BHFC 124 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marian Nilski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Rahid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdullah Rahid is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Nilski
vs
Rahid

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
21
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marian Nilski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abdullah Rahid!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahid misses with a few strikes there.
Rahid wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Nilski. That snapped Rahid's head back.
Rahid drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rahid throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rahid misses with a combination
and Nilski counters with a two punch combo.
Nilski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rahid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nilski throws a right hand that Rahid ducks under and follows up with a left that Rahid also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Nilski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rahid misses with a head kick.
Rahid throws a combination that misses
and Nilski counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilski throws a right hand that Rahid ducks under and follows up with a left that Rahid also avoids with ease.
Nilski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rahid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nilski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rahid throws a sloppy head kick and Nilski moves out of range easily.
Rahid looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Rahid.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Abdullah Rahid has been cut.
Nilski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nilski connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Rahid! He's out on his feet! Nilski rushes in and drops Rahid with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marian Nilski!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Totto Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamoru Takamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Karlsson
vs
Takamura

188 cm
26
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

171 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Totto Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mamoru Takamura!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takamura tries to clinch there but Karlsson circles away.
Takamura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karlsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takamura's calf.
Takamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karlsson throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Mamoru Takamura has been cut.
Takamura throws a series of punches but Karlsson avoids them all with ease.
Karlsson misses with a few strikes there.
Karlsson lands a high kick!
Takamura moves in looking to clinch but Karlsson pushes him off.
Karlsson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karlsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Takamura's head.
Karlsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karlsson.
Takamura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Karlsson - that will leave a mark!
Takamura takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Karlsson lands a slapping body shot.

Karlsson drives through and clinches with Takamura against the cage.

Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karlsson, right into the meat.
Karlsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takamura tries to clinch up but Karlsson circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karlsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Takamura doesn't manage to clinch there - Karlsson circles away.
Takamura wants to clinch up but Karlsson keeps it at a distance.
Karlsson throws a head kick that Takamura semi-blocks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karlsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Karlsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Takamura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takamura misses with the combination.
Takamura looks gassed!
Karlsson connects with a right hand. Takamura shakes it off.
Karlsson scores with a jab. Takamura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karlsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takamura.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Karlsson.
Whack! Karlsson lands a heavy head kick that drops Takamura. The ref tackles Karlsson to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Takamura was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Totto Karlsson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kolliver Reign (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshiro Mifune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolliver Reign has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Reign
vs
Mifune

195 cm
26
188 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
187 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kolliver Reign!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toshiro Mifune!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Reign misses.
Reign misses with a few strikes there.
Mifune tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Reign manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mifune wants to clinch.
Reign misses with a few strikes there.
Reign thows a body shot but no joy.

Reign rushes Mifune and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reign changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mifune fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mifune tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Reign manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reign misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifune tries to close the distance and clinch but Reign swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Reign moves into the clinch successfully.
Reign tries to pull guard but Mifune holds him up against the cage and eventually Reign drops back down to his feet.
Reign goes for a takedown attempt but Mifune pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kolliver Reign. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reign throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mifune's waist but Mifune gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reign off to one side.
Mifune ducks under a wild hook from Reign.
Mifune moves in looking to clinch but Reign pushes him off.
Mifune tries to clinch there but Reign circles away.
Reign fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mifune avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reign misses with a looping left.
Mifune on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reign rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mifune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mifune gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reign.
Mifune slips a straight right by Reign.
Reign swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mifune.
Reign tries to bum rush Mifune with a series of wild strikes but Mifune uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reign loads up on a big right hand but Mifune slips the punch.

Reign has closed the distance and engaged Mifune in a clinch.
Reign drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mifune gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reign goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mifune prevents it.
Mifune gets underhooks to prevent Reign's takedown attempt.
Reign tries to score a body lock takedown but Mifune shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reign has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mifune after a bit of a struggle.
Mifune fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mifune stops a takedown attempt from Reign.
Reign goes for a takedown attempt but Mifune pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reign leaves Mifune with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reign throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reign changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mifune fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mifune on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reign. Mifune does a little dance to reset his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reign fails with a takedown attempt.
Mifune takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Mifune closes the distance and clinches.
Reign tries to pull guard but Mifune forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mifune stalling the fight.
Reign changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mifune fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kolliver Reign. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mifune tries to clinch but Reign moves out of range.
Reign swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Mifune counters with a shoot takedown. Reign fights it but they end up in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Reign looking for a sweep. Not yet Reign, not yet.

