HERO 6: Hook vs Markkanen PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Hjernson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hjernson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Poirot theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jackson
vs
Hjernson

175 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
163 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Outkast Clothing Line

Outkast Clothing Line
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Hjernson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hjernson jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Hjernson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Hjernson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Hjernson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hjernson on the ground.

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

Hjernson drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Hjernson off! Hjernson jumps back into Jackson's guard.

Hjernson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hjernson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hjernson is aware though and is defending well.
Hjernson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hjernson is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hjernson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hjernson.
Hjernson wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Hjernson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Hjernson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hjernson wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hjernson.
Jackson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Hjernson has control of Jackson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jackson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Hjernson.

Hjernson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Hjernson maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hjernson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Hjernson is working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson frees his head quite easily.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.

Hjernson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jackson is surviving well by controlling Hjernson's body position as best he can.
Hjernson looks gassed!
Jackson gets back to half guard.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Hjernson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hjernson drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Hjernson off! Hjernson jumps back into Jackson's guard.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hjernson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Hjernson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Hjernson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Sven Hjernson has been cut.

Jackson gets caught napping as Hjernson dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.

Jackson working for a triangle but Hjernson defends it easily.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hjernson defends it easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hjernson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Hjernson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hjernson is breathing heavily.
Hjernson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Hjernson defends easily.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Hjernson tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson working for submissions but it's allowed Hjernson to get to half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hjernson is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson tries to roll over but Hjernson keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Hjernson is controlling him well.
Sven Hjernson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hjernson uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.

Hjernson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Hjernson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hjernson prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hjernson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jackson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jackson regains half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson is looking to improve his position.

Hjernson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jackson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hjernson. Oh but Jackson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hjernson goes limp - he's gone! Jackson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jon Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hazuka Oyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii comes into the arena with Knocksville Girl blaring out of the sound system. Hazuka Oyama will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bunkley Iii
vs
Oyama

185 cm
19
194 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

182 cm
20
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Outkast Clothing Line
Outkast Clothing Line

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliod Bunkley Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hazuka Oyama!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Bunkley Iii.
Oyama's corner calls for a 1-2. Oyama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Bunkley Iii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oyama to the mat! Oyama manages to get full guard.
Bunkley Iii stops Oyama from standing up.
Bunkley Iii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bunkley Iii trying to control but Oyama is working from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oyama is keeping the position for now.
Bunkley Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Oyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunkley Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oyama can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

We're going to have a standup here because Eliod Bunkley Iii wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Oyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Bunkley Iii is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oyama's half guard.
Bunkley Iii lands strikes from half guard.
Bunkley Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bunkley Iii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bunkley Iii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oyama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oyama is trying to stand.
Bunkley Iii looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oyama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Bunkley Iii is trying to work for a kimura but Oyama is defending well.
Oyama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunkley Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oyama is trying to stand back up but Bunkley Iii is controlling him
Bunkley Iii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bunkley Iii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oyama defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but Oyama is blocking nicely.
Bunkley Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bunkley Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bunkley Iii trying to advance position but Oyama counters by regaining guard.
Bunkley Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bunkley Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oyama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii passes into half guard.
Bunkley Iii wants to take a breather but Oyama is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but Oyama is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bunkley Iii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oyama sees it coming and defends easily.
Bunkley Iii thows a huge punch but Oyama dodges it nicely.
Bunkley Iii wants to pass the guard but Oyama is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunkley Iii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bunkley Iii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oyama defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Donk. Oyama catches Bunkley Iii right on the button with a cross.

It looks like Eliod Bunkley Iii has been cut.
Bunkley Iii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Oyama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oyama scores with a nice strike.

Bunkley Iii shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bunkley Iii scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunkley Iii with the ground and pound but Oyama uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Oyama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bunkley Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Oyama is looking to stand up but Bunkley Iii isn't so interested in that idea.
Bunkley Iii throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bunkley Iii throwing strikes from guard but Oyama blocks nicely.
Oyama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oyama keeping full guard, as Bunkley Iii tries to pass.
Bunkley Iii looking to sit in guard and control but Oyama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bunkley Iii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Bunkley Iii is looking for a triangle but Oyama pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bunkley Iii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oyama defends it easily.
Oyama wants to stand but Bunkley Iii is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Bunkley Iii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oyama defends well.

