Euro Premier League: Event 9 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregoire Lefevre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Arne Georgsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lefevre comes to the cage accompanied by Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen. The crowd seem to be enjoying Georgsen's choice of entrance music: O Fortuna. Gregoire Lefevre could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hans Arne Georgsen's chin.

Lefevre
vs
Arne Georgsen

188 cm
23
218 lbs
9 - 10 - 2

195 cm
27
212 lbs
16 - 20 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregoire Lefevre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 20 - 2, fighting out of London, Hans Arne Georgsen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lefevre looks to throw the jab but Georgsen is out of range.
Georgsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lefevre is fending him off so far but Georgsen persists. Nope, Lefevre circles away and we're back to standing.
Georgsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lefevre sprawls well. Lefevre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Georgsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Georgsen shoots in looking for a takedown. Lefevre tries to sprawl out of it but Georgsen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lefevre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gregoire Lefevre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Arne Georgsen.
Georgsen shoots in for a double leg but Lefevre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sloppy strikes from Georgsen. Those never looked like landing.
Lefevre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Georgsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice defenses there by Georgsen.
Georgsen shoots in but Lefevre avoids the takedown attempt easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lefevre is on top in guard.
Georgsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lefevre is stalling in the full guard.
Lefevre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefevre works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Georgsen wants to improve his position but Lefevre is controlling well.
Lefevre trying to pass the guard but Georgsen defending well.

Lefevre decides to return to a standing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefevre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lefevre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Georgsen. Georgsen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Hans Arne Georgsen has been cut.

Lefevre moves into the clinch.
Georgsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lefevre has him pressed against the cage.
Georgsen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lefevre just stands there and leans against the cage.
Georgsen goes for a takedown attempt but Lefevre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hans Arne Georgsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lefevre moves into range and clinches up with Georgsen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Georgsen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Georgsen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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!
Georgsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Georgsen, not yet.

Georgsen is working an open guard so Lefevre takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Lefevre has closed the distance and engaged Georgsen in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lefevre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lefevre - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lefevre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Georgsen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lefevre prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregoire Lefevre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Arne Georgsen'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!

Lefevre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Georgsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Georgsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Lefevre stuffs the takedown.
Gregoire Lefevre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Arne Georgsen.
Georgsen has a takedown stuffed.
Georgsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lefevre.
Georgsen blocks a jab.
Georgsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lefevre misses with an uppercut.
No luck for Georgsen with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefevre throws a monster overhand right that drops Georgsen! Lefevre follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregoire Lefevre!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauro Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes's entrance music is Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. A fine choice. Gomes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Body Count - Necessary Evil. Mauro Gomes will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Barnes
vs
Gomes

178 cm
24
167 lbs
12 - 7 - 2

225 cm
25
320 lbs
18 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauro Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomes.
Mauro Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomes.
Gomes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good exchange - Barnes coming out on top.
Barnes moves out of range as Gomes strikes.
Gomes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barnes wants to clinch up but Gomes keeps it at a distance.
Gomes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gomes throws a body kick the misses
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Barnes closes the distance and pushes Gomes back into the cage.

Gomes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomes misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes throws a sloppy body shot
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomes.
Gomes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomes misses with a left hand
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Gomes.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes moves out of range as Gomes throws a body kick.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gomes under the eye.
Gomes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Gomes is avoiding it.
Gomes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomes throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but Gomes seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomes swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Gomes walks into a left hand.
Jab, jab by Barnes - just one landing.

Barnes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gomes has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gomes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes tries to clinch up.
Gomes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Gomes tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomes moves away.
Gomes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomes pinned against the cage. Gomes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, jab by Gomes - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

It looks like Mike Barnes has been cut.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Gomes uses good head movement to avoid it.

Gomes drops Barnes with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Barnes looks back up at him and smiles so Gomes waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mauro Gomes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Barnes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gomes throws a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gomes as he avoids it easily.
Mauro Gomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes swings for the body but Gomes moves out of range.
Gomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomes.

Gomes cracks Barnes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Barnes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gomes finish him?

Barnes is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomes tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gomes throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.
Gomes misses with a wild body shot.
Gomes just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomes motions for Barnes to come forward. Gomes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barnes has time to react.
Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gomes lands a high kick!
Barnes throws a one two combo.
Gomes loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Gomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomes throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Donk. Barnes catches Gomes right on the button with a cross.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Gomes shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gomes's waist but Gomes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barnes off to one side.
The fighters circling - Gomes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes with a hook.
Gomes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mike Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Gomes is avoiding it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Gomes throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Barnes cracks Gomes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Gomes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Gomes does a little dance to reset his feet.

