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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cody Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Duncan
vs
Hughes

170 cm
19
164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

160 cm
23
161 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Prefers standup

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cody Duncan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duncan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hughes avoids it really well and circles away.

Duncan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hughes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Duncan has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Duncan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Duncan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hughes, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Duncan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hughes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Duncan prevents Hughes from escaping the position.

Duncan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hughes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Duncan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Duncan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hughes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Duncan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Duncan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hughes, who protects the arm well.

Duncan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hughes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duncan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet but Duncan drags him back down.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cody Duncan!
A victorious Cody Duncan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Chippleworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Awmtea Sailo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cedric Chippleworth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chippleworth
vs
Sailo

174 cm
24
163 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
23
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cedric Chippleworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Awmtea Sailo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chippleworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sailo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chippleworth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Awmtea Sailo has been cut.
Chippleworth lands with a cross.
Chippleworth tests Sailo's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Sailo is rocked!
Chippleworth lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cedric Chippleworth!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Springer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Silva
vs
Springer

173 cm
25
148 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

225 cm
26
150 lbs
4 - 8 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Jerry Springer!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Springer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Springer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Springer counters with an outside leg kick.
Silva wants to clinch but Springer slips to the side
and Springer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva tries to clinch but Springer moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Springer counters with a big head kick but Silva shrugs it off.
Springer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Springer counters with an outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Springer misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Springer. Those never looked like landing.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Springer.
Springer shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Springer throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Springer misses with a wild combination.
Springer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Springer throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Rafael Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Springer motions for Silva to come forward. Springer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Springer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Rafael Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Springer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Springer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Springer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Springer looks winded!
Silva wants to clinch but Springer slips to the side
and Springer counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Springer throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva tries to clinch up
and Springer counters with a one-two to the body.
Springer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva tries to clinch there but Springer circles away.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Springer circles away.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Springer.
Springer swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Springer.
Springer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva tries to clinch there but Springer circles away.
Springer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Springer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva tries to clinch there but Springer circles away.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Springer throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Springer misses its intended target.
Silva tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to clinch but Springer is avoiding it.
A combination from Springer does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Springer. Those never looked like landing.
Springer swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Springer throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Springer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva wants to clinch up but Springer keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springer swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A looping hook to the body misses from Springer. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva wants to clinch up but Springer keeps it at a distance.
Springer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
A combination from Springer does no damage.
Silva moves to clinch but Springer breaks away
and Springer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Springer counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Springer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Springer trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is looking to stand up but Springer isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Springer passes into half guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Springer is looking to stall here but Silva recovers full guard.

Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Springer misses with a head kick.
Jerry Springer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Springer both land. Nice combination.
Silva wants to clinch up but Springer keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to clinch
and Springer counters with an inside leg kick.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Springer pushes him off.
Silva staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Springer.
A leg kick checked by Silva.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Springer misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
Springer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Springer is breathing heavily.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva closes the distance but Springer moves to the side
and Springer counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springer.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Springer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silva's knee momentarily.
Springer fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva wants to clinch
and Springer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Springer misses the shot to the body.
Silva closes the distance but Springer moves to the side
and Springer counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
Silva tries to clinch but Springer is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Springer.
Sloppy strikes from Springer. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch but Springer is having none of it.
Silva is looking to clinch but Springer is avoiding it.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Springer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silva tries to clinch
and Springer counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
Springer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Springer.
Springer misses with a two punch combination.
Springer misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Springer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Springer keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Springer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Springer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Springer pushes him off.
Springer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Springer counters with an outside leg kick.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Springer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Springer throws a low kick, looking for Silva's leg but Silva calmly moves out of range.
Springer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Springer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Springer circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Springer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Springer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Springer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Springer misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Springer circles away.
Rafael Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Springer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Springer shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Springer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Springer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Springer counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
letting Springer counter with a right hand.
Springer misses with the combination.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Springer closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Springer pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rafael Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Springer.
Silva tries to clinch but Springer moves out of range.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva wants to clinch up but Springer keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva closes the distance but Springer moves to the side
and Springer counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva wants to clinch but Springer slips to the side
and Springer counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Springer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva wants to clinch but Springer slips to the side
and Springer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silva's knee momentarily.
Springer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Springer.
Springer swinging wildly here.
Springer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Springer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jerry Springer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Springer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva tries to clinch up but Springer circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Springer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Springer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Springer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Springer pushes him off.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Springer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Springer throws a head kick that misses.
Springer throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva tries to clinch there but Springer circles away.
Rafael Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.

