UPG 1: New Name, Same Game PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bye Now (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Mayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Now
vs
Mayer

200 cm
18
224 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
27
270 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bye Now!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Mayer!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayer blocks the body kick.
Now tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Now.
Now fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mayer throws a hook but Now avoids it easily.
Now bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayer misses with an uppercut. Now saw that one coming.
Mayer throws a hook but Now blocks it.
Now slips under a jab from Mayer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Now.
Mayer lands with an overhand left.
Mayer missing with a left hand there. Now was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayer misses with a straight right.
Mayer throws a hook to the side of Now's head but Now sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Now tries to clinch but Mayer moves out of range.
Now displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayer throws out the jab.
Mayer throws a right and a left that Now avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Now tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mayer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Now somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bye Now. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayer avoids a kick to the body.
Jan Mayer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Now ducks under a wild hook from Mayer.
Mayer throws out a loose jab but Now uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayer throws a hook but Now avoids it easily.
Now blocks a jab.
Mayer lands with an overhand left.
Mayer throws a lazy uppercut
and Now counters with a straight right hand.
Now defending well as Mayer loads up on a big left hand.
Now avoids the head kick by Mayer.
Mayer throws a lazy uppercut
and Now counters with a series of strikes. Mayer will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Mayer misses.
Mayer misses with a hook. Now ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Now tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mayer swivels and escapes.
Now shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mayer but Mayer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mayer looks to land a right hand but Now moved out of range.
Now shoots in but no luck this time.
Mayer keeps the fight on the outside.
Now moves out of range as Mayer strikes.
Mayer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Now tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayer misses with a straight left.
Now tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mayer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mayer 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.
Mayer misses with a right hand
and Now counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mayer looks gassed!
Mayer misses the jab.
Now fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Now misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mayer checks a leg kick.
Mayer stuffs the takedown attempt from Now. Now gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Mayer. No joy for Now on that attempt.
Mayer throws a hook but Now blocks it.
Now works over Mayer's head and body with a nice combination.
Mayer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mayer misses with a right hand
and Now counters with a three punch combo that has Mayer backing up. Mayer nods at Now to acknowledge the strikes.
Now has a takedown stuffed.
Jan Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Now bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayer misses with a right hand
and Now counters with a two punch combo.
Now shoots for a takedown but Mayer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayer looks to land a right hand but Now moved out of range.
Now blocks a head kick by Mayer.
Mayer blocks a head kick by Now.
Now slips a straight right by Mayer.
Mayer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Now tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mayer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Now somewhat.
Mayer scores with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Now closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mayer circles away.
A head kick misses from Mayer.
Sloppy strikes from Now. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A swing and a miss from Mayer.
Now moves in looking to clinch but Mayer pushes him off.
Mayer leaves Now with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Now misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Now tries to clinch up but Mayer circles away and keeps his distance.
Mayer misses with a hook
and Now connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mayer loads up on a big right hand but Now slips the punch.
Now blocks a jab.
Mayer throws a hook to the side of Now's head but Now sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Now goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mayer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick by Mayer misses
and Now counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Now shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mayer sprawls well. Mayer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Now gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bye Now. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Now.
Mayer looks to land a right hand but Now moved out of range.
Mayer missing with a left hand there. Now was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayer is breathing heavily.
Mayer keeps the fight on the outside.
Mayer throws a lazy uppercut
and Now counters with a three punch combo that has Mayer backing up. Mayer nods at Now to acknowledge the strikes.
Now shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mayer as he jumps to the side.
Mayer misses with a left hand
and Now counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mayer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mayer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Now tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mayer loads up on a big right hand but Now slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Now is looking to clinch but Mayer is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Now throws a sloppy head kick and Mayer moves out of range easily.
Now shoots for a takedown but Mayer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Now moves in looking to clinch but Mayer pushes him off.
Bye Now is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Now throws a series of punches but Mayer avoids them all with ease.
Mayer throws a hook to the side of Now's head but Now sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jan Mayer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Now uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayer.
Now slips a jab from Mayer.
Now avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Now looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Now slips under a jab.
Now tries to close the distance and clinch but Mayer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Now moves out of range as Mayer strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer wants to land a leg kick but Now is out of range.
Mayer looks to throw the jab but Now is out of range.
Now closes the distance and clinches up with Mayer, looking for a takedown. Now pushes Mayer against the cage but Mayer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mayer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Now takes a jab right on the kisser.
Now steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Now is defended easily by Mayer.
Now throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Now fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Now shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mayer sprawls well. Mayer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Now gets slowly back to his feet.
Mayer throws a jab but it's blocked by Now.
Now throws a head kick but Mayer moves out of range.
Mayer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Now avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayer misses the target.
Mayer throws a hook to the side of Now's head but Now sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayer blocks a head kick by Now.
Mayer misses with a hook.
Now shoots in but no luck this time.
Mayer lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Mayer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mayer throws a poor cross that misses
and Now counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mayer throws a right hand that misses
and Now counters with a three punch combo that has Mayer backing up. Mayer nods at Now to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Now is defended easily by Mayer.
Mayer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Now's head.
Now tries to clinch but Mayer is having none of it.
Now shoots in for a takedown but Mayer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayer throws a hook to the side of Now's head but Now sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayer avoids the head kick by Now.
Now keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayer.
Now is looking to clinch but Mayer is avoiding it.
Now slips a straight right by Mayer.
Mayer looks to land a left hand but Now moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mayer swings widly with a right hand
and Now counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mayer thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Now tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mayer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Now uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayer.
Now avoids the head kick by Mayer.
Now on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Now closes the distance and clinches up with Mayer, looking for a takedown. Now pushes Mayer against the cage but Mayer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bye Now. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Mayer.
Now looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mayer is fending him off so far but Now persists. Nope, Mayer circles away and we're back to standing.
Mayer misses with a hook
and Now counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Now fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mayer dips to his left and cracks Now with an uppercut!
A big right from Mayer misses.
Mayer swats away the attempt to clinch by Now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Now is defended easily by Mayer.
Mayer throws out a loose jab but Now uses good head movement to avoid it.
Now takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Now shoots in for a takedown but Mayer shows good takedown defense.
Now on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mayer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayer throws a head kick that misses.
Mayer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mayer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Now.
Now staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer keeps the fight on the outside.
Mayer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Now's head backwards.
Nice takedown defense from Mayer. No joy for Now on that attempt.
Now dives in and grabs Mayer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mayer pushes down on Now's head and hops out.
Mayer misses with a looping left.
Now shoots in for a takedown but Mayer shows good takedown defense.
Mayer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Now shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mayer as he jumps to the side.
Now throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Now.
Now fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayer avoids the head kick by Now.
Now uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayer.
Now wants to clinch up but Mayer keeps it at a distance.
Now throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Now shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mayer looks to throw the jab but Now is out of range.
Now misses with a head kick.
Now throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Now fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bye Now has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jan Mayer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Now throws a head kick but Mayer moves out of range.
Mayer looking to land some kicks to the body here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Mayer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mayer 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Mayer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gumby Pokey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Sahab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pokey
vs
Sahab