Bunkley Iii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oyama is aware though and is defending well.
Bunkley Iii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Bunkley Iii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunkley Iii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oyama trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bunkley Iii's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliod Bunkley Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eliod Bunkley Iii's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bunkley Iii throws a right and a left that Oyama avoids nicely.
Bunkley Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bunkley Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Bunkley Iii. Those never looked like landing.
Oyama throws a series of strikes that have Bunkley Iii backpedaling.
Oyama stuns Bunkley Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunkley Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Eliod Bunkley Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bunkley Iii feints and as Oyama raises his hands in defense, Bunkley Iii changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bunkley Iii stops Oyama from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bunkley Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but Oyama has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Bunkley Iii throws an elbow that misses. Oyama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bunkley Iii's guard. Nice move by Oyama!

Bunkley Iii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oyama defends well.

Bunkley Iii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oyama is aware though and is defending well.

Bunkley Iii is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Oyama has his hands clasped together but Bunkley Iii extends an breaks Oyama's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bunkley Iii.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eliod Bunkley Iii!
Eliod Bunkley Iii gave a mention to Outkast Clothing Line in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorilla Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ranger comes to the cage accompanied by Beer for my Horses. Monsoon has chosen Mangled Up Mess by Morbid Angel as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ranger
vs
Monsoon

192 cm
21
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

197 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Outkast Clothing Line

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Ranger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gorilla Monsoon!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsoon stuns Ranger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ranger misses with a body punch
enabling Monsoon to counter with a crisp jab.
Monsoon cracks a nice hook into Ranger's ribs.
Ranger tries to clinch but Monsoon moves out of range.
Ranger shoots in but no luck this time.
Monsoon lands with an uppercut that bounces Ranger off the cage and back into range.
Ranger misses with a takedown
and Monsoon counters with a stiff right hand.

Ranger has Monsoon up against the cage in a clinch.

Ranger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ranger fails with the takedown
and Monsoon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ranger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monsoon lands a jab to the nose.
Monsoon connects with the punch.
Ranger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger shoots in and drives through. Monsoon sprawls well.
Monsoon scores with a jab to the body.
Ranger is looking to clinch.
Monsoon works over Ranger's head and body with a nice combination.
Gorilla Monsoon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ranger fails with the takedown.
Monsoon digs a good hook to Ranger's body.
Ranger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Monsoon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monsoon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Monsoon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Monsoon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ranger walks into a straight right hand from Monsoon.
Monsoon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ranger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Monsoon 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.
Monsoon scores with a sloppy right hand. Ranger should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon blocks the body kick.
Ranger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ranger with a poor takedown
and Monsoon counters with a two punch combo.
Ranger is breathing heavily.
Ranger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Monsoon.
Jab, jab by Monsoon - just one landing.

