IF 12: The Future Is Now PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lachlan Conn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conn has chosen Scotland the Brave as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gaines
vs
Conn

225 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
24
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamie Gaines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lachlan Conn!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gaines.
Gaines tries for a takedown but Conn circles away easily
and Conn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gaines has his takedown stuffed

and Conn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Gaines actively working from the bottom here.
Conn trying to control the pace.

Gaines looking for submissions off his back.

Gaines actively working from the bottom here.
Conn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gaines actively working from the bottom here.
Conn is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Gaines manages to get to full guard.

Gaines escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Conn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaines throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gaines 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.

Gaines has his foot on Conn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conn works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gaines is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conn is aware though and is defending well.

Gaines looking for a guillotine here but Conn defends easily.
Gaines is breathing heavily.

Gaines looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!

Gaines looking for a guillotine here but Conn defends easily.
Conn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gaines working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Conn looking to pass the guard.

Gaines looking for a guillotine here but Conn defends easily.
Conn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Gaines is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conn is aware though and is defending well.
Conn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gaines's guard.

Gaines is looking for a triangle but Conn pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gaines escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Gaines dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gaines takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gaines shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Conn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Conn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Gaines has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Gaines is looking for a triangle but Conn pushes his legs off easily.
Conn stays in close to Gaines's body and controls the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gaines has his foot on Conn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conn works his way back into a safe position though.
Conn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gaines 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Conn slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Gaines.
Conn wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gaines gets full guard.
Conn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gaines throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Conn wants to stand but Gaines has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Gaines has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gaines working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Conn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaines is on top in guard.

Gaines has gone for a leg lock! Conn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gaines's guard.
Conn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Conn wants to stand but Gaines has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conn trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gaines is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Gaines is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conn is aware though and is defending well.
Gaines really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gaines is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conn defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gaines looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Gaines dominated that second round.
That's time! Gaines's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Donk. Conn catches Gaines right on the button with a cross.
Conn lands with a straight right. Gaines didn't see that one coming.
Conn throws a looping overhand right but Gaines ducks down to avoid it.

Conn closes the distance and clinches.
Gaines looking for a takedown.
Gaines tries for a takedown but Conn manages to get underhooks.

Conn gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Gaines looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gaines actively working from the bottom here.
Conn stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Conn decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Gaines has his takedown stuffed
and Conn counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Gaines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gaines fails with the takedown
and Conn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Gaines 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Conn tries to land a leg kick but Gaines saw it coming and moves away.
Conn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gaines's head.
Gaines on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Conn throws an overhand right that lands on Gaines's shoulder, as Gaines tries to avoid the shot.
Conn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaines moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Gaines with that takedown attempt.
Conn misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaines takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gaines tries for a takedown but Conn circles away easily
and Conn counters with a right hand to the body.
Lachlan Conn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamie Gaines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaines keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conn.

Conn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gaines sneaks back into half guard.

Gaines looking for submissions off his back.
Conn wants to stand up but Gaines is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gaines looking for submissions off his back.
Conn prevents Gaines from improving his position.
Conn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gaines. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Conn decides to stand up.
Gaines shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Conn counters with a shoot takedown. Gaines fights it but they end up in guard.
Gaines will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gaines has his foot on Conn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conn works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conn is looking to stand up but Gaines won't let him.

Gaines looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jamie Gaines overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaines swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Conn is posturing up here but Gaines has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Conn tries to roll out but it's too tight and Conn has to tap! Slick submission there by Gaines!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamie Gaines!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taiei Kin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant comes into the arena with Diesel Power blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kin's choice of entrance music: Condemned 84 - Face the Aggression . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Grant
vs
Kin

185 cm
24
177 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

169 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

NFC War Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Larry Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taiei Kin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kin rushes Grant and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Grant.
Kin misses with a knee strike.

Kin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grant uses from the top position.
Grant has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kin is proving hard to escape from.
Kin wants to stand up but Grant is controlling him.
Grant wants to stand but Kin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kin wants to get back to his feet but Grant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grant wants to stand but Kin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kin is looking to stand up but Grant isn't so interested in that idea.
Grant is looking to stand up but Kin won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kin wants to stand and escape but Grant is having none of it.

