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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johua Nashigon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nashigon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Live my life kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Johua Nashigon enters the cage!

Kelly
vs
Nashigon

185 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
199 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johua Nashigon!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nashigon shoots in and bounces Kelly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Nashigon from controlling successfully.
Nashigon passes Kelly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kelly looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nashigon trying to control the action but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Nashigon works his way into full mount!
Nashigon won't let Kelly get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nashigon is trying to control here but Kelly has managed to regain half guard.
Kelly is staying active underneath Nashigon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly wants to get back to his feet.
Nashigon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kelly!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nashigon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kelly has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nashigon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kelly is trying to stand.
Nashigon trying to control but Kelly is having none of it.
Nashigon controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly wants to get back to his feet.
Nashigon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kelly wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kelly is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nashigon lands a heavy elbow.

Nashigon goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kelly turns into him and now he's in Nashigon's guard.
Nashigon trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nashigon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nashigon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kelly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johua Nashigon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nashigon shoots in but no luck this time.

Kelly gets the takedown into side control.
Nashigon is trying to improve his position.

Kelly stands up.

Nashigon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nashigon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Kelly kicks Nashigon off and gets back to his feet.
Nashigon is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nashigon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johua Nashigon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kelly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kelly feints a jab promting Nashigon to slip. Kelly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nashigon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kelly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Kelly scores with a four punch combination!
Nashigon moves in looking to clinch but Kelly pushes him off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nashigon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Kelly feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kelly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kelly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kelly dives in and grabs Nashigon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nashigon pushes down on Kelly's head and hops out.
Nashigon wants to clinch up but Kelly keeps it at a distance.
Nashigon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kelly's waist but Kelly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nashigon off to one side.

Kelly rushes Nashigon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nashigon is trying to pull guard but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
Ron Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johua Nashigon.

Kelly breaks the clinch.
Kelly misses with a head kick.
Kelly leaves Nashigon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nashigon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kelly.
Nashigon misses with a takedown attempt - Kelly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kelly throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ron Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Kelly.

Nashigon moves into range and clinches up with Kelly.

Nashigon breaks the clinch.

Kelly forces Nashigon back against the cage and clinches.

Nashigon pulls guard successfully.

Kelly gets to his feet - Nashigon follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kelly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nashigon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kelly somewhat.
Nashigon shoots in looking for a takedown. Kelly tries to sprawl out of it but Nashigon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kelly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nashigon takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Kelly dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kelly instigates a clinch.
Kelly is pressed up against the cage. Nashigon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kelly down to the mat. Kelly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nashigon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kelly defends it nicely.
Kelly shoots in and drives through. Nashigon sprawls well.
Nashigon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly.
Sloppy strikes from Nashigon. Those never looked like landing.
Kelly throws a combination. Nashigon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nashigon fails with the takedown
and Kelly counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ron Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johua Nashigon.
Nashigon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nashigon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nashigon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kelly finds it's way round the side to connect with Nashigon's head.
Kelly lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nashigon backs up against the cage.
Nashigon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kelly. Kelly obviously looking to wear him down.
Nashigon stuffs the takedown.

Kelly moves into the clinch.
Kelly has Nashigon pressed against the cage.

Kelly pulls Nashigon into guard.
Nashigon wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Nashigon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kelly kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kelly manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly lands a lovely overhand right.
Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss.

Kelly shoots in and gets a takedown into Nashigon's guard.

Kelly gets to his feet - Nashigon follows without any prompting.
Nashigon shoots in but Kelly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kelly pushes Nashigon away with a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nashigon fails to land with a series of punches.
Nashigon moves forwards but Kelly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nashigon on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Nashigon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kelly to the ground. Nashigon is now in Kelly's guard.
Kelly wants to get back to his feet but Nashigon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Kelly pushes Nashigon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nashigon misses with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Kelly.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kelly tries to circle away but Nashigon has him pinned against the cage.

Kelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kelly throws a hook but Nashigon avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nashigon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kelly tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nashigon is in Kelly's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Kelly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kelly 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Kelly!
A very excited looking Ron Kelly made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

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

Hoppus
vs
Guerrero

183 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

197 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Hoppus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, PIng Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoppus shoots for a double leg takedown but Guerrero sprawls well. He's pushed Hoppus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hoppus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donk. Hoppus catches Guerrero right on the button with a cross.
Hoppus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guerrero is fending him off so far but Hoppus persists. Nope, Guerrero circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoppus looks for a takedown but Guerrero sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Hoppus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoppus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Guerrero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoppus dives in and grabs Guerrero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guerrero pushes down on Hoppus's head and hops out.

Guerrero closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hoppus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guerrero.
Hoppus manages to get to full guard.
Hoppus controls Guerrero momentarily but Guerrero frees himself.
Guerrero postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guerrero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Hoppus has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Guerrero doesn't defend quickly enough and Hoppus has managed to lock this one up! Can Guerrero escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hoppus on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adam Hoppus!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yago Coutinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Strong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yago Coutinho's chin.

Coutinho
vs
Strong

173 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
147 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yago Coutinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Strong!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coutinho tries to clinch but Strong moves out of range.
Strong with a poor takedown

and Coutinho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Strong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Strong wants to improve his position but Coutinho is controlling well.
Strong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coutinho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Coutinho has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Strong defend it? Coutinho steps over the head and cranks it - Strong is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Coutinho!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yago Coutinho!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Potnoir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: call me. Vadim Kim is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Potnoir
vs
Kim

180 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

175 cm
21
154 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

(MFS) Macto Fight System
Dynamic Nutrition $25 159 Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Potnoir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Kim!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Potnoir.
Kim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Potnoir swivels and escapes.
Potnoir misses with a few strikes there.
Potnoir scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kim walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Kim is rocked!
Jason Potnoir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potnoir plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Kim to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Kim just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Potnoir!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jason Potnoir thanked Dynamic Nutrition $25 159 Recovery for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santana Suave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Numbnuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana Suave is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Suave
vs
Numbnuts

203 cm
25
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
250 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Hilo Clothing Co **Laundry 3% fee**

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Santana Suave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Numbnuts!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suave swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suave scores with a push kick.
Suave shoots in but Numbnuts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Suave is looking to slow Numbnuts down with leg kicks.
Numbnuts looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Numbnuts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suave. Suave obviously looking to wear him down.
Suave lands a brutal head kick. Numbnuts looks out on his feet and Suave throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Santana Suave!
Santana Suave tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo Mondragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistar Ovareem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mondragon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sepultura - Ratamahatta. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mondragon
vs
Ovareem

187 cm
22
275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Torment Fightwear

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Geronimo Mondragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alistar Ovareem!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mondragon lands a nice shot to the body.

Ovareem shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mondragon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mondragon wants to control the position but Ovareem says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ovareem looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mondragon is trying is best to control the position here.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Ovareem keeps him under control.
Mondragon is in trouble now - Ovareem has advanced to mount!
Ovareem lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ovareem throws some wild stikes that Mondragon manages to avoid easily.
Ovareem is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mondragon is squirming around, avoiding Ovareem's attempts to control the action.
Mondragon tries to reverse the position but Ovareem maintains control.
Mondragon is working hard here to advance position.

Ovareem looking to secure an arm triangle but Mondragon defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovareem trying to control but Mondragon is having none of it.
Mondragon working to try and regain half guard.
Mondragon wants to hold on but Ovareem pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Ovareem there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ovareem looking to finish with strikes here!
Ovareem looking to finish with strikes here!
A nice elbow there by Ovareem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is trying to reverse the position but instead Ovareem has taken his back - oops!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ovareem's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ovareem trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mondragon doesn't escape.
Mondragon is trying to break free.