Ranger feints and as Monsoon raises his hands in defense, Ranger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ranger won't allow Monsoon to sweep him here.
Monsoon wants to get back to his feet but Ranger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Monsoon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ranger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Monsoon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ranger wants to control from the top but Monsoon keeps moving.
Ranger tries to free his leg and advance position but Monsoon is retaining full guard.
Monsoon wants to get back to his feet but Ranger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ranger fails with the takedown
and Monsoon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ranger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ranger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monsoon.
Ranger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Monsoon to counter with a crisp jab.
Monsoon feints a jab promting Ranger to slip. Monsoon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ranger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ranger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Monsoon counters with a stiff right hand.
Ranger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Monsoon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monsoon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Monsoon duly obliges.
Monsoon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monsoon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Monsoon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranger fails with a takedown attempt.
Monsoon is working the combinations to good effect here.
Monsoon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Ranger misses with a takedown
and Monsoon counters with a nice body shot.
Monsoon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Monsoon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Monsoon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ranger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Monsoon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ranger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ranger misses with a takedown
and Monsoon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Monsoon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Monsoon lands a nice hook to Ranger's body. Ranger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joe Ranger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ranger has a takedown stuffed.
Monsoon jabs at Ranger's body.
Ranger with a poor takedown
letting Monsoon counter with a right hand.
Monsoon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ranger closes the distance and clinches up with Monsoon, looking for a takedown. Ranger pushes Monsoon against the cage but Monsoon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ranger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monsoon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ranger under the eye.
Monsoon lands a slapping body shot.
Nice jab there from Monsoon.
Ranger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Monsoon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ranger thinking.
Joe Ranger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ranger misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger needs to keep his hands up - Monsoon had a free shot at his head there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ranger is looking to clinch.
Ranger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ranger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - Monsoon scores with a four punch combination!
Monsoon cracks Ranger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ranger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ranger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ranger fails with the takedown
letting Monsoon counter with a right hand.
Monsoon sizes up Ranger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ranger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ranger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monsoon lands with a straight right. Ranger didn't see that one coming.
Good shot there by Monsoon.
Gorilla Monsoon seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Monsoon jabs Ranger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Monsoon works the jab nicely.
Monsoon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monsoon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Monsoon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ranger has his takedown stuffed
and Monsoon counters with a right hand to the body.
Monsoon lands with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Monsoon. Beautiful body shot.
Ranger doesn't manage to clinch there - Monsoon circles away.
Monsoon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monsoon works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon throws a combination. Ranger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Monsoon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monsoon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ranger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ranger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ranger shoots and misses
and Monsoon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ranger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ranger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monsoon lands with a nice body punch.
Ranger takes one to the chin there.
Monsoon clobbers Ranger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ranger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ranger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Monsoon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ranger takes one to the side of the head.
Monsoon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ranger's hands.
Monsoon cracks Ranger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ranger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monsoon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ranger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Monsoon feints a jab promting Ranger to slip. Monsoon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ranger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Monsoon connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ranger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ranger shoots in for a double leg but Monsoon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gorilla Monsoon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ranger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Monsoon stalks Ranger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ranger's face. Ranger staggers backwards, shaken.
Monsoon punishes Ranger's body with a nice straight punch.
Monsoon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ranger momentarily.
Ranger has his takedown stuffed
and Ranger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monsoon works Ranger's body with a nice hook.
Ranger doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Monsoon to counter with a crisp jab.
Monsoon lands with a nice body punch.
Monsoon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ranger shoots and misses
and Monsoon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ranger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ranger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monsoon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ranger shoots and misses
and Monsoon counters with a nice uppercut.
Monsoon scores with a jab. Ranger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab, jab by Monsoon - just one landing.
Monsoon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ranger on the side of the head.
Ranger misses with a takedown attempt
and Monsoon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monsoon lands a jab.
Monsoon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ranger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ranger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monsoon.
Good shot there by Monsoon.
Monsoon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monsoon lands with a cross.
Ranger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Monsoon counter with a right hand.
Ranger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monsoon catches Ranger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Monsoon cracks a nice hook into Ranger's ribs.
Ranger tries to clinch there but Monsoon circles away.
Monsoon lands a jab to the head.
Monsoon lands a jab to Ranger's midsection.
Monsoon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Donk. Monsoon catches Ranger right on the button with a cross.
Monsoon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Ranger is rocked!
Monsoon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Ranger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ranger to the canvas! Ranger doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Monsoon keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gorilla Monsoon!
A victorious Gorilla Monsoon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franciszek Rozbratel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franciszek Rozbratel acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Olson
vs
Rozbratel

182 cm
19
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Outkast Clothing Line
Outkast Clothing Line

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Christian Olson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franciszek Rozbratel!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozbratel is looking to clinch but Olson is avoiding it.
Rozbratel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Olson.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Olson lands some shots froms side control.
Rozbratel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Olson's best efforts.

Rozbratel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rozbratel looking for submissions off his back.
Olson winds up and cracks Rozbratel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Olson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rozbratel looking for submissions off his back.

Rozbratel actively working from the bottom here.

