Throwdown 25 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Metwursti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by barbarian battle. Marcus Adams has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Adams
vs
Metwursti

177 cm
26
165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

162 cm
23
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Metwursti!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metwursti scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
Metwursti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adams momentarily.
Metwursti connects with a looping right hand.
Metwursti throws a head kick that Adams semi-blocks.
Marko Metwursti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metwursti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adams on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Metwursti.
Adams tries to clinch up but Metwursti circles away and keeps his distance.
Metwursti stuffs the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Metwursti defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Metwursti.
Metwursti lands a leg kick that knocks Adams off balance momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Metwursti, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Metwursti keeps the fight on the outside.
Metwursti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adams takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Metwursti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adams is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Metwursti.
Metwursti cracks a nice hook into Adams's ribs.
Metwursti cracks a nice hook into Adams's ribs.
Metwursti cracks Adams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Metwursti moves into range and clinches up with Adams.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams takes a shot to the head.
Metwursti is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Metwursti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Metwursti.
Adams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Metwursti lands with a left to the head.
Metwursti working Adams over with knees to the body.

Metwursti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metwursti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Metwursti - just one landing.

Adams is rocked!
Metwursti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Metwursti has managed to clinch.
Metwursti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adams seems to have got his legs back now.
Adams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Metwursti just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Metwursti.
Metwursti stalling against the cage.
Metwursti lands an elbow that stopped Adams in his tracks for a moment.
Metwursti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Metwursti lands an elbow just above Adams 's eye.
Metwursti lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Metwursti.
Metwursti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Metwursti is controlling him.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Metwursti lands a nice shot to the body.
Metwursti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Metwursti has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Adams regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Metwursti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams has momentary wrist control but Metwursti slips an elbow through the middle.
Metwursti is working Adams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Metwursti wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Metwursti on the ground.
Metwursti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Metwursti with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Metwursti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Metwursti dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A thudding body kick lands there by Metwursti!
Adams shoots for a double leg takedown but Metwursti sprawls well. He's pushed Adams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Adams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metwursti but Metwursti pushes him off and we're back to square one.

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

It looks like Marcus Adams has been cut.
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!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Metwursti passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Adams!
Metwursti lands a nice shot to the head.
A big strike lands for Metwursti! That's really hurt Adams and he's turned his back - Metwursti keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Metwursti jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Metwursti!
After winning the bout, Marko Metwursti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Camus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barrica Zincada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barrica Zincada has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Albert Camus's chin.

Camus
vs
Zincada

184 cm
23
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

196 cm
26
181 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Albert Camus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barrica Zincada!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Camus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Camus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zincada.
Zincada misses with a takedown attempt - Camus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zincada fails with the takedown
and Camus counters with a nice leg kick.
Camus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zincada looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camus throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Barrica Zincada has been cut.
Camus tries a head kick but it misses.
Camus throws a head kick but Zincada moves out of range.
Zincada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camus. Camus obviously looking to wear him down.
Camus scoring well with a low kick there.
Camus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zincada's sensitive parts.
Camus lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Zincada crumples to the floor! Camus milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Albert Camus!
A less than humble Albert Camus misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Incubus Foo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Dumile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dumile is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Madvillain - ALL CAPS. Incubus Foo had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The key to victory for Incubus Foo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Foo
vs
Dumile

187 cm
23
203 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

185 cm
21
190 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Incubus Foo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Dumile!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dumile moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Foo scores with a hook.

Dumile shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Foo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Foo is pulling down on Dumile's head to control his posture.
Dumile wants to pass the guard but Foo is keeping the position.
Foo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dumile manages to get himself to 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!
Dumile not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dumile lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Foo!
Foo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumile throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dumile punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dumile lands a big elbow.
Foo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dumile postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Foo badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Dumile around the waist but Dumile pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Dumile is the winner by TKO! Dumile jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dumile!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Daniel Dumile waved his t-shirt featuring Technique MMA's logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Bolda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stelian Zeklos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolda's entrance music is Fett's Vette. A fine choice. Zeklos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Du Riechst So Gut. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bolda
vs
Zeklos

