Showtime 14 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Jokinen Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lemon Kwon Hoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemon Kwon Hoi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Thomas Jokinen Jr's chin.

Jokinen Jr
vs
Kwon Hoi

173 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Jokinen Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lemon Kwon Hoi!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwon Hoi tries to clinch but Jokinen Jr moves out of range.
Jokinen Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jokinen Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Kwon Hoi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kwon Hoi.
Kwon Hoi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Thomas Jokinen Jr has been cut.
A knee to the head by Kwon Hoi.
Kwon Hoi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jokinen Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Kwon Hoi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kwon Hoi drops Jokinen Jr with a big knee straight up the middle! Jokinen Jr is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Jokinen Jr is rocked!
Jokinen Jr is breathing heavily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Jokinen Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jokinen Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kwon Hoi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kwon Hoi lands a knee to the body.
Jokinen Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Kwon Hoi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jokinen Jr's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kwon Hoi manages to break the clinch.

Kwon Hoi has managed to clinch.
Jokinen Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kwon Hoi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kwon Hoi scores with a shot to the side of Jokinen Jr's head.
Kwon Hoi lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kwon Hoi.
Kwon Hoi scores with a knee to the head.
Kwon Hoi lands a nice elbow.
Kwon Hoi looking to throw knees to the head but Jokinen Jr is blocking nicely.
Kwon Hoi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kwon Hoi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwon Hoi with a knee to the head.
Kwon Hoi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kwon Hoi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jokinen Jr tries to break the clinch but Kwon Hoi is controlling the position.
Kwon Hoi misses with a knee strike.
Jokinen Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kwon Hoi misses with a knee to the head.
Jokinen Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kwon Hoi is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwon Hoi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jokinen Jr.
Jokinen Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kwon Hoi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Jokinen Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwon Hoi lands an elbow that stopped Jokinen Jr in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls for Kwon Hoi to work.
Kwon Hoi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kwon Hoi misses with a knee to the head.
Kwon Hoi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Kwon Hoi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kwon Hoi effectively controlling the action here.

Kwon Hoi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kwon Hoi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kwon Hoi closes the distance but Jokinen Jr moves to the side

and Jokinen Jr counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kwon Hoi!

Jokinen Jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kwon Hoi is surviving well by controlling Jokinen Jr's body position as best he can.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jokinen Jr looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lemon Kwon Hoi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Jokinen Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kwon Hoi has managed to clinch.
Kwon Hoi tries a knee to the head but Jokinen Jr blocks it.
Kwon Hoi misses with a knee strike.
Jokinen Jr being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kwon Hoi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kwon Hoi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jokinen Jr's face.
Kwon Hoi wants to stall.

Jokinen Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kwon Hoi is breathing heavily.
Jokinen Jr wants to pass the guard but Kwon Hoi is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jokinen Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen Jr stands and throws Kwon Hoi's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Jokinen Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kwon Hoi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jokinen Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kwon Hoi is looking to reverse the position.

Jokinen Jr has hold of Kwon Hoi's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kwon Hoi seems comfortable defending it but Jokinen Jr has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kwon Hoi is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kwon Hoi is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jokinen Jr couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Jokinen Jr!

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FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misual Lalpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lalpa has chosen Seek n Destroy as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Lowe
vs
Lalpa

180 cm
20
183 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
169 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

CEC Nutrition Q160

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicky Lowe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Misual Lalpa!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lalpa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lalpa slows the pace down.
Lalpa working away.

Lalpa stands up and beckons Lowe to his feet.
Lalpa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lowe. Lalpa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Lowe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lowe tries to clinch up but Lalpa circles away and keeps his distance.
Lowe stuffs the takedown attempt from Lalpa. Lalpa gets slowly back to his feet.
Lalpa wants to clinch up but Lowe keeps it at a distance.
Lowe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lowe.
A jab lands there for Lowe.

Lalpa is rocked!

Lowe clinches up against the cage.
Lalpa is still on wobbly legs! Can Lowe finish him?
Lowe misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lowe.
Lalpa seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lowe for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Lalpa wants to take the fight to the mat but Lowe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nicky Lowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misual Lalpa.
Lalpa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A knee to the head by Lowe.
Lowe just leaning against Lalpa, taking a breather.
Lalpa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lowe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lalpa looks gassed!