Rozbratel looking for submissions off his back.

Rozbratel actively working from the bottom here.
Rozbratel looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Rozbratel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Olson pulls his head out easily.
Olson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rozbratel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Rozbratel is rocked!
Olson lands a big elbow - Rozbratel is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Olson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Olson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

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

Lapu
vs
Evensemen

155 cm
26
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Outkast Clothing Line
Outkast Clothing Line

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lapu Lapu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yohan Evensemen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evensemen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Evensemen dives in and grabs Lapu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lapu pushes down on Evensemen's head and hops out.

Lapu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lapu throws a big right hand that misses.
Lapu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Evensemen is working an open guard so Lapu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Lapu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Evensemen!
Evensemen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Evensemen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Evensemen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Lapu sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Evensemen taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lapu Lapu!
Lapu Lapu gave a mention to Outkast Clothing Line in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rurik Raivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trulove Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Raivo
vs
Sackett

176 cm
24
163 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

184 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Outkast Clothing Line
Outkast Clothing Line

Outkast Clothing Line

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rurik Raivo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trulove Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raivo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sackett connects with a jab.
Raivo fails with the takedown.

Raivo darts in and clinches Sackett up against the cage.
Sackett is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sackett is pressed up against the cage. Raivo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sackett down to the mat. Sackett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rurik Raivo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sackett scores with a nice strike.

Sackett throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Raivo stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Sackett follows into mount!

Raivo is rocked!

It looks like Rurik Raivo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Oh Raivo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sackett wants to control the pace but Raivo is squirming around nicely.
Raivo seems to have got his legs back now.
Sackett with good strikes from the mount here!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Sackett! Raivo is hurt baaadly! Sackett is firing away with more strikes - Raivo is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trulove Sackett!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Banka Jansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boyko Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borisov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AC/DC - Thunderstruck kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Jansson
vs
Borisov

192 cm
18
224 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
281 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Outkast Clothing Line

Outkast Clothing Line
Outkast Clothing Line

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Banka Jansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boyko Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Borisov drops Jansson with a beautiful combination! Jansson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Borisov is looking for the KO!

Jansson is rocked!

It looks like Banka Jansson 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!
Borisov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jansson.
Oh Jansson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jansson wants to land a leg kick but Borisov is out of range.
Borisov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borisov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jansson doesn't seem bothered though.

Jansson tries to keep at a distance but Borisov has taken the fight into the clinch.

Borisov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jansson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jansson slips a jab from Borisov.
Jansson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Borisov pushes Jansson up against the cage in a clinch.

Borisov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Borisov manages to end up in side control.

Borisov stands up and beckons Jansson to his feet.
Borisov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jansson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jansson connects with a leg kick. Borisov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some wild striking there from Borisov.
Borisov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borisov closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansson cracks the inside of Borisov's front leg.
Borisov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Jansson.
Jansson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jansson throws a lazy right hand but Borisov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borisov connects with a jab.
Borisov moves out of range of the body kick.
Borisov swinging wildly here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jansson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borisov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick from Jansson lands but Borisov takes it in his stride.
Jansson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Borisov.
Borisov throws a series of punches but Jansson moves out of range.
Borisov throws a right and a left that Jansson avoids nicely.
Borisov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Borisov looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov throws an overhand right that lands on Jansson's shoulder, as Jansson tries to avoid the shot.
Borisov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banka Jansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borisov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Borisov 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.
Borisov connects with a crisp jab.
Borisov takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Boyko Borisov has been cut.
Jansson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Borisov misses with a double jab.
Jansson throws a body punch but Borisov moves out of range.
Jansson thuds his shin into the meat of Borisov's side.
Jansson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jansson lands a jab to the nose.
Jansson lands a jab to the nose.
Jansson cracks a nice hook into Borisov's ribs.
Jansson lands with an overhand left.
Jansson lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Borisov is looking to close the distance but Jansson sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Borisov crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Borisov is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Banka Jansson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sega Genesis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genesis comes into the arena with Pinball wizard blaring out of the sound system. Hall has chosen Fire storm as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Genesis
vs
Hall

195 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Outkast Clothing Line
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sega Genesis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny Hall!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall trying to control the action but Genesis is working from the bottom.
Genesis tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
Hall tries to advance to mount but Genesis denies him.
Genesis is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall tries to stand but Genesis is controlling his head.
Hall working away.
Genesis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hall tries to pass to full mount but Genesis defends it.
Genesis manages to get to full guard.
Genesis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Genesis is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off 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!

