IMMA: Titans PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mja Mjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Silava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Mjo
vs
Silava

175 cm
32
169 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

188 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Brute

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mja Mjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Silava!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mjo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silava.

Mjo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silava's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mjo is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mja Mjo just wasn't active enough.

Mjo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Mjo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Silava tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mjo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mja Mjo!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aragorn Primeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Quaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quaid is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Total Recall. This should be fireworks!

Primeiro
vs
Quaid

186 cm
22
228 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aragorn Primeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Douglas Quaid!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quaid works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Primeiro rushes Quaid and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Primeiro could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Quaid is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Primeiro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Quaid is trying to force a seperation but Primeiro has the dominant position.
Primeiro tries to stall but Quaid uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Primeiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Primeiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Primeiro looks to clinch
and Quaid counters with a three punch combo that has Primeiro backing up. Primeiro nods at Quaid to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quaid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Primeiro is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Quaid misses.
Quaid throws a hook to the side of Primeiro's head but Primeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Primeiro looks to land a combination. Quaid sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Quaid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Primeiro moves away.
Quaid missing with a left hand there. Primeiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Primeiro tries to clinch

and Quaid decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Primeiro's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Quaid makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Quaid is in close to Primeiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Primeiro wriggles free and stands up.
Primeiro is looking to clinch but Quaid is avoiding it.
Quaid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Primeiro.
Quaid misses with a low kick as Primeiro jumps back.
Primeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Primeiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Primeiro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Quaid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Primeiro is breathing heavily.
Quaid looks to throw the jab but Primeiro is out of range.
Quaid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Primeiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Primeiro misses with a double jab
and Quaid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Aragorn Primeiro has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Primeiro staying out of range there.
Primeiro throws a sloppy head kick and Quaid moves out of range easily.
Aragorn Primeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quaid connects with a body shot that sends Primeiro's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quaid connects with a body shot that sends Primeiro's belly button to the back.
Quaid measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Primeiro! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Douglas Quaid!
Douglas Quaid very nearly forgot to thank Brute amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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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 Kalana Kawaanui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeChoke Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalana Kawaanui looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Kawaanui
vs
Kingston

194 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

194 cm
19
198 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kalana Kawaanui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, LeChoke Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kawaanui gets caught flat footed, as Kingston shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kingston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kingston content to stall in guard here.
Kingston forces his way into half guard.

Kingston is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kingston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Kingston decides to return to a standing position.
Kalana Kawaanui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawaanui is breathing heavily.

Kawaanui is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kingston's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston trying to control from the bottom.

Kingston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kingston actively working from the bottom here.
Kawaanui wants to take a breather but Kingston is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kingston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kawaanui stopping the sweep attempt from Kingston.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). LeChoke Kingston!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Mitrione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Gronholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gronholm has chosen Eeppinen biisi as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Marcus Gronholm enters the cage!

Mitrione
vs
Gronholm

191 cm
28
275 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

188 cm
32
280 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Untouchable Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Mitrione!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Gronholm!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gronholm misses with the combination.
Gronholm misses with a straight right.
Gronholm misses with a few strikes there.
Mitrione will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gronholm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gronholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitrione manages to avoid it.
Mitrione avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gronholm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mitrione counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gronholm misses with a two punch combination.
Marcus Gronholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitrione connects with a right hand. Gronholm shakes it off.
Gronholm throws a nice looking combination but Mitrione bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gronholm fails to land with a series of punches.
Gronholm throws a right and a left that Mitrione avoids nicely.
Gronholm tries to bum rush Mitrione with a series of wild strikes but Mitrione uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gronholm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Mitrione shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gronholm slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gronholm moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gronholm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitrione throws a strike but Gronholm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Gronholm stands and steps away. Mitrione gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gronholm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gronholm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gronholm swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mitrione counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mitrione keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gronholm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gronholm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitrione gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mitrione shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gronholm eats them both and turns towards Mitrione to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mitrione rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gronholm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gronholm fails to land with a series of punches.
Mitrione has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mitrione there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mitrione throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mitrione fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gronholm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gronholm swings widly with a right hand
and Mitrione counters with a left and a right that stings Gronholm.