Lowe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lowe connects with a single shot there.
Crack! A monster head kick from Lowe and Lalpa falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Lowe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nicky Lowe!
Nicky Lowe retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Nicky Lowe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Nutzack Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nutzack Jnr
vs
Black

175 cm
22
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Nutzack Jnr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clayton Black!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nutzack Jnr's corner calls for a 1-2. Nutzack Jnr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Black decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Black is pressing down on Nutzack Jnr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nutzack Jnr is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Black is trying to work for a kimura but Nutzack Jnr is defending well.

Black seems to be looking for submissions.

Black looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nutzack Jnr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black.
Nutzack Jnr is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutzack Jnr avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Black is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Black seems to be working for a kimura but Nutzack Jnr defends the submission attempt.

Black is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to mount his opponent but Nutzack Jnr defends it.

Black is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nutzack Jnr is just riding it out for now. Black eventually gives up the hold.
Nutzack Jnr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Black wants to pass the guard but Nutzack Jnr is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Black is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Nutzack Jnr is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clayton Black!
Clayton Black is the new lightweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Lebron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Rik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rik is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The walking dead. 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?

Lebron
vs
Rik

180 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

174 cm
20
158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Decent knees
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felipe Lebron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Rik!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lebron tries to keep at a distance but Rik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lebron wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rik has him pressed against the cage.
Rik with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lebron has had enough of the clinch but Rik keeps him there for the moment.
Lebron is trying to break the clinch but Rik is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Rik.

It looks like Felipe Lebron has been cut.
Rik landing knees to the head.
Rik lands a damaging elbow.
Rik lands an elbow that stopped Lebron in his tracks for a moment.
Rik lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rik.
Rik lands a damaging elbow.
Lebron wants to take the fight to the mat but Rik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rik misses with a hook from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Rik.

Felipe Lebron's cut is getting worse.
Lebron is breathing heavily.
Rik lands a knee to the head.

Lebron is rocked!

Rik turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rik manages to end up in side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rik lands a nice forearm strike.
Oh Lebron is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebron manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lebron seems to have got his legs back now.

Rik kicks off Lebron and gets to his feet.
Lebron thows a left - swing and a miss!

Rik has Lebron up against the cage in a clinch.

Rik has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lebron regains guard immediately.
Rik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Lebron working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!

Rik stands and steps away. Lebron gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lebron with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lebron. Rik does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Lebron does no damage.

Rik clinches up with Lebron and pushes him back against the cage.
Rik with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rik lands an elbow just above Lebron 's eye.

Felipe Lebron's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rik connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lebron's face.

Rik manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lebron is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rik can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lebron drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lebron jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lebron tries to free his leg and advance position but Rik is retaining full guard.

Rik is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lebron jumps guard but Rik stands there with Lebron around his waist. Lebron gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lebron wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rik with a knee to the head.

Jeez, Felipe Lebron's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rik connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lebron's face.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Rik!
Shane Rik spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between jp Califf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juhani Virtanen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with jp Califf's chin.

Califf
vs
Virtanen

170 cm
19
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

168 cm
23
142 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, jp Califf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Juhani Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Califf with that takedown attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Virtanen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Califf - the referee stops the clock and Virtanen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Califf. Virtanen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Califf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Virtanen tries to avoid it but Califf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Virtanen to the ground. Virtanen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Virtanen connects with a single shot there.
Califf looks to throw the jab but Virtanen is out of range.
jp Califf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Califf moves into the clinch successfully.
Virtanen lands an elbow just above Califf 's eye.
Califf has Virtanen pushed against the cage.
Califf blocks an elbow strike from Virtanen.
With the fighters up against the cage, Virtanen throws an elbow but misses.
Virtanen stalling in the clinch.