Oooooh!!! Gomes has knocked Barnes down with a huge combo! Gomes steps away and waves a wobbly Barnes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomes.
Gomes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomes wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
Gomes is breathing heavily.
Gomes throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a hook.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Gomes avoids them all with ease.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Gomes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gomes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gomes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Barnes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gomes's guard.
Barnes working some strikes from top position.

Barnes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gomes, up you get!
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomes fakes the leg kick and cracks Barnes in the body.
Mauro Gomes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four 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!
Gomes is looking to clinch.
Gomes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barnes defending well as Gomes loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but Gomes seems unphased.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gomes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Mike Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomes thows a body shot but no joy.
Gomes throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes blocks a jab.
Gomes misses with a body shot.
Gomes throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gomes misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mauro Gomes.
I think Gomes 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 18:20
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 18:20
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 18:20

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauro Gomes!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to . Foster has chosen Friggin In The Riggin as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Gracie
vs
Foster

185 cm
23
202 lbs
11 - 4 - 2

182 cm
25
217 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcelo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Foster!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Foster.
Foster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Foster throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Foster.
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Foster circles away.
Foster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Foster.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.

Foster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Foster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foster.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Foster wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foster.
Foster distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Foster throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Foster throws a big right hand that misses.
Foster working some strikes from top position.
Foster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foster.
Foster must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Foster landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Foster pushes his legs off easily.
Foster wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Foster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Foster throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Foster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Foster scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Foster throws and elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Foster's guard. Nice move by Gracie!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Foster is on top in guard.
Foster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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!
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foster passes into half guard.
Foster with the ground and pound but Gracie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Foster 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. This is the final round!

Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foster.

Foster shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Foster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Foster wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Foster wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foster.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Foster throwing strikes but missing.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Foster thows a big elbow that misses.
Foster advances position into side control!
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.

Foster is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Marcelo Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie parries the strikes from Foster easily there. Foster is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gracie to escape.
Foster is trying to ground and pound but Gracie uses the momentary lack of control by Foster to regain half guard.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Foster stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Foster distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Foster is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foster is keeping the position for now.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Foster is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing shots but Foster is blocking nicely.

Gracie is working for a kimura but Foster is defending it quite comfortably.
Foster tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gracie 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Foster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Foster 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 18:20
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 18:20
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 18:20

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Foster!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke comes to the cage accompanied by All Along The Watchtower. Bomb has chosen Casino Royale Soundtrack - You Know My Name as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Duke
vs
Bomb

195 cm
26
246 lbs
21 - 8 - 1

198 cm
21
225 lbs
8 - 2 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Raoul Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bomb misses with a head kick.
Duke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bomb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bomb throws a hook to the side of Duke's head but Duke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bomb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bomb misses with a hook.

Duke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duke wants to take a breather but Bomb is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke trying to pass the guard but Bomb defending well.
Duke trying to control the pace.
Duke moves nicely into side control.
Bomb really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duke taking a breather here.
Duke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duke working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duke is looking to take a break and control but Bomb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Duke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Duke staying calm.
Bomb dodges the ground and pound from Duke.
Duke is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bomb's shoulder. That is not cool.
Duke has control of an arm but Bomb manages to advance to Duke's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bomb's guard. Nice work there by Duke.
Duke content to stall in guard here.
Duke tries to free his leg and advance position but Bomb is retaining full guard.
Duke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raoul Duke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Duke gets a clinch.
Bomb looking to throw knees to the head but Duke is blocking nicely.
Duke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bombs head.
Duke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Bomb.

It looks like Raoul Duke has been cut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Duke - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Bomb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duke takes a swing at Bomb's ribcage but misses.
Bomb throws a chopping leg kick but Duke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Duke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Duke jabs at Bomb's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke slips a jab from Bomb.
Duke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bomb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Duke's calf.
Duke scores with a sloppy right hand. Bomb should have avoided that one.
Bomb lands a really nice looking cross but Duke seems unphased.
Duke throws a good cross that connects.
Bomb throws a leg kick but Duke moved away.
Duke throws an overhand right that lands on Bomb's shoulder, as Bomb tries to avoid the shot.
Bomb 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 two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duke.
Raoul Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bomb 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 Duke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
James Bomb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bomb tries a low kick but Duke avoids it.
Duke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bomb.
Bomb misses with a series of wild punches.
Duke misses the shot to the body.
Duke lands with a shot to the body.
James Bomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bomb takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bomb throws a head kick that misses.
Duke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bomb counters with a nice leg kick.
Duke connects with an inside leg kick.
Bomb chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duke can pounce on him.
Bomb throws a nice inside leg kick.
Duke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bomb sprawls well. Bomb wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Duke gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duke.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duke is defended easily by Bomb.
Duke dives in and grabs Bomb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bomb pushes down on Duke's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raoul Duke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bomb avoids the head kick by Duke.
Duke is looking to wear down Bomb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bomb.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raoul Duke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duke 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 20:18
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 20:18
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 20:18

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raoul Duke!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kung Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Tsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lai kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is KoRn - Twisted Transistor. Tsushima has chosen Eminem - Till I Collapse as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Lai
vs
Tsushima

181 cm
30
208 lbs
23 - 8 - 1

184 cm
28
216 lbs
21 - 6 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kung Lai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Lewis Tsushima!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lai throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsushima counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lai thinking.
Nice cross by Lai.

