Nylons with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nylons's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nylons closes the distance but Rock moves to the side

and Rock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rock.
Rock is trying to drag Nylons to the mat but Nylons just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nylons tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rock tries for a takedown but Nylons manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maddy Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nylons prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nylons is looking to control Rock's arms but Rock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nylons has his back to the cage.

Nylons manages to break the clinch.
Rock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nylons looks for a takedown but Rock sprawls well.
Rock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nylons looks gassed!
Rock throws a series of punches but Nylons moves out of range.
Rock scores with a punch to the head.
Rock misses with a few strikes there.
Rock takes a swing at Nylons's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock throws a right hand that Nylons ducks under and follows up with a left that Nylons also avoids with ease.
Nylons shoots for a double leg takedown but Rock sprawls well. He's pushed Nylons's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rock stuffs the takedown.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch but Nylons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rock throws a series of punches but Nylons avoids them all with ease.
Rock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nylons with a poor takedown
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rock.
Rock cracks Nylons with a good jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Rock scores with a four punch combination!
Nylons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Rock changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nylons looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nylons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rock scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nylons to see if he's OK.
Nylons wants to get back to his feet but Rock drags him back down.
Rock in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nylons takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nylons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rock trying to control the action but Nylons is working from the bottom.
Rock landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

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.
Rock prevents Nylons from escaping the position.
Nylons is not content to let Rock control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rock throws a one two combo.
Rock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch but Nylons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock jabs at Nylons's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nylons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maddy Rock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nylons, pushing him back against the cage.

Nylons gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rock regains guard.
Nylons slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nylons is one step ahead there.
Rock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nylons manages to get himself to full guard.
Rock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rock is pushing down on Nylons's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nylons is fighting to maintain full guard but Rock has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rock slips a nice elbow through Nylons's hands, connecting with Nylons's forehead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nylons is trying to stand back up but Rock is controlling him
Rock is looking to take a break and control but Nylons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nylons won't allow Rock to pass to mount.
Rock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nylons defending well though.
Rock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rock is trying to control the action in half guard but Nylons is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nylons is trying to control but can't.
Nylons taking some punishment here, with Rock in his half guard.
Rock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

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.
Nylons is trying to control but can't.
Rock uses his free foot to push down on Nylons's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nylons.
Nylons is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rock scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nylons?
Rock looking to finish Nylons with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nylons!
Rock controlling the pace for now.
Nylons is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock working the ground and pound effectively.
Nylons tries to reverse the position but Rock maintains control.
Rock controlling the position easily from mount.
Rock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rock landing strikes from the mount.
Rock tries to control but Nylons wriggling away.
Rock 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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A nice elbow there by Rock.
Nylons is looking to improve his position but Rock isn't that keen on the idea.
Rock lands a big shot there that rocks Nylons but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rock scoring with strikes but Nylons is staying in there.
Rock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Rock.
Nylons wants to hold on but Rock pushes him away.
Rock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maddy Rock dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Nylons tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock has his takedown stuffed
and Nylons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Nylons forces Rock back against the cage and clinches.

Nylons breaks from the clinch.
Nylons is looking to clinch but Rock is avoiding it.
A right-left combo lands from Rock.
Good exchange - Rock coming out on top.
Nylons ducks right into an uppercut from Rock.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nylons takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rock!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nylons circles away from the clinch attempt

and Nylons counters with a takedown into side control.
Rock manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nylons's best efforts.
Rock flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rock tries to get out of the position.
Nylons is thwarting Rock's attempts to control the position.
Nylons trying to control the action but Rock is working from the bottom.
Nylons is looking to advance position but Rock won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nylons is one step ahead there.
Nylons wants to pass the guard but Rock is keeping the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nylons.
Maddy Rock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rock throws a head kick that misses.
Rock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nylons counters with a series of strikes. Rock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nylons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nylons shoots in for a takedown but Rock shows good takedown defense.
Maddy Rock is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock connects with a jab.
Rock fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Nylons misses.
Nylons misses with a takedown

and Rock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maddy Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Nylons.
Nylons tries to land a knee to the head but Rock blocks with his arms.
Nylons is pressed up against the cage. Rock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nylons down to the mat. Nylons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nylons counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A left and a right from Rock both land. Nice combination.
Rock throws a series of punches but Nylons moves out of range.