185 cm
22
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

183 cm
22
219 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
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, Josh Bolda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stelian Zeklos!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeklos slips a straight right by Bolda.
Bolda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bolda throws out a loose jab but Zeklos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeklos misses with an uppercut.
Zeklos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bolda checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zeklos throws out a loose jab but Bolda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolda avoids the head kick by Zeklos.
Zeklos scores with a jab. Bolda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bolda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zeklos misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Zeklos.
Bolda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zeklos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zeklos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stelian Zeklos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zeklos.
Zeklos connects with a solid leg kick.
Stelian Zeklos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeklos throws the left hand but Bolda avoids the punch easily.
Zeklos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bolda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zeklos manages to avoid it.
Zeklos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bolda lands with a nice body punch.
Bolda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zeklos swivels and escapes.
Zeklos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bolda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolda moves out of range as Zeklos strikes.
Bolda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zeklos.
Zeklos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bolda.
Zeklos lands with a slapping head kick.
Bolda throws a hook but Zeklos blocks it.
Zeklos looks to throw the jab but Bolda is out of range.
Zeklos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zeklos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolda.
Zeklos moves into range and connects with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Bolda blocks the leg kick.
Bolda throws the left hand but Zeklos avoids the punch easily.
Bolda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zeklos circles away quickly and effectively.
Zeklos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bolda.

It looks like Stelian Zeklos has been cut.
Bolda slips under a jab from Zeklos.
Zeklos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Bolda misses.
Zeklos misses with an uppercut.
Zeklos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bolda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolda connects with a looping right hand.
Bolda checks the leg kick.
Zeklos misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zeklos throws a head kick that misses.
Zeklos throws a head kick but Bolda moves out of range.
Bolda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zeklos circles away quickly and effectively.
Bolda walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zeklos.
Zeklos misses with a straight right.
Zeklos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bolda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zeklos.
Zeklos throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Zeklos misses.
Zeklos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zeklos misses with a body kick.
Zeklos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bolda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Zeklos does no damage.
Zeklos moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bolda throws a low kick, looking for Zeklos's leg but Zeklos calmly moves out of range.
Zeklos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zeklos tries to land a front kick but Bolda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zeklos lands a glancing blow to the side of Bolda's head.
Zeklos cracks Bolda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick there by Zeklos.
Zeklos throws a head kick but Bolda moves out of range.
Zeklos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bolda had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zeklos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slow jab from Zeklos misses its intended target.
Bolda moves out of range of the body kick.
Zeklos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zeklos throws a low kick, looking for Bolda's leg but Bolda calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stelian Zeklos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stelian Zeklos's cut.
That's time! Bolda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Zeklos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zeklos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolda digs a good body shot into Zeklos's ribs.
Bolda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good work by Zeklos as he checks the leg kick.
Bolda throws a leg kick
and Zeklos counters with a straight right hand.
Zeklos throws a right hand that Bolda ducks under and follows up with a left that Bolda also avoids with ease.
Bolda misses with a head kick.
Bolda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zeklos avoids it really well and circles away.
Zeklos misses with a leg kick
and Zeklos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolda staying out of range there.
Zeklos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zeklos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zeklos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolda looks for a takedown but Zeklos sprawls well.
Stelian Zeklos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zeklos throws an overhand right that lands on Bolda's shoulder, as Bolda tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolda on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bolda connects with a body shot.
Zeklos throws a leg kick which misses Bolda's front leg but catches the back leg as Bolda tries to avoid it.
Zeklos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zeklos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bolda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zeklos.
Bolda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bolda lands with a nice body punch.
Zeklos misses the shot to the body.
Zeklos connects with a looping right hand.
Zeklos blocks a head kick by Bolda.
Zeklos misses with an uppercut.
Zeklos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolda misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeklos throws a jab when Bolda was well out of range.
Zeklos throws a head kick but Bolda moves out of range.
A slow jab from Zeklos misses its intended target.
Zeklos throws a head kick but Bolda moves out of range.
Bolda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zeklos circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Bolda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zeklos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bolda in his tracks.
Bolda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zeklos as he jumps to the side.
Zeklos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Bolda misses.
Bolda slips under a jab from Zeklos.
Bolda misses with a looping left.
Bolda blocks a head kick by Zeklos.
Zeklos misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeklos tries to close the distance and clinch but Bolda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bolda throws an overhand right that lands on Zeklos's shoulder, as Zeklos tries to avoid the shot.
Zeklos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolda was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeklos.
Bolda avoids the head kick by Zeklos.
Bolda loads up on a big right hand but Zeklos slips the punch.
Bolda checks a leg kick.
Bolda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bolda. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A head kick misses from Zeklos.
Zeklos lands with a nice body kick.
Zeklos loads up on a big right hand but Bolda slips the punch.
Bolda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Zeklos.
An inside leg kick from Zeklos misses.
Zeklos ducks under a wild hook from Bolda.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bolda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zeklos.
Bolda misses with a straight right.
Bolda steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zeklos. That one must have hurt.
Zeklos misses with a right hand
and Bolda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zeklos with a hook.
Bolda will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good work by Bolda as he checks the leg kick.
Zeklos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Bolda shoots for a double leg takedown but Zeklos sprawls well. He's pushed Bolda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zeklos lands with a kick to the temple. Bolda shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zeklos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolda.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeklos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zeklos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stelian Zeklos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stelian Zeklos'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. And we move into the final round!

