Gensis 10 : First Belt PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Pack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Pack has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Pack
vs
Medeiros

210 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Pack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabio Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pack throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Fabio Medeiros has been cut.
Pack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Medeiros wants to clinch up but Pack keeps it at a distance.

Medeiros fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pack, pushing him back against the cage.
Pack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Medeiros effectively controlling the action here.
Medeiros keeps control of Pack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Medeiros utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Medeiros lands a hook that snaps the head of Pack backwards.

It looks like John Pack has been cut.
Medeiros stalling.
Medeiros lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pack is breathing heavily.
Medeiros dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Medeiros continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabio Medeiros.
Medeiros fails in his attempt to clinch.
Medeiros fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros moves in looking to clinch but Pack pushes him off.

Medeiros clinches up with Pack and pushes him back against the cage.
Pack tries to circle away but Medeiros has him pinned against the cage.
Medeiros lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Medeiros.
Medeiros lands a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Medeiros.
Medeiros with a knee to the head.
Medeiros stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabio Medeiros.

Pack gets tackled into the cage by Medeiros. Medeiros maintains the clinch.
Medeiros is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Medeiros's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Medeiros's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Medeiros will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pack up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabio Medeiros.
Pack keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Medeiros looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Medeiros tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Medeiros looks to clinch
and Pack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Medeiros doesn't manage to clinch there - Pack circles away.
Medeiros is looking to clinch but Pack is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Pack misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Medeiros looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Medeiros takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Medeiros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pack paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Medeiros moves into range and clinches up with Pack.
Pack can't break the clinch.
Medeiros holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Medeiros prevents Pack from breaking the clinch.
Medeiros trying to control the position but instead, Pack has worked for underhooks and has pushed Medeiros into the cage.
Pack is trying to break the clinch but Medeiros is controlling him.
Medeiros has Pack pressed against the cage, preventing Pack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pack is trying to break free.
Medeiros keeps control of Pack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Medeiros comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pack wants to get back to striking at distance but Medeiros won't allow it.
Pack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pack takes a knee to the side of the body.
Medeiros has Pack pushed against the cage.
Pack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Medeiros lands a nice elbow.
Pack takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Medeiros.
Pack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pack wants to get back to striking at distance but Medeiros won't allow it.
Medeiros avoiding damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Medeiros obliges.
Medeiros lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Medeiros takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Medeiros stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabio Medeiros dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Pack falls off balance throwing a combination

and Medeiros holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Medeiros is leaning against Pack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pack is trying to break the clinch but Medeiros is controlling him.
A right hook to the body lands for Medeiros.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Medeiros takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Medeiros creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pack's defenses.
The referee calls for Medeiros to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabio Medeiros.

Medeiros moves into the clinch.
Medeiros lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Medeiros lands a nice elbow.
Medeiros leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Medeiros lands a right hand.
Medeiros is struggling to control the position.
Pack takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pack working hard to break the clinch.
Medeiros effectively controlling the action here.
Pack can't break the clinch.
Pack is looking to break free of the clinch but Medeiros has double underhooks.
Pack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Medeiros's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pack wants to get back to striking at distance but Medeiros won't allow it.
Medeiros lands an elbow inside that Pack shrugs off.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Medeiros. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Pack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Medeiros tries to clinch up but Pack circles away and keeps his distance.
John Pack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Medeiros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pack keeps the fight on the outside.
Pack misses with a kick to the body.
Pack misses with a head kick.
Medeiros fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Medeiros fails in his attempt to clinch.
Medeiros fails with an attempt to clinch.
Medeiros moves in looking to clinch but Pack pushes him off.
Pack lands a head kick!
Medeiros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pack lands with a shot to the body.
Medeiros tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Medeiros takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pack plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Medeiros clinches with his opponent.
Medeiros stalling against the cage.
Pack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pack is trying to break the clinch but Medeiros is controlling him.
Pack tries to circle away but Medeiros has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Medeiros lands a nice elbow.
Medeiros has Pack pressed against the cage.
Medeiros lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pack is trying to break the clinch but Medeiros is controlling him.
Medeiros working Pack over with knees to the body.
Medeiros stalling against the cage.
Fabio Medeiros seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice elbow from Medeiros.
Pack tries to break the clinch but Medeiros is controlling the position.
Medeiros dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pack is trying to force a seperation but Medeiros has the dominant position.
Medeiros taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabio Medeiros.
Pack misses with a lunging right hand