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 Rafael Silva.
Well Springer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Springer!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ross Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andry Andrianampoinimerina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koscheck comes to the cage accompanied by Til I Collapse By Eminem ft Nate Dog. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Koscheck
vs
Andrianampoinimerina

184 cm
20
187 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

172 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale*

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ross Koscheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andry Andrianampoinimerina!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koscheck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrianampoinimerina.
Koscheck swings widly with a right hand
and Andrianampoinimerina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Andrianampoinimerina.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Andrianampoinimerina trying to control the position but Koscheck is working away.
Andrianampoinimerina grinds an elbow into Koscheck's temple.
Andrianampoinimerina connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Koscheck some visible discomfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianampoinimerina lands an elbow.
Andrianampoinimerina throws an elbow but Koscheck slips to the side and avoids it well.
Andrianampoinimerina working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Koscheck is looking to reverse the position.
Andrianampoinimerina lands some shots froms side control.
Andrianampoinimerina working the head with strikes.

Koscheck is rocked!
Andrianampoinimerina working away.
Andrianampoinimerina is working Koscheck over with some ground and pound from side control.
Koscheck taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck is looking to reverse the position.
Koscheck manages to work his way to half guard, despite Andrianampoinimerina's best efforts.
Andrianampoinimerina works his way into full mount!
Andrianampoinimerina landing strikes from the mount and Koscheck is in trouble!
Koscheck tries to lock up and control but Andrianampoinimerina gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Koscheck is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Koscheck sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Andrianampoinimerina lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Andrianampoinimerina is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koscheck is looking to control Andrianampoinimerina's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koscheck avoid being mounted?

Koscheck looking for submissions off his back.
Koscheck taking some punishment here, with Andrianampoinimerina in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianampoinimerina lands strikes from half guard.
Andrianampoinimerina scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Koscheck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andrianampoinimerina scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Andrianampoinimerina controlling the action here.
Andrianampoinimerina scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Andrianampoinimerina lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Andrianampoinimerina there.
Koscheck regains full guard. Nicely done.
Andrianampoinimerina landing some decent shots from guard.

Koscheck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andrianampoinimerina throwing strikes from guard but Koscheck blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianampoinimerina trying to control but Koscheck is working from the bottom.
Koscheck has momentary wrist control but Andrianampoinimerina slips an elbow through the middle.

Andrianampoinimerina got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koscheck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andrianampoinimerina has managed to get both his arms back between Koscheck's legs - danger averted.
Andrianampoinimerina working some strikes from top position.
Andrianampoinimerina wants to pass the guard but Koscheck is keeping the position.
Andrianampoinimerina postures up.
Andrianampoinimerina stands and throws Koscheck's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Koscheck tries to buck Andrianampoinimerina off but Andrianampoinimerina is having none of it.
Koscheck manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Koscheck on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Koscheck actively working from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrianampoinimerina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koscheck keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianampoinimerina working over Koscheck with some ground and pound. Koscheck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Andrianampoinimerina working over Koscheck with some ground and pound. Koscheck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Andrianampoinimerina looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Koscheck with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koscheck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Koscheck manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andrianampoinimerina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koscheck swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Andrianampoinimerina is sitting in close to Koscheck's body. Koscheck has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Andrianampoinimerina is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Andrianampoinimerina is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Koscheck.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ross Koscheck!
Post fight, an emotional Ross Koscheck said 'I've been waiting a very long time to get Sune back in that ring...Sune stop runnin...just face me'.