Zeklos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zeklos throws the left hand but Bolda avoids the punch easily.
Zeklos stalks Bolda and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bolda's face. Bolda staggers backwards, shaken.
Bolda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zeklos misses with an uppercut. Bolda saw that one coming.
Zeklos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice takedown defense from Zeklos. No joy for Bolda on that attempt.
Zeklos scores with a leg kick.
Zeklos missing with a left hand there. Bolda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zeklos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bolda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bolda walks into a jab.
Bolda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zeklos throws out a loose jab but Bolda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolda looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zeklos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeklos is looking to score with low kicks.
Zeklos walks into a stiff left hand from Bolda.
A slow jab from Zeklos misses its intended target.
Bolda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zeklos. Zeklos obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Zeklos misses.
A punch lands to the side of Zeklos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zeklos lands with a cross.
Bolda blocks a jab.
Zeklos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zeklos misses the jab.
Zeklos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zeklos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bolda slips under a jab.
Bolda checks a leg kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A cross from Zeklos lands.
Zeklos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolda.
Zeklos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zeklos throws a head kick but Bolda moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeklos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zeklos manages to avoid it.
Zeklos cracks Bolda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zeklos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zeklos throws a head kick but Bolda moves out of range.
Bolda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bolda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zeklos.
Zeklos slips a jab and a cross from Bolda.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeklos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zeklos tries to avoid it but Bolda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zeklos to the ground. Zeklos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Bolda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zeklos misses with an uppercut. Bolda saw that one coming.
Bolda misses with a looping left.
Zeklos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bolda blocks the body kick.
Zeklos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bolda will feel that in the morning.
A slow jab from Zeklos misses its intended target.
Zeklos throws a leg kick
and Bolda counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zeklos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bolda shoots in for a takedown but Zeklos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Bolda does no damage.
Zeklos swinging wildly here.
Bolda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zeklos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bolda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bolda wants to pass to mount but Zeklos is defending the position.
Josh Bolda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Bolda wants to work for an arm triangle but Zeklos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolda passes to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeklos wants to control but Bolda postures up.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stelian Zeklos!
Stelian Zeklos spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spar Sparman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adonis Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sparman
vs
Silva

196 cm
23
272 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

205 cm
25
271 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spar Sparman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adonis Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva slips under a jab.
Sparman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sparman tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sparman to the ground. Sparman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sparman stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sparman's half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sparman pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Sparman trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Sparman is trying to stand.
Sparman is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount!
Sparman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sparman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva with good strikes from the mount here!
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Silva might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Silva landing strikes from the mount.
Silva controlling his opponent.
Sparman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparman is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Silva lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silva putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Silva scoring with strikes but Sparman is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Sparman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparman is trying desperately to improve position.
Sparman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva with good strikes from the mount here!
Sparman working to try and regain half guard.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silva punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparman tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva looking to finish Sparman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sparman!

