Gene 59 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Falcon Falconowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefol Czarnecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Czarnecki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hollywood Undead - Young kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Falconowski
vs
Czarnecki

193 cm
25
260 lbs
11 - 8 - 1

185 cm
24
242 lbs
12 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Falcon Falconowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Stefol Czarnecki!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Falconowski. Czarnecki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Czarnecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Falconowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Falconowski ducks right into an uppercut from Czarnecki.
Falconowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Czarnecki misses with a right hand
letting Falconowski counter with a right hand.
Falconowski misses with a hook
and Czarnecki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Czarnecki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Falconowski checks a leg kick nicely.
Falconowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Czarnecki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Falconowski.
Falconowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Czarnecki sprawls well. He's pushed Falconowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Czarnecki.
Falconowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Czarnecki swings widly with a right hand
and Czarnecki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Czarnecki moves in looking to clinch but Falconowski pushes him off.
Falconowski checks the leg kick.
A big left from Falconowski misses.
Czarnecki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falconowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Falconowski with a hook.
Czarnecki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falconowski throws out the jab.
Czarnecki tries to clinch there but Falconowski circles away.
Czarnecki throws a combination. Falconowski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Falcon Falconowski has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Falconowski misses with a body punch

and Czarnecki counters by clinching up.

Czarnecki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Czarnecki misses with a body kick.
Czarnecki is looking to score with low kicks.
Czarnecki thuds his right hand into Falconowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Czarnecki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Falconowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Czarnecki checks it well.
A combination from Falconowski does no damage.
Czarnecki throws a low kick, looking for Falconowski's leg but Falconowski calmly moves out of range.
Stefol Czarnecki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falconowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Czarnecki scoring well with a low kick there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Czarnecki misses.
A combination from Czarnecki does no damage.
Czarnecki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Falconowski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Falconowski throws a body kick that misses.
Czarnecki lands a leg kick that knocks Falconowski off balance momentarily.
Falconowski dives in and grabs Czarnecki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Czarnecki pushes down on Falconowski's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Falcon Falconowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Czarnecki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Falconowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Czarnecki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Czarnecki duly obliges.
Czarnecki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falconowski shoots in and drives through. Czarnecki sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Czarnecki gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Czarnecki misses with some punches.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Falconowski. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Falconowski taking a breather.
Czarnecki has a couple of punches blocked by Falconowski.
Czarnecki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Czarnecki tries a knee to the head but Falconowski blocks it.
Falconowski pressing his opponent against the cage.

Czarnecki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Falconowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Czarnecki is trying to defend but Falconowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Czarnecki wants to clinch.
Czarnecki is looking to score with low kicks.
Czarnecki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Falconowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Czarnecki throws out the jab.
Czarnecki throws a shot from downtown. Falconowski moves away and avoids it.
Czarnecki lunges at Falconowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Falconowski's hand.
Czarnecki looks to score with a jab to the body but Falconowski is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Czarnecki lands the left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falconowski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Czarnecki.
Falconowski throws a shot from downtown. Czarnecki moves away and avoids it.
Czarnecki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Czarnecki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Falconowski throws out a loose jab but Czarnecki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Czarnecki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Czarnecki throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Czarnecki cracks Falconowski with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Czarnecki has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Falconowski to stand back up!

Falcon Falconowski's cut is getting worse.
Falconowski swings widly with a right hand
and Czarnecki counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Falconowski falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stefol Czarnecki!

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hype
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pop
A | B

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

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

McKinley
vs
Yuskevich

194 cm
29
204 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

186 cm
30
224 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike McKinley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yimi Yuskevich!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKinley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yuskevich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yuskevich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yuskevich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McKinley is fending him off so far but Yuskevich persists. Nope, McKinley circles away and we're back to standing.
Yuskevich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McKinley to score with a decent uppercut.
Yuskevich tries to land a front kick but McKinley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McKinley wants to land a leg kick but Yuskevich is out of range.
Yuskevich thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKinley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yuskevich's head backwards.
McKinley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yuskevich ducks under a wild hook from McKinley.
Nice shot by Yuskevich.
Yuskevich tries a low kick but McKinley avoids it.
McKinley misses with a hook. Yuskevich ducked under it nicely.
Yuskevich throws a shot to the body.
Yuskevich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKinley was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuskevich.
McKinley throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yuskevich just misses with a punch to the body.
McKinley takes a swing at Yuskevich's ribcage but misses.
Yuskevich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yuskevich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mike McKinley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKinley blocks a head kick by Yuskevich.
McKinley misses the shot to the body.
Yuskevich throws a predictable looking body shot
letting McKinley counter with a right hand.
Yuskevich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McKinley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yimi Yuskevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuskevich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McKinley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yuskevich scrambles back to his feet.
Yuskevich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yuskevich throws a head kick but McKinley moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuskevich steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McKinley. That one must have hurt.
Yuskevich misses with a lunging right hand
and McKinley counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yuskevich is looking to chop away at McKinley's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKinley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yuskevich looks gassed!
McKinley throws a looping overhand right but Yuskevich ducks down to avoid it.
McKinley cracks Yuskevich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McKinley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McKinley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yuskevich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yuskevich connects with a high kick.
McKinley throws a front kick aimed at Yuskevich's knee but Yuskevich avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from McKinley.
McKinley throws a hook but Yuskevich avoids it easily.
Yuskevich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yuskevich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McKinley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yuskevich throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McKinley to counter with a crisp jab.