Califf pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Califf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Virtanen wants to control from the top but Califf keeps moving.
Califf being controlled here, momentarily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Califf moves into the clinch.
Califf stalling in the clinch but Virtanen improves position.
Virtanen prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jp Califf. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Califf takes an elbow to the temple.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Virtanen as Califf tries to tie him up.
Califf can't get the takedown.
Califf takes an elbow to the forehead.
Virtanen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Califf backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Virtanen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Virtanen working Califf over with knees to the body.
Califf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtanen lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen is stalling here.
Califf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Virtanen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Virtanen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Virtanen blocks an elbow strike from Califf.
Virtanen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Virtanen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Califf has had enough of the clinch but Virtanen keeps him there for the moment.
Califf dodges an elbow strike from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Virtanen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Virtanen.
Califf tries a knee to the head but Virtanen blocks it.
Virtanen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Virtanen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Virtanen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Califf fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Virtanen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Califf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Virtanen has Califf pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Virtanen scores with a push kick.
Virtanen slips under a jab from Califf.
Virtanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Califf is out of range and Virtanen settles back down.
Califf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Califf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Virtanen as he avoids it easily.
Virtanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Califf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Califf checks the leg kick nicely there.
Califf misses with an attempted mid kick.
Virtanen moves in looking to clinch but Califf pushes him off.
Califf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Califf keeps the fight on the outside.

Virtanen clinches up against the cage.
Juhani Virtanen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Califf letting Virtanen take a breather here.
Califf avoiding damage as Virtanen throws knees to the body.
Virtanen lands an elbow inside.
Virtanen throws an elbow that misses.
Virtanen stalling.
Califf blocks an elbow strike.
Virtanen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Virtanen prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jp Califf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virtanen keeps control of Califf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Califf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Virtanen pushes off an throws an elbow but Califf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Virtanen throws an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Califf backwards.
Virtanen lands a nice elbow.
Virtanen has Califf pressed against the cage, preventing Califf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Califf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Virtanen is defending well.
Virtanen leaning against his opponent.
Califf is trying to pull guard but Virtanen has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Virtanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Califf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Virtanen has him pressed against the cage.
Califf fails to pull guard.
Califf avoids a wild elbow strike from Virtanen.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Califf tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Virtanen smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Califf swats away the attempt to clinch by Virtanen.
Califf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Virtanen is fending him off so far but Califf persists. Nope, Virtanen circles away and we're back to standing.
Virtanen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Virtanen wants it to stay on the feet.
Virtanen throws a head kick that half lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Califf.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Virtanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Virtanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Califf shoots in for a double leg but Virtanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Califf tries to keep at a distance but Virtanen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Califf is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Virtanen to keep the fight standing.
Virtanen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Virtanen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Virtanen lands with a light punch inside.
Virtanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Califfs head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Virtanen.
Virtanen stalling against the cage.
Virtanen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Califf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Virtanen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Califf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Virtanen avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juhani Virtanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!

Califf clinches up with Virtanen and pushes him back against the cage.
Virtanen lands with a left to the head.
Virtanen prevents the takedown attempt.
Virtanen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Virtanen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Virtanen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Califf avoids it.
Califf is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Virtanen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Califf takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like jp Califf has been cut.
Virtanen lands with a light punch inside.

Califf is rocked!
Virtanen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Califf backwards.
Oh Califf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Califf avoiding damage as Virtanen throws knees to the body.
Virtanen lands an elbow inside that Califf shrugs off.
Virtanen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Califf's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Califf dodges an elbow strike from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Califf backwards.
Califf managing to block the knees to the body from Virtanen.
Virtanen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Califf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Virtanen after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jp Califf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Califf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Califf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Virtanen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clinched against the cage, Virtanen lands a big elbow that drops Califf! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Califf is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juhani Virtanen!
Juhani Virtanen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steven Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Immac Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark's entrance music is 36 MaFia - Live By Yo Rep. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stark
vs
Hunt

184 cm
26
135 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

170 cm
20
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Immac Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.

Hunt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hunt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stark wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.

Hunt working for a guillotine from mount but Stark is in no mood to give up.

Hunt is working for a guillotine from mount but Stark frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.

Hunt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Hunt goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stark turns into him and now he's in Hunt's guard.

Stark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stark has managed to get both his arms back between Hunt's legs - danger averted.
Stark trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunt is looking for a triangle but Stark pushes his legs off easily.
Stark stays in close to Hunt's body and controls the position.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Stark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Hunt is looking for a triangle but Stark pushes his legs off easily.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hunt working for submissions but it's allowed Stark to get to half guard.

Hunt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.
Stark slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stark is trying for a kimura here. Hunt looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Stark wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steven Stark!
A relieved looking Steven Stark thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.