Silva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The referee warns Sparman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sparman is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Sparman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva landing punches.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sparman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sparman tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva prevents Sparman from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sparman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Sparman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Sparman lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Nice shot by Sparman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparman. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Sparman misses its intended target.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Sparman misses.
Sparman throws out a powerful jab.

Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sparman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Silva controlling from side mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparman tries to improve position but can't.
Sparman struggling a bit here.
Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sparman's legs.
Silva landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sparman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sparman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sparman tries to improve position but can't.
Adonis Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sparman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silva connects with a decent elbow.
Silva content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Silva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva happy to just control the position for now.
Sparman is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva controlling from side mount.
Check out the look on Silva's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sparman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva staying calm.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Adonis Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sparman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sparman scores with a shot to the body.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spar Sparman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adonis Silva.
A cross from Sparman lands.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Sparman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Sparman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Sparman's front leg but catches the back leg as Sparman tries to avoid it.
Sparman lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sparman.
The fighters circling - Sparman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Spar Sparman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Sparman. Beautiful body shot.
Silva avoids the body shot from Sparman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparman misses with a jab to the body

and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sparman!
Sparman is working to get back to half guard.
Silva scoring with strikes but Sparman is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adonis Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sparman thows a body shot but no joy.
Sparman throws a good cross that connects.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sparman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Sparman as Silva shoots in.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sparman.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Sparman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spar Sparman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adonis Silva.
Sparman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Sparman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparman throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sparman avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparman tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sparman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva wants to clinch up but Sparman keeps it at a distance.
Spar Sparman is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Sparman.
Sparman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sparman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adonis Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Sparman. Those never looked like landing.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Sparman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Sparman.
Silva defending well as Sparman loads up on a big left hand.
Sparman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sparman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sparman lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva tries to move into range but Sparman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparman connects with a looping right hand.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sparman counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Sparman finds it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparman works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Silva dives in and grabs Sparman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sparman pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Silva walks into a jab.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparman.
Sparman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sparman lands a body shot.
Sparman jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sparman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sparman.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Sparman.
Sparman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sparman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sparman scores with a shot to the body.
Sparman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sparman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sparman scores with a jab to the head.
Sparman throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparman scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silva slips under a jab from Sparman.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparman tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sparman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spar Sparman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spar Sparman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spar Sparman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adonis Silva!
Adonis Silva made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Do not ever underestimate the power of heart and courage.'.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson McGinley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Devotion. McGinley has chosen Big Dogs Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gracie
vs
McGinley

208 cm
30
287 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

205 cm
23
279 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy - $45
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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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anderson McGinley!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGinley tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie lands a left hand.
McGinley lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
McGinley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
McGinley lands a shoulder strike.

Gracie breaks the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGinley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGinley looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
McGinley throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGinley checks a leg kick.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by McGinley. Beautiful body shot.
McGinley throws a shot to the body.
Anderson McGinley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGinley thumps Gracie with a low kick.

Gracie gets a clinch.
McGinley scores with a hook to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
McGinley scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGinley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Gracie is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGinley.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGinley lands a big knee to the head and Gracie goes down! McGinley pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson McGinley!
Anderson McGinley thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Blitzkof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and War Brace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blitzkof comes to the cage accompanied by In The End. Brace has chosen Snoop DoGG as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Victor Blitzkof has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Victor Blitzkof seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Blitzkof
vs
Brace

188 cm
24
204 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Blitzkof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, War Brace!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brace lands a nice looking body shot.
Blitzkof scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blitzkof takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Blitzkof counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Blitzkof blocks a body shot from Brace.
Blitzkof struggles to land a body shot inside as Brace controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Brace.
Blitzkof swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brace scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Brace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blitzkof misses with a body kick.
Brace swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blitzkof counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brace checks a low kick from Blitzkof.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blitzkof moves away from the strike by Brace.
Brace tests Blitzkof's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brace thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkof blocks a low kick nicely.
Blitzkof throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blitzkof tries a head kick but it misses.
Brace moves out of range of the strikes.
Blitzkof takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brace throws a sloppy body shot
and Blitzkof counters with a good low kick that Brace was not able to check.
Brace misses with a wild combination.
Brace throws a wild body kick that Blitzkof sees coming a mile off.
Blitzkof connects with a single shot there.
Brace blocks a low kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brace is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blitzkof rather than just go for the knockout.
Brace stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brace wants it to stay on the feet.
Brace looks to throw the jab but Blitzkof is out of range.
Brace throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blitzkof moves away.
Blitzkof misses with a hook.