Ovareem is persistently looking for the submission but Mondragon is defending it well.
Mondragon is trying to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mondragon breaks Ovareem's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mondragon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ovareem pulls Mondragon in to control the position.
Ovareem has a closed guard, preventing Mondragon from standing up.
Mondragon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ovareem on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovareem is trying to keep Mondragon in close.
Ovareem is looking to stand up but Mondragon isn't so interested in that idea.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mondragon won't allow Ovareem to sweep him here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Geronimo Mondragon just wasn't active enough.
Mondragon misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Mondragon misses its intended target.
Mondragon throws a hook to the side of Ovareem's head but Ovareem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mondragon throws a right hand that misses

and Ovareem counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ovareem is trying to control the action in half guard but Mondragon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ovareem has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Mondragon works to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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!
Mondragon looking for a sweep. Not yet Mondragon, not yet.
Mondragon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mondragon connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mondragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ovareem was well out of range. Poor timing from Mondragon.

Ovareem darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ovareem keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mondragon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ovareem has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position but Ovareem isn't that keen on the idea.
Ovareem throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mondragon because Ovareem loaded up on that one.
Ovareem wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely.
Mondragon working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondragon tries to lock up and control but Ovareem gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mondragon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ovareem is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mondragon working to try and regain half guard.
Ovareem takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mondragon regains half guard.
Mondragon is looking to control Ovareem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mondragon with a nice cross.
Ovareem walks into a jab.
Geronimo Mondragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ovareem tries to clinch but Mondragon moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ovareem slips a jab and a cross from Mondragon.
Ovareem on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mondragon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ovareem needs to keep his hands up - Mondragon had a free shot at his head there.
Ovareem is breathing heavily.
Mondragon lands a jab to Ovareem's midsection.
Ovareem on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mondragon throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Mondragon finds it's way through Ovareem's defenses.
Mondragon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mondragon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mondragon scores with a nice right hand.

Mondragon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ovareem sprawling to the canvas! Ovareem rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mondragon finish him?!

Ovareem is rocked!
Mondragon sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Ovareem's defenses. It connects perfectly with Ovareem's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Geronimo Mondragon!
After the big win, Geronimo Mondragon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Torment Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clarence Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is When the smoke clears. Marko Fedor has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fedor
vs
Adams

199 cm
22
269 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
277 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Reaper Combatwear

Torment Fightwear

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marko Fedor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clarence Adams!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fedor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fedor throws a push kick but Adams slaps the foot to one side.
Fedor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fedor thows a body shot but no joy.
Adams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fedor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fedor.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedor fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Adams finds it's way through Fedor's defenses.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Adams jabs Fedor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adams moves out of range as Fedor strikes.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Adams. Beautiful body shot.
Fedor is breathing heavily.
Adams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fedor fails with a takedown attempt.
Adams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fedor rather than just go for the knockout.
Adams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Adams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adams sends Fedor crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Adams is motioning to the referee to let Fedor up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Fedor is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Fedor hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Clarence Adams!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shields is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: LL Cool J - It´s Time For War. Pablo Gomez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gomez
vs
Shields

179 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields avoids the head kick by Gomez.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shields tries a head kick but it misses.
Shields throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shields throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gomez's waist but Gomez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shields off to one side.
Shields misses with a low kick.
Shields misses with a wild body shot.
Shields throws a head kick but Gomez moves out of range.

Shields shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gomez is trying desperately to improve position.
Gomez wants to control but Shields is having none of it.
Shields content just to control the position here.
Gomez throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gomez working to try and regain half guard.
Shields can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomez is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez tries to reverse the position but Shields maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gomez is looking to get to half guard.

Shields is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gomez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gomez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gomez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shields tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gomez tries to lock up and control but Shields gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Shields is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gomez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gomez is looking to improve his position but Shields isn't that keen on the idea.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shields looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Shields has hold of Gomez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gomez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gomez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields controlling from the full mount.