Reign looking for a guillotine here but Mifune defends easily.

Mifune drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mifune jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mifune wants to pass the guard but Reign is keeping the position.
Reign keeping moving, preventing Mifune from controlling successfully.

Reign is looking for a triangle but Mifune pushes his legs off easily.
Reign will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Reign isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mifune stacks Reign on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mifune!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mifune is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reign has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mifune is looking to take a break and control but Reign is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reign pushes Mifune away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mifune gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Reign prevents Mifune from moving into mount.
Reign is trying to control Mifune's posture but Mifune avoids it.
Reign sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifune tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reign knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reign is staying active underneath Mifune, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reign is trying to control but can't.
Mifune is trying to control. Reign wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reign is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reign manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reign controls Mifune momentarily but Mifune frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mifune controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Reign is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mifune defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Reign looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kolliver Reign overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reign looking to control.
Reign can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mifune controls the pace.
Reign looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Reign keeping moving, preventing Mifune from controlling successfully.
Reign throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kolliver Reign will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mifune is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Reign's half guard.

Mifune is working for a kimura but Reign is defending it quite comfortably.

Mifune is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reign is looking to improve his position.
Reign has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mifune is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reign looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reign is staying active underneath Mifune, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mifune in particular looking to stall.
Reign wants to control but Mifune is keeping busy.

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

Reign is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mifune pulls his head out easily.

Reign looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reign wants to control but Mifune is keeping busy.
Mifune has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mifune wants to control the action but instead Reign gets a body lock and reverses into Mifune's guard! Nice work!
Reign stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mifune swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reign trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reign stands and throws Mifune's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mifune is pushing Reign's head away, looking to escape. Reign manages to hold on to the position though.
Sloppy strikes there by Reign.

Reign wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mifune, who protects the arm well.
Reign tries to score with some ground and pound. Mifune controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Reign is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mifune knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Toshiro Mifune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mifune wants to get back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kolliver Reign!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlboro Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry McCockiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barry McCockiner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mann
vs
McCockiner

191 cm
26
278 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

210 cm
19
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ironhand Fightwear (Everything $9.00 or less!)

Milwaukee's Best 159's - $75

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlboro Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barry McCockiner!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mann misses with a right hand
and McCockiner counters with a big head kick but Mann shrugs it off.
McCockiner looks for the body kick but Mann saw that one coming.
McCockiner slips a jab from Mann.
Mann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mann moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Barry McCockiner has been cut.
McCockiner moves out of range as Mann strikes.
McCockiner throws a sloppy head kick and Mann moves out of range easily.
Mann blocks a head kick by McCockiner.
McCockiner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mann tries to land a leg kick but McCockiner saw it coming and moves away.
McCockiner wants to clinch up but Mann keeps it at a distance.
Mann throws a big shot that misses.
Mann throws a hook but McCockiner blocks it.
Barry McCockiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCockiner slips a jab from Mann.
McCockiner fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCockiner wants to clinch but Mann slips to the side
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mann swats away the attempt to clinch by McCockiner.
Mann checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCockiner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCockiner tries to clinch up.
Mann misses with a straight left.
McCockiner throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCockiner wants to clinch
and Mann counters with a straight right hand.
McCockiner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mann scores with a sloppy right hand. McCockiner should have avoided that one.
McCockiner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCockiner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mann tests McCockiner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCockiner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

McCockiner has managed to clinch.
Mann lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That has opened up Barry McCockiner's cut even more.
Mann avoids a wild elbow strike from McCockiner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mann avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mann.
McCockiner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mann scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mann.
McCockiner blocking some punches.
McCockiner lands a nice elbow.
Mann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCockiners head.
Mann cracks McCockiner with a nice body shot.
McCockiner looks gassed!
A right hook to the body lands for Mann.
Mann misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mann.
Mann blocks an elbow strike from McCockiner.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McCockiner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mann's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mann.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCockiner.
Mann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCockiners head.
Mann misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann lands with a short shot to the head.
Mann leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mann misses with some punches.
McCockiner tries to land knees in the clinch but Mann avoids the damage to the body.
Mann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mann misses with a punch on the inside.
Mann struggles to land a body shot inside as McCockiner controls his hands.
McCockiner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mann lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCockiner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McCockiner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mann avoids it.
A short left from Mann.
A short uppercut from Mann.
A nice left hand lands by Mann.

McCockiner is rocked!