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Aleksandrenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Rautiainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Rautiainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aleksandrenko
vs
Rautiainen

170 cm
24
200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

192 cm
26
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale*

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Aleksandrenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Rautiainen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleksandrenko blocks a head kick by Rautiainen.
Aleksandrenko is looking to clinch.
Rautiainen misses with a head kick.
Rautiainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rautiainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Rautiainen tries to keep at a distance but Aleksandrenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rautiainen letting Aleksandrenko take a breather here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aleksandrenko.

It looks like Marcus Rautiainen has been cut.
Aleksandrenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aleksandrenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rautiainen's efforts to push away.
Aleksandrenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Aleksandrenko breaks from the clinch.
Aleksandrenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rautiainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcus Rautiainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Aleksandrenko forces Rautiainen back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aleksandrenko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rautiainen's brow.
Rautiainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rautiainen blocks an elbow strike.
Aleksandrenko tries to throw a body punch but Rautiainen avoids it by throwing Aleksandrenko back against the cage.
Aleksandrenko lands an elbow just above Rautiainen 's eye.
Aleksandrenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rautiainen is defending well for now.

Aleksandrenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rautiainen throws a lazy head kick
and Aleksandrenko counters with a left and a right that stings Rautiainen.
Rautiainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rautiainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aleksandrenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Rautiainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aleksandrenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Aleksandrenko lands a damaging elbow.
Aleksandrenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aleksandrenko landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Aleksandrenko.
Aleksandrenko landing knees to the head.
Rautiainen looks winded!
Knees to the body from Aleksandrenko.
Aleksandrenko with a knee to the head.
Aleksandrenko lands an elbow inside that Rautiainen shrugs off.
Aleksandrenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rautiainen backwards.

That has opened up Marcus Rautiainen's cut even more.
Rautiainen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Aleksandrenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rautiainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rautiainen is trying to push Aleksandrenko away but Aleksandrenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right handed body shot lands from Aleksandrenko.
Aleksandrenko slows down the pace here.
Rautiainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautiainen takes an elbow to the temple.
Aleksandrenko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Aleksandrenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Aleksandrenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rautiainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Aleksandrenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aleksandrenko lands a damaging elbow.

Aleksandrenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Rautiainen clinches up against the cage.
Aleksandrenko lands an elbow inside that Rautiainen shrugs off.
Rautiainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aleksandrenko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrenko pushes Rautiainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aleksandrenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rautiainen avoids it.
Aleksandrenko scores with a hook to the body.
Aleksandrenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rautiainen avoids the elbow strike from Aleksandrenko, against the cage.
Aleksandrenko crunches a lovely knee into Rautiainen's ribcage.
Rautiainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Aleksandrenko won't allow it.
Rautiainen takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Aleksandrenko.

Aleksandrenko breaks the clinch.
Aleksandrenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Aleksandrenko closes the distance and clinches.
Rautiainen takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Aleksandrenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Rautiainen's cut.
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.

Rautiainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aleksandrenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rautiainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maxim Aleksandrenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aleksandrenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rautiainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A good leg kick by Rautiainen.
Rautiainen lands an overhand right.
Rautiainen throws a nice head kick!
Aleksandrenko is looking to clinch.

Aleksandrenko has closed the distance and engaged Rautiainen in a clinch.
Maxim Aleksandrenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rautiainen tries to circle away but Aleksandrenko has him pinned against the cage.
Aleksandrenko lands a left hand.
Aleksandrenko has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Aleksandrenko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rautiainen can't break the clinch.
Aleksandrenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rautiainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Rautiainen working hard to break the clinch.
Aleksandrenko lands a damaging elbow.