Shields looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shields mounts Gomez! Really nice guard pass there!
Shields misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gomez is squirming around, avoiding Shields's attempts to control the action.
Gomez tries to lock up and control but Shields gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shields looking to secure an arm triangle but Gomez defends it well.
Gomez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shields controlling the pace for now.
Gomez can't escape the position.

Gomez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shields.

Shields has control of Gomez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gomez regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez blocking the ground and pound.
Shields lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gomez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Shields looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Shields is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gomez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gomez for a finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomez trying to control the position but Shields manages to sink in the hooks.

Shields working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Gomez is doing well to defend. Shields seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Gomez is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Shields!
Jake Shields decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aamos Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roma Kucherov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kucherov has chosen The Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far, Kid as his entrance music. Aamos Berg had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Berg
vs
Kucherov

175 cm
29
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

150 cm
28
183 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

Torment Fightwear
Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aamos Berg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roma Kucherov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kucherov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berg.

Kucherov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kucherov wants to control but Berg is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berg parries the strikes from Kucherov easily there. Kucherov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Berg to escape.
Berg sneaks back into half guard.
Kucherov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kucherov misses with a head shot. Berg uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kucherov tries to free his leg and advance position but Berg is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kucherov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kucherov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Berg is looking for a sweep.
Berg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kucherov's best efforts.
Berg is looking for a sweep. Kucherov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Berg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kucherov pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Berg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kucherov is trying to control. Berg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Berg trying to control here.
Kucherov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kucherov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Berg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Berg trying to hold on to Kucherov's head to control him but Kucherov postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg wants to get back to full guard.

Kucherov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berg is just riding it out for now. Kucherov eventually gives up the hold.
Kucherov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kucherov working Berg over with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov wants to control the pace but Berg is squirming around nicely.
Kucherov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kucherov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Berg is working to get back to half guard.
Berg wants to hold on but Kucherov pushes him away.
Kucherov landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kucherov raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kucherov wants to control the pace but Berg is squirming around nicely.
Kucherov is landing with some decent strikes but Berg is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kucherov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Berg tries to roll over but Kucherov keeps him under control.
Berg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Berg tries to get out of the position.
Berg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kucherov is working away from the top position though.
Kucherov slips a nice elbow through Berg's hands, connecting with Berg's forehead.

Kucherov is working for a submission of some sort.
Kucherov prevents Berg from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg manages to get to full guard.
Kucherov tries to free his leg and advance position but Berg is retaining full guard.
Roma Kucherov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kucherov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kucherov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kucherov landing with the ground and pound.
Berg wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kucherov trying to control the position from guard on top but Berg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kucherov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kucherov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Berg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Berg looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kucherov manages to get himself to full guard.
Berg trying to control but Kucherov is working from the bottom.
Kucherov keeping full guard, as Berg tries to pass.
Kucherov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Berg!
Kucherov controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg is trying desperately to improve position.
Berg sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berg wants to get back to full guard.
Kucherov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kucherov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Berg reverses the position - he's now on top in Kucherov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roma Kucherov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kucherov shoots for a takedown but Berg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Berg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg tries to clinch but Kucherov is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucherov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Berg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kucherov somewhat.

Kucherov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Berg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kucherov defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kucherov trying to control the position from guard on top but Berg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kucherov postures up.
Berg is pulling down on Kucherov's head to control his posture.
Kucherov won't allow Berg to sweep him here.
Kucherov trying to control the position from guard on top but Berg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kucherov preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Berg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aamos Berg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roma Kucherov.

