Thralls of Fighting: Raiders PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Espada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paal Gloppe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Espada's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Greedy Fly. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Espada
vs
Gloppe

185 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guillermo Espada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paal Gloppe!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gloppe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Espada counters with a straight right hand.
Espada swinging wildly here.
Gloppe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gloppe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Espada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Espada misses with a double jab.
Gloppe misses with a combination
and Espada counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gloppe. Espada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Espada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Gloppe is rocked!
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!
A punch combination from Gloppe misses.
Gloppe is still on wobbly legs! Can Espada finish him?
Nice body punch from Espada.
Gloppe seems to have recovered his senses.
Espada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gloppe throws a combination that misses
and Espada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gloppe looks gassed!
Gloppe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut there from Espada.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Espada has cracked Gloppe with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Espada lands another huge swinging hook and Gloppe tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Gloppe, before Espada can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Guillermo Espada!
An out of breath Guillermo Espada thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tragon Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristoff Gutenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux's entrance music is Countdown to Extinction. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dux
vs
Gutenburg

182 cm
26
206 lbs
6 - 8 - 1

194 cm
22
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tragon Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kristoff Gutenburg!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Dux.
Dux chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Dux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dux lands an elbow that stopped Gutenburg in his tracks for a moment.
Gutenburg wants a takedown but no success here.
Dux stops a takedown attempt from Gutenburg.
Dux throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dux avoids the elbow strike from Gutenburg, against the cage.
Gutenburg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tragon Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoff Gutenburg.
Gutenburg takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Kristoff Gutenburg has been cut.
Gutenburg keeps control of Dux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gutenburg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gutenburg jumps guard but Dux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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!
Gutenburg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gutenburg is looking to break free of the clinch but Dux has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gutenburg's brow.
Gutenburg wants a takedown.
Dux wants to get back to striking at distance but Gutenburg won't allow it.
Dux pushes off an throws an elbow but Gutenburg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good body shot from Gutenburg.
Dux is trying to break free.
Gutenburg tries for a takedown but Dux manages to get underhooks.
Dux scores a nice knee to the body.
Gutenburg looks gassed!
Dux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gutenburg's defenses.
Dux trying to land knees to the body.
Dux unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gutenburg lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A frustrated look appears on Gutenburg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gutenburg is looking for a takedown.
Dux tries to land a knee to the head but Gutenburg blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gutenburg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dux walks away with a smile on his face. Gutenburg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gutenburg in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Dux.

Dux rushes Gutenburg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dux missing with knees to the body.
Dux prevents the takedown attempt.

Dux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gutenburg blocks a head kick by Dux.
A good leg kick by Dux.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Gutenburg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dux lands a head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Dux. That's going to slow Gutenburg down.
Dux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dux wants it to stay on the feet.
Dux connects with a body shot that sends Gutenburg's belly button to the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux lands with a thumping leg kick.

Dux closes the distance and pushes Gutenburg back into the cage.
Dux throws an elbow that misses.
Gutenburg stalling.
Dux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gutenburg.
A nice left hand lands by Dux.
Dux tries to land a knee to the head but Gutenburg blocks with his arms.
Dux with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gutenburg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dux is trying to force a seperation but Gutenburg has the dominant position.
Gutenburg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dux crunches a lovely knee into Gutenburg's ribcage.
Gutenburg avoids the elbow strike from Dux, against the cage.
Dux lands a nice uppercut.
Dux scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux is trying to break the clinch but Gutenburg has him pressed against the cage.
Gutenburg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dux's efforts to push away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gutenburg is trying to pull guard but Dux turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gutenburg dodges an elbow strike from Dux.

Gutenburg pulls guard successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gutenburg trying to control the position.
Gutenburg controlling Dux's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tragon Dux just wasn't active enough.
Dux takes a swing at Gutenburg's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tragon Dux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kristoff Gutenburg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dux throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gutenburg.
Dux throws a body punch but Gutenburg moves out of range.
Tragon Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gutenburg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dux misses with the combination.
Dux lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from Dux.
Gutenburg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutenburg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dux throws a head kick but Gutenburg moves out of range.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Gutenburg moves out of range easily.

Gutenburg has closed the distance and engaged Dux in a clinch.
Dux misses with a knee to the head.
Gutenburg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dux to keep the fight standing.
Tragon Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoff Gutenburg.
Dux looking to throw knees to the head but Gutenburg is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux prevents the takedown attempt.
Dux misses with a knee strike.
Dux tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Dux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dux leaves Gutenburg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gutenburg is breathing heavily.
Gutenburg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dux pinned against the cage. Dux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gutenburg's sensitive parts.
Dux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gutenburg checks a leg kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dux lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gutenburg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gutenburg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gutenburg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dux clinches with his opponent.
Gutenburg tries to score a body lock takedown but Dux shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutenburg takes a knee to the side of the body.

