Gene 53 : Beam vs Goldman II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Metaxa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Tong Panong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tong Panong is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tetris Song (remix). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Metaxa
vs
Tong Panong

185 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
29
190 lbs
17 - 18 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Metaxa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marc Tong Panong!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metaxa is looking to land body kicks.
Metaxa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metaxa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tong Panong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tong Panong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Metaxa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Marc Tong Panong has been cut.
Tong Panong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Metaxa on the side of the head.
Tong Panong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Tong Panong moves into range and clinches up with Metaxa.
Tong Panong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metaxa misses with an elbow strike.
Metaxa throws an elbow that misses.
Metaxa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tong Panong digs a right hand underneath Metaxa's ribcage. Metaxa let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong looking for a takedown.

Tong Panong breaks from the clinch.
Metaxa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tong Panong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Metaxa moves in looking to clinch but Tong Panong pushes him off.
Tong Panong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marc Tong Panong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metaxa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tong Panong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Tong Panong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Metaxa misses with a head kick.
Tong Panong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa doesn't manage to clinch there - Tong Panong circles away.
Tong Panong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Metaxa sprawls well. Metaxa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tong Panong gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin Metaxa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Metaxa tries to clinch there but Tong Panong circles away.
Tong Panong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tong Panong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metaxa moves away.
Metaxa scores with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tong Panong looking to score a takedown here. Metaxa is defending well but Tong Panong drives through and ends up in Metaxa's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Metaxa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Metaxa is on top in guard.

Tong Panong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Metaxa defends well.

Tong Panong working for a triangle but Metaxa defends it easily.
Metaxa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Tong Panong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Metaxa defends well.

Tong Panong working for a triangle but Metaxa defends it easily.
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!
Metaxa pushes down on Tong Panong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tong Panong wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marc Tong Panong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marc Tong Panong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Metaxa moves in looking to clinch but Tong Panong pushes him off.
Tong Panong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Metaxa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Metaxa throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Metaxa as Tong Panong tries to tie him up.

Tong Panong tightens his grip and picks Metaxa up, before dumping him to the ground. Metaxa manages to land in guard.
Tong Panong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tong Panong throws an elbow that misses. Metaxa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tong Panong's guard. Nice move by Metaxa!

Tong Panong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Tong Panong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Metaxa is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Metaxa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tong Panong is trying to get back to full guard.

Tong Panong looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Metaxa pushes past his half guard into mount!
Metaxa prevents Tong Panong from getting the reversal.
Metaxa looking to control but Tong Panong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Metaxa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tong Panong on the ground.
Tong Panong wants to control but Metaxa is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tong Panong wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Tong Panong looking very determined here, making life difficult for Metaxa.
Metaxa is trying to stick to Tong Panong's back but Tong Panong is turning into Metaxa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Metaxa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tong Panong.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tong Panong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tong Panong won't allow Metaxa to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tong Panong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong postures up in Metaxa's guard and throws a big left but Metaxa blocks it.
Metaxa wants to stand and escape but Tong Panong is having none of it.
Tong Panong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tong Panong trying to control the position from guard on top but Metaxa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tong Panong wants to pass the guard but Metaxa is keeping the position.
Tong Panong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metaxa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tong Panong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Metaxa is keeping the position for now.
Metaxa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tong Panong trying to control but Metaxa is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tong Panong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tong Panong digs a good hook to Metaxa's body.
Some wild striking there from Tong Panong.
Metaxa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tong Panong.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metaxa closes the distance but Tong Panong moves to the side
letting Tong Panong counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marc Tong Panong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Metaxa tries to clinch up.
Metaxa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metaxa misses with a wild body shot.
Metaxa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tong Panong blocks the body kick.
Metaxa throws a head kick but Tong Panong moves out of range.
Metaxa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tong Panong misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin Metaxa is winning the standup battle so far.
Metaxa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong with a nice cross.
Metaxa wants to clinch.
Tong Panong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Metaxa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tong Panong.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Metaxa lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Metaxa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tong Panong's brow.
Tong Panong blocks an elbow strike.

Tong Panong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tong Panong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Metaxa lands a big head kick that sends Tong Panong tumbling to the mat! Metaxa takes a step backwards and waves Tong Panong back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metaxa swings widly with a right hand

and Tong Panong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong Panong is looking to take a break and control but Metaxa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tong Panong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Metaxa keeps working.

Metaxa has one foot on Tong Panong's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Martin Metaxa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Tong Panong rushes Metaxa and presses him up against the cage.
Metaxa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tong Panong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tong Panong can't find room to land a body shot as Metaxa controls the action.
Metaxa gets underhooks to prevent Tong Panong's takedown attempt.
Martin Metaxa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Metaxa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tong Panong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tong Panong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Metaxa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tong Panong blocks an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Metaxa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Tong Panong is rocked!
Tong Panong is pressed against the cage. Metaxa pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Tong Panong! Two more big strikes from Metaxa and Tong Panong crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Martin Metaxa!
A victorious Martin Metaxa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory comes to the cage accompanied by Chumbawamba - English Rebel Songs. 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.

Gregory
vs
Williams

192 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

195 cm
24
222 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Gregory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joaquim Williams!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregory avoids a kick to the body.
Gregory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Williams tries to work over Gregory's front leg with a kick but Gregory checks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gregory.

