IMMA: Get laid PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnaud Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veli Urhola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rio
vs
Urhola

213 cm
26
300 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

194 cm
20
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnaud Rio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veli Urhola!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Urhola has taken the fight to the clinch.
Urhola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Urhola stops a takedown attempt from Rio.
Rio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Urhola unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Urhola lands a nice knee to the body.
Rio is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short left from Urhola.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Urhola as Rio tries to tie him up.
Urhola is leaning against Rio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rio letting Urhola take a breather here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Urhola.
Urhola putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Urhola works on Rio's body with a couple of short punches.
Urhola lands a nice knee to the body.
Urhola scores with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urhola is working Rio over against the cage.
Urhola utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Urhola.
Urhola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urhola lands with a light punch inside.
Urhola lands with a short shot to the head.
Urhola digs a right hand underneath Rio's ribcage. Rio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Urhola obliges.
Rio takes a knee to the side of the body.
Urhola has Rio pressed against the cage.
Urhola landing knees to the head.

It looks like Arnaud Rio has been cut.
A knee to the head by Urhola.

Urhola drops his opponent with a massive elbow! Rio is holding on for dear life.

Rio is rocked!
Urhola working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Rio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Urhola lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Rio quite badly. Rio pulls Urhola in close trying to recover. Urhola postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Rio on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Rio doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Veli Urhola!

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C
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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hopeless Place (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Act A Fool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopeless Place has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Place
vs
A Fool

185 cm
25
265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

189 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hopeless Place!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Act A Fool!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A Fool with a nice cross.
Place walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Place shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts A Fool as he jumps to the side.
A Fool lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Place out cold! Place is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Act A Fool!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between King Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Booey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bong
vs
Booey

155 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

160 cm
22
140 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, King Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Booey!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bong tries to bum rush Booey with a series of wild strikes but Booey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Bong lands a left and a right that send Booey crashing to the mat, dazed. Bong thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Booey is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booey shoots in looking for a takedown. Bong tries to sprawl out of it but Booey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Booey is still on wobbly legs! Can Bong finish him?
Bong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Booey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Booey seems to have recovered his senses.

Bong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bong showed some decent athleticism there.
Bong tries to stand and escape but Booey is controlling the position.
Booey is looking to improve his position.
Bong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bong is really struggling to control Booey but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bong prevents Booey from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bong stands up from mount. Strange move.
Bong misses with a few strikes there.
Booey slips a jab and a cross from Bong.

Bong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Booey's half guard.
Booey wants to get back to full guard.
Bong wants to stand up but Booey is controlling the position.
Booey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bong is working away from the top position though.
Booey tries to roll over but Bong keeps him under control.

Bong stands up from half guard.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck for Booey with that takedown attempt.
Booey fails to land the takedown.
King Bong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Booey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booey shoots in for a double leg but Bong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Booey looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Booey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Booey shoots in but no luck this time.

Bong lands a big right hand that sends Booey crashing to the mat! Bong stays standing though and waves Booey back to his feet!
Booey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bong wants to clinch.
Booey dodges the punch combination from Bong.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bong.
Booey manages to get back to half guard.
Bong tries to stand but can't do so whilst Booey controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booey tries to roll over but Bong keeps him under control.
Bong tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Booey wants to improve his position but Bong is controlling well.
Booey is pressing down on Bong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Bong stands up and waves to Booey to follow him.
Bong throws a nice looking combination but Booey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Booey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bong sprawls well. Bong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Booey gets slowly back to his feet.
Booey shoots for a double leg takedown but Bong sprawls well. He's pushed Booey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Booey is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bong is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Booey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bong lands a big right hand that sends Booey crashing to the mat! Bong stays standing though and waves Booey back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booey shoots in looking for a takedown. Bong tries to sprawl out of it but Booey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Booey gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Bong gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Bong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean VonFoster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Laitinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean VonFoster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

VonFoster
vs
Laitinen

225 cm
30
185 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

175 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean VonFoster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Laitinen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laitinen swings for the body but VonFoster moves out of range.
VonFoster tries to clinch up but Laitinen circles away and keeps his distance.
A clash of legs there as VonFoster blocks the low kick.