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

Dux lands a big head kick that sends Gutenburg tumbling to the mat! Dux takes a step backwards and waves Gutenburg back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Gutenburg is rocked!
Dux lands with a right hand.
Gutenburg is still on wobbly legs! Can Dux finish him?
Dux circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Gutenburg drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Dux follows Gutenburg to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tragon Dux!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Holiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arana Kahui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holiday comes to the cage accompanied by All White Everythang by: Young Jeezy. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Holiday
vs
Kahui

194 cm
25
213 lbs
10 - 14 - 1

193 cm
22
221 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Beast Body

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Holiday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arana Kahui!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahui bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holiday's head.

It looks like Manny Holiday has been cut.
Kahui misses with a double jab

and Holiday counters with a single leg into guard. Kahui didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kahui utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holiday wants to stand but Kahui has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kahui pulls Holiday in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holiday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kahui is controlling Holiday's posture.
Holiday trying to control but Kahui is working from the bottom.
Kahui is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Arana Kahui was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kahui tries to clinch up.
Kahui throws a hook but Holiday avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Kahui both land. Nice combination.
Kahui lands with a cross.

Manny Holiday's cut is getting worse.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holiday.
Kahui misses with a double jab.
Kahui defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holiday.
Kahui misses with a straight right.
Holiday looks for a takedown but Kahui sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Holiday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Kahui misses.
Kahui misses with a hook

and Holiday counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Holiday trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holiday works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kahui is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holiday's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holiday's back!
I really don't envy Holiday right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahui biding his time, looking for the opening.
Holiday tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Holiday tries to hold on but Kahui pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holiday is looking to get to half guard.
Kahui controlling the position easily from mount.
Holiday tries to lock up and control but Kahui gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Holiday is trying to escape the mount.
Kahui controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Holiday is trying to escape the mount.
Kahui takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Holiday is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kahui tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holiday is desperately trying to improve his position but Kahui has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arana Kahui dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Holiday'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.

Kahui misses with an uppercut. Holiday saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kahui darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kahui sizes up Holiday with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Manny Holiday's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Manny Holiday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahui swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kahui feints with a jab and clips Holiday right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Holiday is sent crashing into the canvas and Kahui leaps in for the kill! Holiday tries to get to his feet but Kahui is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Holiday is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arana Kahui!
An out of breath Arana Kahui thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lollipop Candy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Ruutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lollipop Candy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Candy
vs
Ruutu

193 cm
26
211 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

195 cm
29
205 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lollipop Candy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikko Ruutu!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruutu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Candy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Candy lands a nice shot to the body.
Candy digs a good hook to Ruutu's body.
Candy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruutu.
Candy feints a jab promting Ruutu to slip. Candy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ruutu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Mikko Ruutu has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Candy misses
and Ruutu counters with a one-two to the body.
Candy lands a nice looking body shot.
Candy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruutu looks gassed!
Candy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruutu's sensitive parts.
Ruutu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Candy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruutu. Ruutu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Candy fakes the leg kick and cracks Ruutu in the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Candy lands with a right and another and another! Ruutu is in big trouble! Candy lands again and this time it's lights out for Ruutu! A quality knockout there for Candy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lollipop Candy!
Lollipop Candy made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Van Buren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Cole
vs
Van Buren

205 cm
27
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

195 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, King Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Van Buren!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cole closes the distance and clinches.
Cole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Buren blocks it with crossed arms.

Cole drops Van Buren with a big knee straight up the middle! Van Buren is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

It looks like Matt Van Buren has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole throws a sloppy head kick and Van Buren moves out of range easily.

Cole rushes Van Buren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cole throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Buren is trying to drag Cole to the mat but Cole just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Van Buren jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cole walks away with a smile on his face. Van Buren gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Cole rushes Van Buren and presses him up against the cage.
Van Buren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cole gets the underhooks and prevents it.
King Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Van Buren.
Cole looking to throw knees to the head but Van Buren is blocking nicely.
Van Buren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cole gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cole misses with a knee to the head.
Cole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Buren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren tries to score a body lock takedown but Cole shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cole tries a knee to the head but Van Buren blocks it.
Cole misses with a knee strike.
Cole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cole looking to throw knees to the head but Van Buren is blocking nicely.
Van Buren tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cole smiles and moves away.