Blitzkof rushes Brace and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brace can't break the clinch.
Brace slowing the pace effectively.
Blitzkof blocks a body shot from Brace.
Nice body punch from Brace - that landed with a thud.

Brace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blitzkof checks a leg kick nicely.
Blitzkof throws a leg kick but Brace sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brace digs a good body shot into Blitzkof's ribs.
A left lands for Brace.
Blitzkof takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blitzkof tries to clinch but Brace moves out of range.
Blitzkof throws a body punch but Brace moves out of range.
Brace connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Blitzkof! He's out on his feet! Brace rushes in and drops Blitzkof with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). War Brace!
After winning the bout, War Brace thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jyrki Katainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rehti Ladi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ladi has chosen You Will Never Walk Alone as his entrance music. 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.

Katainen
vs
Ladi

187 cm
26
194 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

195 cm
20
191 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Adrenaline
Adrenaline

Kobra Clothing Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrki Katainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rehti Ladi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ladi blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Ladi misses.
Ladi defending well as Katainen loads up on a big left hand.
Katainen misses with a looping left.
Katainen cracks Ladi with a good jab.
Katainen misses with the combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ladi.
Ladi thumps Katainen with a low kick.
Katainen throws a right hand that Ladi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ladi also avoids with ease.
Nice body kick from Ladi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katainen misses with a wild body shot.
Katainen throws a series of punches but Ladi moves out of range.

Ladi moves into range and clinches up with Katainen.
Katainen tries to throw a body punch but Ladi avoids it by throwing Katainen back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Katainen.
Ladi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katainen backwards.
Katainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Katainen pushes off an throws an elbow but Ladi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ladi swings wildly with an uppercut but Katainen uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Katainen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Katainen avoids a wild elbow strike from Ladi.
Katainen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ladi is defending well for now.
Katainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Katainen taking a breather.
Katainen seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Ladi is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Katainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Katainen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ladi's brow.
Katainen misses with a body punch.
Ladi misses with a body punch.
Katainen blocks an elbow strike from Ladi.
Ladi is trying to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Katainen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ladi's brow.
Katainen stalling in the clinch but Ladi improves position.
Ladi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katainen blocks a body shot from Ladi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Katainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ladi.
Ladi throws a head kick but Katainen moves out of range.
Ladi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ladi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ladi. Ladi obviously looking to wear him down.

Ladi instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Katainen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ladi's brow.
Katainen tries to throw a body punch but Ladi avoids it by throwing Katainen back against the cage.
Ladi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ladi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ladi swings wildly with an uppercut but Katainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katainen tries to circle away but Ladi has him pinned against the cage.
Katainen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ladi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ladi lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Ladi.
Ladi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Katainen backwards.

It looks like Jyrki Katainen has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Katainen breaks from the clinch.
Katainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Katainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ladi's head backwards.
Ladi tries to clinch but Katainen moves out of range.
Katainen swings for the body but Ladi moves out of range.
Ladi wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Katainen.
Katainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ladi.
Good leg kick by Ladi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Katainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Katainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Katainen is breathing heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ladi. Katainen shrugs it off though.

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!
Katainen throws an overhand right that lands on Ladi's shoulder, as Ladi tries to avoid the shot.
Katainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Ladi drives through and clinches with Katainen against the cage.
Katainen blocks an elbow strike.
Ladi scores with a hook to the body.
Katainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ladi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Katainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katainen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Katainen managing to block the knees to the body from Ladi.
A shot in the inside from Ladi.
Ladi blocks an uppercut.
Katainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ladi scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Ladi on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ladi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rehti Ladi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jyrki Katainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A big left from Katainen misses.
Katainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ladi counters with a nice body kick.
Ladi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ladi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ladi.
Ladi ducks under a wild hook from Katainen.
Katainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ladi manages to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Katainen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ladi - the referee stops the clock and Katainen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ladi. Katainen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Katainen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ladi wants to clinch up but Katainen keeps it at a distance.
Ladi thuds his right hand into Katainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Katainen takes one to the chin there.
Ladi wants to clinch up but Katainen keeps it at a distance.
Ladi wants to clinch.