The cut above Barry McCockiner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCockiner being controlled against the cage.
McCockiner is still on wobbly legs! Can Mann finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mann.
McCockiner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCockiner seems to have recovered his senses.
Stalling in the clinch from Mann.
Mann lands with a left to the head.
Mann blocks the elbow strike.
McCockiner pushes off an throws an elbow but Mann leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mann lands with a light punch inside.
Mann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mann dodges an elbow strike from McCockiner.
Mann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mann managing to block the knees to the body from McCockiner.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, McCockiner throws an elbow but misses.
McCockiner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McCockiner tries a knee to the head but Mann blocks it.
McCockiner blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marlboro Mann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry McCockiner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mann scores with a body shot.
Mann keeps the fight on the outside.
McCockiner tries to clinch up but Mann circles away and keeps his distance.
McCockiner throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Mann counters with a nice right hand that sends McCockiner toppling to the canvas! McCockiner scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mann finish him?!
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!
McCockiner moves away from the strike by Mann.
Marlboro Mann is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mann. That's going to slow McCockiner down.
McCockiner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mann.
McCockiner wants to clinch up but Mann keeps it at a distance.
Mann misses with a low kick.
Mann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCockiner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mann misses with a looping left.
Mann lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCockiner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mann scores with a one two! McCockiner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Barry McCockiner's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mann misses with a wild body shot.
McCockiner is breathing heavily.
Mann throws a leg kick which misses McCockiner's front leg but catches the back leg as McCockiner tries to avoid it.
Mann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann tests McCockiner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mann throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mann misses the shot to the body.
McCockiner tries a head kick but it misses.
Mann throws a right and a left that McCockiner avoids nicely.
Mann lands a nice looking body shot.
Mann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCockiner can do to turn this around?

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

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Barry McCockiner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marlboro Mann!
A victorious Marlboro Mann thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Xanther Xaimoungkhoun
vs
Patterson

182 cm
24
205 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

193 cm
28
216 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Patterson has managed to clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Patterson.
Patterson with a knee to the head.

It looks like Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun has been cut.
A knee to the head by Patterson.
Patterson lands an elbow that stopped Xanther Xaimoungkhoun in his tracks for a moment.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun takes an elbow to the temple.
Patterson crunches a lovely knee into Xanther Xaimoungkhoun's ribcage.
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!
Patterson lands an elbow inside.
Patterson lands a knee to the head.
Patterson lands a nice knee to the body.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is breathing heavily.
Patterson is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Xanther Xaimoungkhoun's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Xanther Xaimoungkhoun! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Donald Patterson!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xamos Othella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Othella
vs
Hammer

193 cm
22
218 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

192 cm
21
220 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xamos Othella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer checks a leg kick.
Othella motions for Hammer to come forward. Othella throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Othella.
Othella misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammer lands a head kick!
Hammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Othella.
Othella throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Othella pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Othella fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Othella misses the shot to the body.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Othella tries for a takedown but Hammer circles away easily
and Hammer counters with a nice leg kick.
Othella fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Hammer throws a right hand that Othella ducks under and follows up with a left that Othella also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer lands a body shot.
Hammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Othella shoots and misses
and Hammer counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xamos Othella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer misses with the combination.
Othella misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Othella takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Othella misses with a body shot
and Hammer counters with a series of strikes. Othella will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Othella tries for a takedown but Hammer circles away easily
and Hammer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Othella is breathing heavily.
Othella misses with a takedown
and Hammer counters with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Othella moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hammer tries to clinch up.

Hammer pushes Othella up against the cage in a clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Othella. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hammer stalls.
Hammer scores a nice knee to the body.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hammer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Othella can't break the clinch.
Hammer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Othella leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hammer prevents the takedown attempt.
Othella takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Othella tries to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling the position.
Othella blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hammer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Othella has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Othella is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hammer has Othella pressed against the cage, preventing Othella from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hammer lands a nice knee to the body.
Hammer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Othella's face.
Hammer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hammer with a knee to the head.
Hammer lands a knee to the head.
Othella has had enough of the clinch but Hammer keeps him there for the moment.
Hammer crunches a lovely knee into Othella's ribcage.
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!
A short uppercut from Hammer.
Othella can't break the clinch.
Hammer misses with a knee to the head.
Hammer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Othella has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Othella is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hammer is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands a left hand.
Hammer misses with a knee to the head.
Hammer landing knees to the head.
Hammer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Othella blocks it with crossed arms.
Othella's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hammer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Othella backwards.
Hammer trying to land knees to the body.
Hammer stops a takedown attempt from Othella.
Hammer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Othella wants to break free but Hammer has control.
Hammer landing knees to the head.
Hammer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Othella looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Othella has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hammer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Othella in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Othella manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Othella cracks Hammer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Othella is looking to wear down Hammer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hammer swinging wildly here.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Othella lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Othella misses with a looping right.
Hammer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Othella.
Othella doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hammer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Othella is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hammer scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Othella gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xamos Othella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hammer gets a clinch.
Othella takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Othella wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Othella is trying to maintain a safe position but Hammer gets an underhook and turns Othella into the cage.
Hammer looking to throw knees to the head but Othella is blocking nicely.
Hammer prevents Othella from breaking the clinch.
Hammer lands a knee to the head.
Hammer landing knees to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Othella.
Hammer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hammer scores with a shoulder strike.
Hammer lands a knee to the head.