Van Buren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Buren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cole misses with a knee strike.
Cole tries a knee to the head but Van Buren blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Buren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cole gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cole throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Buren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Buren blocks it with crossed arms.
Cole lands a knee to the head.
Cole misses with a knee strike.
Cole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Buren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cole prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Buren looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren is trying to pull guard but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
Cole tries a knee to the head but Van Buren blocks it.
Cole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Buren working hard to break the clinch.
Cole misses with a knee strike.
Cole throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cole tries to land a knee to the head but Van Buren blocks with his arms.
Van Buren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cole to keep the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole is pressed up against the cage. Van Buren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cole down to the mat. Cole avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Van Buren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Buren shoots in for a takedown but Cole shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Cole has Van Buren up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Buren's face.
Cole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cole looking to throw knees to the head but Van Buren is blocking nicely.
Cole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Buren tries to stall but Cole uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van Buren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Van Buren is trying to pull guard but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
Cole misses with a knee strike.
Cole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Buren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cole gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cole is pressed up against the cage. Van Buren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cole down to the mat. Cole avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
King Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Van Buren gets tackled into the cage by Cole. Cole maintains the clinch.
Cole misses with a knee strike.
Cole looking to throw knees to the head but Van Buren is blocking nicely.
Cole misses with a knee strike.
Cole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cole prevents the takedown attempt.
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!
Cole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Buren blocks it with crossed arms.
Cole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cole managing to block the knees to the body from Van Buren.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cole prevents a takedown attempt there.
Van Buren takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cole tries a knee to the head but Van Buren blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Van Buren's cut.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cole clinches up against the cage.
Cole connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Buren's face.
Cole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Buren jumps guard but Cole stands there with Van Buren around his waist. Van Buren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cole misses with a knee to the head.
Cole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Buren is trying to drag Cole to the mat but Cole just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Van Buren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cole gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
King Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Van Buren.
Van Buren jumps guard but Cole stands there with Van Buren around his waist. Van Buren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Buren is breathing heavily.
Cole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Buren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cole avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Buren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cole tries to land a knee to the head but Van Buren blocks with his arms.
Van Buren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cole pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cole lands a knee to the head.
Cole throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Buren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cole just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Buren blocks it with crossed arms.
Cole throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Buren blocks it with crossed arms.
Cole misses with a knee strike.
Cole on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Buren is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cole is keeping busy.
Van Buren tries for a takedown but Cole manages to get underhooks.
Van Buren goes for a takedown attempt but Cole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Van Buren tries to keep at a distance but Cole has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Buren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cole prevents the takedown attempt.
Cole looking to throw knees to the head but Van Buren is blocking nicely.
Cole connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole misses with a knee to the head.
Cole looking to throw knees to the head but Van Buren is blocking nicely.
Van Buren wants to stall.
Cole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Buren blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Buren wants a takedown but no success here.
Cole with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Cole.
King Cole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cole looking to throw knees to the head but Van Buren is blocking nicely.
Cole misses with a knee strike.
Van Buren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cole just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cole misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Cole.
Van Buren is trying to pull guard but Cole turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cole looking to throw knees to the head but Van Buren is blocking nicely.
Cole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Buren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Buren wants to take the fight to the mat but Cole manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cole tries a knee to the head but Van Buren blocks it.
Cole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Buren blocks it with crossed arms.
Cole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Van Buren takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Buren tries to pull guard but Cole forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Van Buren takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Buren is trying to break the clinch but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
Cole looking to throw knees to the head but Van Buren is blocking nicely.
Cole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Buren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cole gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van Buren.
Cole tries a knee to the head but Van Buren blocks it.
Cole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cole is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole misses with a knee strike.
Van Buren has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Buren blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Cole dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Van Buren's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Van Buren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cole tries to avoid it but Van Buren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cole to the ground. Cole escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice jab there from Cole.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cole, right into the meat.

Cole drives through and clinches with Van Buren against the cage.
Cole tries to land a knee to the head but Van Buren blocks with his arms.
Cole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Buren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Buren jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cole walks away with a smile on his face. Van Buren gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Cole closes the distance and clinches.
Van Buren is trying to pull guard but Cole turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
King Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Van Buren.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cole tries a knee to the head but Van Buren blocks it.
Van Buren tries to pull guard but Cole forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cole landing knees to the head.
Van Buren fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren is trying to pull guard but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
Van Buren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cole just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cole looking to throw knees to the head but Van Buren is blocking nicely.
Cole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cole misses with a knee to the head.
Cole tries a knee to the head but Van Buren blocks it.
Cole connects with a knee to the head.
Van Buren tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cole smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Cole as Van Buren shoots in.
Cole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Cole gets a clinch.
Van Buren is trying to pull guard but Cole has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole landing knees to the head.
Van Buren takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Buren blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Buren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cole is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cole throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cole looking to throw knees to the head but Van Buren is blocking nicely.
Cole misses with a knee strike.
Van Buren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cole after a bit of a struggle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole looking to throw knees to the head but Van Buren is blocking nicely.
Cole blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cole looking to throw knees to the head but Van Buren is blocking nicely.
Cole misses with a knee to the head.
Cole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren wants a takedown but no success here.
Cole connects with a knee to the head.
Cole tries to land a knee to the head but Van Buren blocks with his arms.
Cole blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Van Buren gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Buren tries to stand and escape but Cole is controlling the position.
Van Buren thows a huge punch but Cole dodges it nicely.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Buren can do to turn this around?
Van Buren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cole defending well though.
Van Buren is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole controlling the position well.
Van Buren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working.
King Cole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Buren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Buren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Buren.