and Medeiros counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pack letting Medeiros take a breather here.
Pack tries to circle away but Medeiros has him pinned against the cage.
Medeiros is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Medeiros prevents Pack from breaking the clinch.
Pack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Medeiros lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Medeiros stalling in the clinch but Pack improves position.
Pack tries to break free but Medeiros pushes him back against the cage.
Pack wants to get back to striking at distance but Medeiros won't allow it.
Pack is looking to break free of the clinch but Medeiros has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Medeiros creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Medeiros gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Medeiros lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Medeiros trying to control the position but instead, Pack has worked for underhooks and has pushed Medeiros into the cage.
Pack tries to circle away but Medeiros has him pinned against the cage.
Medeiros working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabio Medeiros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Medeiros tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Medeiros fails in his attempt to clinch.
Medeiros takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pack falls off balance throwing a combination

and Medeiros moves into the clinch.
Pack is looking to break free of the clinch but Medeiros has double underhooks.
Pack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Medeiros lands a damaging elbow.
Medeiros with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee calls for Medeiros to work.
Medeiros keeps control of Pack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pack wants to get back to striking at distance but Medeiros won't allow it.
Pack is trying to push Medeiros away but Medeiros has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Medeiros lands a right hand.
Medeiros content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Medeiros digs a right hand into Pack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pack's gas tank.
Medeiros stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pack is trying to force a seperation but Medeiros has the dominant position.
Pack wants to get back to striking at distance but Medeiros won't allow it.
Medeiros controlling the action here for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Medeiros lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Medeiros.
Medeiros lands a body punch.
Medeiros pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pack is trying to force a seperation but Medeiros has the dominant position.
Pack is trying to break the clinch but Medeiros is controlling him.
Medeiros lands a shoulder strike.

John Pack's cut is getting worse.
Medeiros prevents Pack from breaking the clinch.
Pack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pack is trying to break the clinch but Medeiros is controlling him.

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.
Medeiros just leaning against Pack, taking a breather.

Pack breaks from the clinch.
Medeiros tries to clinch but Pack is having none of it.
Pack scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Medeiros is looking to clinch.
Medeiros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pack scores with a head kick. Medeiros tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pack lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pack lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pack circles away from the clinch attempt.

Medeiros drives through and clinches with Pack against the cage.
Medeiros working Pack over with knees to the body.
Medeiros has Pack pushed against the cage.
Medeiros receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Pack tries to circle away but Medeiros has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pack is trying to push Medeiros away but Medeiros has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Medeiros.
Medeiros leaning his opponent against the cage.
Medeiros keeps control of Pack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Medeiros working Pack over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Medeiros.
Pack is looking to break free of the clinch but Medeiros has double underhooks.
Medeiros misses with a knee to the head.
Medeiros lands a nice elbow.
Medeiros taking a breather.
Pack tries to break free but Medeiros pushes him back against the cage.
Pack is trying to force a seperation but Medeiros has the dominant position.
Medeiros prevents Pack from breaking the clinch.
Medeiros lands an elbow that stopped Pack in his tracks for a moment.
Medeiros trying to stall but Pack improves his position.
Pack wants to get back to striking at distance but Medeiros won't allow it.

