Showtime 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Grohl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Goliath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Grohl
vs
Goliath

187 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

210 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenny Grohl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, David Goliath!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goliath gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goliath looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Grohl dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grohl is trying to break free.
Goliath comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Goliath jumps into guard, dragging Grohl to the mat.
Goliath keeping moving, preventing Grohl from controlling successfully.
Grohl connects with a couple of short punches.
Grohl is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grohl seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Goliath for as long as he can get away with.
Grohl tries to free his leg and advance position but Goliath is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grohl is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Goliath really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grohl. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kenny Grohl just wasn't active enough.

Grohl shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goliath's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goliath tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goliath trying to control the position.
Grohl postures up and lands a big shot to Goliath's brow.
Grohl pushes down on Goliath's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grohl seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Grohl works his foot free and advances to mount.
Grohl connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Grohl looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grohl swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenny Grohl!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Brascoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Brascoe

186 cm
20
182 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

177 cm
19
188 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicky Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Brascoe!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brascoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.

Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brascoe to the ground. Johnson is now in Brascoe's guard.

Brascoe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brascoe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Brascoe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

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

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

Brascoe is looking to sinch up a triangle. Johnson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Brascoe's body to avoid the submission. Brascoe has instead reached around Johnson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Brascoe arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Don Brascoe!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lennart Stahlhandske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Douglas Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Stahlhandske
vs
Douglas Key

188 cm
22
228 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lennart Stahlhandske!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Douglas Key!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Douglas Key rushes Stahlhandske and presses him up against the cage.
Stahlhandske can't get the takedown.
Douglas Key working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Douglas Key has a couple of punches blocked by Stahlhandske.
Douglas Key gets underhooks to prevent Stahlhandske's takedown attempt.
Douglas Key stops a takedown attempt from Stahlhandske.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Stahlhandske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stahlhandske goes for a takedown attempt but Douglas Key pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stahlhandske fails with a takedown attempt.
Stahlhandske scores with a jab.
Douglas Key lands a nice hook to Stahlhandske's body. Stahlhandske takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Douglas Key has managed to clinch.
Stahlhandske goes for a takedown in the clinch but Douglas Key prevents it.
Douglas Key is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Douglas Key lands with a light punch inside.
Douglas Key lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stahlhandske backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stahlhandske goes for a takedown in the clinch but Douglas Key prevents it.
Douglas Key lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas Key lands a nice shot to the body.
Douglas Key gets through Stahlhandske's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Douglas Key.
Stahlhandske is breathing heavily.
Stahlhandske has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Douglas Key is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Douglas Key.
Stahlhandske is working for takedown but Douglas Key is calmly controlling the position for now.
Douglas Key gets through Stahlhandske's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stahlhandske's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Douglas Key lands a shot to the body.
Douglas Key slowing the pace effectively.
Douglas Key gets underhooks to prevent Stahlhandske's takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stahlhandske tries to pull guard but Douglas Key won't allow it.
Stahlhandske jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Douglas Key walks away with a smile on his face. Stahlhandske gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Douglas Key clinches up with Stahlhandske and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Douglas Key as the two fighters clinch.
Douglas Key scores with a hook to the body.
Douglas Key scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Douglas Key lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Douglas Key on the inside.
A short right from Douglas Key on the inside.
Stahlhandske goes for a takedown attempt but Douglas Key pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas Key clobbers Stahlhandske with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Oooooh!!! Douglas Key has knocked Stahlhandske down with a huge combo! Douglas Key steps away and waves a wobbly Stahlhandske back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Lennart Stahlhandske has been cut.
Douglas Key lands with a big right hook that stumbles Stahlhandske - he's out on his feet here! Douglas Key follows up with another monster hook that separates Stahlhandske from consciousness! Stahlhandske falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Douglas Key stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gabriel Douglas Key!
After winning the bout, Gabriel Douglas Key thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Riordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drop The World. 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.

