Holmgang: Challengers!1! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Alahuippa
vs
Thomas

190 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Hell's Balls Fightwear
Gilop®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zimou Alahuippa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alahuippa connects with a jab.

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

Thomas is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thomas throwing shots but Alahuippa is blocking nicely.

Thomas is working for a kimura but Alahuippa is defending it quite comfortably.
Alahuippa is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thomas works his foot free and advances to mount.
Alahuippa is trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Thomas is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Thomas working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Alahuippa turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Thomas off and cradles Alahuippa's limp body as Thomas celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). John Thomas!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gangmo Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakataan Paskaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lee
vs
Paskaks

193 cm
23
269 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gangmo Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hakataan Paskaks!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paskaks.
Paskaks misses with a lunging right hand
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Paskaks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paskaks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paskaks scores with a jab.
Paskaks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Paskaks swings widly with a right hand
and Paskaks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Paskaks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paskaks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gangmo Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakataan Paskaks.
Lee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paskaks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskaks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lee.

Paskaks is looking for a triangle here but Lee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Paskaks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lee tries for a kimura but Paskaks is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paskaks holds on to Lee's head and controls the position momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gangmo Lee!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between MItch Bjukanon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Fairley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjukanon comes to the ring accompanied by JWP bądź mistrzem. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Bjukanon
vs
Fairley

178 cm
23
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
174 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, MItch Bjukanon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Fairley!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjukanon darts in trying to clinch
and Fairley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fairley keeps the fight on the outside.
Bjukanon defending well as Fairley loads up on a big left hand.
Bjukanon shoots and misses

and Fairley counters with a single leg into guard. Bjukanon didn't expect that.
Fairley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fairley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bjukanon is keeping the position for now.
Bjukanon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fairley is controlling him.
Bjukanon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fairley postures up.
Bjukanon tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Fairley drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Fairley seems to have locked his on tight now - Bjukanon screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Fairley, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Nick Fairley!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pe Lurpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manel Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Walk. Pe Lurpo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Manel Cruz's chin.

Lurpo
vs
Cruz

179 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pe Lurpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manel Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Lurpo is predictable there
and Cruz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lurpo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lurpo with a poor takedown
and Cruz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lurpo with a poor takedown
and Cruz counters with a left and a right that stings Lurpo.
Cruz dodges the punch combination from Lurpo.
Pe Lurpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lurpo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pe Lurpo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurpo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lurpo 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.
Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lurpo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cruz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lurpo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lurpo misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz counters with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a head kick!
Cruz misses with a head kick.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lurpo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Lurpo there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lurpo stops Cruz from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Lurpo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. Lurpo eventually gives up the hold.
Cruz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cruz looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lurpo scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lurpo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lurpo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lurpo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lurpo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manel Cruz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lurpo.
Lurpo swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Lurpo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lurpo misses with a jab to the body
and Cruz counters with a head kick. That will keep Lurpo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Lurpo misses with a hook to the body
and Cruz counters with a one-two to the body.
Lurpo misses with a body shot.
Cruz throws a head kick but Lurpo moves out of range.

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.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lurpo misses with a hook to the body
and Cruz counters with a one-two to the body.
Lurpo misses the body punch
and Cruz counters with a low kick, right behind Lurpo 's knee.
Lurpo blocks a head kick by Cruz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurpo misses with a hook to the body
and Cruz counters with a three punch combo that has Lurpo backing up. Lurpo nods at Cruz to acknowledge the strikes.
Lurpo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruz sprawls well. Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lurpo gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.

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.

Lurpo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lurpo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lurpo 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lurpo landing strikes from the mount and Cruz is in trouble!
Lurpo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Lurpo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pe Lurpo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

That kick from Cruz tenderised Lurpo's leg. Lurpo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Lurpo moves out of range easily.
Lurpo is looking to wear down Cruz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lurpo throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throws a nice head kick!
Lurpo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cruz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lurpo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cruz counters with a big head kick but Lurpo shrugs it off.
A low kick from Lurpo is predictable there
and Cruz counters with a head kick.
Manel Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Lurpo avoids nicely.
Lurpo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cruz defends it nicely.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Lurpo moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurpo with a poor takedown
and Cruz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lurpo looks for a takedown but Cruz sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pe Lurpo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lurpo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lurpo showed some decent athleticism there.
Cruz is staying active underneath Lurpo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manel Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cruz 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manel Cruz!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Remember the Name by Fort Minor. Ryan Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gracie
vs
Peterson

179 cm
23
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Ryan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie jabs Peterson right on the nose. Peterson blinks but takes it well.
Peterson with a poor takedown
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Peterson backing up. Peterson nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Gracie throws a jab when Peterson was well out of range.
Peterson with a poor takedown
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryan Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Peterson.
Peterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Peterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peterson shoots and misses
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Peterson will be more careful next time no doubt.