Williams clinches up with Gregory and pushes him back against the cage.

Williams manages to break the clinch.
Gregory swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.

Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Gregory breaks the clinch.
Williams throws a leg kick

and Gregory counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Williams!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gregory lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gregory can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
Williams tries to hold on but Gregory pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory misses with a head shot.
Williams holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gregory tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Williams prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Gregory unloads with some shots from mount but Williams bucks and avoids them well.
Gregory is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Williams can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Gregory looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gregory throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gregory wants to control the pace but Williams is squirming around nicely.
Williams avoids a strike by Gregory and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Gregory's guard! Fantastic escape!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gregory wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paul Gregory has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gregory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Gregory fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Gregory fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Gregory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gregory feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gregory throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gregory moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joaquim Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregory misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gregory takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Gregory swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gregory is looking to score with low kicks.
Williams tries to clinch but Gregory is having none of it.
Gregory walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Gregory is out of range.
Gregory shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Gregory keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gregory misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gregory shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gregory gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams 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.
Gregory avoids the head kick by Williams.
Gregory swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Gregory on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Gregory takes one to the side of the head.
Gregory fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gregory has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Gregory wants to get back to striking at distance but Williams won't allow it.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Gregory avoids the damage to the body.
Gregory looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Gregory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gregory is defending well for now.

Williams manages to break the clinch.
Gregory blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Williams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gregory scores with a leg kick.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregory walks into a jab.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gregory shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horrible takedown by Gregory or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gregory's sensitive parts.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gregory circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left lands for Williams.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory fails with a takedown attempt.
Gregory on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams connects with a single shot there.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Gregory shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Gregory checks a leg kick.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gregory moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Paul Gregory is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Gregory. Gregory gets slowly back to his feet.
Gregory takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregory fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gregory shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gregory shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joaquim Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Williams scores with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gregory doesn't seem phased though.
Gregory shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gregory's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gregory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gregory's head backwards.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Gregory shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Gregory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gregory shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Gregory's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Gregory moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Williams has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gregory is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gregory.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams tries to land a front kick but Gregory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gregory has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Gregory's head.
Williams connects with a high kick.
Williams lands with a kick to the temple. Gregory shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Williams is looking to slow Gregory down with leg kicks.
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!
Gregory sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Williams throws a right hand that misses

and Gregory counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gregory wants to pass to mount but Williams is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Gregory is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Gregory with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Gregory seems to be looking for submissions.

Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Gregory.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gregory.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory prevents Williams from improving his position.
Gregory with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams trying to control here.
Gregory sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gregory prevents Williams from standing back up.

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

Gregory is working for a submission of some sort.

Gregory is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams is holding on to half guard well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquim Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williams 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Williams!

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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donald Brevik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reino Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donald Brevik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brevik
vs
Tolonen

174 cm
23
144 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

175 cm
25
147 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Brevik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reino Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Tolonen catches Brevik right on the button with a cross.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brevik creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brevik pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tolonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tolonen can't get the takedown.
Tolonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brevik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brevik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brevik tries to land knees in the clinch but Tolonen avoids the damage to the body.
Tolonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tolonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tolonen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tolonen avoids the elbow strike from Brevik, against the cage.
Brevik misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Tolonen.
Tolonen is looking to break free of the clinch but Brevik has double underhooks.
Brevik takes a shot to the head.
Brevik looking to throw knees to the head but Tolonen is blocking nicely.
Brevik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tolonen is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brevik lands a good knee to the midsection. Tolonen won't want to take too many of those.
Brevik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tolonen is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brevik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tolonen's brow.
Brevik tries a knee to the head but Tolonen blocks it.

Tolonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Brevik.
Brevik tries to score with a low kick but Tolonen moves his leg out of the way.
Brevik looks to land a body kick but Tolonen moved away.
Brevik doesn't manage to clinch there - Tolonen circles away.

Tolonen drives through and clinches with Brevik against the cage.
Tolonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Brevik.
Tolonen goes for a takedown attempt but Brevik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tolonen shoots in for a double leg but Brevik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donald Brevik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reino Tolonen.
A jab from Brevik finds it's way through Tolonen's defenses.
Donald Brevik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tolonen. Brevik does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brevik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brevik thuds his right hand into Tolonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brevik works the jab nicely.
Brevik blocks a head kick by Tolonen.

Tolonen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brevik did well to prevent Tolonen getting side control.
Brevik is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brevik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brevik keeping moving, preventing Tolonen from controlling successfully.
Brevik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brevik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tolonen is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brevik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tolonen looking to sit in guard and control but Brevik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Tolonen is looking for a triangle here but Brevik uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tolonen can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen gets back to half guard.
Brevik trying to control the pace.

Tolonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brevik pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tolonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Tolonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tolonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Reino Tolonen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tolonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brevik is fending him off so far but Tolonen persists. Nope, Brevik circles away and we're back to standing.