Riordan
vs
Larsson

184 cm
23
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

196 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Riordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Riordan.

It looks like Alexander Larsson has been cut.

Riordan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Larsson's half guard.
Larsson trying to control but Riordan postures up.
Riordan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riordan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsson taking some punishment here, with Riordan in his half guard.

Larsson looking for submissions off his back.
Riordan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larsson on the ground.
Riordan throwing shots but Larsson is blocking nicely.

Larsson looking for submissions off his back.
Riordan lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riordan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Larsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Riordan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Riordan lands with a punch from half guard.
Riordan working Larsson over with strikes.

Larsson is rocked!
Riordan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Larsson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Larsson is still in real trouble! Can Riordan finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riordan lands a big elbow - Larsson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Riordan!

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

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Avery Jackson Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cugler Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Araujo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Next Episode - Snoop Dogg kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Cugler Araujo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jackson Brown
vs
Araujo

171 cm
18
138 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
26
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Avery Jackson Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cugler Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Araujo misses with a two punch combination.

Jackson Brown drives through with a takedown into Araujo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jackson Brown is in close to Araujo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Araujo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Jackson Brown from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Avery Jackson Brown.

Jackson Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Jackson Brown there.
Araujo is trying to stand back up but Jackson Brown is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson Brown in particular looking to stall.
Jackson Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson Brown content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson Brown.
Jackson Brown is pressing down on Araujo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Araujo is holding on for now.
Jackson Brown not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Araujo gets caught flat footed, as Jackson Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Brown wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson Brown throws a strike but Araujo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson Brown tries to get out of the position.

Araujo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson Brown is looking to clinch.
Jackson Brown throws a series of punches but Araujo moves out of range.
Araujo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Araujo misses with a double jab

and Jackson Brown counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Araujo!
Araujo looks gassed!
Jackson Brown working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Araujo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jackson Brown controlling the pace for now.
Jackson Brown throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jackson Brown controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Araujo scores with a jab to the body.
Araujo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Araujo tries to bum rush Jackson Brown with a series of wild strikes but Jackson Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Araujo stuffs the takedown.
Araujo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson Brown.
Araujo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Jackson Brown scores a takedown into full mount!
Jackson Brown trying to control but Araujo is having none of it.
Jackson Brown misses with a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson Brown thowing shots but they're missing.
A nice elbow there by Jackson Brown.
Jackson Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Araujo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jackson Brown.
Araujo wants to try and get back to his feet.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Jackson Brown controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Brown dominating with strikes here.
Jackson Brown raining down hammerfists from mount.

Araujo is rocked!

Jackson Brown swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Araujo is now in Jackson Brown's guard. A big mistake from Jackson Brown there, giving up the dominant position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Araujo is proving a slippery customer.
Araujo stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson Brown.
Araujo is looking to stand up but Jackson Brown won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Araujo manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson Brown stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position.
Jackson Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson Brown controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Araujo but Araujo pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Jackson Brown 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.
Jackson Brown stops Araujo from standing up.
Jackson Brown throws a strike but Araujo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jackson Brown manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avery Jackson Brown dominated that second round.
That's time! Jackson Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Araujo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Araujo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson Brown circles away quickly and effectively.

Jackson Brown shoots in and bounces Araujo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson Brown looking to pass the guard.
Jackson Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Avery Jackson Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Jackson Brown tries to pass.
Jackson Brown with a nice head shot there.
Jackson Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
Jackson Brown 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.
Araujo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jackson Brown drives through with a takedown into Araujo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Brown wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.
Jackson Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jackson Brown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Araujo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson Brown, into his guard.
Araujo wanted to stand there but Jackson Brown had control of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson Brown has his hands on Araujo's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson Brown manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Araujo throws a series of punches but Jackson Brown avoids them all with ease.
Cugler Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jackson Brown looking to score a takedown here. Araujo is defending well but Jackson Brown drives through and ends up in Araujo's guard.
Jackson Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson Brown wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Jackson Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Araujo's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo won't allow Jackson Brown to pass to mount.
Jackson Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson Brown connects with a nice short shot to Araujo's temple.
Cugler Araujo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avery Jackson Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson Brown throwing shots but Araujo is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Avery Jackson Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson Brown, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avery Jackson Brown!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Haavisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hannu Haavisto could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jackson Kenny's chin.