Yuskevich looking to score a takedown here. McKinley is defending well but Yuskevich drives through and ends up in McKinley's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuskevich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McKinley wants to sweep here but Yuskevich controlling him for the moment.
Yuskevich wants to control from the top but McKinley keeps moving.
McKinley is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yuskevich dives into side control.
Yuskevich throws a strike aimed at the side of McKinley's head but McKinley avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuskevich wants to control for a moment but McKinley uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McKinley is trying to stand.
Yuskevich wants to pass the guard but McKinley is defending well.
McKinley wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yuskevich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McKinley gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McKinley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Yuskevich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKinley.
Good leg kick by McKinley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yuskevich takes a swing at McKinley's ribcage but misses.
Yuskevich misses with a head kick.
McKinley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yuskevich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yuskevich throws out a loose jab but McKinley uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKinley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McKinley tries to score with a low kick but Yuskevich moves his leg out of the way.
Yuskevich tries to clinch but McKinley moves out of range.
Yuskevich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yuskevich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yuskevich throws a push kick but McKinley slaps the foot to one side.
A punch lands to the side of McKinley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yuskevich explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McKinley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinley lands a right hook to the body.
Yuskevich punishes McKinley's body with a nice straight punch.
McKinley scores with a jab. Yuskevich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McKinley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McKinley slips a straight right by Yuskevich.
Yuskevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yuskevich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yuskevich throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yuskevich tries a head kick but it misses.
Mike McKinley is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from McKinley.
Yuskevich needs to keep his hands up - McKinley had a free shot at his head there.
McKinley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Yuskevich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKinley misses with an uppercut. Yuskevich saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKinley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yuskevich at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuskevich throws a quick inside leg kick.
McKinley connects with a looping right hand.
Yuskevich misses with a hook. McKinley ducked under it nicely.
Yuskevich throws out a powerful jab.
Yuskevich loads up on a big right hand but McKinley slips the punch.
McKinley scores with a leg kick.
Yuskevich avoids the head kick by McKinley.
McKinley avoids the head kick by Yuskevich.
Yuskevich misses the body punch
and McKinley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKinley lunges at Yuskevich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yuskevich's hand.
McKinley throws a hook to the side of Yuskevich's head but Yuskevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yuskevich throws a sloppy head kick and McKinley moves out of range easily.
Yuskevich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yuskevich walks into a straight right hand from McKinley.
Yuskevich throws a series of strikes that have McKinley backpedaling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuskevich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yuskevich throws a sloppy head kick and McKinley moves out of range easily.
Yuskevich tries to clinch there but McKinley circles away.
McKinley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yuskevich.
Yuskevich is breathing heavily.
Yuskevich slips a straight right by McKinley.
Yuskevich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yuskevich throws a body kick the misses
and McKinley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKinley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yuskevich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKinley moves away.
Yuskevich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McKinley swivels and escapes.
Yuskevich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKinley was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuskevich.
A chopping leg kick lands by McKinley.
Yuskevich throws a jab but it's blocked by McKinley.
McKinley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKinley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKinley misses with a wild body shot.
Yuskevich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McKinley sizes up Yuskevich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McKinley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yuskevich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yuskevich tries to move into range but McKinley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yuskevich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yuskevich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McKinley.
McKinley throws a push kick but Yuskevich slaps the foot to one side.
Yuskevich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yuskevich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yuskevich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yuskevich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yuskevich throws a sloppy body shot
and McKinley counters with a series of strikes. Yuskevich will be more careful next time no doubt.
McKinley misses with a few strikes there.
McKinley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yuskevich's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McKinley dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

McKinley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yuskevich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yuskevich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yuskevich lands a body shot.
McKinley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yuskevich takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yuskevich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McKinley counters with a nice body shot.
Yuskevich avoids the body shot from McKinley.

McKinley gets caught flat footed, as Yuskevich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKinley wants to get back to his feet but Yuskevich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yuskevich trying to control but McKinley is working from the bottom.
McKinley working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinley is looking to stand up but Yuskevich isn't so interested in that idea.
Yuskevich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McKinley is trying to control the position but Yuskevich postures up.