Laitinen tries to sprawl but VonFoster drives through with a takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
VonFoster wants to get back to his feet.
VonFoster trying to control the action but Laitinen is working from the bottom.
Laitinen trying to control but VonFoster postures up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean VonFoster!
During a confident post fight interview, Sean VonFoster thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henri Eskola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peeta Paka Spiduhmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiduhmon has chosen Bob Marley - Three Little Birds as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Eskola
vs
Paka Spiduhmon

180 cm
29
170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

186 cm
20
182 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Fenrir Fightgear - Steel Penn

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henri Eskola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peeta Paka Spiduhmon!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiduhmon throws a sloppy head kick and Eskola moves out of range easily.
Spiduhmon lands with a slapping head kick.
Eskola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Eskola with that takedown attempt.
Spiduhmon stuffs the takedown attempt from Eskola. Eskola gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henri Eskola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eskola avoids the head kick by Spiduhmon.
Spiduhmon lands with a kick to the temple. Eskola shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Eskola avoids the head kick by Spiduhmon.
Spiduhmon throws a leg kick which misses Eskola's front leg but catches the back leg as Eskola tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiduhmon stuffs the takedown attempt from Eskola. Eskola gets slowly back to his feet.
Eskola tries for a takedown but Spiduhmon circles away easily
and Spiduhmon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Eskola is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Spiduhmon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eskola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spiduhmon but Spiduhmon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eskola blocks a head kick by Spiduhmon.
Peeta Paka Spiduhmon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Spiduhmon lands a big right hand that sends Eskola crashing to the mat! Spiduhmon stays standing though and waves Eskola back to his feet!

Eskola is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spiduhmon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eskola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spiduhmon circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eskola blocks a head kick by Spiduhmon.

Spiduhmon lands a big head kick that sends Eskola tumbling to the mat! Spiduhmon takes a step backwards and waves Eskola back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Eskola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eskola blocks a head kick by Spiduhmon.
No luck for Eskola with that takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Eskola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spiduhmon, right into the meat.
Eskola seems to have got his legs back now.
Eskola shoots for a double leg takedown but Spiduhmon sprawls well. He's pushed Eskola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spiduhmon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spiduhmon throws a head kick that Eskola semi-blocks.
Spiduhmon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eskola shoots in looking for a takedown but Spiduhmon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eskola's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spiduhmon throws a head kick but Eskola moves out of range.
Spiduhmon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spiduhmon throws the kick towards the body but Eskola avoids it.
Eskola tries to clinch but Spiduhmon is having none of it.
Spiduhmon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eskola.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spiduhmon. Eskola shrugs it off though.
Eskola takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Eskola forces Spiduhmon back against the cage and clinches.
Eskola is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spiduhmon to keep the fight standing.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Spiduhmon misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spiduhmon fails to land.
Spiduhmon has Eskola pushed against the cage.
Eskola is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spiduhmon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eskola has Spiduhmon pressed against the cage, preventing Spiduhmon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spiduhmon misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Spiduhmon throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Spiduhmon.
Spiduhmon throws a head kick that misses.
Eskola shoots for a takedown but Spiduhmon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eskola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spiduhmon as he avoids it easily.
Eskola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spiduhmon defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henri Eskola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eskola doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spiduhmon counters with a big head kick but Eskola shrugs it off.
Eskola avoids the head kick by Spiduhmon.
Nice body punch from Spiduhmon.
Spiduhmon throws a sloppy head kick and Eskola moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eskola avoids the head kick by Spiduhmon.
Spiduhmon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spiduhmon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spiduhmon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eskola.
Eskola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Eskola drives through and clinches with Spiduhmon against the cage.
Eskola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spiduhmon misses with some punches.
Eskola is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiduhmon tries to break the clinch but Eskola is controlling the position.
Spiduhmon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eskola's elbow.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Eskola. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Eskola fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eskola is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spiduhmon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spiduhmon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Spiduhmon.
A shot in the inside from Spiduhmon.
Eskola blocks a body shot from Spiduhmon.
Spiduhmon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spiduhmon.
Spiduhmon misses with some punches.
Spiduhmon misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eskola blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiduhmon swings wildly with an uppercut but Eskola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eskola is looking for a takedown.
Spiduhmon throws a punch but it's blocked by Eskola.
Spiduhmon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiduhmon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiduhmon working aggressively here.
Eskola is trying to stall.
Spiduhmon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Eskola is trying to trip Spiduhmon. He has hold of a leg but Spiduhmon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Eskola persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Spiduhmon is trying to control the position but Eskola postures up.
Eskola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spiduhmon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eskola won't allow Spiduhmon to get back to his feet.
Eskola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spiduhmon can't keep his opponent in guard - Eskola advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Eskola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spiduhmon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eskola with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Eskola seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Spiduhmon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Henri Eskola!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave De Decker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

De Decker
vs
Price

200 cm
21
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

186 cm
21
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave De Decker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Price!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price lands a nice hook to De Decker's body. De Decker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Decker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Price fakes the leg kick and cracks De Decker in the body.
Price lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price lands a jab to De Decker's midsection.
Price misses with the combination.
Price digs a good hook to De Decker's body.
Price drops De Decker with a straight right hand, right on the button! Price follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Price!
After the big win, Tommy Price made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Untouchable Fight Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Hattingh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Hattingh told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Phoenix
vs
Hattingh

192 cm
24
240 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
34
255 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Hattingh!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hattingh.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Phoenix is looking to regain half guard here but Hattingh keeps moving and retains side control.
Hattingh wants to stand but Phoenix has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Phoenix tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Phoenix scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Phoenix lands a nice looking body shot.
Phoenix connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like George Hattingh has been cut.
Phoenix avoids a punch combination nicely.

