UMMA - The Kings PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Matice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kenneth Lucas has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kenneth Lucas seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Lucas
vs
Matice

168 cm
27
147 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

174 cm
23
151 lbs
7 - 7 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenneth Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Raymond Matice!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matice shoots in but no luck this time.
Matice with a poor takedown
and Lucas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matice misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kenneth Lucas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Matice.
Matice throws a looping overhand right but Lucas ducks down to avoid it.
Matice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lucas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lucas throws a good cross that connects.
Lucas digs a good hook to Matice's body.
Lucas throws a nice looking combination but Matice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matice takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Lucas moves into range and clinches up with Matice.
Matice can't get the takedown.
Lucas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matice has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lucas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matice is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lucas is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucas lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matice changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lucas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown by Matice or perhaps it was just good defense by Lucas which made him look bad.
Matice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matice takes one to the side of the head.
Matice shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lucas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Matice is rocked!

It looks like Raymond Matice has been cut.
Matice dives in and grabs Lucas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lucas pushes down on Matice's head and hops out.
Matice is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucas finish him?
Matice looks gassed!
Matice looks up at the clock. Bad move! Lucas lands a right hand from hell, dropping Matice. Lucas pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenneth Lucas!
Kenneth Lucas managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159++ Energy - $50, into his post fight interview.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thad Backer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Baller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Backer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hell Yeah. Baller has chosen Helicopter, made of meat! as his entrance music. Paul Baller will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Backer
vs
Baller

191 cm
21
260 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

225 cm
33
275 lbs
21 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thad Backer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Baller!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baller jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Backer clinches.
Baller tries to work over Backer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Backer tries to land a knee to the head but Baller blocks with his arms.
Backer misses with a knee to the head.
Baller swings wildly with an uppercut but Backer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Backer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baller blocks it with crossed arms.
Baller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Backer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Backer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Backer scores with a knee to the head.
Backer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Paul Baller has been cut.
Backer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Backer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Backer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Baller struggles to land a body shot inside as Backer controls his hands.
Baller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Backer misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backer with a knee to the head.
Backer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Backer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Baller's face.
Backer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Backer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Backer lands an elbow inside that Baller shrugs off.
Backer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Backer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Baller is trying to maintain a safe position but Backer gets an underhook and turns Baller into the cage.
Baller misses with a punch on the inside.
Backer lands a damaging elbow.

That has opened up Paul Baller's cut even more.
Backer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Backer looking to throw knees to the head but Baller is blocking nicely.
Baller struggles to land a body shot inside as Backer controls his hands.
Baller takes an elbow to the forehead.
Backer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Backer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baller is looking to control Backer's arms but Backer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baller has his back to the cage.
Backer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Backer is breathing heavily.
Baller tries to work over Backer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Backer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Backer misses with a knee strike.
Baller stalling in the clinch but Backer improves position.
Backer misses with a knee to the head.
Baller misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backer misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Backer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Backer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Backer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Backer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Backer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Backer tries a knee to the head but Baller blocks it.
Backer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baller tries a body shot but Backer blocks it.
Baller is looking to control Backer's arms but Backer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baller has his back to the cage.
Baller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Backer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Backer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Backer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baller lands a body shot.
Backer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baller misses with some punches.
Backer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baller trying to stall but Backer improves his position.
Backer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Backer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Backer blocking some punches.
Backer looking to throw knees to the head but Baller is blocking nicely.
Baller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baller lands a left hand.
Baller swings wildly with an uppercut but Backer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Backer misses with a knee strike.
Backer lands an elbow that stopped Baller in his tracks for a moment.
Baller misses with the head strike.
Backer misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Backer throws an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backer pushes off an throws an elbow but Baller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Backer tries to land a knee to the head but Baller blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Backer looking to throw knees to the head but Baller is blocking nicely.
Baller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baller cracks Backer with a nice body shot.
Baller can't find room to land a body shot as Backer controls the action.
Baller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baller has a couple of punches blocked by Backer.
Baller is looking to control Backer's arms but Backer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baller has his back to the cage.
Baller misses with a punch on the inside.
Baller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baller throws a punch but it's blocked by Backer.
Baller misses with a body punch.
Backer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baller lands a nice uppercut.
Baller can't find room to land a body shot as Backer controls the action.
Baller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baller can't find room to land a body shot as Backer controls the action.
Backer throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thad Backer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Baller's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Backer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Backer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baller.
Backer blocks a head kick by Baller.
Backer tries to clinch up.
Baller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Backer doesn't manage to clinch there - Baller circles away.
Backer walks into a left hand.
Baller throws out a powerful jab.
Backer tries to clinch there but Baller circles away.
The fighters circling - Baller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Backer scores with a takedown into Baller's guard.
Baller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baller has a closed guard, preventing Backer from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baller looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Backer is defending well. Baller quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Backer has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Baller celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Baller!
An out of breath Paul Baller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lilly Lillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Schwarzeneg
vs
Lillan