Mike McKinley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McKinley throws out a loose jab but Yuskevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKinley throws a low kick but Yuskevich moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKinley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Yuskevich.
McKinley throws a sloppy head kick and Yuskevich moves out of range easily.
Yuskevich has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McKinley.
McKinley avoids the head kick by Yuskevich.
McKinley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKinley loads up on a big right hand but Yuskevich slips the punch.
Yuskevich scores with a hook to the body. McKinley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McKinley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McKinley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yuskevich throws out the jab.
McKinley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yuskevich throws out the jab.
Yuskevich moves out of range of the body kick.
McKinley lands a jab 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!
McKinley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yuskevich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McKinley throws a looping overhand right but Yuskevich ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKinley moves out of range of the body kick.
Yuskevich takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Yimi Yuskevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKinley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McKinley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yuskevich.
Yuskevich misses with a wild body shot.
McKinley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuskevich.
McKinley misses with a low kick as Yuskevich jumps back.
Yuskevich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McKinley misses with a looping right.
McKinley scores with a head kick.
Yuskevich throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yuskevich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKinley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McKinley throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKinley misses with the combination.
Yuskevich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from McKinley does it's job there.
McKinley ducks under a wild hook from Yuskevich.
McKinley lands a really nice looking cross but Yuskevich seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuskevich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yuskevich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKinley.
McKinley thumps Yuskevich with a low kick.
Yuskevich blocks a head kick by McKinley.
Mike McKinley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKinley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yuskevich's calf.
Decent striking displayed by McKinley there.
McKinley staying out of range there.
McKinley jabs Yuskevich to the body, keeping him at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McKinley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McKinley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McKinley!
Our winner, Mike McKinley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Blachovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Cady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blachovich comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman. 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.

Blachovich
vs
Cady

188 cm
29
210 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

180 cm
22
224 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
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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 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Blachovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Cady!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blachovich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cady counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like John Blachovich has been cut.
Good shot there by Cady.
Blachovich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Blachovich.
Blachovich scores with the left hand. Cady knows he should have avoided that one.
Blachovich lunges at Cady with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cady's hand.
Cady takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
John Blachovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Blachovich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cady sprawls well initially but Blachovich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cady trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Blachovich manages to pass to mount!
Blachovich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cady is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blachovich throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Blachovich controlling from the full mount.
Blachovich scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cady?
Blachovich throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cady because Blachovich loaded up on that one.
Cady tries to lock up and control but Blachovich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blachovich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blachovich's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Blachovich wants to control the pace but Cady is squirming around nicely.
Blachovich avoids the attempt from Cady to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blachovich sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cady is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blachovich sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cady wants to control but Blachovich is having none of it.
Blachovich punishing his opponent with strikes.
Blachovich 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blachovich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cady is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blachovich misses with a head shot.
Cady tries to control Blachovich's body but Blachovich pushes him off. Cady squirms to his side and now Blachovich has his back!
Blachovich scores with punches to the body.
Cady tries to escape but Blachovich has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cady showing good submission defense here.
Cady is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Blachovich off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Cady fending off the submission attempt from Blachovich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cady throws a series of punches but Blachovich moves out of range.
Cady ducks under a wild hook from Blachovich.
Nice body kick there by Blachovich.
Blachovich throws a lazy right hand but Cady sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blachovich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blachovich cracks Cady with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blachovich scores with a head kick. Cady tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cady looks to score with a jab to the body but Blachovich is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Cady.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cady throws a series of punches but Blachovich moves out of range.
John Blachovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Blachovich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cady as he jumps to the side.
Blachovich lands the left hand.
Blachovich cracks the inside of Cady's front leg.
Blachovich tests Cady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blachovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blachovich defending well as Cady loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cady moves forwards but Blachovich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blachovich looks to land a right hand but Cady moved out of range.
Blachovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cady circles away quickly and effectively.
Blachovich misses with a straight right.
Blachovich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cady checks it well.
Blachovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blachovich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blachovich scores with a one two! Cady had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blachovich looks to land a left hand but Cady moved out of range nicely.
Cady looks to score with a jab to the body but Blachovich is just out of range.
Blachovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cady was well out of range. Poor timing from Blachovich.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blachovich misses with a combination
and Cady counters with a nice uppercut.
Blachovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Blachovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blachovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Blachovich misses the jab.
Blachovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blachovich throws a shot to the body.
Blachovich throws a hook but Cady blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Blachovich 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blachovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Cady counter with a right hand.
Blachovich lunges at Cady with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cady's hand.