Nylons closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rock to the mat! Rock manages to get full guard.
Rock looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nylons trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Nylons decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rock, up you get!
John Nylons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maddy Rock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Nylons.
Well Rock 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 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maddy Rock!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emin Boztepe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emin Boztepe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Boztepe
vs
Ham

180 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
168 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emin Boztepe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Ham!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Boztepe misses.
Boztepe throws a shot from downtown. Ham moves away and avoids it.
Boztepe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ham moves away.
Boztepe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Ham feints and as Boztepe raises his hands in defense, Ham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ham trying to control the position from guard on top but Boztepe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boztepe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ham is controlling him.
Boztepe is breathing heavily.
Boztepe keeping moving, preventing Ham from controlling successfully.
Boztepe being controlled here, momentarily.
Ham is pushing down on Boztepe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boztepe is fighting to maintain full guard but Ham has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ham stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boztepe.
Ham drops Boztepe with a left and a right! Oh, Boztepe is hurt - Ham dives into side control looking to finish!

Boztepe is rocked!

Ham stands up.
Oh Boztepe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ham lands an uppercut, right on the button! Boztepe tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Ham!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Enis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds's entrance music is It's time for war - LL Cool J. A fine choice. Phil Enis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Reynolds
vs
Enis

195 cm
22
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Valhalla War Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil Enis!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reynolds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reynolds scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Phil Enis has been cut.
Enis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reynolds is fending him off so far but Enis persists. Nope, Reynolds circles away and we're back to standing.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enis.
Enis shoots for a takedown but Reynolds saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds misses with a double jab.
Enis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frankie Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Reynolds connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Enis tumbling to the canvas! Reynolds pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Enis was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frankie Reynolds!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Albert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Barr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert comes into the arena with My Way- Frank Sinatra blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Albert
vs
Barr

185 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
21
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Valhalla War Gear

Pure Juice

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Albert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikey Barr!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albert chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Albert pinned against the cage. Albert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Albert is fending him off so far but Barr persists. Nope, Albert circles away and we're back to standing.
Albert throws a sloppy head kick and Barr moves out of range easily.
Albert lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barr backs up against the cage.

It looks like Mikey Barr has been cut.

Albert rushes Barr and presses him up against the cage.

Albert breaks from the clinch.
Albert feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barr's calf.
Barr looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whack! Albert lands a heavy head kick that drops Barr. The ref tackles Albert to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Barr was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Frankie Albert!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sipho Maseco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tami Flu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sipho Maseco could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tami Flu's chin.

Maseco
vs
Flu

186 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
18
161 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sipho Maseco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tami Flu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maseco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Flu's head.
Flu takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Flu is rocked!
Flu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maseco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flu is still on wobbly legs! Can Maseco finish him?
Flu fails to land the takedown.
Flu seems to have recovered his senses.
Flu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maseco swivels and escapes.
Sipho Maseco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tami Flu.

Maseco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maseco stalling in the clinch.
Flu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Flu pulls Maseco into guard.
Maseco 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.
Maseco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Flu throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Flu controls Maseco momentarily but Maseco frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flu 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maseco postures up.
Flu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maseco's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Flu gets to his feet - Maseco follows without any prompting.
Maseco misses with a few strikes there.
Flu fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Flu or perhaps it was just good defense by Maseco which made him look bad.
Flu looks gassed!
Flu shoots in for a takedown but Maseco shows good takedown defense.
Maseco scores with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maseco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maseco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Flu.
Maseco scores with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maseco, as that shot connected.
Flu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tami Flu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flu darts in trying to clinch
and Maseco counters with a right hand to the body.
Flu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Maseco.
Flu 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.
Flu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Flu blocks a head kick by Maseco.
Flu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maseco can pounce on him.
Maseco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maseco tests Flu's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Flu looking for a takedown.
Flu tries for a takedown. No joy.

Maseco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maseco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maseco misses with a series of wild punches.
Maseco is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Flu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Maseco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maseco.

Maseco breaks the clinch.
Maseco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maseco misses with a two punch combination.
Maseco swats away the attempt to clinch by Flu.
Flu has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maseco tries a head kick but it misses.
Flu lands a head kick!
Flu throws a hook but Maseco avoids it easily.
Maseco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flu looks for a takedown but Maseco sprawls well.
Maseco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maseco darts in trying to clinch

and Flu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flu is trying to control the action in half guard but Maseco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Flu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maseco pinned against the cage. Maseco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flu moves in looking to clinch but Maseco pushes him off.
Maseco checks a leg kick nicely.
Flu shoots for a takedown but Maseco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Flu shoots in but no luck this time.
Sipho Maseco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tami Flu.
Flu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maseco.

Maseco has managed to clinch.

