IMMA: Second round PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Make Munalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KK Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Make Munalukko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Munalukko
vs
Brewer

181 cm
18
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Make Munalukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, KK Brewer!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munalukko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Munalukko scores with a jab to the head.
Brewer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Brewer.
Brewer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brewer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Munalukko sizes up Brewer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Brewer is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munalukko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Munalukko lands the left hand.
Brewer is still on wobbly legs! Can Munalukko finish him?
Munalukko jabs Brewer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brewer misses the body punch
and Munalukko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brewer thinking.
Brewer seems to have recovered his senses.
Munalukko lands a jab to the head.
Brewer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brewer there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munalukko lands a really nice looking cross but Brewer seems unphased.
Brewer glances at the clock... BAM! Munalukko nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Brewer crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Brewer is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Make Munalukko!
Our winner, Make Munalukko, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randell Wild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Madsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randell Wild has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wild
vs
Madsen

170 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randell Wild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Madsen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wild bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madsen tries to bench press Wild off him but Wild keeps the position.

Wild is trying to get an arm triangle but Madsen is defending well.
Madsen is looking for a sweep.

Wild working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Madsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wild's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Wild seems to be looking for submissions.

Wild is looking for a kimura here.

Wild is looking for a kimura but Madsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wild to get the leverage.

Wild seems to be working for a kimura but Madsen defends the submission attempt.

Wild seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wild is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Madsen defends it well.
Madsen keeping hold of Wild's head, controlling as best he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Madsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wild is working away from the top position though.
Madsen is looking for a sweep. Wild is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Madsen works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

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

Wild postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Madsen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wild, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madsen wants to control from the top but Wild keeps moving.
Madsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Madsen controlling from the top position.
Madsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wild escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Madsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Madsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madsen trying to control but Wild is working from the bottom.
Wild looking for a sweep. Not yet Wild, not yet.

Jon Madsen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Madsen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wild was covering up waiting for the punch and Madsen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Madsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madsen looking to sit in guard and control but Wild gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wild postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Wild drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Madsen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wild has Madsen in his guard.
Madsen looking to sit in guard and control but Wild gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wild could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wild postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madsen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wild kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

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

Wild drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Madsen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wild has Madsen in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jon Madsen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wild scores with a takedown into Madsen's guard.
Madsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Randell Wild overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

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

Wild has gone for a leg lock! Madsen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wild's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madsen wants to control from the top but Wild keeps moving.
Madsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Wild is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Madsen is aware though and is defending well.
Madsen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Wild looking for a guillotine here but Madsen defends easily.
Madsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wild keeping moving, preventing Madsen from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jon Madsen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Madsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wild defends it nicely.

Wild throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Madsen was covering up waiting for the punch and Wild finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Wild drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wild jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Madsen trying to keep a closed guard but Wild is proving a slippery customer.

Wild drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wild jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Madsen pulls Wild in close to prevent any damage.
Madsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wild is one step ahead there.
Madsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madsen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wild!
Wild is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wild is working hard here to advance position.
Wild avoids a series of strikes thrown by Madsen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wild regains half guard.
Madsen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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 Randell Wild will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wild manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Madsen on his heels. He'll look to pass Madsen's guard now, I'm sure.
Madsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Madsen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wild stopping the sweep attempt from Madsen.

Wild postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Madsen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wild, into his guard.
Madsen trying to control but Wild is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wild looking for a guillotine here but Madsen defends easily.
Madsen stays in close to Wild's body and controls the position.
Wild 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.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jon Madsen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Madsen shoots for a takedown but Wild saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wild shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Madsen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Madsen sneaks back into half guard.
Madsen moves into full guard.
Madsen trying to control the position.

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

Wild drops back looking for a leg! Madsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Madsen manages to kick Wild off! Wild jumps back into Madsen's guard.
Madsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Madsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

Madsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Madsen looking to control.