Brevik clinches.
Tolonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brevik connects with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tolonen.
Brevik is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brevik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brevik using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tolonen trying to land knees to the body.
Brevik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tolonen tries to circle away but Brevik has him pinned against the cage.
Brevik putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tolonen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brevik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tolonen avoids it.
Tolonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brevik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tolonen.
Brevik scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brevik lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tolonen.
Brevik looking to throw knees to the head but Tolonen is blocking nicely.
Tolonen is trying to break the clinch but Brevik has him pressed against the cage.
Donald Brevik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tolonen is trying to break the clinch but Brevik is controlling him.
Tolonen looking to throw knees to the head but Brevik is blocking nicely.
A short right from Tolonen on the inside.
Brevik looking to throw knees to the head but Tolonen is blocking nicely.
Brevik connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tolonen's face.
Brevik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tolonen is defending well for now.
Tolonen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brevik looking to throw knees to the head but Tolonen is blocking nicely.
Brevik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brevik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brevik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brevik tries a knee to the head but Tolonen blocks it.
Brevik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tolonen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brevik creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tolonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brevik lands a knee to the 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!
Brevik letting Tolonen take a breather here.
Brevik creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brevik prevents a body shot from Tolonen.
Brevik working Tolonen over with knees to the body.
Brevik tries to land a knee to the head but Tolonen blocks with his arms.
Brevik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brevik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brevik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tolonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tolonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brevik putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tolonen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen managing to block the knees to the body from Brevik.
A short uppercut from Tolonen.
Brevik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tolonen is defending well for now.
Brevik misses with a knee strike.
Brevik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tolonen is looking to break free of the clinch but Brevik has double underhooks.
Brevik creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brevik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tolonen.
Tolonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brevik with a knee to the head.
Brevik missing with knees to the body.
Tolonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brevik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brevik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tolonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Brevik with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tolonen stalling in the clinch.
Tolonen connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brevik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tolonen.

Tolonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brevik is looking to clinch but Tolonen is avoiding it.
Tolonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brevik.
Brevik pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tolonen is out of range and Brevik settles back down.
Reino Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Tolonen misses.
Tolonen shoots in but Brevik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Donald Brevik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reino Tolonen.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brevik missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tolonen avoids a wild elbow strike from Brevik.
Tolonen lands a left hand.
Tolonen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Brevik dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Brevik slips under a jab.
Tolonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Brevik counters with an outside leg kick.
Tolonen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brevik throws a wild body kick that Tolonen sees coming a mile off.
Tolonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brevik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tolonen somewhat.
Brevik swings for the body but Tolonen moves out of range.
Tolonen staying out of range there.
Tolonen walks into a left hand.
Brevik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tolonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brevik misses with a low kick.
Brevik walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tolonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tolonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brevik was well out of range. Poor timing from Tolonen.
Tolonen misses with a hook. Brevik ducked under it nicely.
Tolonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brevik.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brevik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tolonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brevik misses with a hook. Tolonen ducked under it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Brevik blocks the leg kick.
Tolonen avoids the head kick by Brevik.
Brevik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tolonen throws a head kick but Brevik moves out of range.
Tolonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Tolonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brevik as he jumps to the side.
Donald Brevik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reino Tolonen.
Tolonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Brevik clinches with his opponent.
Tolonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brevik.
Tolonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Brevik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brevik misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brevik landing knees to the body.
Tolonen tries to circle away but Brevik has him pinned against the cage.

Tolonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tolonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brevik tries to avoid it but Tolonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brevik to the ground. Brevik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice body punch from Brevik.
Brevik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tolonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tolonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolonen misses with a straight left.
Tolonen avoids the head kick by Brevik.
Brevik throws out a leg kick but Tolonen moves out of range and Brevik only half commits.
Brevik lands with a hook. Tolonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brevik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brevik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tolonen shoots for a takedown but Brevik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donald Brevik is winning the standup battle so far.
Brevik checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen throws a combination. Brevik tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brevik stuffs the takedown attempt from Tolonen. Tolonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Brevik tries a head kick but it misses.
Brevik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brevik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brevik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tolonen.
Good exchange - Brevik coming out on top.
Tolonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Tolonen clinches up against the cage.
Brevik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brevik with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brevik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tolonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brevik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tolonen is looking to control Brevik's arms but Brevik gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tolonen has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brevik obliges.
Brevik looking to throw knees to the head but Tolonen is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolonen avoiding damage as Brevik throws knees to the body.
Brevik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tolonen is defending well for now.
Brevik pushes off an throws an elbow but Tolonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brevik tries a knee to the head but Tolonen blocks it.
Brevik misses with a knee strike.
Brevik tries a knee to the head but Tolonen blocks it.
Tolonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tolonen tries to stall but Brevik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brevik being controlled against the cage.
Brevik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brevik misses with a knee strike.

Tolonen manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Brevik clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tolonen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brevik's waist but Brevik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tolonen off to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brevik.
Brevik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brevik lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tolonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brevik moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tolonen avoids a kick to the body.
Tolonen looks to throw the jab but Brevik is out of range.
A cross from Tolonen lands.
Brevik stuns Tolonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brevik throws a nice head kick!
Tolonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tolonen shoots for a takedown but Brevik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Brevik.
Tolonen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head kick by Tolonen misses
and Brevik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen tries for a takedown but Brevik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donald Brevik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reino Tolonen.
Brevik connects with a nice looking jab.