Maseco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sipho Maseco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maseco tries to avoid it but Flu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maseco to the ground. Maseco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maseco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maseco misses with a double jab.
Maseco lets loose with a powerful body kick. Flu will feel that in the morning.
Sipho Maseco is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flu wants to clinch but Maseco slips to the side
and Maseco counters with a head kick.
Flu closes the distance but Maseco moves to the side
and Maseco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flu is looking to clinch.
Maseco tries to close the distance and clinch but Flu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flu scores with a spinning back kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Flu.
Sipho Maseco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maseco's waist but Maseco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flu off to one side.
Flu fails with the takedown

and Maseco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maseco.
Maseco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maseco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flu.
Maseco misses with a knee strike.

Flu breaks the clinch.

Flu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maseco's guard.
Flu trying to control but Maseco is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maseco trying to keep a closed guard but Flu is proving a slippery customer.
Flu stopping the sweep attempt from Maseco.

Flu drops back looking for a leg! Maseco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maseco manages to kick Flu off! Flu jumps back into Maseco's guard.
Maseco is looking to stand back up but Flu counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Maseco.
Flu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maseco is looking to control Flu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maseco avoid being mounted?
Maseco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maseco tries to get out of the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Flu shoots and misses
and Maseco counters with a nice body kick.
Flu misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Maseco. No joy for Flu on that attempt.
Maseco closes the distance looking to clinch

and Flu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Flu tries to land a knee to the head but Maseco blocks with his arms.
Maseco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Flu is trying to drag Maseco to the mat but Maseco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maseco gets through Flu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

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.
Flu tries to score a body lock takedown but Maseco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maseco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Flu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Maseco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flu clinches but Maseco breaks the clinch
and Maseco makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Flu misses with a takedown attempt
and Maseco finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Flu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maseco as he avoids it easily.
Flu fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick from Maseco lands but Flu takes it in his stride.
Maseco throws a series of punches but Flu moves out of range.
Maseco misses with a few strikes there.
Flu misses with a takedown attempt - Maseco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Flu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sipho Maseco dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Maseco throws a sloppy head kick and Flu moves out of range easily.
Flu shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice combination there by Maseco.

Flu clinches up with Maseco and pushes him back against the cage.
Flu goes for a takedown attempt but Maseco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maseco scores with a hook to the body. Flu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maseco explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Flu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maseco counters with a good low kick that Flu was not able to check.
Sipho Maseco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tami Flu.
Maseco misses with a leg kick
and Flu counters with a straight right hand.
Flu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maseco but Maseco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maseco misses with a body kick.
Flu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maseco.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flu lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flu tries to clinch up

and Maseco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maseco.
Maseco misses with an elbow strike.
Flu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maseco smiles and moves away.
Flu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maseco.
Maseco jabs at Flu's body.
Maseco throws a head kick that misses.
Flu shoots and misses
and Maseco counters with a straight right hand.
Maseco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch lands to the side of Flu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Flu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flu blocks a head kick by Maseco.
Flu shoots in but Maseco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maseco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maseco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maseco tries to avoid it but Flu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maseco to the ground. Maseco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maseco lands a head kick!
Maseco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flu manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flu.
Maseco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maseco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Flu can pounce on him.
Flu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maseco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Flu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maseco as he jumps to the side.
Flu shoots in looking for a takedown. Maseco tries to sprawl out of it but Flu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maseco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maseco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Flu.
Tami Flu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maseco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flu's sensitive parts.
Flu tries to clinch but Maseco is having none of it.
Flu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maseco throws a push kick but Flu slaps the foot to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maseco with a nice cross.
Flu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maseco is fending him off so far but Flu persists. Nope, Maseco circles away and we're back to standing.
Maseco looks to land a combination. Flu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Flu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maseco but Maseco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maseco's waist but Maseco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flu off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flu.
Maseco throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Flu misses
letting Maseco counter with a right hand.
Flu throws a hook but Maseco avoids it easily.
Sipho Maseco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maseco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maseco keeps the fight on the outside.
Flu throws a lazy head kick
and Maseco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sipho Maseco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maseco, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sipho Maseco!

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Water (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Kommunistin tappaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Water comes to the cage accompanied by Mother F***** of The Year- Motley Crue. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Water
vs
Kommunistin tappaja

190 cm
23
230 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

193 cm
22
270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Water!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Kommunistin tappaja!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kommunistin tappaja lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Water is looking to close the distance but Kommunistin tappaja sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Water crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Water is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Teppo Kommunistin tappaja!