That's four 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.
Pack can't break the clinch.
Medeiros lands an elbow that stopped Pack in his tracks for a moment.
Pack working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Medeiros is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Medeiros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pack's efforts to push away.
Pack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
John Pack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Medeiros seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Medeiros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pack's efforts to push away.
Medeiros is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pack tries to circle away but Medeiros has him pinned against the cage.
Pack working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fabio Medeiros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabio Medeiros.
Pack scores with a three punch combo!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Pack.
I think Medeiros 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabio Medeiros!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loren Bebb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Bilashki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bebb comes to the cage accompanied by Im Winning. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Bebb
vs
Bilashki

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Loren Bebb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Bilashki!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bilashki misses with the combination.
Bebb lands a lovely overhand right.
Bebb lands a jab to the nose.
Bilashki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bebb defends it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bilashki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bebb has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bebb and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jon Bilashki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bebb lands a jab to the head.

Bilashki moves into the clinch.

Bilashki manages to break the clinch.
Bebb lands an overhand right.
Bilashki misses with a double jab.
Bilashki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bebb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bilashki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bebb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Bebb.
Bilashki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bilashki there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Bilashki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bebb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bebb wants it to stay on the feet.
Bilashki looks gassed!
Bebb lands with a hook. Bilashki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bilashki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bebb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Bilashki is rocked!
Bebb lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Bilashki is looking to close the distance but Bebb sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Bilashki crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Bilashki is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Loren Bebb!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Helio Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Morais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morais has chosen Apaga mas não bate as his entrance music. Sergio Morais has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Ali
vs
Morais

185 cm
25
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Helio Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergio Morais!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morais gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ali counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morais won't be happy with that.
Morais stops Ali from passing to mount.
Morais tries to buck Ali off but Ali is having none of it.
Ali slows the pace down.
Morais can't do much from the bottom here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali controlling the position.
Morais tries to buck Ali off but Ali is having none of it.
Ali working away.
Morais is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ali moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Morais stops Ali from passing to mount.
Morais manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ali looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali wants to improve his position but Morais is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Morais seems content to control.
Ali is looking to improve his position.
Ali is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Morais in particular looking to stall.

Morais wants to work for an arm triangle but Ali is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Ali looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morais passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ali!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ali can't escape the position.
Ali is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morais sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Morais moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ali has worked his arm free - good work by Ali!
Morais looks gassed!
Morais controlling from side mount.
Ali is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Morais's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Morais shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ali counters with a takedown into side control.
Morais regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ali's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ali works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ali takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Ali looking for the choke from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morais trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Morais right now.
Morais is breathing heavily.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ali's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Ali is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ali biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ali scores with strikes from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ali throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

Morais preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ali.
Morais just trying to survive but Ali is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Morais covers up after that shot from Ali.

Ali is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Morais knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Morais for a finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ali's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morais rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ali frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morais is desperately trying to improve his position but Ali has a good base and remains in mount.
Ali trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morais is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ali takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ali tries to control but Morais wriggling away.
Morais is working to get back to half guard.
Morais tries to lock up and control but Ali gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helio Ali dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Morais with a poor takedown

so Ali counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ali forces his way into half guard.
Ali perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Morais is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ali pulls his head out easily.
Ali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morais keeps working.
Ali is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Morais takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ali tries to pass to full mount but Morais defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morais is trying to get back to full guard.
Morais is staying active underneath Ali, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ali prevents Morais from improving his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morais keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Helio Ali.
Ali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morais misses with a takedown

and Ali counters with a takedown into side control.
Morais is not content to let Ali control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ali looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Helio Ali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morais keeps working.

Ali thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ali working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Morais wants to control but Ali postures up.
Sergio Morais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali trying to control the action but Morais is working from the bottom.
Ali tries to move into full mount but can't pass Morais's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Helio Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ali has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Ali!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renars Stunza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paublo Fransisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fransisco has chosen Pantera - Mouth For War as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Stunza
vs
Fransisco

191 cm
20
223 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

196 cm
21
222 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Doom Fightwear
Rivers Edge Nutrition(Disciples of Pain)