Brevik moves into the clinch.
Brevik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brevik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brevik misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brevik creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brevik lands a good knee to the midsection. Tolonen won't want to take too many of those.
Brevik lands a good knee to the midsection. Tolonen won't want to take too many of those.
Brevik looking to throw knees to the head but Tolonen is blocking nicely.
Tolonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tolonen misses with a knee strike.
Tolonen managing to block the knees to the body from Brevik.
Tolonen is looking to control Brevik's arms but Brevik gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tolonen has his back to the cage.
Tolonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brevik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tolonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brevik tries a knee to the head but Tolonen blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brevik throws an elbow but misses.

Tolonen breaks the clinch.
Tolonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brevik as he avoids it easily.
Brevik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tolonen's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brevik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Brevik. No joy for Tolonen on that attempt.
Tolonen throws a lazy right hand but Brevik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brevik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tolonen swings for the body but Brevik moves out of range.

Brevik has Tolonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Brevik throws an elbow but it misses.

Tolonen manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brevik blocks a jab.
Brevik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tolonen.
Tolonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brevik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tolonen scrambles back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brevik.
Tolonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brevik's sensitive parts.
Tolonen scores with a hook to the body. Brevik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brevik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brevik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tolonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brevik.
Brevik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Tolonen clinches with his opponent.
Brevik lands an elbow inside that Tolonen shrugs off.
Brevik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tolonen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brevik.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tolonen is trying to break free.
Tolonen takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brevik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tolonen.
Brevik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tolonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tolonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brevik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brevik misses with a knee strike.
Brevik is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brevik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tolonen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brevik throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tolonen digs a right hand underneath Brevik's ribcage. Brevik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Tolonen.
Tolonen stalling.
Tolonen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brevik prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Brevik had his way with Reino Tolonen in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tolonen throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tolonen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brevik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brevik tries to clinch up.
Tolonen throws a head kick but Brevik moves out of range.
Brevik scores with a leg kick.
Brevik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brevik throws a low kick but Tolonen avoids it.
Tolonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Tolonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Brevik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tolonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tolonen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tolonen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Brevik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab from Brevik.
Tolonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brevik. Brevik obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Tolonen slams his shin into Brevik's torso.
Brevik misses with a hook
and Tolonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tolonen lands with a shot to the body.
Tolonen throws a leg kick which misses Brevik's front leg but catches the back leg as Brevik tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Tolonen misses.
Tolonen throws a leg kick
and Brevik counters with a straight right hand.
Tolonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice jab there from Tolonen.

Brevik closes the distance and pushes Tolonen back into the cage.
Tolonen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brevik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tolonen blocks a head kick by Brevik.
Brevik connects with an inside leg kick.
Brevik throws a head kick that misses.
Tolonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Brevik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tolonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donald Brevik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reino Tolonen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brevik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tolonen.

Tolonen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brevik's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brevik trying to control the position.
Brevik is really struggling to control Tolonen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tolonen wants to control from the top but Brevik keeps moving.

Brevik is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tolonen is trying to force a seperation but Brevik has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brevik is defending well for now.
Brevik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brevik lands a nice knee to the body.
Brevik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tolonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Tolonen breaks the clinch.
Brevik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Brevik moves into the clinch successfully.
Brevik misses with an elbow strike.
Tolonen tries to land a knee to the head but Brevik blocks with his arms.
Brevik throws an elbow that misses.
Brevik blocks a body shot from Tolonen.
Brevik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tolonen is defending well for now.
Brevik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tolonen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brevik avoids it.
Reino Tolonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brevik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tolonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brevik tries to land a knee to the head but Tolonen blocks with his arms.
Tolonen is looking to control Brevik's arms but Brevik gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tolonen has his back to the cage.
Brevik scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brevik throws an elbow but misses.
Donald Brevik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tolonen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brevik tries a knee to the head but Tolonen blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolonen takes an elbow to the forehead.

Tolonen is rocked!
Tolonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tolonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Brevik finish him?
Brevik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tolonen's efforts to push away.
Tolonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Tolonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brevik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brevik missing with knees to the body.
Brevik looking to throw knees to the head but Tolonen is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brevik missing with knees to the body.
Brevik working Tolonen over with knees to the body.
Brevik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tolonen dodges an elbow strike from Brevik.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Donald Brevik.
I think Brevik has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Brevik!
An out of breath and clearly excited Donald Brevik thanked D.O.A. PRESENTS: PRIME DESIGNS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kondzio Celka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Nalaban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Celka comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton - Birds of War. Kondzio Celka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Celka
vs
Nalaban