Peterson is rocked!
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peterson.
Peterson misses with a takedown
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Peterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Peterson seems to have recovered his senses.
Peterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Peterson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Peterson misses with a takedown
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Peterson backing up. Peterson nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Peterson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Peterson fails with the takedown
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gracie lunges at Peterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Peterson's hand.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peterson moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Peterson backing up. Peterson nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Peterson looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Peterson staying out of range there.
Gracie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Peterson with a poor takedown
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryan Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Peterson shoots and misses
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Peterson.
Peterson shoots and misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Peterson misses with a takedown
and Peterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peterson has his takedown stuffed
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gracie throws out a powerful jab.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Peterson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Peterson staying out of range there.
Peterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Peterson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Peterson backing up. Peterson nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peterson slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Peterson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Peterson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Peterson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peterson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Peterson fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Peterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Peterson backing up. Peterson nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Peterson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
An elbow from Peterson crashes against the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Peterson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is pushing Peterson's head away, looking to escape. Peterson manages to hold on to the position though.

Peterson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peterson cracks Gracie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Peterson misses with the ground and pound.
Peterson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Peterson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeru Allianz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Margarito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jeru Allianz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Allianz
vs
Margarito

197 cm
26
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeru Allianz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oscar Margarito!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allianz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allianz with a poor takedown
and Margarito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Margarito shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Margarito showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Margarito is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Margarito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Margarito perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Allianz trying to control here.
Margarito trying to mount his opponent but Allianz defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Allianz takes a swing at Margarito's ribcage but misses.
Allianz looks to clinch

and Margarito counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Margarito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Margarito is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Allianz actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margarito keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Oscar Margarito hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Allianz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Margarito.
Allianz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Margarito counters with a single leg into guard. Allianz didn't expect that.
Allianz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margarito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allianz is keeping the position for now.
Margarito controls from within his opponent's guard.
Margarito stands and throws Allianz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Allianz being controlled for a moment.
Margarito works to advance to full mount. Allianz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margarito sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Margarito is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Margarito controlling from mount.

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

The ref stands the fighters back up. Oscar Margarito was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Allianz tries to clinch

and Margarito counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Margarito.
Margarito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oscar Margarito.
Allianz tries for a takedown but Margarito circles away easily

and Margarito counters with a shoot takedown. Allianz fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeru Allianz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Margarito 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.
Allianz looking for a sweep. Not yet Allianz, not yet.
Margarito controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Margarito tries to free his leg and advance position but Allianz is retaining full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Margarito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Oscar Margarito wasn't active enough on the ground.
Allianz closes the distance looking to clinch

and Margarito counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Allianz keeping full guard, as Margarito tries to pass.
Margarito is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Margarito stands and throws Allianz's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Margarito remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Margarito advances to mount.
Margarito sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Margarito seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Allianz is holding on tight.
Margarito controlling from the full mount.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oscar Margarito.
Allianz throws a wild body kick that Margarito sees coming a mile off.
Allianz tries to clinch up

and Margarito counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Allianz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Margarito.

Margarito closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Allianz is being controlled here.
Allianz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Margarito asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Allianz's face as Margarito controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Oscar Margarito wasn't active enough on the ground.
Allianz tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Margarito counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Allianz!
Margarito content just to control the position here.
Allianz is working to get back to half guard.
Allianz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Margarito content just to control the position here.
Margarito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Oscar Margarito has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Allianz misses the shot to the body.
Allianz motions for Margarito to come forward. Allianz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Allianz tries to clinch up but Margarito circles away and keeps his distance.
Allianz doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Margarito counters with a shoot takedown. Allianz fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margarito slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here.
Allianz is pushing Margarito's head away, looking to escape. Margarito manages to hold on to the position though.
Margarito moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Margarito 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.
Margarito tries to advance to mount but Allianz denies him.

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.
Allianz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Margarito takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Margarito works his way to his opponent's back.
Margarito controls the action.
Allianz is trying to get back to his feet but Margarito has full control of the position and if anything, Allianz has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Margarito has good solid back control here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Oscar Margarito wasn't active enough on the ground.
Allianz has his takedown stuffed

and Margarito counters with a shoot takedown. Allianz fights it but they end up in guard.
Margarito controlling from the top position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Margarito slips nicely into half guard.
Margarito is controlling the pace.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Oscar Margarito hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Allianz has his takedown stuffed

so Margarito counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeru Allianz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Margarito wants to pass the guard but Allianz is keeping the position.
Margarito is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Margarito works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Margarito performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Margarito prevents Allianz from standing back up.
Margarito is figuring out what he wants to do next.