185 cm
26
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

201 cm
26
210 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gumby Pokey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Al Sahab!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sahab rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pokey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sahab tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pokey swivels and escapes.
Sahab shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pokey as he jumps to the side.
Sahab fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gumby Pokey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Sahab.

Sahab closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pokey's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pokey has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sahab is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pokey.
Pokey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pokey is pressing down on Sahab's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Pokey is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sahab rolls with it to try and escape but Pokey cranks on the arm and Sahab is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gumby Pokey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene LeBell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gene LeBell struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 267.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Duke Krueger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Krueger
vs
LeBell

189 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

198 cm
19
284 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

LeBell lands a left and a right that send Krueger crashing to the mat, dazed. LeBell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Duke Krueger has been cut.
Krueger loses concentration momentarily and LeBell pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Krueger crashes face first to the mat, out cold! LeBell finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gene LeBell!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karamba Labrador (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.

Emelianenko
vs
Labrador

180 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

187 cm
26
214 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karamba Labrador!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Labrador is trying hard to land a takedown here. Emelianenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Labrador.
Emelianenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Labrador looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Emelianenko stuns Labrador with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Emelianenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Labrador shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emelianenko pinned against the cage. Emelianenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Igor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karamba Labrador.
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Labrador is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Labrador 's head but he takes it in his stride.

It looks like Karamba Labrador has been cut.
Labrador fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Labrador fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Igor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Labrador fails with an attempt to clinch.
Labrador throws a series of strikes that have Emelianenko backpedaling.
Emelianenko is looking to wear down Labrador with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Labrador with that takedown attempt.
Emelianenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Labrador looks gassed!
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Labrador avoids them all with ease.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko taking a breather here.
Emelianenko takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Labrador to pass into mount.