The cut above Marcus Rautiainen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksandrenko avoiding damage.
Aleksandrenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rautiainen is breathing heavily.
Rautiainen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aleksandrenko just stands there and leans against the cage.

Rautiainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aleksandrenko wants to clinch.
Rautiainen throws a series of strikes that have Aleksandrenko backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aleksandrenko clinches with his opponent.
Aleksandrenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aleksandrenko lands an elbow inside that Rautiainen shrugs off.
Aleksandrenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.

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

Aleksandrenko darts in and clinches Rautiainen up against the cage.
Come on Aleksandrenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rautiainen avoiding damage as Aleksandrenko throws knees to the body.
Rautiainen takes an elbow to the forehead.

Marcus Rautiainen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Aleksandrenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aleksandrenko keeps control of Rautiainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrenko has Rautiainen pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aleksandrenko throws an elbow but misses.
Aleksandrenko has Rautiainen pressed against the cage, preventing Rautiainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Aleksandrenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aleksandrenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rautiainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aleksandrenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rautiainen throws a head kick that misses

and Aleksandrenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Rautiainen takes a knee to the side of the body.

Aleksandrenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aleksandrenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rautiainen can do to turn this around?
Aleksandrenko moves in looking to clinch but Rautiainen pushes him off.

Aleksandrenko clinches up against the cage.
Aleksandrenko working Rautiainen over with knees to the body.
Aleksandrenko lands an elbow inside that Rautiainen shrugs off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maxim Aleksandrenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Maxim Aleksandrenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avery Jackson Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Kottonmouth Kings presents: Richter - Lets Go. Carlos Gracie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gracie
vs
Jackson Brown

187 cm
27
142 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

171 cm
19
138 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlos Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Avery Jackson Brown!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackson Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Jackson Brown defends easily.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Jackson Brown defends easily.

Jackson Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson Brown controls the pace.
Jackson Brown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Avery Jackson Brown.
Jackson Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
A big left from Jackson Brown misses.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt

and Jackson Brown counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson Brown wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.

Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson Brown pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jackson Brown working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson Brown trying to control the pace.
Jackson Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Still in half guard, Jackson Brown seems content to control.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson Brown is one step ahead there.
Jackson Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson Brown defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Brown advances position into side control!
Jackson Brown moves into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson Brown controlling his opponent.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Jackson Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson Brown punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson Brown landing strikes from the mount.
Jackson Brown controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie fails with the takedown
and Jackson Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Jackson Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Jackson Brown circles away easily
and Jackson Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Gracie is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots and misses

and Jackson Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson Brown passes into half guard.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gracie has hold of Jackson Brown's hands but Jackson Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson Brown moves nicely into side control.
Avery Jackson Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big shot lands for Jackson Brown! That's hurt Gracie! Will he recover? Jackson Brown fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avery Jackson Brown!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Beranubus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulus Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulus Herzog will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Beranubus
vs
Herzog

180 cm
27
185 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

188 cm
20
196 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vitor Beranubus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulus Herzog!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herzog closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Vitor Beranubus has been cut.
Herzog misses with a hook.
Herzog connects with a nice looking jab.

Beranubus is rocked!
Herzog lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herzog lands with a shot to the body.
Herzog connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beranubus momentarily.
Oh Beranubus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Herzog scores with a jab to the body.
Herzog throws an overhand right that drops Beranubus like a sack of potatoes! Herzog dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulus Herzog!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jens Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javed Iqbal Mughal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Javed Iqbal Mughal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johansson
vs
Iqbal Mughal