It looks like Lewis Tsushima has been cut.
Lai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsushima manages to avoid it.
Lai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lai misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Tsushima misses
and Lai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Tsushima.
Lai tries to score with a low kick but Tsushima moves his leg out of the way.
Lai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tsushima is out of range and Lai settles back down.
Kung Lai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lai.
Lai throws a looping overhand right but Tsushima ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Lai.
Tsushima scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai connects with a leg kick. Tsushima looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lai throws a body punch but Tsushima moves out of range.
Lai throws a front kick that sends Tsushima stumbling back into the cage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tsushima - the referee stops the clock and Lai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tsushima. Lai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Tsushima has Lai up against the cage in a clinch.
Lai misses with a punch to the body.
Lai blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Tsushima.
Lai can't find room to land a body shot as Tsushima controls the action.
Lai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsushima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lai avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lai tries a body shot but Tsushima blocks it.
Tsushima struggles to land a body shot inside as Lai controls his hands.
Tsushima stalls.
Lai avoiding damage as Tsushima throws knees to the body.
Tsushima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Lai fails to land.
Tsushima drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsushima tries to throw a body punch but Lai avoids it by throwing Tsushima back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tsushima turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tsushima manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Lai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tsushima wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lai is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Tsushima.
Tsushima trying to control the position but Lai is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lai dodges the ground and pound from Tsushima.
The ground and pound from Tsushima seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lai is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tsushima connects with a decent elbow.
Lai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsushima is staying active underneath Lai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsushima trying to control here.
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 Kung Lai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lewis Tsushima's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lai misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Lai misses.
Lai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lai jabs Tsushima to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tsushima throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Lai misses
and Tsushima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lai thows a leg kick but Tsushima checks it
and Tsushima counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lai thinking.
Lai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lai connects with a leg kick. Tsushima looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai misses with a leg kick.
Tsushima moves out of range as Lai throws a body kick.
Tsushima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lai.
Tsushima throws a jab when Lai was well out of range.
Tsushima moves out of range of the body kick from Lai.
Lai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lai connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Lai misses.
Lai throws a leg kick but Tsushima checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tsushima is defended easily by Lai.

Tsushima closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsushima misses with a hook to the ribs.

Tsushima has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lai regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsushima throwing strikes but missing.
Tsushima stands and throws Lai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Tsushima's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lewis Tsushima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tsushima tries for a kimura but Lai is defending well.
Lai looking for a sweep but Tsushima has passed into full mount! Oh no!

Tsushima looking to secure an arm triangle but Lai defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lai working to try and regain half guard.
Lai regains half guard.
Tsushima is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsushima trying to control the position from guard on top but Lai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lewis Tsushima.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 19:19
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 19:19
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 19:19

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vik Baeng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max McRiot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baeng comes to the cage accompanied by Bring the noise. McRiot has chosen None as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Baeng
vs
McRiot

203 cm
30
282 lbs
21 - 5 - 1

187 cm
30
202 lbs
21 - 13 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vik Baeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Max McRiot!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRiot shoots in for a takedown but Baeng shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McRiot closes the distance and clinches up with Baeng, looking for a takedown. McRiot pushes Baeng against the cage but Baeng circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McRiot shoots in for a takedown but Baeng shows good takedown defense.
Vik Baeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max McRiot.
Baeng slips a straight right by McRiot.
McRiot throws a big shot that misses.
McRiot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McRiot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baeng is fending him off so far but McRiot persists. Nope, Baeng circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from McRiot misses.
McRiot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baeng swivels and escapes.
McRiot swats away the attempt to clinch by Baeng.
McRiot shoots in for a takedown but Baeng shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from Baeng misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baeng throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baeng tries to bum rush McRiot with a series of wild strikes but McRiot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baeng misses with a double jab.
McRiot looks to throw the jab but Baeng is out of range.
McRiot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baeng tries to clinch there but McRiot circles away.
McRiot missing with a left hand there. Baeng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McRiot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baeng throws a head kick that misses.
Baeng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRiot was well out of range. Poor timing from Baeng.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRiot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McRiot misses with a takedown
and Baeng counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McRiot misses with an uppercut

and Baeng counters with a head kick that drops McRiot to the mat! McRiot scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

McRiot is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baeng darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! McRiot's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Baeng before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vik Baeng!