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 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Renars Stunza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paublo Fransisco!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stunza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fransisco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stunza misses with a double jab
and Fransisco makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Renars Stunza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stunza misses with a combination
and Fransisco counters with a left and a right that stings Stunza.
Stunza misses with a double jab
and Fransisco makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stunza throws a combination that misses
and Fransisco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stunza connects with a right hand. Fransisco shakes it off.
Stunza moves forwards but Fransisco connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stunza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stunza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stunza throws a right hand that misses
and Fransisco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stunza misses with a combination
and Fransisco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stunza ducks right into an uppercut from Fransisco.
Stunza throws a combination that misses
and Fransisco counters with a straight right hand.
Stunza with a nice cross.
Stunza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fransisco counters with a nice uppercut.
Stunza moves forwards but Fransisco connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fransisco is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stunza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stunza misses with a double jab
and Fransisco counters with a left and a right that stings Stunza.
Stunza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fransisco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from Stunza misses
and Fransisco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stunza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stunza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stunza misses with a double jab
and Fransisco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stunza is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fransisco looks to land a combination. Stunza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fransisco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stunza.
Stunza misses with a body punch
and Fransisco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Stunza is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Fransisco.
Stunza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fransisco counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Stunza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stunza misses with a double jab
and Fransisco counters with a straight right hand.
Stunza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fransisco counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Stunza falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paublo Fransisco!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hae Ki Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eino Nappi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nappi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by O Fortuna. Eino Nappi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ki Park
vs
Nappi

171 cm
21
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

161 cm
29
134 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Gilop®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hae Ki Park!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eino Nappi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Nappi is predictable there
and Park counters with a left and a right that stings Nappi.
A low kick from Nappi is predictable there
and Park counters with a good low kick that Nappi was not able to check.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nappi. Park shrugs it off though.
Nappi dives in and grabs Park's left leg, looking for a takedown. Park pushes down on Nappi's head and hops out.
Nappi throws a right hand that misses
and Park counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Park throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Park connects with a nice looking jab.
Nappi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Park counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nappi thinking.
Hae Ki Park seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Park throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nappi on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Park fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nappi is out of range.
Nappi connects with a leg kick. Park looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Park looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Park on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nappi. Nappi obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Park tenderised Nappi's leg. Nappi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Park works over Nappi's head and body with a nice combination.
Park listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Park throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nappi.
Nappi throws a leg kick
and Park counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nappi throws a shot from downtown. Park moves away and avoids it.
A lazy body kick from Nappi
and Park counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nappi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A left and a right from Park both land. Nice combination.
Nappi misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nappi looks to throw a body kick
and Park counters with a head kick.
Park misses with a double jab.
Park connects with a solid leg kick.
Nappi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nappi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Nappi is predictable there
and Park counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nappi's knee momentarily.
Park takes a swing at Nappi's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Nappi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No joy there for Park, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hae Ki Park is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Park throws a shot from downtown. Nappi moves away and avoids it.
Park is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Park throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Nappi blocks the low kick.
Nappi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Park throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nappi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nappi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nappi lands a nice hook to Park's body. Park takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nappi moves forwards but Park connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Park tries to score with a low kick but Nappi moves his leg out of the way.
Park misses with a body shot.
Nappi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nappi checks the leg kick.
A big left from Nappi misses.
Park misses with a leg kick
and Nappi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Nappi misses
and Park counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nappi thinking.
Nappi misses with a left hand
and Park counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Park is looking to score with low kicks.
Park takes one to the chin there.
Park tries to work over Nappi's front leg with a kick but Nappi checks it.
Park lands with an uppercut that bounces Nappi off the cage and back into rage.
Nappi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Park is looking to clinch but Nappi is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Nappi
and Park counters with a thumping low kick.
Park uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nappi.
Park throws a low kick, looking for Nappi's leg but Nappi calmly moves out of range.
Nappi throws a leg kick
and Park counters with a head kick. That will keep Nappi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hae Ki Park is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Park, as that shot connected.
Nice straight punches there by Park. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Park.
Nappi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Park throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Park misses
and Nappi counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Nappi is predictable there