Berg gets a double leg takedown into Kucherov's guard.
Aamos Berg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berg looking to sit in guard and control but Kucherov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Berg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov gets back to full guard.
Berg preventing the sweep.
Kucherov pulls Berg in close to prevent any damage.
Berg trying to control the position from guard on top but Kucherov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kucherov trying to control the position here.
Kucherov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aamos Berg.
I think Kucherov 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roma Kucherov!
Roma Kucherov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Syrovatkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syrovatkin's entrance music is Chris Clark - Herr Barr. A fine choice. Vito Ferrari acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Syrovatkin
vs
Ferrari

165 cm
28
158 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

189 cm
21
158 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasiliy Syrovatkin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vito Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Syrovatkin takes a kick to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Syrovatkin misses the target.
Ferrari misses the jab.
Ferrari tests Syrovatkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Syrovatkin misses with a jab to the body
and Ferrari counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Syrovatkin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ferrari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Syrovatkin.
Ferrari gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ferrari tests Syrovatkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferrari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Syrovatkin gets a double leg takedown into Ferrari's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Syrovatkin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferrari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Syrovatkin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Syrovatkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Syrovatkin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Ferrari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Syrovatkin is aware though and is defending well.
Syrovatkin postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrovatkin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ferrari manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Syrovatkin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ferrari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Syrovatkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ferrari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferrari has a couple of punches blocked by Syrovatkin.
Ferrari is trying to stall.
Syrovatkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferrari backwards.
Syrovatkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Syrovatkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Syrovatkin throws a hook but Ferrari blocks it.
Ferrari looks to land a combination but Syrovatkin avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syrovatkin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Syrovatkin duly obliges.
Ferrari lands with a kick to the temple. Syrovatkin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ferrari tries to sprawl but Syrovatkin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ferrari is looking to control Syrovatkin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ferrari avoid being mounted?
Syrovatkin lands strikes from half guard.
Ferrari trying to control from the bottom.
Syrovatkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Syrovatkin lands strikes from half guard.
Ferrari makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferrari.
Ferrari is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Syrovatkin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Syrovatkin works over Ferrari with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syrovatkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferrari keeping full guard, as Syrovatkin tries to pass.
Syrovatkin landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Syrovatkin works over Ferrari with some ground and pound from guard.
Syrovatkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferrari's head.
Syrovatkin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Ferrari pushes Syrovatkin off and scrambles back to his feet.

Ferrari gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ferrari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Syrovatkin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Ferrari is rocked!
Syrovatkin cracks Ferrari with a solid left hand.
Ferrari is still in real trouble! Can Syrovatkin finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari has control of Syrovatkin's left arm, preventing Syrovatkin from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Syrovatkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferrari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Syrovatkin kicks off Ferrari and gets to his feet.
Ferrari seems to have recovered his senses.
Syrovatkin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Syrovatkin throws the left hand but Ferrari avoids the punch easily.
Syrovatkin cracks Ferrari with a good jab.

Syrovatkin drives through with a takedown into Ferrari's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Ferrari has his foot on Syrovatkin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Syrovatkin works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferrari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ferrari is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Syrovatkin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferrari controls Syrovatkin momentarily but Syrovatkin frees himself.
Syrovatkin chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Syrovatkin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Syrovatkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Syrovatkin misses.
Ferrari throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Syrovatkin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ferrari moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Ferrari. No joy for Syrovatkin on that attempt.

Syrovatkin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferrari trying to control here.
Syrovatkin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ferrari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Syrovatkin.
Syrovatkin thows a huge punch but Ferrari dodges it nicely.
Syrovatkin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferrari controlling the position well.
Ground and pound from Syrovatkin.
Vasiliy Syrovatkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari has hold of Syrovatkin's hands but Syrovatkin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Syrovatkin throws a strike but Ferrari avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ferrari is pulling down on Syrovatkin's head to control his posture.
Syrovatkin throws an elbow that misses. Ferrari uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Syrovatkin's guard. Nice move by Ferrari!
Ferrari stops Syrovatkin from standing up.
Ferrari won't allow Syrovatkin to sweep him here.
Syrovatkin controlling Ferrari's posture.

