XFC: HWGP & WWGP Rd 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joao Janjaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joao Janjaum has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Janjaum
vs
Brown

170 cm
21
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Hell's Balls Fightwear

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joao Janjaum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikey Brown!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Janjaum doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Janjaum tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown closes the distance but Janjaum moves to the side

and Janjaum counters by moving into the clinch.
Janjaum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Janjaum connects with a knee to the head.
Janjaum misses with a knee to the head.
Brown takes a knee right on the jaw!
Janjaum misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Janjaum.
Janjaum connects with a knee to the head.
Brown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Janjaum walks away with a smile on his face. Brown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Janjaum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.

Brown tries to keep at a distance but Janjaum has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brown dodges an elbow strike from Janjaum.
Janjaum is breathing heavily.
Janjaum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Janjaum trying to land knees to the body.
Janjaum tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Janjaum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Janjaum just stands there and leans against the cage.
Janjaum throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Janjaum prevents it.
Joao Janjaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Brown.
Stalling in the clinch from Brown.
Brown avoids the elbow strike from Janjaum, against the cage.
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Janjaum pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brown avoiding damage as Janjaum throws knees to the body.
Brown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Janjaum walks away with a smile on his face. Brown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Janjaum leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joao Janjaum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brown has his takedown stuffed

and Janjaum holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brown stalling.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Janjaum smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looks to clinch

and Janjaum counters by clinching up.
Janjaum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown is trying to break free.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Brown jumps guard but Janjaum stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Janjaum pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Janjaum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brown's brow.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Janjaum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Brown pulls guard effortlessly.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janjaum is trying to stand up.
Janjaum trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four 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.
Brown punching from mount but Janjaum doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Janjaum wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Janjaum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Janjaum tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.

Janjaum moves into the clinch successfully.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Janjaum misses with an elbow strike.
Janjaum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
Janjaum lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Janjaum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Janjaum misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown wants to stall.
Janjaum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Janjaum tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to pull guard but Janjaum holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
Joao Janjaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Brown.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Janjaum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Janjaum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown is looking to clinch but Janjaum is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Janjaum as Brown shoots in.
Joao Janjaum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Brown drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brown moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Brown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Brown has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Brown decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janjaum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Janjaum circles away.
Janjaum tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.

Brown shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Janjaum is looking to escape.

Brown escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janjaum tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Janjaum blocks a leg kick.
Brown throws a combination that misses

and Janjaum moves into the clinch.
Brown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Janjaum walks away with a smile on his face. Brown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Brown closes the distance and pushes Janjaum back into the cage.
Brown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brown tries for a takedown but Janjaum manages to get underhooks.
Brown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Janjaum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Brown tries to circle away but Janjaum has him pinned against the cage.
Brown avoids a wild elbow strike from Janjaum.
Brown misses with a knee strike.
Janjaum tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Janjaum landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown dodges an elbow strike from Janjaum.
Brown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brown avoiding damage as Janjaum throws knees to the body.
Brown can't get the takedown.
Janjaum creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brown's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Janjaum tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Janjaum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Janjaum tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brown thows a big elbow that misses.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Janjaum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Janjaum's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Janjaum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown controlling the pace.
Janjaum is trying to stand.

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.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Janjaum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown decides to stand and escape the position.

Brown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Brown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Janjaum is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown thowing shots but they're missing.
Brown unloads with some shots from mount but Janjaum bucks and avoids them well.
Brown lands a big shot there that rocks Janjaum but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brown throws some wild stikes that Janjaum manages to avoid easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Mikey Brown!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Mikey Brown!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Mikey Brown!

Mikey Brown wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaines comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Candy Paint kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Adams
vs
Gaines

190 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Gaines!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gaines.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Gaines shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adams pinned against the cage. Adams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adams throws the kick towards the body but Gaines avoids it.
Adams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Adams throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Adams misses with a head kick.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Adams.
Adams looks for the body kick but Gaines saw that one coming.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Gaines avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adams lands with a slapping head kick.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Adams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaines moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Adams tries to bum rush Gaines with a series of wild strikes but Gaines uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Gaines bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Adams. Gaines shrugs it off though.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaines circles away quickly and effectively.
Adams lands a jab-cross combination.
Gaines avoids the head kick by Adams.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Gaines moves out of range easily.
Adams throws a body kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Gaines or perhaps it was just good defense by Adams which made him look bad.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaines shoots in and drives through. Adams sprawls well.
Andre Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Gaines.
Gaines moves out of range of the body kick from Adams.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gaines checks it well.
Adams misses with a double jab.
Adams throws a right and a left that Gaines avoids nicely.
Adams misses with a kick to the body.
Gaines tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaines moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams throws a right hand that Gaines ducks under and follows up with a left that Gaines also avoids with ease.
Adams throws a head kick but Gaines moves out of range.
Gaines dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Adams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gaines closes the distance and clinches.
Adams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Adams with a knee to the head.