and Park counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Nappi manages to break the clinch.
Nappi checks a low kick from Park.
Nappi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Park sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nappi somewhat.
Nappi misses with a hook
and Park counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Park scores with a kick to the midsection.
Park moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Park throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nappi.
Park lands a right hook to the body.
Park tests Nappi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Park keeps Nappi at a distance using the push kick.
Park takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nappi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Park sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nappi somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hae Ki Park will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Park takes a swing at Nappi's ribcage but misses.
Park swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Park loads up on a big right hand but Nappi slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nappi throws a leg kick
and Park counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Park buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nappi wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Park misses with a leg kick
and Nappi counters with a nice leg kick.
Nappi swats away the attempt to clinch by Park.
Nappi looks for a takedown but Park sprawls well.
Nappi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Park.
Park keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Park tries to close the distance and clinch but Nappi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

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.
Nappi throws a lazy head kick
and Park counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Park avoids the head kick by Nappi.
Park scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Park. Beautiful body shot.
Nappi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Park sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Park turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hae Ki Park is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Park stuffs the takedown.
Hae Ki Park has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eino Nappi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nappi manages to avoid it.
Nappi defending well as Park loads up on a big left hand.
Eino Nappi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Park fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nappi is out of range.
A low kick from Nappi misses
and Park counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Nappi misses
and Park counters with a head kick.
Nappi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Park fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nappi circles away from the clinch attempt

and Nappi counters with a shoot takedown. Park fights it but they end up in guard.
Nappi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nappi tries to stand but Park is controlling from the bottom.
Park wants to stand but Nappi is controlling the position.
Park managing to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eino Nappi.
I think Park has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hae Ki Park!
Hae Ki Park is the new bantamweight champion!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Hazzard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua's entrance music is drop the world. A fine choice. Heath Hazzard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rua
vs
Hazzard

185 cm
24
200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

193 cm
22
225 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Gilop®
Gilop®

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rickson Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heath Hazzard!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua misses with a takedown attempt
and Hazzard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rua has his takedown stuffed
and Hazzard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Rua closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hazzard to the mat! Hazzard manages to get full guard.
Rua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hazzard is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rua has gone for a leg lock! Hazzard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rua's guard.

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

Rua working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hazzard has passed into half guard!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua has a hand on Hazzard's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hazzard takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

Hazzard get's back to his feet.
Hazzard looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Rua misses with a takedown attempt
letting Hazzard counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua fails with the takedown
and Hazzard counters with a nice uppercut.
Rua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hazzard.
Rua with a poor takedown
and Hazzard counters with a stiff right hand.
Rua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hazzard counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hazzard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rickson Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua with a poor takedown
and Hazzard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rua shoots and misses
and Hazzard counters with a nice uppercut.
Rua tries for a takedown but Hazzard circles away easily
and Hazzard counters with a stiff right hand.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Rua fails with the takedown
and Hazzard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua shoots and misses
and Hazzard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hazzard counters with a straight right hand.
Rua gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hazzard counter with a right hand.
Rua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries for a takedown but Hazzard circles away easily
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rua fails with the takedown
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hazzard throws a lazy right hand but Rua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hazzard works the jab nicely.
Rua slips under a jab from Hazzard.
Rua shoots and misses
and Hazzard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rua doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hazzard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rua fails with the takedown
and Hazzard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heath Hazzard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rua gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rua shoots and misses
enabling Hazzard to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua has his takedown stuffed
and Hazzard counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Hazzard.
Rua misses with a takedown
and Hazzard counters with a stiff right hand.
Rua gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hazzard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua blocks a jab.
Rua has his takedown stuffed
and Hazzard counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazzard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rua misses with a takedown
and Hazzard counters with a stiff right hand.
Rua misses with a takedown
and Hazzard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heath Hazzard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rua defending well as Hazzard loads up on a big left hand.
Rua gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hazzard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hazzard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rua with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hazzard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua with a poor takedown
and Hazzard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua shoots and misses
and Hazzard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua takes one to the side of the head.
Rua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Hazzard. That snapped Rua's head back.
Hazzard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Rua shoots in and gets a takedown into Hazzard's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruais looking to pass into half guard but Hazzard pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hazzard is in guard.