181 cm
31
190 lbs
14 - 31 - 0

175 cm
24
195 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 14 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lilly Lillan!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lillan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Schwarzeneg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lillan is in Schwarzeneg's guard.
Lillan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lillan wants to pass the guard but Schwarzeneg is keeping the position.
Lillan passes Schwarzeneg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lillan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schwarzeneg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schwarzeneg taking some punishment here, with Lillan in his half guard.
Lillan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lillan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lillan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schwarzeneg trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg is refusing to be controlled, as Lillan sits in half guard.
Lillan working the head and body with strikes.
Lillan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Lillan connects with a nice short shot to Schwarzeneg's temple.
Lillan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lillan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lillan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lillan lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schwarzeneg sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lillan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lillan lands with a punch from half guard.
Schwarzeneg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lillan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lillan lands strikes from half guard.
Schwarzeneg is refusing to be controlled, as Lillan sits in half guard.
Lillan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lillan lands strikes from half guard.
Lillan moves into full mount! Schwarzeneg won't be happy about that!
Schwarzeneg sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lillan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schwarzeneg is trying to control but Lillan manages to pass to mount!
Schwarzeneg wants to hold on but Lillan pushes him away.
Schwarzeneg sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lillan lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lillan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg is trying to get back to full guard.
Lillan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schwarzeneg keeps working.
Schwarzeneg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lillan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schwarzeneg has hold of Lillan's hands but Lillan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Schwarzeneg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lillan.
Lillan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lillan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lillan wants to take a breather but Schwarzeneg is having none of it.
Lillan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lillan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lillan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schwarzeneg!
Lillan working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lillan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lillan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lillan landing punches.
Schwarzeneg is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Lillan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Schwarzeneg's face.
Lillan scoring with strikes but Schwarzeneg is staying in there.
Lillan lands a big shot there that rocks Schwarzeneg but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lillan working Schwarzeneg over with strikes here.

Schwarzeneg is rocked!
Lillan cracks Schwarzeneg with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Schwarzeneg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lillan connects with a bit shot that sees Schwarzeneg covering up! More strikes from Lillan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lillan is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lilly Lillan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marijo Palavra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winjkin William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Palavra
vs
William

170 cm
24
140 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

150 cm
24
130 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marijo Palavra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Winjkin William!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
William fails in his attempt to clinch.
Palavra tries for a takedown but William circles away easily
and William counters with a left to the body.
Palavra with a lazy takedown attempt
and William counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Palavra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and William counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marijo Palavra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palavra moves out of range of the leg kick from William.
Palavra tries for a takedown but William circles away easily
and William counters with a thumping low kick.
Palavra with a lazy takedown attempt
and William counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Palavra thinking.
Palavra tries for a takedown but William circles away easily
and William counters with a right hand to the body.
Palavra with a poor takedown
and William counters with an inside leg kick.
Palavra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and William counters with a good low kick that Palavra was not able to check.
A leg kick checked by Palavra.
Palavra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and William holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
William leaning against his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
William lands a shot to the body.
Palavra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but William pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short body shot lands from William as the two fighters clinch.
William throws a knee to the head but misses.
William stalling.
William lands with a left to the head.
William is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
William lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Palavra gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Palavra is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and William defends it well.
William slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
William pulls Palavra in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palavra trying to control but William is working from the bottom.
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!
William avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
William keeping full guard, as Palavra tries to pass.
Palavra wants to control from the top but William keeps moving.
Palavra is looking to work some ground and pound but William has wrist control.
Palavra trying to control but William is working from the bottom.
William preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Palavra drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but William manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Palavra has William in his guard.
Palavra striking off his back but it's not causing William any problems.
William trying to control but Palavra is working from the bottom.
Palavra trying to keep a closed guard but William is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
William wants to control from the top but Palavra keeps moving.
Palavra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

William got a little sloppy there for a moment and Palavra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, William has managed to get both his arms back between Palavra's legs - danger averted.
William content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
William working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Palavra's head.
Palavra keeping moving, preventing William from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
William preventing the sweep.
William is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Palavra wants to sweep but no luck.
William pushes down on Palavra's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Palavra flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
William controlling the action here.