It looks like Greg Gaines has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Adams.
Gaines looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gaines in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Adams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adams unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gaines lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Adams.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adams obliges.
Adams lands a nice knee to the body.
Adams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Adams connects with a knee to the head.
Adams landing knees to the head.
Adams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adams with a knee to the head.
Adams connects with a knee to the head.
Gaines looking to stall.
Gaines takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adams tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaines avoids the damage to the body.
Gaines goes for a takedown attempt but Adams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gaines.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a right and a left that Gaines avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Gaines moves out of range easily.
Gaines moves out of range as Adams throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gaines.
Andre Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Gaines darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Adams is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams is looking to improve his position.
Gaines drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Adams is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Gaines's cut.
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.

Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaines moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams misses with a body kick.
Gaines looks for a takedown but Adams sprawls well.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams throws a low kick, looking for Gaines's leg but Gaines calmly moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Adams.
A leg kick checked by Gaines.
Adams throws a series of punches but Gaines avoids them all with ease.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Adams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gaines gets a takedown into half guard.
Adams trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gaines lands a couple of elbows.
Adams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gaines landing some decent shots from guard.
Gaines is breathing heavily.
Adams looking to control.
Gaines missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gaines throws a big right hand that misses.
Adams wants to sweep here but Gaines controlling him for the moment.
Gaines is in close to Adams's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Adams swinging wilding here.
A head kick misses from Adams.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gaines moves out of range of the body kick.
Andre Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaines shoots in but no luck this time.
Andre Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaines shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andre Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Gaines.
Gaines avoids a punch combination nicely.

Gaines drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Adams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gaines is looking to work some ground and pound but Adams has wrist control.
Adams trying to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gaines working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gaines postures up.
Adams 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.
Adams trying to keep a closed guard but Gaines is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adams is on top in guard.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaines trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gaines keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaines thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gaines trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gaines throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams wants to control from the top but Gaines keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Gaines feints and as Adams raises his hands in defense, Gaines changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gaines content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams is trying to control the position but Gaines postures up.
Gaines lands a couple of digs.
Adams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gaines throwing strikes but missing.
Adams working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adams is on top in guard.
Gaines keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Gaines throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gaines keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Gaines showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Greg Gaines's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Adams throws the kick towards the body but Gaines avoids it.
Adams lands a high kick!
Adams throws a half hearted mid kick.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaines takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gaines takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adams scores with a spinning back kick!
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Adams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gaines. That did some damage!
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaines dodges the punch combination from Adams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams swinging wilding here.
Gaines avoids the head kick by Adams.
Gaines doesn't manage to clinch there - Adams circles away.
Adams throws a right and a left that Gaines avoids nicely.
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adams looks to land a body kick but Gaines moved away.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gaines is able to avoid easily.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaines has a takedown stuffed.
Gaines looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gaines is defended easily by Adams.
Andre Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Gaines.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adams.
Adams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams scoring well with a low kick there.
Gaines showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Gaines moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Adams lands with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adams.
Gaines takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick from Adams lands but Gaines takes it in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adams.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Gaines takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gaines dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Gaines bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Gaines closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Adams did well to prevent Gaines getting side control.
Adams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adams controls Gaines momentarily but Gaines frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaines landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adams is on top in guard.
Gaines keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams advances position into side control!
Gaines prevents Adams from improving position.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaines keeps working.
Gaines throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Gaines striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Gaines is not content to let Adams control the position.
Greg Gaines has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gaines regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Andre Adams!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Andre Adams!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Andre Adams!

Andre Adams wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kuki Hilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Stripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuki Hilli had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. This should be a great matchup!

Hilli
vs
Stripper

178 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuki Hilli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Stripper!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stripper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack Stripper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stripper lands a nice shot that snaps Hilli's head back.
Hilli slips a jab and a cross from Stripper.
Stripper lands with a nice body punch.
Hilli blocks a head kick by Stripper.
Stripper misses with the combination.
Hilli tries for a takedown but Stripper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stripper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Stripper misses.
Hilli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stripper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stripper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hilli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stripper works Hilli's body with a nice hook.
Stripper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hilli rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stripper tries to bum rush Hilli with a series of wild strikes but Hilli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stripper lands with a straight right. Hilli didn't see that one coming.