Rua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hazzard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rua being controlled here, momentarily.
Hazzard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Rua is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hazzard is aware though and is defending well.
Hazzard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Rua working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hazzard has passed into half guard!

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.

Rua looking for submissions off his back.
Rua is looking to control Hazzard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rua avoid being mounted?

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to roll over but Hazzard keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
Rua keeping full guard, as Hazzard tries to pass.
Hazzard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rua is looking for a sweep. Hazzard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Rua actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Rua looking for submissions off his back.
Rua tries to roll over but Hazzard keeps him under control.
Hazzard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rua looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heath Hazzard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Rua has his takedown stuffed
and Hazzard counters with a stiff right hand.
Hazzard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rua misses with a takedown
and Hazzard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua with a poor takedown
and Hazzard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hazzard counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Hazzard misses.
Rua tries for a takedown but Hazzard circles away easily
and Hazzard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rua has his takedown stuffed
and Hazzard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hazzard counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua misses with a hook

and Hazzard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rua tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hazzard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Hazzard breaks the clinch.
Rua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hazzard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rua fails with the takedown
and Hazzard counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua with a poor takedown
and Hazzard counters with a straight right hand.
Rua tries for a takedown but Hazzard circles away easily

and Hazzard counters by moving into the clinch.
Hazzard lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Hazzard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Hazzard. That snapped Rua's head back.
Rua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rua fails with the takedown
letting Hazzard counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hazzard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rua shoots and misses
enabling Hazzard to counter with a crisp jab.
Rua with a poor takedown
and Hazzard counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Hazzard misses.
Rua with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hazzard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hazzard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hazzard throws a jab but it's blocked by Rua.
Rua misses with a takedown attempt
and Hazzard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hazzard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rua has his takedown stuffed
letting Hazzard counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hazzard counter with a right hand.
Rua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hazzard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hazzard misses the jab.
Rua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hazzard counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Hazzard misses.
Nice defenses there by Rua.
Rua tries for a takedown but Hazzard circles away easily
letting Hazzard counter with a right hand.
Hazzard throws a lazy right hand but Rua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rua shoots and misses
and Hazzard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hazzard throws a lazy right hand but Rua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a takedown attempt
and Hazzard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rua fails with the takedown
and Hazzard counters with a straight right hand.
Rua fails with the takedown
and Hazzard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hazzard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hazzard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Heath Hazzard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hazzard throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Rua.
Rua misses with a takedown attempt
and Hazzard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua has his takedown stuffed
enabling Hazzard to counter with a crisp jab.
Rickson Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hazzard misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heath Hazzard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hazzard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heath Hazzard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymondo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Fran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Gracie
vs
Fran

186 cm
26
209 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
19
212 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

Gilop®
Pegasus Nutrition

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raymondo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oliver Fran!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Gracie.

Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fran on his heels. He'll look to pass Fran's guard now, I'm sure.
Fran wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Fran blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fran managing to control the position.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Fran keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fran has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fran is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Fran moves into full guard.
Fran wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fran is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Fran blocks nicely.
Fran controlling Gracie's posture.
Fran is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fran's guard.
Fran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!

Fran patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gracie is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Fran 's hooks.
Fran wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Raymondo Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fran tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily

and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fran controlling Gracie's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fran trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fran might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Oliver Fran hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fran misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fran fails with the takedown

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Raymondo Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Fran.
Fran has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fran is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie cracks Fran with a solid left hand.
Fran wants to control but Gracie passes easily into half guard.
Fran is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fran gets back to full guard.
Fran has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fran controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie stands up over Fran, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fran has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Oliver Fran hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fran with a poor takedown

and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fran!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raymondo Gracie dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Fran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fran's guard now.
Fran wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracie is now in half guard.
Fran is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Fran tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fran tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fran has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fran!
Fran looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fran pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.

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.
Fran trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fran controlling the position.

Oliver Fran has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fran doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie stands and throws Fran's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Raymondo Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fran is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fran is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fran is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fran is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fran avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
Raymondo Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymondo Gracie!