Palavra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Palavra actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palavra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. William is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Winjkin William will probably get the nod.
That's time! Palavra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Palavra shoots and misses
and William counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Palavra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and William counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by William.
Palavra has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by William after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marijo Palavra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
William can't find room to land a body shot as Palavra controls the action.
William is pressed up against the cage. Palavra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag William down to the mat. William avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Palavra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and William counters with a head kick. That will keep Palavra thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Palavra fails with the takedown
and William counters with a thumping low kick.
Palavra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and William counters with a nice leg kick.
Palavra tries for a takedown but William circles away easily
and William counters with a nice body kick.
Marijo Palavra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

William moves into the clinch.
Palavra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palavra goes for a takedown in the clinch but William prevents it.
William landing knees to the head.
William with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
William tries to land knees in the clinch but Palavra avoids the damage to the body.
William pushes off an throws an elbow but Palavra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as William takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Palavra is looking for a takedown.
William misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palavra.
Palavra goes for a takedown attempt but William pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Palavra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and William counters by clinching up.
William tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Palavra avoids it.
William slows down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, William scores with a nice short uppercut.
Palavra managing to block the knees to the body from William.
William is pressed up against the cage. Palavra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag William down to the mat. William avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Palavra has his takedown stuffed
and William counters with a nice uppercut.
Palavra has his takedown stuffed
and William counters with a nice leg kick.
Palavra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and William cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palavra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Palavra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
William misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
William tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Palavra looking to score a takedown here. William is defending well but Palavra drives through and ends up in William's guard.
William pulls Palavra in close to prevent any damage.
Palavra wants to control from the top but William keeps moving.
Palavra will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

William has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palavra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palavra throwing strikes from guard but William blocks nicely.
Palavra chips away with some ground and pound.
Marijo Palavra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palavra postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
William is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Palavra throwing strikes from guard but William blocks nicely.
Palavra preventing the sweep.
Palavra has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Palavra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Palavra postures up in William's guard and throws a big left but William blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
William managing to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
William is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winjkin William showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Palavra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Palavra misses with a takedown

and William moves into the clinch.
Palavra goes for a takedown attempt but William pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Palavra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and William counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marijo Palavra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palavra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and William counters with a big head kick but Palavra shrugs it off.
William misses with a wild body shot.

Palavra fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. William sprawls well initially but Palavra persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
William is looking to control Palavra's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can William avoid being mounted?
William works his way to full guard. Good work.
William trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
William looking for a sweep. Not yet William, not yet.
William controlling Palavra's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Palavra throwing strikes but missing.
Palavra passes easily into side control. Nice work.
William is not content to let Palavra control the position.

Palavra is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but William is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palavra wants to control for a moment but William uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Palavra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Palavra thows a huge punch but William dodges it nicely.
Palavra throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing William to regain full guard.
Palavra is fighting to break William's control of his arms but William is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Palavra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palavra controls from within his opponent's guard.
Palavra trying to control the position from guard on top but William is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Palavra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Palavra advances position into side control!

Palavra working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from Palavra seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Palavra throws an elbow but William slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
William avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Palavra.
William manages to work his way to half guard, despite Palavra's best efforts.
Palavra is thwarting William's attempts to control the position.
Palavra is looking to take a break and control but William is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
William tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Palavra tries to pass the half guard into mount. William knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
William trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palavra slips a nice elbow through William's hands, connecting with William's forehead.
Marijo Palavra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winjkin William is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Palavra not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marijo Palavra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think William 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winjkin William!
Winjkin William decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Machine Gun - Commodores kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Renzo Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Gracie
vs
Parker

178 cm
30
145 lbs
28 - 15 - 1

177 cm
25
159 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Golden Supplements [O.R.G]

Balco Boys - Hilo

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 28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Renzo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Todd Parker!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parker tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parker to the ground. Parker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parker leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Todd Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Parker sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parker as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Parker.
Parker misses with a wild combination.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
Parker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Gracie is rocked!
Good standup being displayed there by Parker as he connects with a hook.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Parker takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Parker creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gracie with a big uppercut! Gracie tries to clinch up but Parker pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gracie to the mat! Gracie covers up and Parker unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Todd Parker!
In his post fight interview, Todd Parker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Destruction comes to the cage accompanied by Earth Sized Microwave by Japanese Torture Comedy Hour. Stout is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Disturbed - Criminal. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Destruction
vs
Stout