Emelianenko is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Labrador is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Labrador flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Emelianenko anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Labrador and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Emelianenko slips an arm under Labrador chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Emelianenko has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Emelianenko is squeezing on Labrador like an anaconda would it's prey. Labrador fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Emelianenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Oppenheim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oppenheim comes into the arena with Fur Kaiser, Gott Und Vaterland blaring out of the sound system. Pedro Rizzo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bruno Oppenheim's chin.

Oppenheim
vs
Rizzo

188 cm
20
218 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Oppenheim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo throws a lazy uppercut

and Oppenheim counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Rizzo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rizzo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oppenheim keeps control of Rizzo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rizzo is trying to push Oppenheim away but Oppenheim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Oppenheim manages to break the clinch.
Rizzo lands a jab.
Nice cross by Rizzo.
Rizzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo loads up on a big right hand but Oppenheim slips the punch.
Oppenheim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rizzo.
Rizzo missing with a left hand there. Oppenheim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppenheim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from Rizzo misses.
Rizzo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oppenheims jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rizzo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oppenheim. Oppenheim obviously looking to wear him down.
Rizzo misses with a hook
and Oppenheim counters with an outside leg kick.
Oppenheim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rizzo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rizzo throws a poor cross that misses

and Oppenheim counters by clinching up.

Oppenheim breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Oppenheim. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo misses with a hook.
Rizzo swings widly with a right hand
and Oppenheim counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rizzo looks gassed!
Jab, jab by Oppenheim - just one landing.

It looks like Pedro Rizzo has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oppenheim slips under a jab.
Oppenheim moves in looking to clinch but Rizzo pushes him off.
Oppenheim throws a head kick that misses.
Oppenheim wants to clinch.
Oppenheim throws a head kick that misses.
Oppenheim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rizzo.
Rizzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Oppenheim.
Oppenheim moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oppenheim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo.
Oppenheim throws a big shot that misses.
Rizzo cracks Oppenheim with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rizzo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oppenheims jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rizzo throws a right hand that misses
and Oppenheim counters with a body kick that stops Rizzo in his tracks momentarily.
Oppenheim moves in looking to clinch but Rizzo pushes him off.
Oppenheim tries to clinch up.
Oppenheim misses with a double jab.
Oppenheim is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oppenheim counters with a low kick, right behind Rizzo 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Oppenheim moves into the clinch.
Rizzo tries to break free but Oppenheim pushes him back against the cage.
Oppenheim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rizzo backwards.

Oppenheim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oppenheim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rizzo circles away quickly and effectively.
Oppenheim tries to clinch there but Rizzo circles away.

Oppenheim closes the distance and clinches.
Oppenheim is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oppenheim misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rizzo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oppenheim pushes Rizzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo blocks a body shot from Oppenheim.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oppenheim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Oppenheim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rizzo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rizzo throws an off balance right hand
and Oppenheim counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rizzo connects with a single shot there.
Oppenheim tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Oppenheim.

Oppenheim rushes Rizzo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oppenheim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rizzo is trying to break the clinch but Oppenheim has him pressed against the cage.
Rizzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oppenheim is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rizzo is trying to break free.
Oppenheim throws a punch but it's blocked by Rizzo.
Oppenheim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rizzo's efforts to push away.
Oppenheim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rizzo's efforts to push away.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo throws a shot from downtown. Oppenheim moves away and avoids it.
Oppenheim throws a jab when Rizzo was well out of range.

Oppenheim lands a big head kick that sends Rizzo tumbling to the mat! Oppenheim takes a step backwards and waves Rizzo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oppenheim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oppenheim slips a jab from Rizzo.
Pedro Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Rizzo as he connects with a hook.
Oppenheim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rizzo connects with a jab.
Rizzo jabs at Oppenheim's body.
Bruno Oppenheim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oppenheim tries to land a front kick but Rizzo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oppenheim moves in looking to clinch but Rizzo pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo misses with a right hand
and Oppenheim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oppenheim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rizzo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oppenheim has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rizzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oppenheim.
Oppenheim misses with a few strikes there.
Rizzo missing with a left hand there. Oppenheim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oppenheim is looking to clinch but Rizzo is avoiding it.
Rizzo connects with a body shot that sends Oppenheim's belly button to the back.
Oppenheim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Oppenheim rushes Rizzo and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo managing to block the knees to the body from Oppenheim.
Rizzo tries to break the clinch but Oppenheim is controlling the position.
Oppenheim prevents Rizzo from breaking the clinch.
Oppenheim with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oppenheim tries a body shot but Rizzo blocks it.
Rizzo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Rizzo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rizzo is leaning against Oppenheim and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rizzo is trying to push Oppenheim away but Oppenheim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oppenheim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rizzo can do to turn this around?
The referee is keeping an eye on Oppenheim - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rizzo blocking some punches.
Oppenheim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzo's elbow.
Oppenheim misses with a punch to the body.