Blachovich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cady napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Blachovich is looking to take a break and control but Cady is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blachovich taking a breather here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Blachovich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cady is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Blachovich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Blachovich's cut.
That's time! Blachovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cady ducks under a wild hook from Blachovich.
Blachovich cracks Cady with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blachovich swings for the body but Cady moves out of range.
A jab from Blachovich misses.
Blachovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blachovich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cady defends it nicely.
Blachovich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blachovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blachovich thows a body shot but no joy.
Blachovich looks to clinch
enabling Cady to counter with a crisp jab.
Blachovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blachovich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice jab there from Blachovich.
Blachovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cady.
Cady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blachovich misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blachovich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cady on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blachovich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blachovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Blachovich misses.
Cady defending well as Blachovich loads up on a big left hand.
Blachovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cady.
Cady walks into a straight right hand from Blachovich.
Cady walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Some bone on bone action there as Cady checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blachovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cady sprawls well. Cady wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blachovich gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blachovich misses with the combination.
Blachovich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blachovich misses with a looping right.
Blachovich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blachovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cady.
Cady takes a jab right on the kisser.
John Blachovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cady cracks Blachovich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Max Cady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Blachovich has managed to clinch.
Cady throws a head punch that misses.
Cady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blachovich prevents a body shot from Cady.
Cady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cady throws a punch but it's blocked by Blachovich.
Blachovich lands a hook that snaps the head of Cady backwards.
Cady tries a body shot but Blachovich blocks it.
Blachovich has Cady pressed against the cage, preventing Cady from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blachovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blachovich looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blachovich is trying to pull guard but Cady turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Max Cady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blachovich is looking to break free of the clinch but Cady has double underhooks.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Blachovich!
John Blachovich decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory comes to the cage accompanied by Chumbawamba - English Rebel Songs. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's choice of entrance music: Sinister - Leviathan. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gregory
vs
Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki

192 cm
23
205 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
211 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Gregory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gregory counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Kvadratichnie Schtaniki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gregory tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki swivels and escapes.
A big left from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki misses.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kvadratichnie Schtaniki but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gregory's sensitive parts.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gregory goes for a takedown attempt but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Gregory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands a right hook to the body.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown by Gregory or perhaps it was just good defense by Kvadratichnie Schtaniki which made him look bad.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a sloppy head kick and Gregory moves out of range easily.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gregory moves out of range of the body kick from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries to bum rush Gregory with a series of wild strikes but Gregory uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gregory has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki finds it's way round the side to connect with Gregory's head.
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregory tries to move into range but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki stuffs the takedown attempt from Gregory. Gregory gets slowly back to his feet.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries to land a leg kick but Gregory saw it coming and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Gregory.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a nice looking combination but Gregory bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki gets a clinch.
Gregory is working for takedown but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is calmly controlling the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregory is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gregory just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to get back to striking at distance but Gregory won't allow it.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is trying to break the clinch but Gregory has him pressed against the cage.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki misses with a left hand

and Gregory decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's guard.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to sweep but no luck.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has a closed guard, preventing Gregory from standing up.
Gregory stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gregory off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki misses with a leg kick.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gregory back to the cage. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a leg kick but Gregory sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gregory misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Gregory or perhaps it was just good defense by Kvadratichnie Schtaniki which made him look bad.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands with an uppercut that bounces Gregory off the cage and back into range.
Gregory shoots in for a double leg but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a series of punches but Gregory moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki catches Gregory with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gregory. That did some damage!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gregory fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki. Those never looked like landing.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki swinging wildly here.
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Gregory throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki was covering up waiting for the punch and Gregory finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki looking for a sweep. Not yet Kvadratichnie Schtaniki, not yet.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gregory throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kvadratichnie Schtaniki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gregory pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gregory defends well.
Gregory tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is retaining full guard.
Gregory throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gregory is working Kvadratichnie Schtaniki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregory won't allow Kvadratichnie Schtaniki to get back to his feet.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gregory passes Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory trying to control the action but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is working from the bottom.

Gregory is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking for a sweep. Gregory is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gregory stops Kvadratichnie Schtaniki from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gregory thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's head.
Gregory controlling the action here.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gregory.
Gregory stops Kvadratichnie Schtaniki from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gregory.

Gregory looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gregory throwing shots but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is blocking nicely.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to get back to full guard.
Gregory throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gregory stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Gregory dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gregory shoots for a takedown but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki misses the body punch

and Gregory counters by clinching up.
Gregory is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is trying to break the clinch but Gregory is controlling him.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki gets underhooks to prevent Gregory's takedown attempt.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gregory.
Gregory can't get the takedown.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries to break free but Gregory pushes him back against the cage.
Gregory goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki prevents it.