179 cm
32
165 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

175 cm
29
168 lbs
19 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dick Destruction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Stout!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stout slips under a jab from Destruction.
Destruction misses with a hook to the body
and Stout counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stout avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dick Destruction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stout misses with a jab, cross combination.
Destruction connects with a body shot.
Destruction scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Destruction.
Stout darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stout steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Destruction. That one must have hurt.
Destruction misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stout misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Destruction.
Good leg kick by Stout there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destruction swings for the body but Stout moves out of range.
Stout misses the shot to the body.
Destruction attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Destruction looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stout walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Destruction with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Destruction with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stout will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destruction. Stout does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction tries to score with a low kick but Stout moves his leg out of the way.
Stout takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stout takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stout swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Destruction takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Stout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stout.
Destruction pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stout is out of range and Destruction settles back down.
Destruction moves out of range of the body kick.
Destruction takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Destruction looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Stout misses the target.
Destruction looks to land a body kick but Stout moved away.
Stout scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destruction rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stout lands a nice shot to the body.
Destruction is breathing heavily.
Destruction throws out a loose jab but Stout uses good head movement to avoid it.
Destruction drops his hands momentarily and Stout takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stout lands a nice leg kick that just misses Destruction's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction throws a shot from downtown. Stout moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Stout. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stout.
Destruction misses with a kick to the body.
Destruction takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stout fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stout wants to clinch.
Stout takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That kick from Stout tenderised Destruction's leg. Destruction is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stout lands with a hook. Destruction tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stout lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stout is looking to land body kicks.
Stout lands a slapping body shot.
Stout throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stout.
Stout comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Stout. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout lands a nice leg kick that just misses Destruction's sensitive parts.
Stout chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stout connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Destruction avoids a kick to the body.
Stout looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stout moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stout.
Stout clobbers Destruction with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Destruction is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destruction throws a chopping leg kick but Stout manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stout scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Stout lands an impressive looking overhand right. Destruction doesn't seem phased though.

Destruction is rocked!
Stout checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oh Destruction is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Destruction avoids the body shot from Stout.
Stout fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Destruction is out of range.
Destruction seems to have got his legs back now.
Stout lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stout digs a good hook to Destruction's body.
Stout moves out of range of the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Destruction blocks the low kick.
Stout tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stout throws a head kick that misses.
Destruction connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stout's hands.
A good leg kick by Destruction.
Stout lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stout throws a leg kick which misses Destruction's front leg but catches the back leg as Destruction tries to avoid it.

Stout pushes Destruction up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Destruction just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stout's brow.
Nice body punch from Stout.

Stout pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Stout there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stout works the jab nicely.
Destruction throws a half hearted mid kick.
Destruction throws a wild body kick that Stout sees coming a mile off.
Stout scores with a sloppy right hand. Destruction should have avoided that one.
Destruction looks for the body kick but Stout saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stout throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Destruction connects with a leg kick. Stout looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Destruction defending well as Stout loads up on a big left hand.
Stout misses with a wild combination.
Destruction throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stout lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Destruction lands a nice looking body shot.
Destruction gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stout.
Destruction on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stout, right into the meat.

Oooooh!!! Stout has knocked Destruction down with a huge combo! Stout steps away and waves a wobbly Destruction back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stout throws a right and a left that Destruction avoids nicely.
Destruction on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stout tries to land a front kick but Destruction steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stout jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A lazy left from Stout finds it's target.
Stout fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Destruction is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stout digs a good body shot into Destruction's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stout misses with a hook. Destruction ducked under it nicely.
Destruction keeps the fight on the outside.
Destruction misses with an attempted mid kick.
Destruction throws the kick towards the body but Stout avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stout. Destruction shrugs it off though.
Destruction throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Destruction fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stout checks it well.
Stout thumps Destruction with a low kick.
Stout fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Destruction is out of range.
Stout lands with a thumping leg kick.
Destruction ducks under a wild hook from Stout.
Stout scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stout throws a sloppy head kick and Destruction moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Stout there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stout with a nice cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction checks a leg kick.
Destruction uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stout.
Stout scores with a jab to the body.
Destruction feints and then cracks Stout's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stout down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stout.
Stout throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Destruction stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Destruction chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stout can pounce on him.
Sam Stout seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stout checks a leg kick nicely.
Destruction takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stout lands a nice leg kick that just misses Destruction's sensitive parts.
Stout is looking to slow Destruction down with leg kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stout darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stout on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stout misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Destruction on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Destruction looks to land a body kick but Stout moved away.
Stout has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A good leg kick by Stout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout's jab looks to have found its range, popping Destruction under the eye.
Destruction tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Destruction uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stout.
Destruction looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Stout lands a big uppercut and Destruction crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Destruction looks OK. Stout waves Destruction back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Stout.
Destruction gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Destruction tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Stout is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Destruction buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Destruction!! Destruction is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Stout throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Stout!
After winning the bout, Sam Stout thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Lionheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lionheart comes to the cage accompanied by Van Damme - Lion Heart (Final Fight). 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?