Oppenheim breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo misses with a body punch
and Oppenheim counters with a nice kick to the body.

Oppenheim lands a big head kick that sends Rizzo tumbling to the mat! Oppenheim takes a step backwards and waves Rizzo back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Rizzo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rizzo tries to keep at a distance but Oppenheim has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rizzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Oppenheim finish him?
Oppenheim works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rizzo is breathing heavily.
Rizzo misses with a body punch.
Rizzo seems to have recovered his senses.
Oppenheim is trying to stall.
Rizzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oppenheim's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rizzo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oppenheim can't find room to land a body shot as Rizzo controls the action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rizzo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Oppenheim.

Oppenheim breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Oppenheim dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rizzo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Oppenheim staying out of range there.
Oppenheim ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
Rizzo is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Oppenheim moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Oppenheim!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ha Aaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wkier Skier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ha Aaa has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Aaa
vs
Skier

225 cm
25
130 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

150 cm
19
130 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ha Aaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wkier Skier!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Skier fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aaa to the ground. Skier is now in Aaa's guard.

Skier has gone for a leg lock! Aaa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Skier's guard.
Aaais looking to pass into half guard but Skier pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Skier is in guard.
Aaa wants to sweep but no luck.
Skier wants to control from the top but Aaa keeps moving.
Aaa wants to sweep but no luck.
Skier throwing strikes but missing.
Skier wants to pass the guard but Aaa is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skier trying to control the position from guard on top but Aaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skier might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aaa kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Skier postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wkier Skier wasn't active enough on the ground.
Aaa misses with a takedown attempt

so Skier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aaa is adopting a defensive guard.
Aaa keeping moving, preventing Skier from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skier trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aaa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Aaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Skier is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skier keeping moving, preventing Aaa from controlling successfully.
Skier has his hands on Aaa's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skier wants to sweep but no luck.
Skier looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aaa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Skier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aaa pulls his head out easily.
Aaa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Skier wants to get back to full guard.

Aaa is trying to work for a kimura but Skier is defending well.

Aaa is working for a kimura but Skier is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aaa is just content to waste time from the top position. Skier takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Skier seems keen to control Aaa's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skier keeping moving, preventing Aaa from controlling successfully.
Aaa pushing down on Skier's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wkier Skier dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Skier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aaa circles away.

Skier scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wkier Skier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aaa trying to hold on to Skier's head to control him but Skier postures up.

Skier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Skier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aaa sees it coming and defends easily.
Aaa tries to get to full guard but Skier has control of the leg.
Aaa is trying to control but can't.
Aaa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Skier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Skier not doing much here.
Skier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aaa defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aaa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aaa trying to hold on to Skier's head to control him but Skier postures up.

Skier is working for a kimura but Aaa is defending it quite comfortably.

Skier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aaa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Skier.
Aaa wants to improve his position but Skier is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aaa is trying to maintain the position but Skier is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aaa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skier trying to control but Aaa is working from the bottom.
Skier looking to sit in guard and control but Aaa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aaa wants to control from the top but Skier keeps moving.
Aaa looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wkier Skier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Skier throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aaa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Skier is in Aaa's guard.
Skier trying to control but Aaa is working from the bottom.
Skier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaa wants a takedown but no success here.
Aaa is trying to drag Skier to the mat but Skier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Skier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aaa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Skier has Aaa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aaa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Skier tightens his grip and picks Aaa up, before dumping him to the ground. Aaa manages to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aaa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aaa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aaa!
Skier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aaa trying to control the position but Skier is working away.
You can see the frustration on Skier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Aaa tries for a kimura but Skier is defending well.
Skier sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skier trying to control from the bottom.
Skier is looking to improve his position.
Aaa wants to control but Skier is keeping him busy.

Aaa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skier has managed to free his arm - good work.