171 cm
25
268 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

202 cm
24
280 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kondzio Celka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricardo Nalaban!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nalaban moves out of range of the leg kick from Celka.
Celka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nalaban.
Celka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nalaban just misses with a punch to the body.
Celka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nalaban manages to avoid it.
Nalaban uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Celka.
Nalaban tries a head kick but it misses.
Celka throws an off balance right hand
and Nalaban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Celka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Nalaban kicks Celka off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nalaban ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nalaban showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Celka.
Nalaban throws a combination. Celka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nalaban slips a straight right by Celka.
Celka throws a big shot that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Celka as Nalaban shoots in.
Nalaban looks to land a combination but Celka avoids it well.
Celka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nalaban moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Celka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nalaban counters with a left and a right that stings Celka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nalaban looks to land a combination but Celka avoids it well.
A combination from Celka does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nalaban throws a series of punches but Celka moves out of range.
Celka wants to land a leg kick but Nalaban is out of range.
Celka tries to clinch up but Nalaban circles away and keeps his distance.
Celka scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Ricardo Nalaban has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Nalaban. No joy for Celka on that attempt.
A shot to the liver by Celka. Beautiful body shot.
Some wild striking there from Celka.
Celka tries for a takedown but Nalaban sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celka tries to work over Nalaban's front leg with a kick but Nalaban checks it.
Nalaban defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Celka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kondzio Celka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Nalaban.
Celka throws a nice looking combination but Nalaban bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Celka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kondzio Celka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nalaban waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Celka.
Celka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Celka avoids the body shot from Nalaban.
Nalaban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nalaban fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Celka. Those never looked like landing.
Celka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nalaban tries to move into range but Celka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Celka throws a hook but Nalaban avoids it easily.
Celka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Celka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nalaban defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Celka.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nalaban uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Celka.
Celka just misses with a punch to the body.
Celka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nalaban moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kondzio Celka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Nalaban's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Celka shoots in looking for a takedown but Nalaban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Celka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nalaban throws a head kick that misses.
Celka misses with a double jab.
Nalaban is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Celka lands a glancing blow to the side of Nalaban's head.
Celka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Celka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Celka lands with a good body shot.
Celka is looking to clinch.
Celka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Celka works over Nalaban's head and body with a nice combination.
Celka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Celka misses with a straight right.
Celka misses with a few strikes there.
Nalaban misses with a takedown attempt - Celka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big left from Nalaban misses.
Celka throws a hook but Nalaban avoids it easily.
Nalaban scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Celka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Nalaban does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Celka fails to land with a series of punches.
Celka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nalaban is fending him off so far but Celka persists. Nope, Nalaban circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kondzio Celka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Celka throws a looping overhand right but Nalaban ducks down to avoid it.
Nalaban lands a slapping body shot.
Celka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Celka looks to land a combination but Nalaban avoids it well.
Celka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nalaban's waist but Nalaban gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Celka off to one side.
Nalaban avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nalaban has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed right hand from Celka misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nalaban misses with a body shot.
Nalaban scores with a crisp jab that stopped Celka in his tracks.
Celka jabs Nalaban to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nalaban throws a right hand that Celka ducks under and follows up with a left that Celka also avoids with ease.
Celka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Celka lands with a shot to the body.
Nalaban is breathing heavily.
Celka ducks under a wild hook from Nalaban.
Nalaban catches Celka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Celka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nalaban manages to avoid it.
Celka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Celka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nalaban has time to react.
Celka ducks under a wild hook from Nalaban.
Celka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Celka moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nalaban misses with a hook

and Celka counters with a shoot takedown. Nalaban fights it but they end up in guard.
Celka is looking to work some ground and pound but Nalaban has wrist control.
Celka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Celka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nalaban keeping moving, preventing Celka from controlling successfully.
Celkais looking to pass into half guard but Nalaban pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nalaban is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kondzio Celka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Nalaban'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. This is the final round!

Celka swings for the body but Nalaban moves out of range.
Celka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nalaban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Celka.
Celka loads up on a big right hand but Nalaban slips the punch.
Nalaban getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kondzio Celka is winning the standup battle so far.
Celka throws a looping overhand right but Nalaban ducks down to avoid it.
Nalaban rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Celka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Nalaban throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Celka was covering up waiting for the punch and Nalaban finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nalaban won't allow Celka to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nalaban trying to control the position from guard on top but Celka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Celka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nalaban postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nalaban stays in close to Celka's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kondzio Celka has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Celka misses with a wild body shot.
Celka looks to land a combination but Nalaban avoids it well.
Celka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nalaban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Celka misses with a series of wild punches.
Celka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nalaban manages to avoid it.
Celka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nalaban defends it nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Celka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celka wants to clinch up but Nalaban keeps it at a distance.
Kondzio Celka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Celka digs a good body shot into Nalaban's ribs.
Nalaban pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Celka back to the cage. Nalaban follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ricardo Nalaban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Celka tries to bum rush Nalaban with a series of wild strikes but Nalaban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Celka scores with a shot to the body.
Nalaban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nalaban looks to score with a jab to the body but Celka is just out of range.
Celka lands with a good body shot.
Kondzio Celka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Celka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Celka trying to control the action but Nalaban is working from the bottom.
Celka scoring with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Celka looking to control but instead Nalaban has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Celka is just content to waste time from the top position. Nalaban takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kondzio Celka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Celka 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kondzio Celka!
Kondzio Celka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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 Chest Rockwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yimi Yuskevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yimi Yuskevich is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Rockwell
vs
Yuskevich

187 cm
23
224 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

186 cm
30
224 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chest Rockwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yimi Yuskevich!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuskevich swings for the body but Rockwell moves out of range.
Yuskevich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rockwell.
Yimi Yuskevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuskevich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockwell moves away.
Yuskevich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yuskevich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rockwell moves out of range of the body kick.
Rockwell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yuskevich.
Yuskevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockwell.
Yuskevich closes the distance but Rockwell moves to the side
letting Rockwell counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yuskevich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yuskevich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rockwell defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from Yuskevich.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuskevich throws a lazy right hand but Rockwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yuskevich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockwell.
Good exchange - Yuskevich coming out on top.
Rockwell slips a straight right by Yuskevich.
Yuskevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yuskevich throws a big shot that misses.
Rockwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yuskevich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rockwell somewhat.
Rockwell throws a body punch but Yuskevich moves out of range.
Rockwell dodges the punch combination from Yuskevich.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yuskevich avoids it really well and circles away.