Othella is rocked!
Othella is trying to push Hammer away but Hammer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oh Othella is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammer looking to throw knees to the head but Othella is blocking nicely.
Othella lands a hook that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Othella seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Othella misses with the head strike.

Othella breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer checks a leg kick.
Othella fails with the takedown
and Hammer counters with a head kick. That will keep Othella thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Othella throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.

Oooooh!!! Hammer has knocked Othella down with a huge combo! Hammer steps away and waves a wobbly Othella back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Hammer clinches.
Hammer landing knees to the body.
Hammer misses with a knee to the head.
Othella managing to block the knees to the body from Hammer.
Hammer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hammer has Othella pressed against the cage, preventing Othella from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hammer crunches a lovely knee into Othella's ribcage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hammer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hammer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Othella blocks it with crossed arms.
Hammer has Othella pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hammer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Othella is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hammer scores a nice knee to the body.
Hammer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Othella's face.

Hammer drops Othella with a big knee straight up the middle! Othella is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Hammer clinches.
Jack Hammer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Othella is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hammer.
Hammer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Othella being controlled against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Othella is trying to break the clinch but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
Othella wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammer with a knee to the head.
Hammer has a couple of punches blocked by Othella.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Othella is working for takedown but Hammer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hammer prevents Othella from breaking the clinch.
Knees to the body from Hammer.

Hammer drops Othella with a big knee straight up the middle! Othella is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

It looks like Xamos Othella has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Othella throws a head kick that misses.

Hammer closes the distance and clinches.
Hammer with a knee to the head.
Hammer misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xamos Othella'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Othella falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Othella just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer connects with a body shot.
Xamos Othella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Othella throws a right hand that misses

and Hammer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hammer.
Othella blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Othella has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hammer working Othella over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer lands a knee to the head.
Hammer looking to throw knees to the head but Othella is blocking nicely.
Hammer connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer is pushing Othella up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Othella takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a knee strike.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Othella tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hammer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hammer with a knee to the head.
Hammer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hammer taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hammer.
Othella has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Othella has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hammer misses with a knee to the head.
Hammer prevents the takedown attempt.
Othella is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hammer is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Othella is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xamos Othella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Othella is trying to break free.
Hammer tries a knee to the head but Othella blocks it.
Hammer tries to land knees in the clinch but Othella avoids the damage to the body.
Othella goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hammer prevents it.
Othella managing to block the knees to the body from Hammer.
Hammer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Othella is trying to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling him.
Hammer missing with knees to the body.
Othella is trying to push Hammer away but Hammer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hammer keeps control of Othella as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Othella jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hammer walks away with a smile on his face. Othella gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jack Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Othella throws a shot from downtown. Hammer moves away and avoids it.

Hammer clinches up with Othella and pushes him back against the cage.
Hammer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Othella can't break the clinch.
Hammer misses with a knee to the head.
Hammer misses with a punch on the inside.

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

Hammer darts in and clinches Othella up against the cage.
Hammer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Othella takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hammer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hammer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Othella tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hammer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hammer connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer lands a good knee to the midsection. Othella won't want to take too many of those.
Hammer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hammer misses with a knee strike.
Othella is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hammer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Othella has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Othella decides to pull guard.
Xamos Othella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Hammer gets to his feet. Othella looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Othella misses with a hook.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good work by Hammer as he checks the leg kick.
Hammer is looking to clinch.
Jack Hammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Othella lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hammer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hammer!

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FIGHT
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waltteri Lahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hopo
vs
Lahti

185 cm
24
275 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

185 cm
23
285 lbs
11 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Perkele!
Perkele!