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

Wild drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wild jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wild stopping the sweep attempt from Madsen.
Madsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wild drops back looking for a leg! Madsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Madsen manages to kick Wild off! Wild jumps back into Madsen's guard.
Madsen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Madsen wants to sweep here but Wild controlling him for the moment.

Wild drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wild jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Madsen.
I think Madsen 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Madsen!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John McLachlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gab Bloodsport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLachlan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lostprophets - 4:AM Forever. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McLachlan
vs
Bloodsport

178 cm
18
181 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John McLachlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gab Bloodsport!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLachlan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bloodsport.
Bloodsport dodges the punch combination from McLachlan.
Bloodsport wants to clinch
and McLachlan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLachlan misses with a hook.
Bloodsport wants to clinch
and McLachlan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bloodsport walks into a jab.
Bloodsport tries for a takedown but McLachlan circles away easily
and McLachlan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bloodsport has his takedown stuffed
and McLachlan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodsport fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLachlan manages to avoid it.
McLachlan lands a body shot.
McLachlan misses with a wild body shot.
McLachlan lands a lovely overhand right.
Bloodsport tries to bum rush McLachlan with a series of wild strikes but McLachlan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Bloodsport drives through and clinches with McLachlan against the cage.
Bloodsport is trying to pull guard but McLachlan has him pressed against the cage.
John McLachlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gab Bloodsport.
Bloodsport tries to break the clinch but McLachlan is controlling the position.

Bloodsport has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McLachlan uses from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McLachlan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The ref stands the fighters back up because John McLachlan just wasn't active enough.
Bloodsport ducks right into an uppercut from McLachlan.
Gab Bloodsport seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloodsport tries to close the distance and clinch but McLachlan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bloodsport takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McLachlan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLachlan scores with a hook.
McLachlan connects with a right hand. Bloodsport shakes it off.
McLachlan throws an overhand right that lands on Bloodsport's shoulder, as Bloodsport tries to avoid the shot.
Bloodsport tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McLachlan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bloodsport fails in his attempt to clinch.
John McLachlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bloodsport misses with a combination
and McLachlan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bloodsport thinking.
Bloodsport misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bloodsport shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McLachlan counters with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan blocks a head kick by Bloodsport.
McLachlan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McLachlan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bloodsport tries to clinch there but McLachlan circles away.
McLachlan cracks Bloodsport with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bloodsport tries to close the distance and clinch but McLachlan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLachlan lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLachlan moves into range and connects with a jab.
McLachlan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John McLachlan 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.