Yuskevich clinches.
Yuskevich lands with a right to the head.
Rockwell can't find room to land a body shot as Yuskevich controls the action.
Rockwell looking to slow down the pace here.
Rockwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuskevich controls his hands.
Yuskevich can't break the clinch.
Rockwell stalls.
Yuskevich scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yuskevich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rockwell prevents the takedown attempt.

Rockwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yuskevich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rockwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rockwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuskevich.
Yuskevich throws a wild body kick that Rockwell sees coming a mile off.
Yuskevich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yuskevich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut. Yuskevich saw that one coming.

Yuskevich scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rockwell is positioning himself well to prevent Yuskevich advancing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuskevich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rockwell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yuskevich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yuskevich trying to control from half guard but Rockwell is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Yimi Yuskevich wasn't active enough on the ground.
Yuskevich throws an off balance right hand
and Rockwell counters with a left and a right that stings Yuskevich.
Rockwell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yuskevich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yimi Yuskevich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A head kick misses from Yuskevich.
Yuskevich lands with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Rockwell or perhaps it was just good defense by Yuskevich which made him look bad.
Yuskevich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rockwell misses with a hook. Yuskevich ducked under it nicely.
Yuskevich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rockwell blocks a jab.
Yuskevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yuskevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockwell.
Rockwell connects with a right hand. Yuskevich shakes it off.
Rockwell throws a leg kick but Yuskevich moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell 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.
Yimi Yuskevich seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Yuskevich moves into the clinch.
Yuskevich has Rockwell pushed against the cage.
Rockwell is leaning against Yuskevich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Yuskevich.
Yuskevich misses with the head strike.
Rockwell blocks an uppercut.
Yuskevich working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Rockwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rockwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockwell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yuskevich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yuskevich wants to land a leg kick but Rockwell is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuskevich 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockwell scores with a shot to the body.
Yuskevich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rockwell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yuskevich's head.
Rockwell throws a leg kick that misses.
Rockwell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rockwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yuskevich moves away.
Rockwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuskevich.
Yuskevich cracks Rockwell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rockwell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yuskevich is able to avoid easily.
Yuskevich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockwell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuskevich. Rockwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Yuskevich.

Yuskevich drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yuskevich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yuskevich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rockwell pulls Yuskevich in close to prevent any damage.
Yuskevich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Chest Rockwell wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rockwell. That's going to slow Yuskevich down.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Yuskevich enables Rockwell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yuskevich manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yuskevich looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rockwell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yuskevich wants to stand up but Rockwell is controlling him.
Rockwell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rockwell lands a few punches from side control.
Rockwell wants to control but Yuskevich is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yimi Yuskevich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Yuskevich shoots in for a takedown but Rockwell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yuskevich lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rockwell will feel that in the morning.
Yuskevich throws the left hand but Rockwell avoids the punch easily.
Rockwell thows a body shot but no joy.
A lazy body kick from Yuskevich
letting Rockwell counter with a right hand.
Rockwell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yuskevich walks into a left hand.
Yuskevich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yuskevich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuskevich looks to throw the jab but Rockwell is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yuskevich.

Yuskevich darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rockwell gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuskevich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rockwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Rockwell, not yet.
Rockwell wants to stand up but Yuskevich is controlling him.
Chest Rockwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuskevich throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockwell wants to sweep here but Yuskevich controlling him for the moment.
Rockwell controlling Yuskevich's posture.

We're going to have a standup here because Chest Rockwell wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rockwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuskevich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuskevich.
Yuskevich throws the kick towards the body but Rockwell avoids it.
Rockwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yuskevich.
Yuskevich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rockwell misses with a wild combination.
Yuskevich thuds a left hand into Rockwell's body.
Rockwell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yuskevich lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rockwell avoids the head kick by Yuskevich.
Yuskevich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rockwell but Rockwell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chest Rockwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yimi Yuskevich.
Yuskevich pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Yuskevich is just out of range.
Rockwell checks a low kick from Yuskevich.
Yuskevich wants to clinch
and Rockwell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rockwell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockwell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yuskevich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rockwell can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuskevich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rockwell doesn't seem bothered though.
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown but Yuskevich shows good takedown defense.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yimi Yuskevich.
Well Yuskevich has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yimi Yuskevich!
Yimi Yuskevich seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Baginski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horst Scuttlebutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baginski comes into the arena with WALECZNE SERCE blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Baginski
vs
Scuttlebutt