Haavisto
vs
Kenny

185 cm
18
255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
26
229 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Haavisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Kenny!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenny swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haavisto counters with a two punch combo.

Kenny instigates a clinch.
Kenny lands a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Kenny.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on Kenny's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kenny lands a knee to the head.
Kenny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenny utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Haavisto wants to break free but Kenny has control.
Kenny has Haavisto pushed against the cage.

Kenny manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haavisto throws a hook to the side of Kenny's head but Kenny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Kenny closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kenny with a knee to the head.
Haavisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenny.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenny.
Haavisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haavisto misses with the head strike.
Haavisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haavisto has a couple of punches blocked by Kenny.
Haavisto is trying to break the clinch but Kenny is controlling him.

Kenny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Haavisto misses its intended target.
Haavisto lands the left hand.
Haavisto lands a jab to the head.
Haavisto could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kenny slips under a jab from Haavisto.
Jab by Haavisto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kenny clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haavisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenny's elbow.

Kenny manages to break the clinch.
Kenny connects with a body shot that sends Haavisto's belly button to the back.
Jab from Haavisto.

Kenny darts in and clinches Haavisto up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kenny takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Haavisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenny.

Kenny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Kenny clinches with his opponent.
Haavisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haavisto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenny is leaning against Haavisto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kenny stalling the fight.
Kenny lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenny presses Haavisto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Haavisto wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenny won't allow it.

Kenny manages to break the clinch.
Haavisto misses with a straight left.
Haavisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haavisto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kenny slips under a jab from Haavisto.
Kenny misses with a wild body shot.
Haavisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haavisto misses with a wild body shot.

Haavisto tries to keep at a distance but Kenny has taken the fight into the clinch.

Kenny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kenny throws a series of punches but Haavisto avoids them all with ease.
Kenny closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Haavisto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Kenny has closed the distance and engaged Haavisto in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kenny breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenny tries to clinch but Haavisto moves out of range.

Kenny rushes Haavisto and presses him up against the cage.
Kenny lands a body punch in the clinch.

Kenny breaks the clinch.
Haavisto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kenny on the side of the head.
Kenny misses with a low kick.
Kenny is looking to clinch but Haavisto is avoiding it.
Kenny throws a poor cross that misses
and Haavisto counters with a series of strikes. Kenny will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haavisto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kenny wants to clinch up but Haavisto keeps it at a distance.
Haavisto missing with a left hand there. Kenny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenny tries to clinch up.
Kenny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kenny is looking to clinch but Haavisto is avoiding it.
Kenny tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haavisto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Kenny dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kenny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kenny misses with a two punch combination.
Haavisto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kenny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haavisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haavisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenny is just out of range.
Kenny has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haavisto finds it's way round the side to connect with Kenny's head.
Jackson Kenny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haavisto.
Kenny moves out of range as Haavisto strikes.
Haavisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kenny wants to clinch up but Haavisto keeps it at a distance.
Haavisto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haavisto throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenny tries to clinch there but Haavisto circles away.
Haavisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenny at a distance.
Haavisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Kenny's head.
Haavisto swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenny.
Kenny slips a straight right by Haavisto.

Kenny moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees to the body from Kenny.

Kenny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haavisto scores with the left hand. Kenny knows he should have avoided that one.
Haavisto tries to bum rush Kenny with a series of wild strikes but Kenny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Kenny has managed to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kenny in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kenny landing knees to the head.