Hilli gets a takedown into half guard.
Stripper is staying active underneath Hilli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stripper tries to get to full guard but Hilli has control of the leg.
Stripper gets full guard.
Stripper wants to sweep here but Hilli controlling him for the moment.
Hilli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stripper lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hilli!
Hilli is looking to improve his position but Stripper isn't that keen on the idea.
Hilli wants to hold on but Stripper pushes him away.
Hilli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hilli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hilli is trying to stand up.
Hilli is breathing heavily.
Hilli tries to hold on but Stripper postures up.
Hilli 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stripper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hilli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hilli is not content to let Stripper control the position.
Hilli punching from the bottom.
Hilli is staying active underneath Stripper, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stripper is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hilli tries to get to full guard but Stripper has control of the leg.

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.

Hilli actively working from the bottom here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stripper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stripper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stripper is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stripper lands a glancing blow to the side of Hilli's head.
Stripper closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hilli avoids the body shot from Stripper.
Hilli shoots for a double leg takedown but Stripper sprawls well. He's pushed Hilli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stripper lands a nice looking body shot.
Stripper connects with a looping right hand.
Hilli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stripper tests Hilli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stripper throws a combination. Hilli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stripper looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hilli tries for a takedown but Stripper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hilli shoots for a double leg takedown but Stripper sprawls well. He's pushed Hilli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stripper throws a series of strikes that have Hilli backpedaling.
Hilli throws a leg kick but Stripper sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stripper scores with a shot to the body.
Stripper cracks a nice hook into Hilli's ribs.
Hilli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hilli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stripper misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stripper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stripper misses with a head kick.
Stripper cracks Hilli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jack Stripper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stripper swings for the body but Hilli moves out of range.
No joy there for Stripper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stripper tries to land a front kick but Hilli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hilli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hilli avoids the body shot from Stripper.

Hilli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stripper looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stripper gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hilli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stripper keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilli passes to full mount!
Stripper tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Hilli looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hilli avoids the attempt from Stripper to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hilli looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Hilli goes for an armbar but Stripper turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stripper.

Stripper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hilli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stripper has managed to get both his arms back between Hilli's legs - danger averted.
Hilli wants to sweep here but Stripper controlling him for the moment.

That's four 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.
Stripper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hilli striking off his back but it's not causing Stripper any problems.
Stripper stands and throws Hilli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stripper tries to move to mount but Hilli blocks the move with his legs.
Hilli is not content to let Stripper control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hilli is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Stripper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hilli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Stripper thows a leg kick but Hilli checks it

and Hilli counters with a single leg into guard. Stripper didn't expect that.

Hilli drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stripper dives on top into guard.
Stripper 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.

Hilli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stripper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stripper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hilli keeping moving, preventing Stripper from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stripper tries to stand but Hilli is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stripper postures up.
Stripper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hilli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stripper advances to half guard.
Stripper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hilli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stripper is controlling the pace.
Hilli is trying to get back to full 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.
Hilli has a hand on Stripper's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Stripper takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hilli has given up his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Stripper's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stripper has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hilli has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilli trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hilli is in bad spot here.
Stripper trying to control.
Hilli controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Stripper wants to control but Hilli is keeping busy.

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.
Hilli tries to break free.
Stripper trying to control.
Hilli turns into Stripper and is now in his guard.
Hilli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hilli gets to his feet - Stripper follows without any prompting.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kuki Hilli.
I think Stripper 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Jack Stripper!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jack Stripper!

Jack Stripper wins by majority decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Mane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamey Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mane
vs
Mills

188 cm
22
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Hell's Balls Fightwear

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Mane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamey Mills!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mills scores a takedown into full mount!
Mills thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mane is trying desperately to improve position.
Mane tries to hold on but Mills postures up.
Mills looking to ground and pound but Mane is blocking nicely.
Mills 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.
Poor strikes thrown by Mills there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mills landing punches.
Mane tries to lock up and control but Mills gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mills misses with a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mills has hold of Mane's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mane manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mills on the ground.
Mills throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mills putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mills postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Mane in real trouble here! The ref calls for Mane to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamey Mills!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pera Kuukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomek Kallio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kallio has chosen Apocalyptica - Somewhere Around Nothing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kuukkeli
vs
Kallio