Syrovatkin is working an open guard so Ferrari takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Ferrari gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Syrovatkin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Syrovatkin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Syrovatkin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Syrovatkin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Syrovatkin postures up in Ferrari's guard and throws a big left but Ferrari blocks it.
Ferrari controls Syrovatkin momentarily but Syrovatkin frees himself.
Syrovatkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Ferrari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Syrovatkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Ferrari throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syrovatkin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ferrari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Syrovatkin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ferrari has momentary wrist control but Syrovatkin slips an elbow through the middle.
Syrovatkin trying to control but Ferrari is working from the bottom.
Syrovatkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Syrovatkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Ferrari working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syrovatkin scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Syrovatkin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Syrovatkin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Syrovatkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Syrovatkin throws an elbow that misses. Ferrari uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Syrovatkin's guard. Nice move by Ferrari!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferrari wants to get up but he can't break Syrovatkin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ferrari trying to control but Syrovatkin is working from the bottom.

Syrovatkin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Syrovatkin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Syrovatkin gets a double leg takedown into Ferrari's guard.
Ferrari is trying to keep Syrovatkin in close.
Ferrari might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Syrovatkin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasiliy Syrovatkin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Syrovatkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Syrovatkin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ferrari on his heels. He'll look to pass Ferrari's guard now, I'm sure.
Syrovatkin lands a couple of digs.
Syrovatkin is in close to Ferrari's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Syrovatkin pushes down on Ferrari's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ferrari is trying to control but can't.
Ferrari desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Syrovatkin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Syrovatkin working over Ferrari with some ground and pound. Ferrari looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Ferrari gets full guard.
Ferrari trying to keep a closed guard but Syrovatkin is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrovatkin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferrari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Syrovatkin is working Ferrari over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Syrovatkin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferrari wants to get back to his feet but Syrovatkin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Syrovatkin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferrari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferrari controlling Syrovatkin's posture.
Syrovatkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferrari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferrari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syrovatkin looking to pass the guard.
Syrovatkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Syrovatkin lands a couple of digs.
Syrovatkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferrari trying to keep a closed guard but Syrovatkin is proving a slippery customer.
Ferrari keeping full guard, as Syrovatkin tries to pass.
Syrovatkin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syrovatkin postures up in Ferrari's guard and throws a big left but Ferrari blocks it.
Syrovatkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Syrovatkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is adopting a defensive guard.
Syrovatkin 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.
Ferrari working a defensive guard here.
Ferrari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Syrovatkin.
Syrovatkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Syrovatkin is in close to Ferrari's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Syrovatkin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferrari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ferrari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Syrovatkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syrovatkin works over Ferrari with some ground and pound from guard.
Ferrari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Syrovatkin is working Ferrari over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Syrovatkin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ferrari manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ferrari trying to control the position from guard on top but Syrovatkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Syrovatkin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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!
Syrovatkin is pulling down on Ferrari's head. It's preventing any offense from Ferrari, at least for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrari wants to stand but Syrovatkin is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ferrari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferrari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ferrari swings for the body but Syrovatkin moves out of range.
Vasiliy Syrovatkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syrovatkin. Ferrari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferrari throws a head kick but Syrovatkin moves out of range.
Syrovatkin lands with a straight right. Ferrari didn't see that one coming.
Vito Ferrari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syrovatkin throws an off balance right hand
and Ferrari counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Syrovatkin walks into a stiff left hand from Ferrari.
Ferrari has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Syrovatkin lands with a nice body punch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ferrari enables Syrovatkin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ferrari manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ferrari trying to keep a closed guard but Syrovatkin is proving a slippery customer.
Syrovatkin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ferrari trying to keep a closed guard but Syrovatkin is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrovatkin is working Ferrari over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ferrari is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Syrovatkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferrari's head.
Syrovatkin throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferrari trying to control the position.
Syrovatkin postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ferrari covers up, he's hurt! Syrovatkin keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Syrovatkin and the ref steps in to end the fight! Syrovatkin can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasiliy Syrovatkin!
Vasiliy Syrovatkin is the new featherweight champion!
Vasiliy Syrovatkin gave a mention to Steel Penn's Laundry 93% in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).