Genesis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Genesis looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hall is defending well. Genesis quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hall has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Genesis celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sega Genesis!
Sega Genesis really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Outkast Clothing Line logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Roger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Schreiber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Roger
vs
Schreiber

180 cm
23
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

177 cm
23
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Outkast Clothing Line
Outkast Clothing Line

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schreiber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schreiber lands a jab-cross combination.
Schreiber digs a good hook to Roger's body.
Schreiber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Roger with a poor takedown
and Schreiber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roger with a poor takedown
and Roger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roger is breathing heavily.
Schreiber lands a nice looking body shot.
Roger tries for a takedown but Schreiber circles away easily
and Schreiber counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Roger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Roger seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Schreiber shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Roger is backing up but Schreiber catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Roger covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Schreiber Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phillip Schreiber!
Phillip Schreiber managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Outkast Clothing Line, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bam Hook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Markkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markkanen has chosen Mell - Red Fraction as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bam Hook had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hook
vs
Markkanen

188 cm
19
198 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
188 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Outkast Clothing Line
Outkast Clothing Line

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bam Hook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Markkanen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markkanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hook is out of range and Markkanen settles back down.

Hook closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Markkanen's guard.
Hook throwing strikes but missing.
Hook is looking to work some ground and pound but Markkanen has wrist control.
Hook is fighting to break Markkanen's control of his arms but Markkanen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hook has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Markkanen pulls Hook in close to prevent any damage.

Arto Markkanen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hook looks to land a left hand but Markkanen moved out of range nicely.
Hook closes the distance and clinches up with Markkanen, looking for a takedown. Hook pushes Markkanen against the cage but Markkanen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Markkanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Markkanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markkanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hook throws a jab but it's blocked by Markkanen.
Hook connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Markkanen.
Hook throws out a loose jab but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hook gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Markkanen counters with a big head kick but Hook shrugs it off.
Markkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markkanen throws a nice looking combination but Hook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Markkanen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Markkanen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markkanen throws a leg kick which misses Hook's front leg but catches the back leg as Hook tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markkanen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hook.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Hook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hook jabs Markkanen right on the nose. Markkanen blinks but takes it well.
Hook takes a kick to the side of the head.
Markkanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hook.
Markkanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hook tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Markkanen swivels and escapes.
Markkanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markkanen misses with a two punch combination.
Hook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Markkanen cracks the inside of Hook's front leg.
Hook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hook.
Markkanen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hook.
Hook's corner calls for a 1-2. Hook obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Markkanen scores with a leg kick.
Markkanen checks a leg kick.
Hook wants to clinch up but Markkanen keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markkanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hook shoots in and drives through. Markkanen sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Markkanen.
Both fighters circling a little - Markkanen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Hook shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hook throwing shots but Markkanen is blocking nicely.
Markkanen is trying to stand back up but Hook is controlling him
Hook missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Markkanen is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hook trying to pass the guard but Markkanen defending well.
Markkanen is trying to stand.
Markkanen looks gassed!
Markkanen taking some punishment here, with Hook in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hook is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Markkanen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hook.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Markkanen is trying to stand.
Hook not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hook not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hook is taking a breather. Markkanen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Markkanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hook. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Markkanen wants to improve his position but Hook is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arto Markkanen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hook fails to land the takedown.
Hook is looking to clinch.
Markkanen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body kick from Markkanen.
Markkanen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hook finds it's way round the side to connect with Markkanen's head.