175 cm
29
170 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

185 cm
23
161 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Baginski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Horst Scuttlebutt!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scuttlebutt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baginski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baginski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baginski scores with a shot to the body.
Baginski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scuttlebutt.
Baginski misses with a shot to the body
and Scuttlebutt counters with a straight right hand.
Baginski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baginski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scuttlebutt moves away.
Scuttlebutt throws a solid leg kick but Baginski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scuttlebutt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scuttlebutt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baginski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baginski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Scuttlebutt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scuttlebutt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baginski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scuttlebutt swinging wildly here.
Horst Scuttlebutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baginski tests Scuttlebutt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scuttlebutt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baginski throws a looping overhand right but Scuttlebutt ducks down to avoid it.
Baginski walks into a stiff left hand from Scuttlebutt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scuttlebutt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scuttlebutt throws a body punch but Baginski moves out of range.
Scuttlebutt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baginski slips a jab from Scuttlebutt.
Baginski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baginski stuns Scuttlebutt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scuttlebutt throws the kick towards the body but Baginski avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Baginski.
Baginski throws an overhand right that lands on Scuttlebutt's shoulder, as Scuttlebutt tries to avoid the shot.
Scuttlebutt misses with a looping right.
A cross from Scuttlebutt lands.
Baginski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scuttlebutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baginski is looking to wear down Scuttlebutt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Baginski connects with a high kick.
Scuttlebutt thuds a left hand into Baginski's body.
Baginski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scuttlebutt was well out of range. Poor timing from Baginski.
Baginski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baginski throws a jab when Scuttlebutt was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baginski tries a low kick but Scuttlebutt avoids it.
Baginski misses with a leg kick.
Baginski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Baginski.
Scuttlebutt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scuttlebutt blocks a jab.
Scuttlebutt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baginski.
Scuttlebutt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Baginski checks the leg kick.
That kick from Scuttlebutt tenderised Baginski's leg. Baginski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baginski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baginski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scuttlebutt to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Scuttlebutt misses its intended target.
Baginski swings for the body but Scuttlebutt moves out of range.
Scuttlebutt slips under a jab from Baginski.
Scuttlebutt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scuttlebutt throws a big shot that misses.
Baginski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski staying out of range there.
Scuttlebutt throws a head kick that misses.
Baginski throws a looping overhand right but Scuttlebutt ducks down to avoid it.
Baginski looks to land a combination but Scuttlebutt avoids it well.
Scuttlebutt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scuttlebutt.
Scuttlebutt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baginski.
Scuttlebutt defending well as Baginski loads up on a big left hand.
Baginski tries to move into range but Scuttlebutt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baginski throws a series of punches but Scuttlebutt moves out of range.
Scuttlebutt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baginski throws a looping overhand right but Scuttlebutt ducks down to avoid it.
Scuttlebutt lands a nice looking body shot.
Baginski is breathing heavily.
Scuttlebutt misses with an uppercut. Baginski saw that one coming.
Baginski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scuttlebutt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scuttlebutt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baginski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baginski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Scuttlebutt connects with a high kick.
Scuttlebutt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Baginski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baginski lands with a nice combination. Scuttlebutt backs away looking to recover.
Scuttlebutt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scuttlebutt works Baginski's body with a nice hook.
Scuttlebutt lands a head shot.
Scuttlebutt throws a head kick that misses.
Scuttlebutt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Baginski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Baginski misses with a looping right.
Baginski blocks a head kick by Scuttlebutt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid body kick from Scuttlebutt.
Scuttlebutt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scuttlebutt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scuttlebutt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Scuttlebutt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Scuttlebutt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Scuttlebutt is keen to just control but Baginski is a slippery customer.
Scuttlebutt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Scuttlebutt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baginski defending well though.
Scuttlebutt throwing shots but Baginski is blocking nicely.
Scuttlebutt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Baginski wants to control but Scuttlebutt is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scuttlebutt tries to pass to full mount but Baginski defends it.
Scuttlebutt moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Scuttlebutt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baginski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Scuttlebutt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Scuttlebutt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baginski keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scuttlebutt looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Baginski is avoiding damage well.
Scuttlebutt misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Scuttlebutt tries to score with some ground and pound. Baginski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Scuttlebutt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

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

Scuttlebutt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baginski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scuttlebutt misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Scuttlebutt is trying to get an arm triangle but Baginski is defending well.
Scuttlebutt misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Baginski tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scuttlebutt trying to control the action but Baginski is working from the bottom.
Scuttlebutt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Baginski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Scuttlebutt tries to advance to mount but Baginski denies him.
Scuttlebutt is trying to ground and pound but Baginski uses the momentary lack of control by Scuttlebutt to regain half guard.