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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hessu Hopo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Waltteri Lahti!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lahti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lahti looks to land a right hand but Hopo moved out of range.
Lahti takes a swing at Hopo's ribcage but misses.
Lahti throws an off balance right hand
and Hopo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lahti lands a nice looking body shot.
Lahti misses with a body shot.
Hopo throws a nice looking combination but Lahti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Waltteri Lahti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lahti misses with an uppercut

so Hopo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hopo stopping the sweep attempt from Lahti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hopo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lahti looking for a sweep. Not yet Lahti, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo throws a big elbow that misses.
Lahti keeping moving, preventing Hopo from controlling successfully.
Lahti trying to keep a closed guard but Hopo is proving a slippery customer.
Hopo looking to pass the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lahti scores with the left hand. Hopo knows he should have avoided that one.
Hopo staying out of range there.
Lahti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopo.
Hopo throws a body punch but Lahti moves out of range.
Nice shot by Lahti.

It looks like Hessu Hopo has been cut.
Lahti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahti staying out of range there.
Hopo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lahti swings for the body but Hopo moves out of range.
Lahti thows a body shot but no joy.
Lahti looks to land a left hand but Hopo moved out of range nicely.
Lahti swings for the body but Hopo moves out of range.
Lahti misses with a wild body shot.
Lahti takes a swing at Hopo's ribcage but misses.
Lahti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopo moves away.
Lahti swings for the body but Hopo moves out of range.
Lahti jabs at Hopo's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lahti throws a hook but Hopo blocks it.
Lahti looks to land a left hand but Hopo moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hopo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lahti sprawls well. Lahti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hopo gets slowly back to his feet.
Lahti looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopo is just out of range.
Hopo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lahti throws an off balance right hand
and Hopo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lahti thinking.
Lahti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lahti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopo moves away.
Lahti misses with a body shot.
Lahti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopo.
Lahti misses with a looping left.
Hopo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lahti digs a good body shot into Hopo's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lahti lands an overhand right.
Hopo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lahti.
Waltteri Lahti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lahti.
Lahti lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lahti circles away.
Lahti throws a shot from downtown. Hopo moves away and avoids it.
Hopo slips under a jab.
Lahti throws out a powerful jab.
Lahti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big left from Lahti misses.
Lahti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hessu Hopo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Lahti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waltteri Lahti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hessu Hopo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hopo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lahti.
Lahti throws an overhand right that lands on Hopo's shoulder, as Hopo tries to avoid the shot.
Lahti connects with a crisp jab.
Hopo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lahti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopo.
Hopo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lahti.
Lahti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopo misses with a straight right.
Lahti misses with an uppercut

and Hopo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hopo.
Lahti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lahti has his hands on Hopo's head, controlling the position.
Hopo throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hopo won't allow Lahti to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lahti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Waltteri Lahti.
Danga de danga de dang - Lahti scores with a four punch combination!
A jab lands there for Lahti.
Hopo falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Lahti counter with a right hand.

Hessu Hopo's cut is getting worse.
Lahti just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahti slips a jab and a cross from Hopo.
Lahti throws an off balance right hand
and Hopo counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lahti lunges at Hopo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hopo's hand.
Lahti throws a right hand that misses
and Hopo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lahti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lahti misses with a body shot.
Lahti looks to throw the jab but Hopo is out of range.
Lahti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lahti thuds a left hand into Hopo's body.
Lahti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lahti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopo moves away.
Lahti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopo moves away.
Hessu Hopo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Lahti.

Hopo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lahti tries to roll over but Hopo keeps him under control.
Hopo is looking to advance position but Lahti won't allow it.
Lahti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hopo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hopo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lahti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hessu Hopo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hopo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
Hopo wants to free his trapped foot but Lahti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lahti is refusing to be controlled, as Hopo sits in half guard.
Hopo with the ground and pound but Lahti uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lahti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hopo won't allow Lahti to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lahti seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hopo throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Waltteri Lahti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hessu Hopo's cut.
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!

Hopo walks into a left hand.
Hopo scores with a jab. Lahti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lahti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lahti thows a body shot but no joy.
Lahti throws out a loose jab but Hopo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lahti looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopo is just out of range.
Lahti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lahti throws a hook but Hopo avoids it easily.
Lahti misses the shot to the body.
Hopo connects with a nice looking jab.
Lahti lands a body shot.
Lahti staying out of range there.
Lahti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hopo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lahti cracks Hopo with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahti throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopo.
Lahti throws a lazy right hand but Hopo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lahti looks to land a right hand but Hopo moved out of range.
Hopo misses with a hook. Lahti ducked under it nicely.
Lahti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopo.
Nice straight punches there by Hopo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopo.
Lahti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lahti.
Hopo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lahti.
Lahti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lahti misses with a two punch combination.
Lahti misses with an uppercut. Hopo saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopo moves forwards but Lahti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lahti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopo manages to avoid it.
Lahti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lahti lands a jab.