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

Kin clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kin crunches a lovely knee into Grant's ribcage.
Grant avoiding damage as Kin throws knees to the body.
Grant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kin misses with a knee strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Grant.
Kin looks gassed!
Kin tries to land a knee to the head but Grant blocks with his arms.
Good body shot from Grant.
Kin tries to land a knee to the head but Grant blocks with his arms.
Grant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kin has Grant pressed against the cage, preventing Grant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant scores with a one two! Kin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Taiei Kin has been cut.
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Larry Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Grant does it's job there.
Grant lands a two punch combo.
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.
Grant shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kin eats them both and turns towards Grant to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kin walks into a left hand.
Grant cracks Kin with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kin drives through and clinches with Grant against the cage.
Kin misses with a knee strike.
Kin misses with a knee strike.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Kin is controlling him.
Grant takes an elbow to the forehead.

Grant is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grant to the mat. Grant regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kin wants to stand but Grant is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kin is controlling him.
Kin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

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

Kin clinches up against the cage.
Kin tries a knee to the head but Grant blocks it.
Kin misses with an elbow strike.
Kin looking to throw knees to the head but Grant is blocking nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Grant.
Grant working hard to break the clinch.
Kin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kin pushes off an throws an elbow but Grant leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grant takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hand to the body from Grant.
Grant is trying to break free.

Kin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Grant regains guard immediately.
Kin wants to get up but he can't break Grant's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Grant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taiei Kin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Grant connects with a body shot.

Kin forces Grant back against the cage and clinches.
Grant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grant has had enough of the clinch but Kin keeps him there for the moment.

Kin tightens his grip and picks Grant up, before dumping him to the ground. Grant manages to land in guard.
Grant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kin on the ground.
Kin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

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

Kin clinches with his opponent.
Kin misses with a knee to the head.
Grant avoiding damage as Kin throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grant is looking to break free of the clinch but Kin has double underhooks.
Kin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Kin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Grant regains guard immediately.
Kin stops Grant from standing up.
Kin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Grant is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kin prevents Grant from getting back to his feet.
Kin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Grant is proving hard to escape from.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kin wants to stand but Grant is controlling his arm.
Grant is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taiei Kin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taiei Kin's cut.
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!

Kin rushes Grant and presses him up against the cage.
Grant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kin.

Grant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Kin forces Grant back against the cage and clinches.
Kin landing knees to the body.
Grant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grant pushes Kin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grant takes an elbow to the forehead.
A frustrated look appears on Grant's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kin tries to land knees in the clinch but Grant avoids the damage to the body.
Kin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grant blocks it with crossed arms.
Grant lands an uppercut.

Kin is trying to trip Grant. He has hold of a leg but Grant is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kin wants to stand but Grant is controlling his posture from full guard.
Grant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Kin takes the fight into the clinch.
Kin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grant.
Nice body punch from Grant - that landed with a thud.
Kin throws an elbow that misses.
Kin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grant is working Kin over against the cage.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Kin is controlling him.
Kin misses with a knee strike.

Grant breaks from the clinch.
Kin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Kin clinches.
Grant managing to block the knees to the body from Kin.
A right hook to the body lands for Grant.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant tries to circle away but Kin has him pinned against the cage.

Kin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Grant looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kin wants to stand up but Grant has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taiei Kin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kin 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taiei Kin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sakke Pietila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakke Pietila has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Pietila
vs
Gaines

183 cm
22
276 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

203 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakke Pietila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Gaines!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietila's corner calls for a 1-2. Pietila obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gaines on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gaines fails in his attempt to clinch.

Gaines shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pietila's guard.
Gaines looking to sit in guard and control but Pietila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pietila's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pietila thows a big elbow that misses.
Pietila engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pietila with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietila showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sakke Pietila.

Pietila closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Pietila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Pietila closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Pietila.
Pietila lands a damaging elbow.
Pietila lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pietila cracks Gaines with a nice body shot.
Gaines looks gassed!
Pietila makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Pietila has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Gaines goes down! Pietila pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!

Gaines is rocked!

It looks like Jack Gaines has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaines is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gaines is still in real trouble! Can Pietila finish him?