Scuttlebutt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baginski is just riding it out for now. Scuttlebutt eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horst Scuttlebutt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Baginski is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Scuttlebutt misses.
Baginski scores with a body shot.
Scuttlebutt tries a head kick but it misses.
Scuttlebutt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baginski.
Scuttlebutt connects with a nice looking jab.
Baginski scores with a jab.
Scuttlebutt misses with a two punch combination.
Scuttlebutt just misses with a punch to the body.
Scuttlebutt throws a hook but Baginski avoids it easily.
Baginski checks a leg kick nicely.
Baginski ducks under a wild hook from Scuttlebutt.
The fighters circling - Scuttlebutt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scuttlebutt misses with a wild combination.
Baginski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scuttlebutt looks to land a left hand but Baginski moved out of range nicely.
Scuttlebutt misses with a hook. Baginski ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Scuttlebutt.
Baginski lands a nice shot that snaps Scuttlebutt's head back.
Scuttlebutt scores with a nice body kick.
Scuttlebutt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baginski.
Baginski misses with a looping right.
Baginski throws out a loose jab but Scuttlebutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scuttlebutt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baginski.
Scuttlebutt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baginski.
Scuttlebutt blocks a head kick by Baginski.
Scuttlebutt throws a head kick but Baginski moves out of range.
Baginski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scuttlebutt manages to avoid it.
Baginski throws a hook but Scuttlebutt avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scuttlebutt thumps Baginski with a low kick.
Scuttlebutt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scuttlebutt avoids the head kick by Baginski.
A lazy left from Scuttlebutt finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scuttlebutt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baginski finds it's way round the side to connect with Scuttlebutt's head.
A big left from Baginski misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baginski blocks the body kick.
Piotr Baginski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baginski misses with a hook. Scuttlebutt ducked under it nicely.
Scuttlebutt tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baginski.
Baginski throws a looping overhand right but Scuttlebutt ducks down to avoid it.
Scuttlebutt staying out of range there.
Baginski misses with a body shot.
Baginski ducks under a wild hook from Scuttlebutt.
Scuttlebutt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baginski.
Baginski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scuttlebutt throws a hook to the side of Baginski's head but Baginski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horst Scuttlebutt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baginski throws a jab but it's blocked by Scuttlebutt.
Scuttlebutt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scuttlebutt scores with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Baginski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baginski swings for the body but Scuttlebutt moves out of range.
Scuttlebutt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scuttlebutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baginski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scuttlebutt.
Baginski lands a head shot.
Scuttlebutt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baginski.
Horst Scuttlebutt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scuttlebutt misses with a head kick.
Scuttlebutt throws a head kick but Baginski moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Scuttlebutt.
Scuttlebutt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scuttlebutt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baginski's waist but Baginski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scuttlebutt off to one side.
Scuttlebutt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baginski.
Baginski throws the left hand but Scuttlebutt avoids the punch easily.
Baginski moves forwards but Scuttlebutt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scuttlebutt lands a body shot.
Baginski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scuttlebutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baginski manages to avoid it.
Baginski throws the left hand but Scuttlebutt avoids the punch easily.
Scuttlebutt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Baginski scores a takedown into full mount!
Baginski lands a big shot there that rocks Scuttlebutt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee warns Scuttlebutt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Scuttlebutt tries to hold on but Baginski postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Piotr Baginski.
Well Scuttlebutt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horst Scuttlebutt!
A very excited looking Horst Scuttlebutt 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.

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96%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Krohn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvadratichnie Schtaniki comes to the cage accompanied by Sinister - Leviathan. Krohn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Im no Superman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki
vs
Krohn

190 cm
25
211 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

190 cm
29
220 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Gilop®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Krohn!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Krohn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krohn somewhat.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki misses with a series of wild punches.
Krohn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krohn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krohn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki cracks Krohn with an open hand slap.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki looks to land a combination. Krohn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Michael Krohn 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!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
A left and a right from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki both land. Nice combination.
Krohn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki connects with a solid leg kick.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Krohn eats them both and turns towards Kvadratichnie Schtaniki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki slaps away a takedown attempt from Krohn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Krohn.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki connects with a leg kick. Krohn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Krohn is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Krohn.
Good exchange - Kvadratichnie Schtaniki coming out on top.

Krohn is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krohn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Krohn is still on wobbly legs! Can Kvadratichnie Schtaniki finish him?
Krohn looks gassed!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has cracked Krohn with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands another huge swinging hook and Krohn tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Krohn, before Kvadratichnie Schtaniki can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki thanked Gilop® for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beam comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead - Everywhere I Go. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Beam
vs
Goldman

180 cm
23
190 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

190 cm
29
190 lbs
21 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Zentrope Fighting Universe

Milwaukee's Best 160

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Beam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abe Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman throws a right and a left that Beam avoids nicely.
A shot to the body from Beam misses
and Goldman counters with a two punch combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beam lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Goldman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goldman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beam moves away from the strike by Goldman.
Goldman moves out of range of the leg kick from Beam.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Goldman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Beam - the referee stops the clock and Goldman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Beam. Goldman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Goldman scores with a nice right hand.
Beam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldman.
Goldman scores with a head kick. Beam tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Beam lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goldman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beam lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beam misses with a series of wild punches.
Goldman throws a head kick but Beam moves out of range.
Beam lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goldman connects with a nice looking jab.
Goldman throws a right hand that misses
and Beam finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beam throws a lazy body kick
and Beam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beam throws a head kick but Goldman moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beam.
Beam throws a series of punches but Goldman avoids them all with ease.
Beam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beam throws a leg kick that misses.

Beam moves into the clinch.
Beam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldman.
Goldman misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Beam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beam checks a leg kick.
Goldman checks a leg kick nicely.
Goldman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beam just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goldman is looking to land body kicks.
Beam looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldman is just out of range.
Beam on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beam, right into the meat.
Goldman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goldman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Beam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goldman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beam is out of range.
Beam misses with a double jab.
Goldman misses with a hook.
Goldman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldman missing with a left hand there. Beam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beam.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Goldman.
Goldman moves out of range as Beam throws a body kick.
Beam takes a jab right on the kisser.

Beam is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Beam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oh Beam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goldman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goldman scores with a punch to the head.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Goldman! Beam is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abe Goldman! Abe Goldman retains his middleweight title!
Abe Goldman very nearly forgot to thank Gilop® amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.