Oooh a lovely combination from Ladi sends Katainen down but not out. Ladi dives into side control looking to finish.

Katainen is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ladi is looking to take a break and control but Katainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oh Katainen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladi is working Katainen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ladi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Katainen keeps working.
Katainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Sloppy strikes there by Ladi.
Katainen prevents Ladi from moving into mount.
Katainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ladi tries to score with some ground and pound. Katainen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladi trying to control the action but Katainen is working from the bottom.
Ladi tries to advance position but instead Katainen slips a leg back in to half guard.
Katainen keeping hold of Ladi's head, controlling as best he can.
Katainen is trying to maintain the position but Ladi is very close to passing his half guard.
Ladi is looking to advance position but Katainen won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladi is trying to control the action in half guard but Katainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ladi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Katainen trying to control from the bottom.
Ladi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ladi working Katainen over with strikes.
Katainen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ladi wants to pass the guard but Katainen is defending well.
Ladi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Katainen keeping control of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ladi.

Katainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ladi tries to pass to full mount but Katainen defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rehti Ladi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jyrki Katainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ladi is looking to slow Katainen down with leg kicks.
Katainen throws a body punch but Ladi moves out of range.
Ladi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ladi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ladi tries to clinch there but Katainen circles away.
Ladi misses with a low kick.
Ladi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Katainen blocks a jab.
Ladi tries to land a front kick but Katainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ladi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Katainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Ladi.
Ladi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Katainen is out of range.
Ladi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Ladi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ladi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ladi tries to clinch up but Katainen circles away and keeps his distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Katainen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ladi - the referee stops the clock and Katainen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ladi. Katainen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Katainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Ladi throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Katainen stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Ladi follows into mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katainen takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ladi's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rehti Ladi!
Rehti Ladi is the new middleweight champion!
Rehti Ladi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jukka Tuomio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuomio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Danzig - Mother. Lecter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Til I Collapse. 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.

Tuomio
vs
Lecter

216 cm
28
298 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
300 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jukka Tuomio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannibal Lecter!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuomio misses with an uppercut. Lecter saw that one coming.
Lecter misses with a series of wild punches.
Tuomio wants to clinch up but Lecter keeps it at a distance.
Lecter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tuomio doesn't seem bothered though.
Tuomio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lecter.
Lecter moves out of range of the body kick from Tuomio.
Lecter misses with a wild body shot.
Lecter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tuomio jabs at Lecter's body.
Tuomio lunges at Lecter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lecter's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuomio missing with a left hand there. Lecter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Lecter forces Tuomio back against the cage and clinches.
Lecter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lecter swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuomio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lecter managing to block the knees to the body from Tuomio.
Tuomio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuomio tries to work over Lecter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tuomio tries to land a knee to the head but Lecter blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lecter.
Tuomio misses with a punch on the inside.
Lecter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuomio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lecter misses with a punch on the inside.
Lecter blocks an elbow strike from Tuomio.
Lecter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lecter misses with a punch on the inside.
Lecter throws a head punch that misses.
Lecter pushes Tuomio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tuomio is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lecter gets through Tuomio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

It looks like Jukka Tuomio has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lecter.
Lecter misses with a body punch.
Lecter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lecter swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuomio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lecter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lecter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lecter avoids the elbow strike from Tuomio, against the cage.
Lecter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tuomio backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuomio blocking some punches.
Tuomio misses with the head strike.
Tuomio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lecter pushes Tuomio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lecter managing to block the knees to the body from Tuomio.
Lecter dips a shoulder and cracks Tuomio with a mighty uppercut! Tuomio falls back against the cage and Lecter unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tuomio is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lecter screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Lecter!
Hannibal Lecter is the new super heavyweight champion!
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