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

Margarito feints and as Allianz raises his hands in defense, Margarito changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oscar Margarito has got the better of the ground game so far.
Allianz being controlled here, momentarily.
Margarito wants to pass the guard but Allianz is keeping the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Allianz is looking for a triangle but Margarito pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Margarito passes Allianz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Margarito seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Margarito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Allianz shoots and misses

so Margarito counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Allianz being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Oscar Margarito hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Margarito circles away from the clinch attempt

and Margarito counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allianz trying to control but Margarito postures up.
Margarito is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Margarito prevents Allianz from standing back up.
Margarito controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Oscar Margarito was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Allianz misses with a takedown

and Margarito counters with a single leg into guard. Allianz didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Margarito is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Margarito pushes down on Allianz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Margarito wants to pass to mount but Allianz is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allianz is looking for a sweep. Margarito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Margarito performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Oscar Margarito wasn't active enough on the ground.
Allianz throws a sloppy head kick and Margarito moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allianz doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Margarito counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Margarito.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeru Allianz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allianz being controlled here, momentarily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Oscar Margarito has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Margarito slips a jab and a cross from Allianz.

Margarito gets a takedown into half guard.

Allianz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Margarito pulls his head out easily.
Allianz tries to get to full guard but Margarito has control of the leg.
Margarito uses his free foot to push down on Allianz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Allianz.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Margarito moves to the back.
Margarito is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Allianz just trying to survive but Margarito is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I would not like to be Allianz right now.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oscar Margarito.
Margarito needs to keep his hands up - Allianz had a free shot at his head there.
Allianz misses with a takedown

and Margarito counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Allianz!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Margarito content just to control the position here.
Allianz stops Margarito from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Margarito tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Allianz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Margarito controlling the position easily from mount.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Margarito fails to advance to Allianz's back.
Margarito controlling from mount.
Allianz is trying to escape the mount but Margarito keeps good control and instead manages to take Allianz's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Margarito really dominated that round.
That's time! Allianz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A combination from Allianz does no damage.
Allianz tries to clinch but Margarito moves away

and Margarito counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Margarito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Allianz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Allianz is in trouble now - Margarito has advanced to mount!
Allianz is trying to stand.
Margarito takes Allianz's back.
Allianz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Oscar Margarito wasn't active enough on the ground.
Margarito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Margarito shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Allianz's guard.
Margarito controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Margarito is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oscar Margarito has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Allianz throws a head kick that Margarito semi-blocks.

It looks like Oscar Margarito has been cut.
Allianz doesn't manage to clinch there - Margarito circles away.

Margarito scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Margarito stalling.

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

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

Margarito changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Allianz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Allianz is looking to regain half guard here but Margarito keeps moving and retains side control.
Allianz is being controlled here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Margarito tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Allianz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Margarito has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Allianz seems a little lost for a moment, as Margarito dominates the positioning.
Margarito's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's six 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oscar Margarito.
Allianz tries to clinch up

and Margarito counters with a nice double leg into side control. Allianz won't be happy with that.
Margarito staying calm.
Allianz can't do much from the bottom here.
Allianz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Allianz is trying to control but can't.
Margarito takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Oscar Margarito has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Margarito shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Allianz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Margarito controls from within his opponent's guard.
Margarito advances to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Margarito is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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

Margarito shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Allianz's guard.
Allianz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Margarito controls the pace.
Allianz wants to stand up but Margarito is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Margarito dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Margarito's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Allianz doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Margarito counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Allianz's guard now.
Margarito passes Allianz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Margarito slows the pace down in half guard.
Margarito has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Margarito controlling his opponent.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allianz has given up his back. Will we see Margarito going for some submissions?
Margarito has good solid back control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allianz controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Oscar Margarito has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Allianz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Margarito shoots in and bounces Allianz off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.

Allianz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Margarito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Margarito postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margarito not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Oscar Margarito wasn't active enough on the ground.

Margarito shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Allianz is trying to defend but Margarito finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Margarito is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Margarito is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Allianz!
Allianz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Margarito controlling his opponent.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Allianz wants to hold on but Margarito pushes him away.
Margarito looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Oscar Margarito has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Allianz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Margarito counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Margarito uses his free foot to push down on Allianz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Allianz.
Margarito controlling the position easily from mount.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oscar Margarito.
Allianz looks to land a combination but Margarito avoids it well.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Allianz misses with a takedown attempt

and Margarito counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeru Allianz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allianz is letting Margarito control him for a moment.
Margarito has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Allianz!
Margarito tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jeru Allianz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oscar Margarito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Margarito moves to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Margarito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Margarito winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 41:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 41:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 41:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Margarito!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ass Blaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliezer Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado has chosen Heart - If Looks Could Killl as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Blaster
vs
Machado

188 cm
25
209 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

184 cm
19
218 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ass Blaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliezer Machado!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaster fails with the takedown
and Blaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaster fails with the takedown
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ass Blaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaster misses with a looping left.