And that's the end of the fight!
King Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cole, 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Cole!

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FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niko Sirkiä (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirkiä comes to the cage accompanied by Thergothon - Elemental. Wilkins has chosen Sans Pression- Numero 1 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Niko Sirkiä could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jay Wilkins's chin.

Sirkiä
vs
Wilkins

178 cm
24
177 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

182 cm
26
175 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Niko Sirkiä!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins misses with a right hand
and Sirkiä counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sirkiä dodges the punch combination from Wilkins.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wilkins.
Wilkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Sirkiä counters by clinching up.
Wilkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Sirkiä has double underhooks.
Sirkiä managing to block the knees to the body from Wilkins.
Wilkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sirkiä tries to work over Wilkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Sirkiä.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sirkiä blocks the elbow strike.
Sirkiä scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Sirkiä uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins has had enough of the clinch but Sirkiä keeps him there for the moment.
Wilkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Sirkiä controls his hands.
Wilkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sirkiä misses with the head strike.
Sirkiä is leaning against Wilkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wilkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

It looks like Jay Wilkins has been cut.
Sirkiä scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Wilkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilkins misses with a takedown attempt

and Sirkiä counters by clinching up.
Sirkiä lands a left hand.
Wilkins trying to land knees to the body.
Wilkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sirkiä's elbow.

Wilkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Wilkins clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirkiä.
Sirkiä blocks a body shot from Wilkins.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sirkiä digs a right hand underneath Wilkins's ribcage. Wilkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirkiä prevents Wilkins from breaking the clinch.
Wilkins can't find room to land a body shot as Sirkiä controls the action.
Sirkiä gets through Wilkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sirkiä scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilkins missing with knees to the body.
Sirkiä lands a nice shot to the body.
Sirkiä prevents a body shot from Wilkins.
Sirkiä lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilkins backwards.
Sirkiä is leaning against Wilkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wilkins throws an elbow but misses.
Sirkiä lands a nice uppercut.

Wilkins is rocked!
Sirkiä digs a right hand underneath Wilkins's ribcage. Wilkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wilkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Sirkiä finish him?
Wilkins looks gassed!
Sirkiä dips a shoulder and cracks Wilkins with a mighty uppercut! Wilkins falls back against the cage and Sirkiä unloads with a barrage of strikes! Wilkins is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sirkiä screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Sirkiä!

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hype
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurmas Uusisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keane comes to the cage accompanied by Misfits - Skulls. Uusisto has chosen System Of A Down - B.Y.O.B. as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Keane
vs
Uusisto

186 cm
25
180 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

177 cm
24
178 lbs
12 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Keane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurmas Uusisto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keane is looking to land body kicks.
Keane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keane throws out a leg kick but Uusisto moves out of range and Keane only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Uusisto.
Keane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uusisto.
Keane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uusisto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Uusisto is out of range.

Keane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Uusisto struggling a bit here.

Keane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uusisto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Uusisto is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusisto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Keane's best efforts.
Uusisto trying to control here.
Uusisto wants to get back to full guard.
Uusisto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Keane is keen to just control but Uusisto is a slippery customer.
Uusisto is looking for a sweep. Keane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keane trying to mount his opponent but Uusisto defends it.

Keane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Uusisto is just riding it out for now. Keane eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane is looking to take a break and control but Uusisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uusisto gets back to full guard.
Uusisto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Keane's guard.
Uusisto trying to move into half guard but instead Keane has managed to sweep!
Keane wants to control from the top but Uusisto keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keane won't allow Uusisto to sweep him here.
Uusisto manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Uusisto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keane really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uusisto looking to control but Keane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Uusisto quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Uusisto but it's paid off an Keane is forced to tap! Nice work by Uusisto.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jurmas Uusisto!
Jurmas Uusisto gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).