Pietila has hold of Gaines's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Gaines tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Pietila cranks the arm and Gaines screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Gaines, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sakke Pietila!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Big Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Del Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Bull comes to the cage accompanied by Highway to Hell. Del Rio has chosen Requiem for a dream as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Big Bull
vs
Del Rio

210 cm
24
204 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

197 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

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, Billy Big Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alberto Del Rio!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Rio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Del Rio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Big Bull shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Del Rio's guard.
Del Rio wants to get back to his feet but Big Bull is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Del Rio is on top in guard.
Big Bull looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Rio is one step ahead there.
Big Bull manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Del Rio manages to get himself to full guard.
Big Bull throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Del Rio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Del Rio is trying to control the position but Big Bull postures up.
Big Bull really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Big Bull won't allow Del Rio to sweep him here.
Big Bull will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio keeping moving, preventing Big Bull from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Rio looking for a sweep. Not yet Del Rio, not yet.
Del Rio working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Big Bull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Big Bull wants to clinch up but Del Rio keeps it at a distance.

Big Bull drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Del Rio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Del Rio has momentary wrist control but Big Bull slips an elbow through the middle.
Del Rio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Big Bull content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Big Bull is one step ahead there.
Big Bull has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Big Bull passes Del Rio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Del Rio punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big Bull trying to control from half guard but Del Rio is working away.
Del Rio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Big Bull's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Big Bull's back!
Del Rio is trying to control but Big Bull is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Big Bull working to try and regain half guard.
Big Bull is breathing heavily.
Big Bull avoids a series of strikes thrown by Del Rio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio thowing shots but they're missing.
Del Rio throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Del Rio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Big Bull wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Del Rio.

Del Rio get's back to his feet.

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.

Big Bull tries to keep at a distance but Del Rio has taken the fight into the clinch.

Del Rio gets control of Big Bull's arms and successfully pulls guard. Del Rio will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Del Rio looking to control.

Del Rio uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Del Rio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Big Bull gets control of Del Rio's arms and successfully pulls guard. Big Bull will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Del Rio looking to pass the guard.
Del Rio trying to control but Big Bull is working from the bottom.

Del Rio stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Del Rio rushes Big Bull and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Big Bull goes for a takedown in the clinch but Del Rio prevents it.
Big Bull tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Del Rio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Del Rio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Big Bull pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Del Rio tries to circle away but Big Bull has him pinned against the cage.
Big Bull wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Del Rio has him pressed against the cage.
Big Bull drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Del Rio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Big Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Rio tries to break free but Big Bull pushes him back against the cage.
Big Bull keeps control of Del Rio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Del Rio successfully pulls guard.

Del Rio uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Del Rio closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Del Rio.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Del Rio drags the fight down to the ground.
Del Rio is pulling down on Big Bull's head to control his posture.
Del Rio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Big Bull is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Del Rio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Big Bull trying to control but Del Rio is working from the bottom.
Del Rio trying to control the position.
Del Rio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Del Rio tries to strike from the bottom.
Del Rio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Big Bull.

Del Rio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Big Bull off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Del Rio takes the fight into the clinch.

Del Rio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Big Bull stuffs the takedown attempt from Del Rio. Del Rio gets slowly back to his feet.
Big Bull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alberto Del Rio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Rio tries to clinch but Big Bull moves out of range.
Del Rio tries to clinch up but Big Bull circles away and keeps his distance.

Del Rio instigates a clinch.
Big Bull tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Del Rio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Del Rio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Del Rio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Del Rio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Del Rio fails with the takedown
and Big Bull counters with a head kick. That will keep Del Rio thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Del Rio has Big Bull up against the cage in a clinch.
Del Rio misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio missing with knees to the body.

Del Rio pulls guard effortlessly.
Big Bull thows a big elbow that misses.
Del Rio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Del Rio decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Big Bull.
Big Bull throws a head kick that misses.
Del Rio shoots for a takedown but Big Bull saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Del Rio pushes Big Bull up against the cage in a clinch.
Del Rio is trying to break the clinch but Big Bull has him pressed against the cage.
Del Rio lands with a right to the head.
Del Rio has Big Bull pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Big Bull manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Del Rio lands an uppercut.
Big Bull letting Del Rio take a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Bull managing to block the knees to the body from Del Rio.
Del Rio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Del Rio wants to break free but Big Bull has control.