167 cm
24
155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
19
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jens Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Javed Iqbal Mughal!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mughal.
Mughal misses with an uppercut
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Javed Iqbal Mughal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson jabs Mughal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Johansson.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Mughal.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Mughal.
Mughal misses with a straight right.
Mughal throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
Mughal lands a jab.
Mughal throws a jab when Johansson was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mughal misses the jab.
Mughal scores with a decent looking hook.
Mughal missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mughal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
Johansson connects with a body shot that sends Mughal's belly button to the back.
Mughal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mughal throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
Mughal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johansson.
A big right from Mughal misses.
Johansson misses with a double jab.
Johansson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Johansson fails with the takedown.
Johansson takes one to the chin there.
Mughal misses with a hook

and Johansson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johansson tries to break the clinch but Mughal is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Mughal scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Mughal.
Johansson is looking to break free of the clinch but Mughal has double underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mughal.
Mughal has Johansson pressed against the cage, preventing Johansson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johansson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mughal's efforts to push away.
Johansson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mughal after a bit of a struggle.
Mughal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johansson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johansson slips a straight right by Mughal.
A big right from Johansson misses.
A jab from Mughal misses.
Johansson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mughal misses with an uppercut.
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mughal looks to throw the jab but Johansson is out of range.
Mughal defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Mughal's head but Mughal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mughal's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mughal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Johansson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johansson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Mughal.
Mughal throws a jab when Johansson was well out of range.
Javed Iqbal Mughal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mughal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mughal misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mughal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johansson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Mughal.

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

Mughal defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johansson.
A nice elbow there by Johansson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Johansson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mughal has worked his arm free - good work by Mughal!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javed Iqbal Mughal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Johansson tries for a takedown but Mughal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jens Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johansson scores with a shot to the body.
Mughal lands the left hand.
Mughal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mughal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Johansson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mughal was covering up waiting for the punch and Johansson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mughal wants to stand up but Johansson is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mughal is looking for a sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mughal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johansson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mughal's legs.
Mughal is looking for a sweep.
Johansson trying to control the action but Mughal is working from the bottom.

Johansson has hold of Mughal's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mughal tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Johansson cranks the arm and Mughal screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mughal, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jens Johansson!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quest Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger comes to the cage accompanied by Tnt. John Kruger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Quest Love's chin.

Kruger
vs
Love

187 cm
27
197 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

170 cm
21
192 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quest Love!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger throws a leg kick but Love sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kruger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Love pinned against the cage. Love gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kruger misses with a hook to the body
and Love counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Love throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Love. No joy for Kruger on that attempt.
Kruger lands with a hook. Love tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kruger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruger shoots in but Love avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Love is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruger.
Love fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Love gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Love throws a right and a left that both miss.
Love throws the left hand but Kruger avoids the punch easily.
Love misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Love misses with a straight left.
Love loads up on a big right hand but Kruger slips the punch.
Kruger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Love.
Kruger takes a swing at Love's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Love misses its intended target.
Love takes one on the button.
Love takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kruger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Love as he avoids it easily.
Love moves out of range of the strikes.
Love lands with a thumping leg kick.
Love swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Love sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Love misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Love. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love throws a solid leg kick but Kruger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Love.
Love moves away from the strike by Kruger.
Kruger defending well as Love loads up on a big left hand.
Kruger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Love throws a right hand that Kruger ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruger also avoids with ease.
Kruger throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Love scores with a nice right hand.
Kruger takes a swing at Love's ribcage but misses.

Love drops Kruger with a beautiful combination! Kruger stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Love is looking for the KO!

Kruger is rocked!

It looks like John Kruger has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kruger is defended easily by Love.
Love looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kruger staying out of range there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kruger. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Kruger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Love to the mat! Love manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Love wants to get back to his feet but Kruger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Love keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Kruger is really struggling to control Love but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because John Kruger just wasn't active enough.
Kruger shoots in but Love avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kruger checks a leg kick.
Kruger throws a shot to the body.
Love throws a nice looking combination but Kruger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Love is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kruger throws an overhand right that lands on Love's shoulder, as Love tries to avoid the shot.
Kruger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Love's head.
Love avoids the body shot from Kruger.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kruger shoots in for a takedown but Love shows good takedown defense.
Kruger slips under a jab from Love.