Gregory turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gregory sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is pushing Gregory's head away, looking to escape. Gregory manages to hold on to the position though.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki sneaks out the side door and pushes Gregory away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Gregory avoids the head kick by Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gregory moves away.
Gregory shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kvadratichnie Schtaniki pinned against the cage. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gregory has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands a jab-cross combination.
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 throws a jab when Gregory was well out of range.
Paul Gregory is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gregory takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gregory slips under a jab from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki looks to land a left hand but Gregory moved out of range nicely.
A left and a right from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki both land. Nice combination.
Gregory takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gregory on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki shows good takedown defense.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gregory.
Gregory avoids the body shot from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki misses with the combination.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki instigates a clinch.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki gets underhooks to prevent Gregory's takedown attempt.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries to circle away but Gregory has him pinned against the cage.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki manages to break the clinch.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki 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 shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kvadratichnie Schtaniki but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gregory tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Gregory counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory prevents Kvadratichnie Schtaniki from getting back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregory stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gregory stops Kvadratichnie Schtaniki from standing up.
Gregory is stalling in the full guard.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is trying to keep Gregory in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to stand up but Gregory isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kvadratichnie Schtaniki 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki!
An out of breath Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Posti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anti Satosari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satosari has chosen Primo Victoria as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Posti
vs
Satosari

188 cm
28
200 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

188 cm
30
197 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Gilop®

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 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Raimo Posti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anti Satosari!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Satosari.
Posti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Satosari tries to work over Posti's front leg with a kick but Posti checks it.

Posti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Posti lands a decent elbow from side control.
Satosari is not content to let Posti control the position.
Posti is chipping away with strikes.
Posti working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satosari regains half guard, as Posti was trying to land strikes.
Posti drops an elbow to the side of Satosari's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Posti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Posti 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.
Satosari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Posti.
Posti not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satosari tries to get to full guard but Posti has control of the leg.
Satosari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Posti.
Posti slips a nice elbow through Satosari's hands, connecting with Satosari's forehead.
Posti misses with a head shot. Satosari uses the momentum to regain guard.
Satosari working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Posti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Satosari trying to keep a closed guard but Posti is proving a slippery customer.
Satosari is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Posti wants to pass the guard but Satosari is keeping the position.

Anti Satosari has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Satosari lets loose with a powerful body kick. Posti will feel that in the morning.
Anti Satosari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Satosari gets a clinch.
Satosari lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Raimo Posti has been cut.

Posti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Satosari plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Satosari throws a series of punches but Posti moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Satosari clinches.
A short uppercut from Posti.
A nice left hand lands by Posti.
Posti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Posti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Posti tries to throw a body punch but Satosari avoids it by throwing Posti back against the cage.
Satosari lands with a short shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satosari tries to land knees in the clinch but Posti avoids the damage to the body.
Satosari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Posti avoiding damage as Satosari throws knees to the body.

Posti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Posti lands.
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 Raimo Posti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raimo Posti'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.

Posti connects with a crisp jab.

Satosari drives through and clinches with Posti against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Satosari just misses with a elbow thrown towards Posti's brow.
Satosari misses with an elbow over the top.
Satosari scores a nice knee to the body.
Satosari tries to land knees in the clinch but Posti avoids the damage to the body.
Posti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Satosari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Posti tries to work over Satosari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Posti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Satosari walks away with a smile on his face. Posti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Satosari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Posti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Satosari moves away.

Satosari drives through and clinches with Posti against the cage.
Satosari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Posti.
Satosari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Posti is trying to pull guard but Satosari turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satosari keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Posti's efforts to push away.
Posti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Posti has a couple of punches blocked by Satosari.

Posti pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Posti wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Raimo Posti wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Posti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Posti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Satosari moves away.
A good leg kick by Satosari.
Anti Satosari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Posti looks to land a left hand but Satosari moved out of range nicely.
Satosari connects with a looping right hand.
Posti throws a lazy right hand but Satosari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Posti misses with a lunging right hand
and Satosari makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Satosari forces Posti back against the cage and clinches.
Posti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Satosari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raimo Posti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Satosari creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Satosari throws an elbow but it misses.
Posti swings wildly with an uppercut but Satosari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Posti is trying to break the clinch but Satosari has him pressed against the cage.

Posti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Posti cracks the inside of Satosari's front leg.
Satosari thumps Posti with a low kick.
Satosari shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Posti dips to his left and cracks Satosari with an uppercut!
Satosari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Posti throws out the jab.
Satosari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Posti.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Posti misses with a hook. Satosari ducked under it nicely.

Posti closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Satosari's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Satosari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Posti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Satosari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Posti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Satosari has his hands on Posti's head, controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Posti wants to control from the top but Satosari keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Raimo Posti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raimo Posti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Satosari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Posti misses with an uppercut.
Posti lands with an overhand left.
Satosari staying out of range there.
Posti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Satosari counters with a head kick.
Raimo Posti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Posti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Posti looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Satosari is avoiding damage well.
Posti taking a breather here.
Posti fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satosari regains half guard, as Posti was trying to land strikes.
Posti looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Posti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Satosari's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Posti seems content to control.
Posti lands with a punch from half guard.
Posti is looking to take a break and control but Satosari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Posti thows a huge punch but Satosari dodges it nicely.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Raimo Posti wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Satosari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anti Satosari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Posti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Posti tries to bum rush Satosari with a series of wild strikes but Satosari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Satosari takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Posti throws a lazy right hand but Satosari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Posti thows a body shot but no joy.
Posti takes a swing at Satosari's ribcage but misses.
Satosari staying out of range there.