Aaa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Skier is just riding it out for now. Aaa eventually gives up the hold.
Skier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skier looking for a sweep. Not yet Skier, not yet.
Aaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Skier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aaa wants to pass the guard but Skier is keeping the position.
Ha Aaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wkier Skier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skier is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wkier Skier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skier 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wkier Skier!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Atlas Kivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Mansour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenneth Mansour will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kivi
vs
Mansour

175 cm
19
160 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
180 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atlas Kivi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenneth Mansour!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mansour tries to avoid it but Kivi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mansour to the ground. Mansour escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Mansour misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Mansour lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kivi doesn't seem phased though.
Kivi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kivi is defended easily by Mansour.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atlas Kivi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kivi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kivi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kivi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kivi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mansour can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kivi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Kivi is working for a guillotine from mount but Mansour frees his head quite easily.
Mansour working to try and regain half guard.
Kivi looking to control but Mansour is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kivi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kivi has hold of Mansour's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mansour manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kivi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mansour hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kivi wants to control the pace but Mansour is squirming around nicely.

Kivi looking to isolate an arm here. Mansour doesn't see it coming and as Kivi extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kivi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Atlas Kivi!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jari Mountain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mountain comes into the arena with kuningas blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Mountain
vs
Beck

189 cm
24
209 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
213 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Mountain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Beck!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mountain misses with a series of wild punches.
Beck slips a jab and a cross from Mountain.
Mountain throws a head kick but Beck moves out of range.
Beck misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Mountain. Those never looked like landing.
Mountain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beck moves away.
Mountain throws an overhand right that lands on Beck's shoulder, as Beck tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beck. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Mountain misses.
Beck blocks a head kick by Mountain.
Mountain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beck was well out of range. Poor timing from Mountain.
Beck slips a straight right by Mountain.
A head kick misses from Mountain.
Mountain scores with a jab. Beck acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mountain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beck manages to avoid it.
Mountain thows a body shot but no joy.
Mountain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mountain throws a sloppy head kick and Beck moves out of range easily.
Beck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Beck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mountain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck digs a good hook to Mountain's body.
Beck takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beck. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beck thows a body shot but no joy.
Mountain misses with a wild combination.
Mountain takes a swing at Beck's ribcage but misses.
Mountain defending well as Beck loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beck throws a hook to the side of Mountain's head but Mountain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mountain throws a body punch but Beck moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mountain scores with a jab.
Beck throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mountain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beck avoids the head kick by Mountain.
Beck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mountain.
A jab from Mountain misses.
Beck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Mountain misses with a two punch combination.
Mountain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beck was well out of range. Poor timing from Mountain.
Mountain fails to land with a series of punches.
Beck throws a jab but it's blocked by Mountain.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain misses with a looping left.
Jari Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beck avoids the body shot from Mountain.
A nice combination there by Mountain.
Beck ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
Mountain looks to land a right hand but Beck moved out of range.
Mountain misses with a looping right.
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!
Mountain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beck.
Mountain connects with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mountain misses with a looping right.
Mountain misses the jab.
Mountain misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Mountain dominated that round.
That's time! Mountain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mountain throws a right hand that Beck ducks under and follows up with a left that Beck also avoids with ease.
Mountain misses with a body shot.
Mountain throws a hook to the side of Beck's head but Beck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beck doesn't manage to clinch there - Mountain circles away.
Mountain looks to throw the jab but Beck is out of range.
The fighters circling - Mountain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mountain loads up on a big right hand but Beck slips the punch.
Beck walks into a left hand.
Mountain lunges at Beck with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beck's hand.
Mountain works the jab nicely.
Beck looks to score with a jab to the body but Mountain is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beck. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mountain.
Mountain thows a body shot but no joy.
Beck swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain with a jab.
Beck is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mountain rather than just go for the knockout.
Mountain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mountain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beck.
Beck misses with a wild body shot.
Beck blocks a head kick by Mountain.
Beck throws a body punch but Mountain moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck blocks a jab.
Beck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mountain.
Mountain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mountain throws a right hand that misses
and Beck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beck thows a body shot but no joy.
Beck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain.
Mountain stuns Beck with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Beck.
Beck slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mountain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mountain works the jab nicely.
Beck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Beck.
Mountain misses with a wild body shot.
Beck avoids the head kick by Mountain.
Beck walks into a jab.
Beck blocks a head kick by Mountain.
Beck blocks a head kick by Mountain.