188 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
264 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pera Kuukkeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomek Kallio!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuukkeli shoots in looking for a takedown. Kallio tries to sprawl out of it but Kuukkeli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kallio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kallio. That's going to slow Kuukkeli down.
Kuukkeli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kallio as he avoids it easily.
Kallio with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kuukkeli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kuukkeli stands and throws Kallio's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Kuukkeli is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kallio is trying to escape and Kuukkeli transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kallio is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kuukkeli! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pera Kuukkeli!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Von Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes to the cage accompanied by "Let's get Retarded" by Black Eyed Peas. Devon Collins has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Collins
vs
Han

191 cm
22
279 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
276 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Hell's Balls Fightwear

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Devon Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Von Han!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Han changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins moves out of range of the body kick.
Han lands a jab.
Collins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt - Han sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Han misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Collins missing with a left hand there. Han was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Han shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Han scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Collins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Han cracks Collins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Han throws a nice inside leg kick.
Han scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Collins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Han to score with a decent uppercut.

Devon Collins's cut is getting worse.
Han buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Han cracks a nice hook into Collins's ribs.
Collins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Han throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Von Han seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Han scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Han thumps Collins with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Han.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Han.
Han thumps Collins with a low kick.
Collins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Han chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Han fails to land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Han, right into the meat.
Han lets loose with a powerful body kick. Collins will feel that in the morning.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Han - that will leave a mark!
A solid leg kick lands there for Han.
Han thuds his shin into the meat of Collins's side.
Collins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Han.
Han lands a nice leg kick that just misses Collins's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Han thuds his right hand into Collins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from Han.
Han with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Han.
Han with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Von Han is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Han feints and then cracks Collins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Collins down.
Han lands a front kick.
Collins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Han lands with a thumping leg kick.
Collins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Han can pounce on him.
Han throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Collins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Han.
Han misses with a two punch combination.
Collins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A left and a right from Han both land. Nice combination.

Devon Collins's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Han buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Han listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Collins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Han throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Han. That's going to slow Collins down.
Han throws a front kick that sends Collins stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Han throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Han lunges at Collins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Collins's hand.
Han dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Collins. That did some damage!
Han throws a front kick that sends Collins stumbling back into the cage.
Collins walks into a straight right hand from Han.
Han lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Han feints and then cracks Collins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Collins down.
Collins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Han.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han cracks the inside of Collins's front leg.
Han swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Han fakes the leg kick and cracks Collins in the body.
Collins steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Han. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Han.
Han scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Han throws a combination. Collins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Han scores with a jab.
Han is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Collins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Han lands a front kick.
A right-left combo lands from Han.
Han throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A punch combination from Han misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Han throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Han stuffs the takedown attempt from Collins. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Han lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Von Han dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Collins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A nice inside leg kick there by Han. That's going to slow Collins down.
Han goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Han scores with a four punch combination!
Han throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Han.
Han keeps Collins at a distance using the push kick.
Han displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Collins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Han did well to prevent Collins getting side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Han can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Collins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Han is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Collins is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Han is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Devon Collins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

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

Beam
vs
Kuorma

225 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 Helsinki, Jim Beam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Kuorma!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beam.
Kuorma is looking to clinch but Beam is avoiding it.
Beam slips under a jab.
Kuorma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beam manages to avoid it.
Kuorma scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Jim Beam has been cut.
Kuorma 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.
Kuorma tries to clinch up.
Kuorma tries to close the distance and clinch but Beam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuorma misses with a low kick.
A big left from Kuorma misses.
Kuorma tries to clinch but Beam moves out of range.
Kuorma wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuorma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuorma throws a series of punches but Beam avoids them all with ease.
Beam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice defenses there by Beam.
Kuorma throws a lazy right hand but Beam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuorma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beam.

Kuorma shoots in and bounces Beam off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam looking for a sweep. Not yet Beam, not yet.
Kuorma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beam is keeping the position for now.
Kuorma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Beam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuorma is looking to work some ground and pound but Beam has wrist control.
Beam punching from the bottom.
Beam scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Beam lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kuorma!
Beam landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beam with the ground and pound from mount.
Beam punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuorma is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beam cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Beam in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Kuorma is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kuorma can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kuorma looks gassed!
Beam with the ground and pound from mount.
Kuorma is still in real trouble! Can Beam finish him?
Beam looking to finish Kuorma with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kuorma!
Beam with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beam postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Kuorma bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Beam and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Beam!