Satosari closes the distance and pushes Posti back into the cage.
Posti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Satosari throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Posti.
Satosari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Posti backwards.
Raimo Posti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Posti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Posti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Posti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satosari presses Posti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Satosari throws an elbow that misses.
Posti misses with a punch to the body.
Posti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Posti jumps guard and drags Satosari to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Posti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Satosari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Satosari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Posti manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satosari throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raimo Posti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Posti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Posti!
Raimo Posti managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Katukauppa.com, into his post fight interview.

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esa Tikkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tikkanen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bring The Pain. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Saarinen
vs
Tikkanen

190 cm
32
219 lbs
18 - 7 - 2

186 cm
21
209 lbs
8 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 18 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Saarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Tikkanen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikkanen dodges the punch combination from Saarinen.
Mauri Saarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarinen misses with the combination.
Tikkanen wants to clinch.
Saarinen throws a right and a left that Tikkanen avoids nicely.
Saarinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tikkanen tries to clinch up but Saarinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Tikkanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saarinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tikkanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saarinen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Saarinen looks to land a combination but Tikkanen avoids it well.
Saarinen punishes Tikkanen's body with a nice straight punch.
Saarinen misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tikkanen moves into the clinch.
Saarinen tries to circle away but Tikkanen has him pinned against the cage.
Tikkanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saarinen backwards.
Saarinen is trying to break free.
Tikkanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tikkanen misses with a punch to the body.
Tikkanen tries to work over Saarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tikkanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tikkanen tries a body shot but Saarinen blocks it.
Saarinen is trying to break free.
Saarinen wants to break the clinch but can't.
A bit of stalling here from Tikkanen.
Saarinen tries to circle away but Tikkanen has him pinned against the cage.
Tikkanen tries to throw a body punch but Saarinen avoids it by throwing Tikkanen back against the cage.
Tikkanen tries to work over Saarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tikkanen tries to throw a body punch but Saarinen avoids it by throwing Tikkanen back against the cage.
Tikkanen lands with a left to the head.
Tikkanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saarinen's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen stops a takedown attempt from Tikkanen.

Saarinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tikkanen throws a right and a left that Saarinen avoids nicely.

Tikkanen clinches up with Saarinen and pushes him back against the cage.
Tikkanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarinen can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tikkanen scores with a nice short uppercut.

Saarinen breaks the clinch.
Tikkanen tries to clinch up.
Tikkanen tries to clinch but Saarinen moves out of range.
Saarinen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tikkanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saarinen.
A punch combination from Saarinen misses.
Saarinen throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Tikkanen counter with a right hand.
Saarinen keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Tikkanen.
Tikkanen misses with a hook.
Saarinen tries to bum rush Tikkanen with a series of wild strikes but Tikkanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tikkanen misses with a two punch combination.
Saarinen scores with a three punch combo!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tikkanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice straight punches there by Saarinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saarinen.
Tikkanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saarinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tikkanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tikkanen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tikkanen wants to clinch up but Saarinen keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen misses with a two punch combination.
Saarinen throws a right hand that Tikkanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Tikkanen also avoids with ease.
Saarinen throws a nice looking combination but Tikkanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saarinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tikkanen tries to clinch there but Saarinen circles away.
Tikkanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tikkanen wants to clinch.
No joy there for Tikkanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tikkanen misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saarinen fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saarinen misses with a double jab

and Tikkanen counters by clinching up.
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 Mauri Saarinen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Saarinen lands with an overhand left.

Tikkanen has Saarinen up against the cage in a clinch.

Saarinen breaks from the clinch.
Saarinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saarinen throws a series of punches but Tikkanen avoids them all with ease.
Saarinen looks to land a combination but Tikkanen avoids it well.
Tikkanen takes one to the chin there.
Tikkanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saarinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tikkanen slips under a jab from Saarinen.
Tikkanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saarinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tikkanen is looking to clinch.

Saarinen gets tackled into the cage by Tikkanen. Tikkanen maintains the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tikkanen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Tikkanen fails to land.
Tikkanen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saarinen's efforts to push away.

Tikkanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saarinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tikkanen tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Saarinen misses.
Nice shot lands for Saarinen.
Tikkanen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saarinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saarinen misses with a two punch combination.
Tikkanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saarinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saarinen misses the jab.
Saarinen misses with a straight right.
Tikkanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tikkanen avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen jabs Tikkanen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tikkanen looks to clinch
and Saarinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tikkanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tikkanen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tikkanen tries to clinch but Saarinen is having none of it.
Saarinen misses with a looping left.
Tikkanen tries to bum rush Saarinen with a series of wild strikes but Saarinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mauri Saarinen is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saarinen digs a good hook to Tikkanen's body.
Saarinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saarinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tikkanen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saarinen.
Saarinen misses with a double jab
and Tikkanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen is looking to clinch but Saarinen is avoiding it.
Saarinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Tikkanen misses.
Tikkanen takes one on the button.
Tikkanen tries to clinch but Saarinen is having none of it.
Tikkanen takes a swing at Saarinen's ribcage but misses.
Saarinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tikkanen ducks under a wild hook from Saarinen.
Tikkanen takes a swing at Saarinen's ribcage but misses.
Saarinen scores with a nice right hand.
Tikkanen scores with a jab to the body.
Saarinen fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen tries to clinch there but Saarinen circles away.
Tikkanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saarinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tikkanen is looking to clinch.
Nice shot by Saarinen.
Saarinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tikkanen slips a jab from Saarinen.
Saarinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Tikkanen.
Saarinen misses with a double jab.
Tikkanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Saarinen. Those never looked like landing.
Tikkanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Saarinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tikkanen tries to clinch there but Saarinen circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tikkanen lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Esa Tikkanen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A combination from Saarinen does no damage.
Saarinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tikkanen wants to clinch up but Saarinen keeps it at a distance.
Saarinen moves out of range as Tikkanen strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Tikkanen misses the target.
Saarinen throws a right hand that Tikkanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Tikkanen also avoids with ease.
Tikkanen tries to clinch up
and Saarinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Tikkanen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Saarinen breaks the clinch.
Saarinen slips under a jab.
Tikkanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saarinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tikkanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarinen is just out of range.
Saarinen throws a right hand that Tikkanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Tikkanen also avoids with ease.
Tikkanen tries to clinch up.
Tikkanen misses with a looping left.
Tikkanen tries to clinch
and Saarinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tikkanen shoots for a double leg takedown but Saarinen sprawls well. He's pushed Tikkanen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saarinen scores with a jab. Tikkanen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tikkanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saarinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tikkanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saarinen, as that shot connected.
Saarinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tikkanen misses with a wild body shot.
Tikkanen moves in looking to clinch but Saarinen pushes him off.
Tikkanen tries to clinch but Saarinen moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarinen walks into a stiff left hand from Tikkanen.
Tikkanen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tikkanen missing with a left hand there. Saarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saarinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tikkanen scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarinen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saarinen duly obliges.

Tikkanen moves into the clinch.
Saarinen wants to break free but Tikkanen has control.

Saarinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saarinen looks to land a combination. Tikkanen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Saarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tikkanen.

Tikkanen rushes Saarinen and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Tikkanen.
Saarinen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tikkanen tries a body shot but Saarinen blocks it.

Saarinen breaks the clinch.
Saarinen throws a series of punches but Tikkanen avoids them all with ease.
Saarinen misses with a few strikes there.
Tikkanen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tikkanen tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Saarinen.
Tikkanen misses with an uppercut. Saarinen saw that one coming.
Saarinen misses with a series of wild punches.

Tikkanen closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Saarinen's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen tries to circle away but Tikkanen has him pinned against the cage.
Tikkanen working aggressively here.
Tikkanen digs a right hand underneath Saarinen's ribcage. Saarinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Esa Tikkanen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Saarinen breaks the clinch.
Tikkanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saarinen.
Tikkanen moves out of range as Saarinen strikes.
Tikkanen wants to clinch up but Saarinen keeps it at a distance.
Saarinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tikkanen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tikkanen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tikkanen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tikkanen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Saarinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saarinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Tikkanen tries to clinch there but Saarinen circles away.
Tikkanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Esa Tikkanen.
I think Tikkanen 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Esa Tikkanen!
Esa Tikkanen very nearly forgot to thank Kobra Clothing Inc. 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.

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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santi Jimara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmo Suulas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimara comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the name. . Suulas has chosen Hollywood Undead - Undead as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jimara
vs
Suulas

177 cm
27
157 lbs
9 - 5 - 2

170 cm
26
155 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Zentrope Fighting Universe

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 9 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Santi Jimara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarmo Suulas!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimara slips a straight right by Suulas.

Suulas forces Jimara back against the cage and clinches.
Suulas tries to pull guard but Jimara won't allow it.
Jimara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jimara misses with some punches.
Jimara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Suulas is keeping busy.