Lionheart
vs
Story

160 cm
30
142 lbs
21 - 9 - 1

160 cm
27
140 lbs
20 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Cobra Pharmaceuticals (159++ Stamina)

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 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Lionheart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Story!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lionheart thuds a left hand into Story's body.
Lionheart wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lionheart. Story does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Lionheart finds it's way through Story's defenses.
Lionheart fails to land with a series of punches.
Lionheart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Story thows a body shot but no joy.
Lionheart lands a nice shot to the body.

Lionheart scores with a takedown into Story's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Story is looking to stand up but Lionheart isn't so interested in that idea.

Story pushes Lionheart off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Donk. Lionheart catches Story right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lionheart misses with a wild combination.
Lionheart just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lionheart throws a series of punches but Story avoids them all with ease.
Story scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Story scores with the left hand. Lionheart knows he should have avoided that one.
Story fails in his attempt to clinch.
Story tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lionheart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lionheart fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Story on the side of the head.
Story swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Lionheart looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Story!
Lionheart postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Story looks a forlorn figure.
Lionheart avoids the attempt from Story to control.
Story tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart avoids the attempt from Story to control.
Lionheart misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lionheart thowing shots but they're missing.
Lionheart putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Story tries to reverse the position but Lionheart maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lionheart throwing strikes but Story uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lionheart thows a huge punch but Story dodges it nicely.
Lionheart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Story's head.
Lionheart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Story is trying to stand back up but Lionheart is controlling him
Lionheart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story trying to control from the bottom.
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. Lionheart connects with a nice short shot to Story's temple.
Story is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lionheart's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lionheart's back!
Story missing with strikes from the back.
Lionheart looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Story somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Story wants to control the position but Lionheart frees himself and scrambles - Story manages to regain control in side control.

Story decides to stand back up.
Lionheart jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Story on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lionheart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Story.
Story tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lionheart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lionheart misses with an uppercut.
Story slips a straight right by Lionheart.
Lionheart connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lionheart throws out a loose jab but Story uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lionheart slips under a jab from Story.
Lionheart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Story throws a shot from downtown. Lionheart moves away and avoids it.
Lionheart lands a slapping body shot.
Lionheart tries to bum rush Story with a series of wild strikes but Story uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Story throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lionheart throws a jab when Story was well out of range.
Story takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Story wants to clinch up but Lionheart keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Lionheart dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Story loads up on a big right hand but Lionheart slips the punch.
Story walks into a jab.
Lionheart takes a swing at Story's ribcage but misses.
Story throws out a loose jab but Lionheart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Story uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lionheart.
Story misses with a series of wild punches.
Lionheart thows a body shot but no joy.
Lionheart takes a swing at Story's ribcage but misses.
Lionheart throws a body punch but Story moves out of range.
Lionheart looks for a takedown but Story sprawls well.
Lionheart defending well as Story loads up on a big left hand.
Lionheart is looking to wear down Story with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lionheart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richard Lionheart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lionheart.
Story lands a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lionheart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Story takes one to the chin there.
Story takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Story moves out of range as Lionheart strikes.
Story tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lionheart was well out of range. Poor timing from Story.
Lionheart throws a big shot that misses.
Lionheart misses with a body shot.
Lionheart swings for the body but Story moves out of range.
Story lands a jab to the head.
Story misses with a hook. Lionheart ducked under it nicely.
Story walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Story throws a hook but Lionheart avoids it easily.
Story misses with a wild body shot.
Lionheart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Story circles away quickly and effectively.
Story throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Story throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richard Lionheart is winning the standup battle so far.
Lionheart misses with a straight right.
Lionheart misses with an uppercut. Story saw that one coming.
Lionheart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Story as he avoids it easily.
Story with a hook.
Story lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Story avoids the body shot from Lionheart.
Story fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lionheart manages to avoid it.
Lionheart lands a nice hook to Story's body. Story takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Story tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lionheart fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Lionheart. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Story shoots in and bounces Lionheart off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Story stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lionheart swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story trying to control the position from guard on top but Lionheart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Story looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lionheart tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Story was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lionheart connects with a jab.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Story keeping moving, preventing Lionheart from controlling successfully.
Story is wriggling around but Lionheart manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lionheart is controlling the pace.
Lionheart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Story defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lionheart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lionheart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lionheart throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Story to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Lionheart 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!