Bloodsport looks to clinch
and McLachlan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLachlan lands with a straight right. Bloodsport didn't see that one coming.
McLachlan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bloodsport moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bloodsport throws a push kick but McLachlan slaps the foot to one side.
Bloodsport misses with a takedown
and McLachlan counters with a stiff right hand.
McLachlan lands with a nice body punch.
McLachlan tests Bloodsport's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLachlan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodsport takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bloodsport tries to clinch up.
McLachlan throws a jab but it's blocked by Bloodsport.
McLachlan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bloodsport wants to clinch
and Bloodsport takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bloodsport closes the distance but McLachlan moves to the side
and McLachlan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John McLachlan is winning the standup battle so far.
McLachlan with a hook.
Bloodsport with a poor takedown
and McLachlan counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McLachlan misses the jab.
McLachlan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bloodsport on the side of the head.
Bloodsport shoots and misses
and Bloodsport takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John McLachlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gab Bloodsport.
Bloodsport fails in his attempt to clinch.
McLachlan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McLachlan misses with a wild body shot.
McLachlan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLachlan misses with a looping right.
Bloodsport has his takedown stuffed
and McLachlan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McLachlan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bloodsport looks to throw the jab but McLachlan is out of range.
Bloodsport tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McLachlan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bloodsport gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McLachlan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport tries to clinch up but McLachlan circles away and keeps his distance.
Bloodsport gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McLachlan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McLachlan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McLachlan looks to throw the jab but Bloodsport is out of range.
McLachlan lands a jab.
McLachlan scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bloodsport avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bloodsport tries to clinch but McLachlan moves away
letting McLachlan counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John McLachlan 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McLachlan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McLachlan throws a right hand that Bloodsport ducks under and follows up with a left that Bloodsport also avoids with ease.
McLachlan lands with a good body shot.
McLachlan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bloodsport moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McLachlan misses with a hook.
McLachlan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bloodsport tries for a takedown but McLachlan circles away easily
and McLachlan counters with a three punch combo that has Bloodsport backing up. Bloodsport nods at McLachlan to acknowledge the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by McLachlan there.
Bloodsport tries to clinch but McLachlan moves away
and McLachlan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodsport swings away with a body shot that misses
and McLachlan counters with a stiff right hand.
Bloodsport tries to clinch
and McLachlan counters with a left and a right that stings Bloodsport.
Bloodsport tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLachlan was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloodsport.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloodsport. McLachlan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bloodsport has his takedown stuffed
and McLachlan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLachlan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bloodsport gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McLachlan counters with a left to the body.
John McLachlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gab Bloodsport.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport with a poor takedown
and McLachlan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bloodsport takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McLachlan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bloodsport fails with the takedown
and McLachlan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bloodsport moves forwards but McLachlan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bloodsport tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McLachlan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLachlan throws out a powerful jab.
McLachlan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan scores with a decent looking hook.
Bloodsport tries for a takedown but McLachlan circles away easily
and McLachlan counters with a nice uppercut.
McLachlan digs a good body shot into Bloodsport's ribs.
McLachlan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bloodsport back to the cage. McLachlan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bloodsport moves to clinch but McLachlan breaks away
and McLachlan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McLachlan lands a right hook to the body.
Bloodsport darts in trying to clinch
and McLachlan counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bloodsport gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McLachlan counters with a series of strikes. Bloodsport will be more careful next time no doubt.
John McLachlan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bloodsport doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling McLachlan to counter with a crisp jab.
Gab Bloodsport is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bloodsport with a poor takedown
letting McLachlan counter with a right hand.
McLachlan lands a head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
John McLachlan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McLachlan, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McLachlan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmys Brother (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angry Jabberwocky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Brother
vs
Jabberwocky

178 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

173 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

Wolfpack Threadz

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmys Brother!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Angry Jabberwocky!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brother uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jabberwocky.
Brother tries to clinch but Jabberwocky moves away
and Jabberwocky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brother pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Jabberwocky.
Brother displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jabberwocky throws out the jab.
Brother fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jabberwocky avoids it really well and circles away.
Jabberwocky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Brother drives through with a takedown into Jabberwocky's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brotheris looking to pass into half guard but Jabberwocky pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jabberwocky is in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jabberwocky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brother's head.
Jabberwocky lands a couple of elbows.

Brother is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jabberwocky is aware though and is defending well.
Jabberwocky landing some decent shots from guard.
Jabberwocky forces his way into half guard.
Brother on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brother tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabberwocky working the head and body with strikes.

Brother actively working from the bottom here.
Brother is breathing heavily.

Brother actively working from the bottom here.
Jabberwocky looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jabberwocky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jabberwocky lands with a punch from half guard.
Jabberwocky controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Brother is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jabberwocky pulls his head out easily.
Jabberwocky slips a nice elbow through Brother's hands, connecting with Brother's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabberwocky working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Jabberwocky is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Brother looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brother is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jabberwocky pulls his head out easily.

Brother looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jabberwocky pushes past his half guard into mount!
Brother is squirming around, avoiding Jabberwocky's attempts to control the action.
Jabberwocky putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jabberwocky putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jabberwocky takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabberwocky landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jabberwocky wants to control the pace but Brother is squirming around nicely.
Jabberwocky with shots to the head and body - Brother looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jabberwocky unloading with bombs!
Jabberwocky landing strikes, looking to finish!