Love gets caught flat footed, as Kruger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quest Love dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Kruger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A punch combination from Love misses.
Kruger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Love pinned against the cage. Love gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kruger misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Love.
Love throws a sloppy head kick and Kruger moves out of range easily.
Love displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger throws out the jab.
Love on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Love is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kruger moves forwards but Love connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Kruger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Kruger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Love did well to prevent Kruger getting side control.
Kruger is looking to take a break and control but Love is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kruger is pressing down on Love's thigh, looking to free his foot. Love is holding on for now.
Kruger working over Love with some ground and pound. Love looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kruger is looking to advance position but Love won't allow it.
Kruger is working hard here to advance position.
Love pushes Kruger off looking to stand but Kruger dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kruger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kruger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kruger not doing much here.
Kruger is trying to control the action in half guard but Love is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger throwing shots but Love is blocking nicely.
Kruger thows a huge punch but Love dodges it nicely.
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. Kruger connects with a nice short shot to Love's temple.
Kruger is trying to control. Love wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kruger wants to free his trapped foot but Love is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Love tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kruger manages to move to mount!
Kruger 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger with good strikes from the mount here!
Kruger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kruger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kruger sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Love is squirming around, avoiding Kruger's attempts to control the action.
Love is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Kruger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Kruger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kruger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Love.
Love avoids the body shot from Kruger.
Nice takedown defense from Love. No joy for Kruger on that attempt.
Love throws a hook but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger checks a leg kick.
Kruger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruger scores with a leg kick.
Kruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Love swivels and escapes.
Kruger looks to throw the jab but Love is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kruger.
Kruger dives in and grabs Love's left leg, looking for a takedown. Love pushes down on Kruger's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Love.
Love bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger shoots in for a double leg but Love sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Love throws a low kick, looking for Kruger's leg but Kruger calmly moves out of range.
Kruger shoots for a takedown but Love saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Love dips to his left and cracks Kruger with an uppercut!
Love lands a nice looking body kick.
Kruger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Love.
Love looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Kruger throws a looping overhand right but Love ducks down to avoid it.
Kruger slips a straight right by Love.
Love misses with a looping left.
Love throws the left hand but Kruger avoids the punch easily.
Love's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kruger under the eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love throws a nice looking combination but Kruger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Love scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Love misses with a hook. Kruger ducked under it nicely.
Quest Love is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horrible takedown by Kruger or perhaps it was just good defense by Love which made him look bad.
Kruger moves away from the strike by Love.
Love fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kruger looks for a takedown but Love sprawls well.
Love throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Kruger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kruger 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.
Love blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kruger.
John Kruger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger tries to pass to full mount but Love defends it.
Kruger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Love defending well though.
Kruger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kruger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Love wants to get back to his feet.
Kruger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love pushes Kruger off looking to stand but Kruger dives back in and keeps control.
Kruger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Love's head.

Kruger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kruger wants to pass to mount but Love is defending the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Quest Love.
I think Love 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quest Love!
A relieved looking Quest Love thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Fredrikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfe Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fredrikson
vs
Larson

178 cm
25
175 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
175 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)
CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale*

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Fredrikson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wolfe Larson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fredrikson scores with a takedown into Larson's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fredrikson controlling from the top position.
Larson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fredrikson is controlling him.

Larson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fredrikson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fredrikson pushing down on Larson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fredrikson wants to take a breather but Larson is having none of it.
Fredrikson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fredrikson tries to control but Larson wriggling away.
Fredrikson with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredrikson lands a heavy elbow.
Larson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Fredrikson looking to control but Larson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson is bucking up trying to escape but Fredrikson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Larson is rocked!

It looks like Wolfe Larson has been cut.

Fredrikson is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Fredrikson extends the arm and Larson is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johan Fredrikson!
Johan Fredrikson retains his welterweight title!