Kenny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenny throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haavisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kenny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haavisto misses with a looping right.
Haavisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenny is just out of range.
Kenny misses with a combination
and Haavisto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haavisto scores with a jab. Kenny acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kenny closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haavisto, as that shot connected.
Haavisto blocks a head kick by Kenny.
Haavisto dodges the punch combination from Kenny.
Kenny wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haavisto swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenny.
Haavisto misses with a straight left.
Kenny tries to clinch there but Haavisto circles away.
Haavisto staying out of range there.
Haavisto cracks Kenny with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kenny defending well as Haavisto loads up on a big left hand.

Kenny closes the distance and pushes Haavisto back into the cage.
Haavisto misses with a hook from the clinch.

Kenny manages to break the clinch.
Kenny tries to close the distance and clinch but Haavisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kenny slips a straight right by Haavisto.
Kenny with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haavisto to score with a decent uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haavisto.
Haavisto catches Kenny with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haavisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haavisto dodges the punch combination from Kenny.
Haavisto misses with a leg kick.
Kenny slips under a jab from Haavisto.
Haavisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenny.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenny takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haavisto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Haavisto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Kenny has closed the distance and engaged Haavisto in a clinch.

Kenny breaks from the clinch.
Haavisto circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannu Haavisto dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Haavisto misses with a lunging right hand

and Kenny counters by clinching up.

Kenny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haavisto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kenny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haavisto throws a leg kick but Kenny sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kenny is looking to clinch but Haavisto is avoiding it.
Kenny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haavisto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hannu Haavisto is winning the standup battle so far.
Kenny wants to clinch.
Jackson Kenny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haavisto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kenny doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haavisto misses with a hook. Kenny ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenny fails with an attempt to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Haavisto blocks the low kick.
Kenny has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Kenny instigates a clinch.
Haavisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenny lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kenny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Haavisto can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kenny - that landed with a thud.
Kenny lands a good knee to the midsection. Haavisto won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kenny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenny pushes Haavisto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenny.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenny using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kenny is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Kenny manages to break the clinch.
Haavisto scores with a jab to the head.
Kenny misses with the combination.
Haavisto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kenny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kenny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haavisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kenny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Kenny closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenny displaying some good clinch control by pressing Haavisto up against the cage.
Kenny landing knees to the body.
Kenny unloads a knee to the mid-section. Haavisto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stalling in the clinch from Kenny.
Haavisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haavisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenny.

Kenny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Kenny moves into the clinch.
Haavisto being controlled against the cage.

Kenny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haavisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenny tries to clinch up.
Kenny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kenny tries to clinch but Haavisto is having none of it.
A combination from Kenny does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenny misses with a body kick.
Kenny moves in looking to clinch but Haavisto pushes him off.
Haavisto stuns Kenny with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haavisto lands a body shot.
Haavisto misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenny feints a jab promting Haavisto to slip. Kenny then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Haavisto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Haavisto throws a hook to the side of Kenny's head but Kenny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Kenny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kenny 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Kenny!
A determined Jackson Kenny didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nafes Alhangum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Berkowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Alhangum
vs
Berkowitz

190 cm
25
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nafes Alhangum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Berkowitz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berkowitz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

It looks like Nafes Alhangum has been cut.
Berkowitz scores with a hook to the body. Alhangum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Berkowitz throws a big shot that misses.
David Berkowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alhangum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Berkowitz missing with a left hand there. Alhangum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berkowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Alhangum's shoulder, as Alhangum tries to avoid the shot.
Berkowitz throws a big shot that misses.
Berkowitz swings for the body but Alhangum moves out of range.
Berkowitz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berkowitz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alhangums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alhangum throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alhangum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

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

Alhangum is rocked!
Berkowitz scores with a hook to the body. Alhangum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oh Alhangum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alhangum is breathing heavily.
Berkowitz throws a pinpoint strike between Alhangum's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Alhangum crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Berkowitz scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Berkowitz!
David Berkowitz is the new light heavyweight champion!