Jimara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suulas thuds his right hand into Jimara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Suulas checks a leg kick.
Suulas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jimara. Jimara obviously looking to wear him down.
Jimara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimara throws an off balance right hand

and Suulas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Suulas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jimara's head.
Suulas wants to stand but Jimara is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jimara is looking to sweep but instead, Suulas has passed into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Suulas wants to work for an arm triangle but Jimara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Suulas prevents Jimara from improving his position.
Jimara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suulas on the ground.
Suulas trying to control from Jimara's half guard. Jimara has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Suulas tries to free his leg and advance position but Jimara is retaining full guard.
Suulas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suulas throwing strikes but missing.
Suulas wants to pass the guard but Jimara is keeping the position.
Jimara has control of Suulas's left arm, preventing Suulas from doing any damage.
Jimara wants to sweep here but Suulas controlling him for the moment.
Suulas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jimara wants to sweep here but Suulas controlling him for the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jimara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suulas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Suulas will feel that in the morning.

Suulas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jimara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Suulas has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jimara is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Suulas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jimara is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Suulas is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Suulas misses with a takedown attempt - Jimara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tarmo Suulas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimara blocks a head kick by Suulas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suulas thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Jimara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Suulas with a nice cross.
Jimara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jimara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Suulas tries to clinch up.
Suulas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jimara moves away.
Suulas dives in and grabs Jimara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jimara pushes down on Suulas's head and hops out.
Santi Jimara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tarmo Suulas.

Jimara moves into range and clinches up with Suulas.
Suulas looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Suulas.
Jimara looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jimara has closed the distance and engaged Suulas in a clinch.
Suulas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jimara lands with a light punch inside.
Suulas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jimara backwards.
Jimara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jimara misses with a punch on the inside.
Jimara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suulas blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Suulas lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jimara fails to land.
Suulas is looking to break free of the clinch but Jimara has double underhooks.
Suulas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jimara backwards.

Suulas lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suulas is working away from the top position though.
Jimara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Suulas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimara is not content to let Suulas control the position.
Suulas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Suulas working Jimara over with strikes here.
Jimara is bucking up trying to escape but Suulas cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jimara tries to reverse the position but Suulas maintains control.
Suulas wants to control the pace but Jimara is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimara is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suulas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jimara hang on?
Suulas is landing with some decent strikes but Jimara is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimara is wriggling around trying to escape.

Suulas jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jimara is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jimara and Suulas has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Suulas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jimara keeps working.
Jimara is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Suulas is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimara tries to hold on but Suulas postures up.
Suulas with a couple of short strikes.
Suulas controlling from the full mount.
Suulas wants to control the pace but Jimara is squirming around nicely.
Suulas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Suulas is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jimara can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Suulas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jimara is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suulas unloads with some shots from mount but Jimara bucks and avoids them well.
Suulas looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jimara is squirming around, avoiding Suulas's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jimara is looking to improve his position but Suulas isn't that keen on the idea.

Suulas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jimara manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tarmo Suulas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Suulas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jimara eats them both and turns towards Suulas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jimara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suulas throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jimara, as that shot connected.
Suulas tries to close the distance and clinch but Jimara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suulas is looking to clinch.

Suulas clinches with his opponent.
Jimara struggles to land a body shot inside as Suulas controls his hands.
Suulas fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Jimara breaks the clinch.
Suulas throws a head kick but Jimara moves out of range.
Jimara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suulas digs a good body shot into Jimara's ribs.

Suulas moves into the clinch.
Jimara is struggling to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Suulas jumps guard but Jimara turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jimara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jimara tries to throw a body punch but Suulas avoids it by throwing Jimara back against the cage.

Suulas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Suulas wants to control from the top but Jimara keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suulas looking to pass the guard.
Suulas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Suulas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Suulas trying to control but Jimara is working from the bottom.
Santi Jimara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suulas content to stall in guard here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tarmo Suulas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Suulas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jimara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suulas.
Suulas doesn't manage to clinch there - Jimara circles away.
Suulas tries to close the distance and clinch but Jimara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Jimara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suulas backwards.
Suulas can't get the takedown.
Santi Jimara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tarmo Suulas.
Jimara misses with some punches.
Suulas jumps guard but Jimara stands there with Suulas around his waist. Suulas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jimara manages to break the clinch.
Jimara throws a body punch but Suulas moves out of range.
Santi Jimara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suulas misses with a kick to the body.
Jimara digs a good hook to Suulas's body.
Jimara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut there from Suulas.
Suulas 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.
Suulas throws a head kick that misses.
Suulas tries to clinch but Jimara moves out of range.
Tarmo Suulas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suulas looks to land a right hand but Jimara moved out of range.
Suulas staying out of range there.
Nice takedown defense from Jimara. No joy for Suulas on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Suulas.
Tarmo Suulas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jimara tries a head kick but it misses.
Suulas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jimara has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suulas.
Suulas looking to slow down the pace here.

Suulas pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suulas controlling the position.
Jimara wants to pass the guard but Suulas is keeping the position.
Jimara wants to control from the top but Suulas keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jimara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Suulas shoots in for a takedown but Jimara shows good takedown defense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tarmo Suulas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Suulas 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarmo Suulas!

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