Beck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mountain momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain cracks Beck with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mountain misses with a combination
and Beck makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beck works Mountain's body with a nice hook.
Beck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mountain.
Mountain connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jari Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mountain lands a lovely overhand right.
Mountain looks to score with a jab to the body but Beck is just out of range.
Beck defending well as Mountain loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A shot to the liver by Beck. Beautiful body shot.
Mountain throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beck counters with a nice uppercut.
Mountain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beck manages to avoid it.
Mountain thows a body shot but no joy.
Beck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mountain looks to throw the jab but Beck is out of range.
Mountain throws a body punch but Beck moves out of range.
Mountain cracks a nice hook into Beck's ribs.
Beck tries to bum rush Mountain with a series of wild strikes but Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mountain misses with a body shot.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck looks to land a combination but Mountain avoids it well.
Mountain throws a head kick that misses.
Beck walks into a jab.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beck misses with a hook.
Beck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mountain lands with a nice combination. Beck backs away looking to recover.
Beck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mountain drops his hands momentarily and Beck takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beck takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
Mountain throws a big shot that misses.
Beck lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mountain misses with a head kick.
Mountain throws a lazy right hand but Beck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mountain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beck takes one to the chin there.
Mountain misses with a body punch
and Beck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mountain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beck dodges the punch combination from Mountain.
A telegraphed right hand from Beck misses the target.
Beck scores with a punch to the head.
Beck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mountain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beck jabs Mountain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mountain punishes Beck's body with a nice straight punch.
Mountain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Beck. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beck.
Beck looks to land a right hand but Mountain moved out of range.
Mountain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mountain throws a jab but it's blocked by Beck.
Beck throws a hook to the side of Mountain's head but Mountain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mountain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mountain ducks right into an uppercut from Beck.
Mountain throws a hook to the side of Beck's head but Beck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mark Beck just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Beck throws a shot from downtown. Mountain moves away and avoids it.
Beck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mountain misses with a looping left.
Mountain throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Beck misses.
Beck staying out of range there.
Beck jabs Mountain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beck throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Beck.
Mountain throws a looping overhand right but Beck ducks down to avoid it.
Beck misses with a lunging right hand
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Mountain tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain throws a combination that misses
and Beck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Beck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mountain momentarily.
Mountain avoids the body shot from Beck.
Beck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Beck throws an overhand right that lands on Mountain's shoulder, as Mountain tries to avoid the shot.
Beck ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
A telegraphed right hand from Mountain misses the target.
Beck moves away from the strike by Mountain.
A head kick by Mountain misses
and Beck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beck manages to avoid it.
Beck misses the body punch
and Beck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Beck avoids them all with ease.
Beck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it.
Beck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mountain tries a head kick but it misses.
Beck looks to score with a jab to the body but Mountain is just out of range.
Mountain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mountain misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain misses with the combination.
Beck throws a body punch but Mountain moves out of range.
Beck just misses with a punch to the body.
Beck scores with a hook to the body. Mountain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beck clobbers Mountain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beck.
Mountain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Mountain as he connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beck tests Mountain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mountain misses with a body shot.
Beck lands a nice shot to the body.
Beck takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
Mountain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beck circles away quickly and effectively.
Mountain throws a sloppy head kick and Beck moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mountain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beck.
Mountain tries to bum rush Beck with a series of wild strikes but Beck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Beck throws a looping overhand right but Mountain ducks down to avoid it.
Mountain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beck. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mountain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beck moves away.
The fighters circling - Mountain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beck blocks a head kick by Mountain.
Beck moves out of range as Mountain strikes.
Mountain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beck was well out of range. Poor timing from Mountain.
Beck moves out of range of the strikes.
Mountain misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mountain throws a right and a left that both miss.
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.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mountain swings for the body but Beck moves out of range.
Mountain moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mountain misses with a body kick.
Beck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mountain throws an overhand right that lands on Beck's shoulder, as Beck tries to avoid the shot.
Beck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beck circles away quickly and effectively.
Mountain misses with a right hand
and Beck counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beck lands a nice shot that snaps Mountain's head back.
Mountain swinging wildly here.
Beck jabs Mountain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beck throws a hook but Mountain blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Beck.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beck avoids the body shot from Mountain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mountain stuns Beck with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mountain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mountain. Beck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beck ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
Mountain misses the shot to the body.
Mountain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beck slips a jab and a cross from Mountain.
Mountain throws a lazy right hand but Beck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beck gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mountain.
Mountain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mountain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mountain looks to score with a jab to the body but Beck is just out of range.

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 Jari Mountain.
Well Mountain 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Mountain!
Jari Mountain retains his light heavyweight title!