Del Rio drags the fight down to the ground.
Big Bull trying to control but Del Rio is working from the bottom.
Big Bull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Del Rio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Big Bull looking to sit in guard and control but Del Rio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alberto Del Rio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Del Rio trying to control but Big Bull is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Del Rio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Del Rio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Big Bull is trying to break free.
Del Rio effectively controlling the action here.
Del Rio tries to circle away but Big Bull has him pinned against the cage.
Del Rio trying to land knees to the body.
Big Bull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Del Rio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Del Rio misses with an elbow over the top.
Big Bull is trying to break the clinch but Del Rio is controlling him.
Del Rio wants to break free but Big Bull has control.
Big Bull is looking to break free of the clinch but Del Rio has double underhooks.
A short right from Del Rio.
A shot in the inside from Del Rio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Rio avoiding damage.

Big Bull successfully pulls guard.
Del Rio throwing strikes from guard but Big Bull blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Del Rio postures up in Big Bull's guard and throws a big left but Big Bull blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio prevents Big Bull from getting back to his feet.
Del Rio throws a big right hand that misses.

Del Rio stands up and waves to Big Bull to follow him.

Del Rio forces Big Bull back against the cage and clinches.
Del Rio can't get the takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Del Rio throws an elbow but misses.
Del Rio looking for a takedown.
Del Rio pushes off an throws an elbow but Big Bull leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Del Rio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Del Rio is trying to trip Big Bull. He has hold of a leg but Big Bull is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Del Rio persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Del Rio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio trying to control but Big Bull is working from the bottom.
Del Rio stops Big Bull from standing up.
Del Rio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Big Bull is keeping the position for now.

Del Rio stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Billy Big Bull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Del Rio.

Del Rio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Big Bull, pushing him back against the cage.
Del Rio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Big Bull backwards.
Del Rio blocks an elbow strike.

Del Rio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Del Rio pulls out of a head kick attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Del Rio leaning his opponent against the cage.
Del Rio wants to break free but Big Bull has control.
Del Rio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Del Rio working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Del Rio gets control of Big Bull's arms and successfully pulls guard. Del Rio will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Big Bull wants to stand and escape but instead Del Rio has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Del Rio trying to control the position from guard on top but Big Bull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio passes into half guard.
Big Bull wants to control but Del Rio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Del Rio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Big Bull keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Del Rio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Del Rio 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Del Rio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ribero Garcia (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.

Jamison
vs
Garcia

180 cm
23
158 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

170 cm
25
158 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurt Jamison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ribero Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Jamison.
Garcia closes the distance but Jamison moves to the side
letting Jamison counter with a right hand.

Jamison decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jamison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garcia has hold of Jamison's hands but Jamison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Jamison seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia defends the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jamison slips a nice elbow through Garcia's hands, connecting with Garcia's forehead.

Jamison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jamison in particular looking to stall.
Garcia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jamison scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison uses his free foot to push down on Garcia's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Garcia.

Jamison goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Garcia is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia trying to control but Jamison is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jamison seems keen to control Garcia's posture.

Jamison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jamison is keeping the position for now.
Garcia lands a couple of digs.
Jamison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jamison has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Garcia trying to control but Jamison is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Garcia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ribero Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Garcia gets caught flat footed, as Jamison shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Garcia looks gassed!
Jamison stands up over Garcia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jamison advances position into side control!

Jamison is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Garcia looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jamison gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Garcia is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jamison lets go of the hold and Garcia can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurt Jamison!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zab Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solidus Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zab Mayweather has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mayweather
vs
Snake

189 cm
20
214 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zab Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Solidus Snake!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather misses with a double jab
and Snake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mayweather steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snake.
Mayweather misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mayweather throws a poor cross that misses
and Snake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayweather gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Snake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Snake misses.
Snake cracks Mayweather with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snake throws a push kick but Mayweather slaps the foot to one side.
Snake slips a jab from Mayweather.
Mayweather throws a left and a right that both miss
and Snake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mayweather misses with a left hand
and Snake counters with a big left hand that crumples Mayweather! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solidus Snake!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Almighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almighty kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gigolo. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Almighty
vs
Lucas