Lionheart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Story.
Story tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Story walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lionheart throws a nice looking combination but Story bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lionheart scores with a jab.
Good exchange - Lionheart coming out on top.
Lionheart ducks under a wild hook from Story.
Lionheart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Story avoids the body shot from Lionheart.
Lionheart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Story misses.
Story jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lionheart misses the jab.
Lionheart keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Story.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Lionheart. Beautiful body shot.
Lionheart dives in and grabs Story's left leg, looking for a takedown. Story pushes down on Lionheart's head and hops out.
Story connects with a looping right hand.
Story takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Story throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Story digs a good hook to Lionheart's body.
Story slips a jab from Lionheart.
Lionheart looks to score with a jab to the body but Story is just out of range.
Story fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Story takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Story misses with a looping right.

Story takes the fight into the clinch.

Story breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lionheart misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Story takes a swing at Lionheart's ribcage but misses.
Story thows a body shot but no joy.
Lionheart looks to score with a jab to the body but Story is just out of range.
Lionheart throws a lazy uppercut
letting Story counter with a right hand.
Lionheart thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lionheart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Story counters with a nice body shot.
Story missing with a left hand there. Lionheart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lionheart lands a right hook to the body.
Lionheart lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lionheart fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Lionheart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lionheart misses with a looping right.
Story bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lionheart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Story.
Lionheart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Story.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lionheart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Story throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lionheart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Story.
Lionheart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Story is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot lands for Story.
Lionheart looks to score with a jab to the body but Story is just out of range.
Lionheart shoots and misses
and Story counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Story will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheers as Story lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lionheart doesn't seem phased though.
Lionheart misses with an uppercut.
Lionheart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lionheart cracks Story with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart lands a right hook to the body.
Story looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lionheart is fending him off so far but Story persists. Nope, Lionheart circles away and we're back to standing.
Lionheart throws a looping overhand right but Story ducks down to avoid it.
Lionheart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Story sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lionheart somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Story lands with a straight right. Lionheart didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Story throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nick Story has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Story throws a jab but it's blocked by Lionheart.
Lionheart shoots in and drives through. Story sprawls well.
Lionheart misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Story has closed the distance and engaged Lionheart in a clinch.

Story escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lionheart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Story.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Richard Lionheart.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lionheart, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Lionheart!
A victorious Richard Lionheart thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
74%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Farro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Velcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Farro had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Farro
vs
Velcic

165 cm
31
157 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

168 cm
28
154 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Farro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Velcic!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Velcic instigates a clinch.
Farro slows down the pace here.
Farro avoids a wild elbow strike from Velcic.
Velcic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velcic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Velcic blocks a body shot from Farro.
Velcic lands an uppercut.
Velcic scores with a shoulder strike.

Velcic breaks the clinch.
Farro fails to land the takedown.
Farro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Velcic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Farro scrambles back to his feet.
Velcic avoids the body shot from Farro.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Farro.

Velcic clinches up with Farro and pushes him back against the cage.
Velcic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velcic can't find room to land a body shot as Farro controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic misses with a body punch.
Velcic misses with a punch on the inside.
Velcic tries to throw a body punch but Farro avoids it by throwing Velcic back against the cage.
Velcic tries to throw a body punch but Farro avoids it by throwing Velcic back against the cage.
Farro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Velcic walks away with a smile on his face. Farro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Farro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velcic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Velcic.
Velcic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Velcic misses with a wild body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Farro scores with a four punch combination!
Farro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velcic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Farro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Farro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Velcic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velcic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice jab there from Velcic.
Velcic throws a body punch but Farro moves out of range.
Farro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farro fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farro.
Velcic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Farro misses with a few strikes there.
Farro misses with a wild body shot.
Velcic tries to work over Farro's front leg with a kick but Farro checks it.
Farro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velcic.
Davor Velcic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velcic connects with a single shot there.
Velcic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Farro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Farro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Velcic swivels and escapes.
Velcic blocks the body kick.