It looks like Marcus Gronholm has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gronholm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marcus Gronholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mitrione slips a jab and a cross from Gronholm.
Horrible takedown by Mitrione or perhaps it was just good defense by Gronholm which made him look bad.
Gronholm misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gronholm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No joy there for Gronholm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mitrione showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gronholm.
Gronholm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gronholm fails to land with a series of punches.
Mitrione misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gronholm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gronholm looks to land a combination but Mitrione avoids it well.
Gronholm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mitrione.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gronholm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gronholm with a jab.
Gronholm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitrione looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gronholm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mitrione shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gronholm as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gronholm.
Gronholm misses with a series of wild punches.
Gronholm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gronholm jabs Mitrione to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mitrione gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gronholm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mitrione.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Mitrione. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gronholm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gronholm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from Gronholm misses.
Mitrione needs to keep his hands up - Gronholm had a free shot at his head there.
Mitrione misses with the combination.
Mitrione misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gronholm misses with a wild body shot.
Mitrione with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gronholm to score with a decent uppercut.
Gronholm misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gronholm throws a series of strikes that have Mitrione backpedaling.
Mitrione connects with a body shot that sends Gronholm's belly button to the back.
Mitrione shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gronholm pinned against the cage. Gronholm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mitrione takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Gronholm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Gronholm's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Gronholm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gronholm throws a shot from downtown. Mitrione moves away and avoids it.
Gronholm looks to land a combination but Mitrione avoids it well.
Mitrione misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mitrione avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marcus Gronholm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gronholm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gronholm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mitrione ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gronholm misses with a body shot
and Mitrione counters with a three punch combo that has Gronholm backing up. Gronholm nods at Mitrione to acknowledge the strikes.
Mitrione throws a right and a left that Gronholm avoids nicely.
Gronholm digs a good hook to Mitrione's body.
Gronholm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gronholm throws a one two combo.
Gronholm throws a combination that misses
and Mitrione counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gronholm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mitrione counters with a nice body shot.
Mitrione slips a jab and a cross from Gronholm.
Mitrione looks to land a combination but Gronholm avoids it well.
Marcus Gronholm 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.
Gronholm pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mitrione back to the cage. Gronholm follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Mitrione.
Gronholm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mitrione sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mitrione uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gronholm.

Mitrione looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gronholm!
Gronholm is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mitrione throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gronholm because Mitrione loaded up on that one.
Gronholm tries to hold on but Mitrione postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mitrione throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gronholm slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Mitrione wants to work for an arm triangle but Gronholm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mitrione thows a huge punch but Gronholm dodges it nicely.
Gronholm holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gronholm trying to control here.
Mitrione misses with a head shot. Gronholm uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gronholm looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gronholm pulls Mitrione in close to his closed guard and prevents Mitrione from doing any damage or advancing position.

Gronholm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mitrione defends well.
Mitrione throws a big right hand that misses.
Mitrione postures up in Gronholm's guard and throws a big left but Gronholm blocks it.
Matt Mitrione has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gronholm controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitrione loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Gronholm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gronholm has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Gronholm!
Marcus Gronholm got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between First Second (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Clubbed To Death - Rob Dougan kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Second
vs
Thompson

200 cm
26
267 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

196 cm
26
241 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Polskie Odżywki/ Polish Nutrition [PL]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, First Second!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Second.
A head kick misses from Second.
Second fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thompson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Second moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
Nice elbow from Second.

It looks like James Thompson has been cut.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike.
Second connects with a knee to the head.
Second keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thompson's efforts to push away.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Second with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Second using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson is trying to push Second away but Second has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Second's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Second missing with knees to the body.
Second lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Second missing with knees to the body.
Second lands a damaging elbow.
Second manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thompson tries to break free but Second pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Second lands a nice elbow.

That has opened up James Thompson's cut even more.
Second gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

The cut above James Thompson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Thompson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). First Second!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, First Second made sure he mentioned Ultimate Fighting Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaneonuskatew Citlali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Frye Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frye Jr has chosen The show goes on - Lupe Fiasco as his entrance music. Kaneonuskatew Citlali could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Greg Frye Jr's chin.

Citlali
vs
Frye Jr

197 cm
20
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

198 cm
23
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ultimate Fighting Gear
Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaneonuskatew Citlali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Frye Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frye Jr moves away from the strike by Citlali.
Frye Jr misses with a hook.
No joy there for Frye Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frye Jr ducks under a wild hook from Citlali.
Frye Jr throws a body punch but Citlali moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Citlali.
Some wild striking there from Frye Jr.
Frye Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Citlali thows a body kick. Frye Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Citlali tries a head kick but it misses.
Frye Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Citlali.
Citlali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Citlali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Citlali lands a front kick.
Citlali getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Citlali tries to clinch but Frye Jr moves out of range.
Frye Jr misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Citlali lands a nice looking kick to the body. Frye Jr takes a step back to recover.
Frye Jr looks gassed!
Citlali swinging wildly here.
Citlali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frye Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Citlali clinches up with Frye Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Frye Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Citlali as the two fighters clinch.
Citlali lands with a light punch inside.
Citlali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frye Jr can't break the clinch.
Citlali will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Frye Jr up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Citlali.
Citlali swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Citlali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Citlali keeps control of Frye Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Frye Jr breaks from the clinch.
Citlali slips a straight right by Frye Jr.
Frye Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Citlali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frye Jr.
Frye Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Citlali tries to close the distance and clinch but Frye Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Citlali throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fighters circling - Frye Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frye Jr misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Citlali.
Citlali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Citlali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Citlali darts in and clinches Frye Jr up against the cage.
Citlali is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frye Jr is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frye Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Citlali stalling in the clinch.
Frye Jr tries to pull guard but Citlali won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Citlali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frye Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frye Jr tries to break the clinch but Citlali is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Frye Jr fails to land.
Frye Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Citlali has Frye Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Frye Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Citlali cracks Frye Jr with a nice body shot.

Frye Jr breaks from the clinch.
Frye Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Citlali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Citlali lands a lovely overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Citlali throws a series of punches but Frye Jr avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frye Jr throws a right and a left that Citlali avoids nicely.
Citlali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frye Jr misses with an uppercut.
Citlali misses with a wild body shot.
Citlali lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle, before Citlali throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Frye Jr's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Citlali lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kaneonuskatew Citlali!
Kaneonuskatew Citlali retains his light heavyweight title!