180 cm
20
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

168 cm
21
147 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Almighty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenneth Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almighty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lucas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Almighty.
Lucas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Almighty counters with a nice uppercut.
Lucas darts in trying to clinch
and Lucas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Almighty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lucas finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lucas misses with a double jab
and Almighty counters with a straight right hand.
Lucas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Almighty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Almighty needs to keep his hands up - Lucas had a free shot at his head there.
Almighty throws a lazy uppercut
and Lucas counters with a straight right hand.
Almighty is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lucas gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Almighty counter with a right hand.
Lucas dives in and grabs Almighty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Almighty pushes down on Lucas's head and hops out.
Lucas misses with the body kick
and Lucas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lucas throws a poor cross that misses
and Almighty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Almighty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Almighty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lucas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Almighty defends it nicely.
Bruce Almighty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almighty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lucas throws a leg kick but Almighty moved away.
Lucas tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucas moves forwards but Almighty connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Lucas is rocked!
Lucas gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Almighty points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Lucas wakes up just in time to hear Almighty thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Almighty!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allan Von Reinar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Reinar has chosen Iron Maiden - Fear of the dark as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gaines
vs
Von Reinar

170 cm
26
174 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
24
174 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Gaines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allan Von Reinar!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Von Reinar instigates a clinch.
Von Reinar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gaines backwards.
Von Reinar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gaines looking for a takedown.
Von Reinar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gaines.
Gaines looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Gaines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Reinar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gaines is working for takedown but Von Reinar is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Von Reinar.
Von Reinar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Von Reinar is pressed up against the cage. Gaines has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Von Reinar down to the mat. Von Reinar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gaines shoots and misses
and Von Reinar counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Reinar lands a jab to the nose.

Von Reinar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gaines to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gaines is breathing heavily.
Von Reinar has Gaines pulled in close to control his posture.
Gaines stopping the sweep attempt from Von Reinar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Reinar is on top in guard.
Von Reinar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Von Reinar postures up.
Von Reinar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Reinar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Von Reinar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Von Reinar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gaines drops down looking for an ankle pick but Von Reinar pulls his leg out and moves away.

Von Reinar has closed the distance and engaged Gaines in a clinch.
Von Reinar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gaines up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaines is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Von Reinar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Von Reinar has Gaines pushed against the cage.
Gaines goes for a takedown attempt but Von Reinar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Von Reinar lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Reinar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gaines looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab lands there for Von Reinar.
Von Reinar throws out a powerful jab.
Von Reinar scores with a decent looking hook.

Von Reinar steps into range and cracks Gaines with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Gaines flops backwards and Von Reinar dives into his guard looking to finish!

Gaines is rocked!
Von Reinar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Gaines is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Von Reinar drops back looking for a leg! Gaines is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gaines manages to kick Von Reinar off! Von Reinar jumps back into Gaines's guard.
Gaines seems to have got his legs back now.
Gaines knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Von Reinar on the ground.
Von Reinar postures up in Gaines's guard and throws a big left but Gaines blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Reinar content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaines preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Reinar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Von Reinar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Von Reinar won't allow Gaines to get back to his feet.
Von Reinar's corner is telling him to maintain position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Allan Von Reinar hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Von Reinar has managed to clinch.
Von Reinar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Von Reinar.

Von Reinar manages to break the clinch.

Von Reinar throws a left that rocks Gaines and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Von Reinar dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Gaines regain composure!

It looks like Bob Gaines has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Reinar tries to advance to mount but Gaines denies him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Reinar lands a few punches from side control.
Von Reinar controls the position from side control.

Von Reinar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bob Gaines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Reinar lands with a cross.
Von Reinar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gaines at a distance.

Von Reinar drives through and clinches with Gaines against the cage.
Von Reinar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gaines is working for takedown but Von Reinar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Von Reinar working Gaines over with knees to the body.
Von Reinar landing knees to the body.
Von Reinar scores with a shot to the side of Gaines's head.
Von Reinar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gaines backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Von Reinar manages to break the clinch.
Gaines is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Von Reinar.
Von Reinar cracks Gaines with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Von Reinar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Reinar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allan Von Reinar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Gaines's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Von Reinar throws a good cross that connects.
Allan Von Reinar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Reinar lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Gaines can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Von Reinar and Gaines drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Von Reinar.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allan Von Reinar!