Brother is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jabberwocky looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oh Brother is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Jabberwocky! That's really hurt Brother and he's turned his back - Jabberwocky keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Jabberwocky jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angry Jabberwocky!
Angry Jabberwocky 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peeta Paka Spiduhmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiduhmon comes into the arena with Bob Marley - Three Little Birds blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Paka Spiduhmon
vs
North

186 cm
18
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peeta Paka Spiduhmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate North!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
North shoots in for a takedown but Spiduhmon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spiduhmon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

North closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
North is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
North is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
North has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
North missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
North throwing shots but Spiduhmon is blocking nicely.
Spiduhmon is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
North takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nate North wasn't active enough on the ground.
North throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Spiduhmon as North shoots in.
Spiduhmon throws a leg kick which misses North's front leg but catches the back leg as North tries to avoid it.
Spiduhmon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Peeta Paka Spiduhmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate North.
North stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spiduhmon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
North takes a head kick and keeps coming.
North looks to score with a jab to the body but Spiduhmon is just out of range.
Spiduhmon misses with a body kick.
North misses the shot to the body.
Spiduhmon looks to land a body kick but North moved away.
North misses with an uppercut.
Spiduhmon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spiduhmon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from North.
A swing and a miss from North.
Nate North seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spiduhmon ducks under a wild hook from North.
Spiduhmon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of North 's head but he takes it in his stride.
North checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spiduhmon.
North chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spiduhmon can pounce on him.
Spiduhmon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and North has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick from Spiduhmon lands but North takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
North avoids the head kick by Spiduhmon.
North's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spiduhmon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
North pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spiduhmon tries to land a front kick but North steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

North shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Spiduhmon's guard.
North throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
North loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
North controlling from the top position.
North throwing strikes from guard but Spiduhmon blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as North accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
North lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
North is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
North throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spiduhmon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
North working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
North slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nate North wasn't active enough on the ground.
Spiduhmon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate North dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

North swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spiduhmon blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Spiduhmon misses.
Spiduhmon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spiduhmon, right into the meat.
North takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

North shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
North working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
North with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spiduhmon wants to stand and escape but North is having none of it.
North lands a couple of decent looking shots.
North is working Spiduhmon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
North lands a couple of elbows.
North engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
North missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells North's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
North is looking to work some ground and pound but Spiduhmon has wrist control.
North passes Spiduhmon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
North is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
North working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
North is figuring out what he wants to do next.
North landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
North takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
North winds up and cracks Spiduhmon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
North throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spiduhmon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spiduhmon tries to get out of the position.

North seems to be working for a kimura but Spiduhmon defends the submission attempt.
North throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
North looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spiduhmon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
North looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spiduhmon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
North drops an elbow to the side of Spiduhmon's head.
North looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spiduhmon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. North lands a nice short elbow.
North trying to control the pace.
North slips a nice elbow through Spiduhmon's hands, connecting with Spiduhmon's forehead.
North looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spiduhmon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
North drops an elbow to the side of Spiduhmon's head.
North thows a huge punch but Spiduhmon dodges it nicely.
North not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiduhmon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but North scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
North working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
North throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
North lands with a punch from half guard.
Spiduhmon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for North on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with North in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate North showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

North thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Spiduhmon.
North is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spiduhmon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

North closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - North lands in his opponent's guard.
Spiduhmon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
North is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Spiduhmon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst North is controlling him.
North with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
North sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
North with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spiduhmon has momentary wrist control but North slips an elbow through the middle.
North lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Spiduhmon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
North is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells North's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
North landing some decent shots from guard.
Peeta Paka Spiduhmon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nate North is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
North showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spiduhmon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
North is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
North blocks a head kick by Spiduhmon.
Spiduhmon stuffs the takedown.

North manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spiduhmon on his heels. He'll look to pass Spiduhmon's guard now, I'm sure.
North slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
North's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
North throwing strikes from guard but Spiduhmon blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
North with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
North is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nate North wasn't active enough on the ground.
Good work by North as he checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

North looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
North is in close to Spiduhmon's body, working some short punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate North comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got North 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate North!