Hopo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lahti manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopo controlling from the top position.
Waltteri Lahti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lahti pulls Hopo in close to his closed guard and prevents Hopo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hessu Hopo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hopo has gone for a leg lock! Lahti slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hopo's guard.
Hopo striking off his back but it's not causing Lahti any problems.
Lahti trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopo is pulling down on Lahti's head to control his posture.
Lahti trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Waltteri Lahti wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hopo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lahti.
Lahti swings for the body but Hopo moves out of range.
Lahti throws an off balance right hand

and Hopo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lahti won't be happy with that.
Hopo working away.
Hopo is looking to take a break and control but Lahti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lahti is trying to control Hopo's posture but Hopo avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Waltteri Lahti.
I've got Lahti 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waltteri Lahti!
Waltteri Lahti 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
84%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lilburne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Gotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lilburne comes into the arena with You'll never walk alone blaring out of the sound system. John Lilburne is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Lilburne
vs
Gotch

188 cm
23
218 lbs
20 - 6 - 0

180 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Lilburne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Lilburne.
Lilburne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gotch closes the distance and clinches up with Lilburne, looking for a takedown. Gotch pushes Lilburne against the cage but Lilburne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lilburne throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lilburne lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gotch shoots for a takedown but Lilburne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
John Lilburne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Gotch.
Lilburne wants to clinch up but Gotch keeps it at a distance.
Lilburne throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gotch looks gassed!
Lilburne lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gotch takes a step back to recover.
Lilburne lunges at Gotch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gotch's hand.
Lilburne lands a nice looking body kick.
Lilburne lands with a cross.
Lilburne scores with a spinning back kick!
Lilburne scores with a nice body kick.

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

It looks like Frank Gotch has been cut.
Gotch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lilburne scores with a jab to the head.

Gotch is rocked!
Gotch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lilburne.
Gotch is still on wobbly legs! Can Lilburne finish him?
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circle, before Lilburne throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Gotch's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Lilburne lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). John Lilburne!
After the big win, John Lilburne made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Skin-Clothes Designing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sunil Ganga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Paxio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ganga comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the Tiger. Thiago Paxio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ganga
vs
Paxio

187 cm
30
180 lbs
21 - 7 - 0

169 cm
28
160 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sunil Ganga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thiago Paxio!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paxio fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Paxio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ganga stops Paxio from passing to mount.
Ganga tries to escape but Paxio is in control.
You can see the frustration on Ganga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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

Paxio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ganga knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ganga struggling a bit here.
Paxio tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ganga's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Paxio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ganga, who protects the arm well.
Ganga tries to improve position but can't.

Paxio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ganga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Paxio moves into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Paxio is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ganga to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ganga shrugs it off.
Ganga sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

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

Paxio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ganga sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paxio is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ganga reverses the position - he's now on top in Paxio's guard.

Paxio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ganga passes Paxio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paxio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ganga pulls his head out easily.

Paxio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paxio manages to get to full guard.
Ganga is stalling in the full guard.

Paxio is looking for a triangle but Ganga pushes his legs off easily.
Ganga looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Paxio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ganga defends it easily.
Ganga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paxio on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Paxio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ganga is aware though and is defending well.

Paxio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ganga uses it to pass to side control.
Paxio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ganga in particular looking to stall.

Paxio looking for submissions off his back.
Ganga wants to stand up but Paxio is controlling the position.
Ganga prevents Paxio from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Paxio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Paxio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Paxio 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.

Paxio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ganga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paxio somewhat.
Paxio blocks a jab.
Thiago Paxio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ganga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paxio.
Ganga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Paxio closes the distance and clinches up with Ganga, looking for a takedown. Paxio pushes Ganga against the cage but Ganga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sunil Ganga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Paxio.
Paxio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ganga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ganga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ganga wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Ganga. That snapped Paxio's head back.
Ganga lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ganga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Paxio is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paxio glances at the clock... BAM! Ganga nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Paxio crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Paxio is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sunil Ganga!
A very excited looking Sunil Ganga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.