Farro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Velcic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Velcic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Velcic working Farro over with strikes.
Velcic prevents Farro from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Farro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Velcic seems content to control.
Farro is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farro is staying active underneath Velcic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Farro tries to get to full guard but Velcic has control of the leg.
Farro is looking to control Velcic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farro avoid being mounted?
Farro is looking to improve his position.
Farro is staying active underneath Velcic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Davor Velcic.
Velcic avoids the body shot from Farro.
Velcic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farro throws out the jab.
Farro wants to slow Velcic down by chopping away at his legs.
Velcic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic tries to land a leg kick but Farro saw it coming and moves away.
Velcic throws a hook but Farro blocks it.
Nice sprawl there from Velcic as Farro shoots in.
A slow jab from Farro misses its intended target.
Velcic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Farro counters with an inside leg kick.
Velcic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Velcic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Velcic scores with a hook to the body. Farro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Velcic avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Velcic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Velcic.
Velcic leaves Farro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Farro loads up on a big right hand but Velcic slips the punch.
Velcic swings for the body but Farro moves out of range.
Farro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velcic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davor Velcic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Farro digs a good body shot into Velcic's ribs.
Farro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velcic.
Velcic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Velcic blocks the leg kick.
Velcic looks to throw a body kick
and Farro counters with a big head kick but Velcic shrugs it off.
Farro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velcic throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Velcic.
Farro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velcic.
Farro keeps the fight on the outside.
Velcic misses with a hook. Farro ducked under it nicely.
Farro throws a wild body kick that Velcic sees coming a mile off.
Velcic throws a solid leg kick but Farro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Velcic.
Davor Velcic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Farro throws a body punch but Velcic moves out of range.
Velcic connects with a single shot there.
Farro tries to land a leg kick but Velcic saw it coming and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Velcic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Farro looking to pass the guard.
Velcic throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Velcic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farro tries to free his leg and advance position but Velcic is retaining full guard.
Farro lands a couple of elbows.
Velcic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Farro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Velcic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velcic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic is trying to control. Farro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Velcic is pressing down on Farro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farro is holding on for now.
Farro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Velcic is working away from the top position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Farro looking to control.
Farro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Velcic manages to get himself to full guard.
Farro trying to control but Velcic is working from the bottom.
Farro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velcic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farro won't allow Velcic to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Farro working for a triangle but Velcic defends it easily.
Ben Farro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Velcic advances to half guard.
Farro is looking for a sweep. Velcic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Velcic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Velcic slips a nice elbow through Farro's hands, connecting with Farro's forehead.
Ground and pound from Velcic.
Farro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Farro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Farro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Velcic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velcic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Velcic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Farro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Farro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Velcic!
Velcic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Farro tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Velcic is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Velcic tries to reverse the position but Farro maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Farro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Velcic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Farro connects with a single shot there.
Velcic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good leg kick by Velcic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch lands to the side of Velcic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Farro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Velcic sprawls well. Velcic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Farro gets slowly back to his feet.
Farro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velcic.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Farro.
Farro misses with a looping left.
Farro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velcic.
Farro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velcic.
Farro blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Velcic misses the target.
Farro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Velcic finds it's way round the side to connect with Farro's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farro checks the leg kick.
Farro clobbers Velcic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Farro connects with a jab.
Farro checks a low kick from Velcic.
Velcic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velcic motions for Farro to come forward. Velcic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Farro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velcic.
Velcic throws a lazy head kick
and Velcic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farro shoots in for a takedown but Velcic shows good takedown defense.
Farro ducks under a wild hook from Velcic.
Farro throws a right and a left that Velcic avoids nicely.
Farro looks to score with a jab to the body but Velcic is just out of range.
Velcic slaps away a takedown attempt from Farro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Farro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velcic blocks a jab.
Farro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Velcic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farro.
Farro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Velcic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farro throws a hook but Velcic avoids it easily.
Farro throws an overhand right that lands on Velcic's shoulder, as Velcic tries to avoid the shot.
Farro thows a body kick. Velcic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Velcic moves in looking to clinch but Farro pushes him off.
Velcic misses with a wild body shot.
Farro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Velcic finds it's way round the side to connect with Farro's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velcic lands with a shot to the body.
Velcic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Farro.
Velcic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Farro.
Farro slips under a jab from Velcic.
The fighters circle momentarily. Velcic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Velcic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Farro. That did some damage!
Farro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velcic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farro misses with a two punch combination.
Farro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Velcic missing with a left hand there. Farro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velcic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Farro momentarily.
Velcic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Farro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Farro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Farro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Farro walks into a left hand.
Farro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Farro misses the target.
Farro throws out a leg kick but Velcic moves out of range and Farro only half commits.
Jab by Farro.
Velcic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Velcic misses the target.
Velcic misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Farro moves out of range as Velcic strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Velcic.
Farro moves away from the strike by Velcic.
Farro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farro slips a jab from Velcic.
Farro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velcic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Farro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Velcic throws a head kick that misses.
Velcic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Farro to score with a decent uppercut.