Blaster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Machado looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blaster working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Blaster throwing strikes but Machado manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Machado controls the position.
Blaster tries to bench press Machado off him but Machado keeps the position.
Machado taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Eliezer Machado.
Machado is looking to clinch.
Blaster has his takedown stuffed

and Machado holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A body shot lands from Machado.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blaster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machado stops a takedown attempt from Blaster.
Machado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blaster.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado gets underhooks to prevent Blaster's takedown attempt.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Blaster.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Blaster.
Machado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blaster.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaster is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blaster has Machado pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Machado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blaster is breathing heavily.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machado lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machado.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado digs a right hand underneath Blaster's ribcage. Blaster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blaster wants a takedown but no success here.
Machado gets through Blaster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blaster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blaster blocking some punches.

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.
Machado lands a body shot.
Machado works on Blaster's body with a couple of short punches.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blaster backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Blaster tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Machado on the inside.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blaster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machado fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Machado clinches up against the ropes.
Machado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machado lands a shot to the body.
Machado pushes Blaster back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado lands a nice uppercut.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machado lands a left hand.
Machado lands with a right to the head.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaster.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Blaster's head.
Blaster tries for a takedown but Machado manages to get underhooks.
Machado gets through Blaster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
Machado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaster.
Machado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaster backwards.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machado.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Machado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaster can't get the takedown.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Blaster's head.
Blaster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.

That's eight 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.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Machado.
Machado is leaning against Blaster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machado pushes Blaster back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Machado gets through Blaster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Machado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaster tries for a takedown but Machado manages to get underhooks.
Machado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blasters head.
Machado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machado is working Blaster over against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Machado clinches up with Blaster and pushes him back against the ropes.
Machado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaster backwards.
Machado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.
Blaster tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machado.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blaster wants to break free but Machado has control.
Blaster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machado pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blaster misses with a takedown

and Machado counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ass Blaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is working Blaster over against the ropes.
Machado stops a takedown attempt from Blaster.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Machado.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Machado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaster backwards.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blaster has had enough of the clinch but Machado keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Machado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaster goes for a takedown attempt but Machado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machado lands with an overhand left.
Machado lands a slapping body shot.
Machado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blaster shoots and misses
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machado lands with an uppercut that bounces Blaster off the ropes and back into rage.

Machado clinches.
Machado lands a shot to the body.
Machado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Machado.
Blaster is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Machado.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Machado lands a body shot.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blasters head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.

Blaster is rocked!
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Blaster's head.
Oh Blaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blaster seems to have got his legs back now.
Machado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Machado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blaster backwards.
A short right from Machado.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands a shot to the body.
Machado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Blaster's head.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machado.
Machado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.
Blaster fails to pull guard.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Blaster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Blaster's head.
Eliezer Machado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Machado - that landed with a thud.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blaster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blaster or not.
Machado lands a hook that snaps the head of Blaster backwards.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Blaster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaster.
A short left from Machado.
Machado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blasters head.
Blaster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machado pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blaster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Blaster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Machado clinches up with Blaster and pushes him back against the ropes.
Machado pushes Blaster back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
Machado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado cracks Blaster with a nice body shot.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaster.
A short left from Machado.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machado.
A body shot lands from Machado.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaster.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Machado.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaster.
Machado lands a nice uppercut.
Machado lands a body punch.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
Blaster can't get the takedown.
Machado lands a hook that snaps the head of Blaster backwards.
Machado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaster backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliezer Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Machado scores with a hook to the body. Blaster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blaster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Blaster tries to keep at a distance but Machado has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
Blaster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blasters head.
Machado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaster backwards.
Nice body punch from Machado - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ass Blaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Blaster's head.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blaster backwards.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado pushes Blaster back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Machado working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machado.
Machado lands a right hand.
Blaster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machado pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machado lands a hook that snaps the head of Blaster backwards.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machado stops a takedown attempt from Blaster.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Machado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Machado drops Blaster onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Blaster is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Machado lands with a right to the head.
Machado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaster backwards.
Machado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Machado lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Machado pushes Blaster against the ropes. Machado is working some dirty boxing. Machado pushes off with a quick right hook! Blaster goes down! Blaster tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Machado moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eliezer Machado!

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 Thiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ana Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali has chosen Apinamies as his entrance music. Thiago Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ana Ali's chin.

Silva
vs
Ali

185 cm
25
249 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

188 cm
22
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thiago Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ana Ali!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Ali slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Ali looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Ali is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Ali wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Ali is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ali is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Ali eventually gives up the hold.
Silva wants to control but Ali is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ali tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Ali gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ali takes Silva's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Silva is in trouble.

Ali is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ali biding his time, controlling Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ali is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silva is defending well though. Ali let's go of the attempt for now.
Silva is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Silva is trying to defend against the choke here but Ali has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Ali Tightens the hold and Silva taps out furiously! Ali displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ana Ali!