Markkanen moves into the clinch.
Markkanen crunches a lovely knee into Hook's ribcage.
Markkanen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Markkanen tries to land knees in the clinch but Hook avoids the damage to the body.
Hook is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Markkanen to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hook avoiding damage as Markkanen throws knees to the body.
Hook fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Hook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hook tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hook jumps guard but Markkanen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Markkanen connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Bam Hook has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Markkanen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hook avoids it.

Markkanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hook fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Markkanen avoids it really well and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Markkanen, right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hook missing with a left hand there. Markkanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hook is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Markkanen drives through and clinches with Hook against the cage.
Markkanen tries to land knees in the clinch but Hook avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Markkanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hook fails with a takedown attempt.
Markkanen scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markkanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Markkanen defending well as Hook loads up on a big left hand.
Hook fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Markkanen clinches.
Hook managing to block the knees to the body from Markkanen.
Hook is looking for a takedown.
Markkanen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hook.
Hook tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Markkanen smiles and moves away.
Markkanen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen keeps Hook at a distance using the push kick.
Markkanen slips under a jab from Hook.

Markkanen rushes Hook and presses him up against the cage.

Markkanen breaks the clinch.
Markkanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hook.

Markkanen clinches with his opponent.
Markkanen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hook avoids it.
Hook tries to pull guard but Markkanen holds him up against the cage and eventually Hook drops back down to his feet.
Markkanen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Markkanen landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hook letting Markkanen take a breather here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hook fails to pull guard.

Markkanen manages to break the clinch.
Markkanen connects with a solid leg kick.
Hook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markkanen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Markkanen throws a head kick that Hook semi-blocks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Markkanen.
Markkanen misses with a head kick.
Markkanen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Markkanen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Markkanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markkanen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Markkanen duly obliges.
Markkanen lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Markkanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hook's sensitive parts.
Markkanen looks to land a body kick but Hook moved away.
Markkanen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice body kick from Markkanen.
Hook is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hook pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markkanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Markkanen looks to land a body kick but Hook moved away.
A lazy left from Hook finds it's target.
Markkanen throws a leg kick but Hook moved away.
Markkanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hook.
Hook throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markkanen lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Hook misses.
Markkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Hook moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markkanen manages to avoid it.
Hook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markkanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Markkanen throws a push kick but Hook slaps the foot to one side.
Arto Markkanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hook lands a jab to the head.
Markkanen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Markkanen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Markkanen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hook will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Markkanen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Markkanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hook is defended easily by Markkanen.
Hook swings for the body but Markkanen moves out of range.
Hook dodges the punch combination from Markkanen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hook. Markkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hook slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Markkanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hook.
Markkanen lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markkanen ducks under a wild hook from Hook.
Hook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a series of punches but Hook moves out of range.
Markkanen throws a leg kick which misses Hook's front leg but catches the back leg as Hook tries to avoid it.
Markkanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hook swings for the body but Markkanen moves out of range.
Arto Markkanen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Markkanen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hook throws a jab but it's blocked by Markkanen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hook closes this distance looking for a takedown but Markkanen circles away.
Markkanen stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Hook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hook missing with a left hand there. Markkanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hook listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hook wants to clinch up but Markkanen keeps it at a distance.
Arto Markkanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hook shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markkanen pinned against the cage. Markkanen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markkanen feints and then cracks Hook's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hook down.

Hook gets tackled into the cage by Markkanen. Markkanen maintains the clinch.
Hook wants a takedown.
Hook jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Markkanen walks away with a smile on his face. Hook gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hook walks forward, straight into a front kick from Markkanen.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Markkanen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hook throws an overhand right that lands on Markkanen's shoulder, as Markkanen tries to avoid the shot.

Markkanen darts in and clinches Hook up against the cage.

Markkanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hook shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markkanen but Markkanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markkanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markkanen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Markkanen throws a right and a left that Hook avoids nicely.
Markkanen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Markkanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arto Markkanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Markkanen closes the distance and pushes Hook back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Markkanen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bam Hook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hook tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arto Markkanen!
Arto Markkanen made sure to mention his sponsor, Outkast Clothing Line in his post fight interview.