Velcic has Farro up against the cage in a clinch.
Velcic lands a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velcic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Velcic has a couple of punches blocked by Farro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velcic.
Farro avoiding damage as Velcic throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Farro 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.
Farro wants to pass the guard but Velcic is keeping the position.
Velcic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velcic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Farro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Velcic's head.
Farro pushing down on Velcic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Farro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Velcic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Farro wants to advance to full mount but Velcic doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Farro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Velcic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Farro!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farro is in a horrible position here. Velcic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic landing strikes from the mount.
Farro regains half guard.
Farro is looking for a sweep. Velcic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farro is working hard here to advance position.
Velcic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Velcic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farro keeps working.
Farro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Velcic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Velcic's back!
Farro missing with strikes from the back.
Farro lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Farro.
Velcic is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Farro off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Velcic trying to control the hands but Farro won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Farro is staying active.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farro somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Velcic tries to escape but Farro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Farro lands shots from the back.
Velcic rolls, trying to escape but Farro keeps control of the position.

Velcic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Farro.
Farro keeps control of the position as Velcic tries to break free.
Farro scores with strikes from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farro lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Velcic trying to control but not successfully.

Velcic showing good submission defense here.
Velcic just trying to survive but Farro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Velcic is trying to remain composed but Farro is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Velcic rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Farro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Farro wants to take a breather but Velcic is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farro winds up and cracks Velcic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Velcic tries to get to full guard but Farro has control of the leg.

Farro 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.
Farro is pressing down on Velcic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Velcic is holding on for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Farro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Velcic is not content to let Farro control the position.
Velcic moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Farro had his way with Davor Velcic in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Farro throws a shot from downtown. Velcic moves away and avoids it.
Velcic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Velcic slips under a jab.
Velcic tries to clinch up.
Farro misses with a series of wild punches.
Velcic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Farro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Farro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velcic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farro lands a jab to the nose.
Farro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Farro moves out of range as Velcic strikes.
Farro throws a right and a left that Velcic avoids nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Velcic.
Farro misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic tests Farro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Velcic throws a looping overhand right but Farro ducks down to avoid it.
Farro missing with a left hand there. Velcic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velcic tries to work over Farro's front leg with a kick but Farro checks it.
Velcic avoids the head kick by Farro.

Velcic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Farro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velcic misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farro.
Velcic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Farro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velcic looks to land a left hand but Farro moved out of range nicely.
Velcic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Farro - just one landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farro takes a swing at Velcic's ribcage but misses.
Velcic lands a nice shot that snaps Farro's head back.
Velcic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farro manages to avoid it.
Farro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Velcic eats them both and turns towards Farro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Farro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Velcic on the side of the head.
Farro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velcic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Farro - just one landing.
Velcic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Velcic lands a jab to the nose.
Velcic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Velcic misses its intended target.
Farro avoids the body shot from Velcic.
Farro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Farro misses the target.
Farro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Velcic.
Farro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Velcic catches Farro right on the button with a cross.
Velcic scores with a hook.
Velcic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Velcic blocks the body kick.
Velcic lands with an uppercut that bounces Farro off the cage and back into range.
Velcic just misses with a punch to the body.
Farro throws a quick inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Farro blocks the leg kick.
Farro tries for a takedown but Velcic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Farro throws a looping overhand right but Velcic ducks down to avoid it.

Farro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Farro lands in his opponent's guard.
Velcic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velcic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Farro!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farro is looking to get to half guard.
Velcic with the ground and pound from mount.
Farro is in a horrible position here. Velcic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Farro is rocked!
Farro wants to control but Velcic is having none of it.
Oh Farro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velcic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Velcic lands a big elbow - Farro is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Farro is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Davor Velcic!
Davor Velcic is the new featherweight champion!
Davor Velcic thanked the fans post fight for their support.