Phoenix forces Hattingh back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Phoenix takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
Hattingh looks winded!
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Phoenix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Phoenix lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Hattingh takes a shot to the head.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Hattingh backwards.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix lands a shot to the body.
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!
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hattingh tries to circle away but Phoenix has him pinned against the cage.
Phoenix lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phoenix gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That has opened up George Hattingh's cut even more.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hattingh blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
A short body shot lands from Phoenix as the two fighters clinch.
Hattingh blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hattingh working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phoenix tries a body shot but Hattingh blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Phoenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Hattingh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.

Hattingh breaks from the clinch.
Hattingh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hattingh thuds his right hand into Phoenix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Phoenix.
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!

Phoenix sends Hattingh crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Phoenix is motioning to the referee to let Hattingh up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Hattingh is rocked!
Phoenix delivers a nice body kick.
Hattingh is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Phoenix closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hattingh! Phoenix dives in looking to finish! Hattingh is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Phoenix!
A victorious Simon Phoenix thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Schoonover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Schoonover might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Daylight - Matt and Kim. Simmons is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DMX - Who We Be. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Schoonover
vs
Simmons

185 cm
29
221 lbs
16 - 5 - 1

180 cm
29
206 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Julius Schoonover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Earl Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Simmons clinches up against the cage.
Schoonover fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simmons landing knees to the body.
Schoonover misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simmons connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schoonover's face.
Simmons trying to land knees to the body.
Simmons tries a knee to the head but Schoonover blocks it.
Simmons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schoonover goes for a takedown attempt but Simmons pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Simmons takes the fight into the clinch.
Simmons missing with knees to the body.
Schoonover managing to block the knees to the body from Simmons.
Schoonover scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simmons obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Schoonover fails to land.
Schoonover throws a punch but it's blocked by Simmons.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Julius Schoonover has been cut.

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

Simmons moves into the clinch.
Schoonover is trying to stall.
Simmons dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Schoonover misses with a hook from the clinch.

Schoonover jumps guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Simmons tries to stand but Schoonover is controlling from the bottom.
Schoonover tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simmons stands up and waves to Schoonover to follow him.
Schoonover fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Schoonover. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Simmons clinches up against the cage.
Schoonover avoiding damage as Simmons throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons misses with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simmons.
A head punch on the inside from Schoonover fails to land.
Simmons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schoonover is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Schoonover avoids the damage to the body.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simmons blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Simmons.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schoonover tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schoonover tries to score a body lock takedown but Simmons shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simmons using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schoonover has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simmons blocks a body shot from Schoonover.
Simmons stalls.
Schoonover swings wildly with an uppercut but Simmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schoonover on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simmons landing knees to the head.
Simmons stalling the fight.
Simmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Schoonover avoids the damage to the body.
Simmons lands an elbow that stopped Schoonover in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Simmons on the inside.

Schoonover tightens his grip and picks Simmons up, before dumping him to the ground. Simmons manages to land in guard.
Schoonover sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schoonover wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schoonover is working hard here to advance position.
Simmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet but Schoonover is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Schoonover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Earl Simmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julius Schoonover's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Simmons clinches up against the cage.

Simmons breaks from the clinch.

Simmons closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schoonover working hard to break the clinch.
Schoonover on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but Schoonover blocks with his arms.
Simmons trying to land knees to the body.
Schoonover wants to stall.
Simmons using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schoonover has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schoonover tries to stall but Simmons uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Simmons missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Simmons landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Simmons as Schoonover tries to tie him up.
Simmons lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Schoonover successfully pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simmons decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Schoonover, up you get!
Schoonover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Simmons instigates a clinch.
Earl Simmons seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Simmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schoonover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schoonover shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Simmons rushes Schoonover and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simmons looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schoonover.
Simmons misses with a knee to the head.
Schoonover managing to block the knees to the body from Simmons.
Schoonover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simmons tries a knee to the head but Schoonover blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Schoonover.
Schoonover takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Simmons landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simmons landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Schoonover takes a knee right on the jaw!
Simmons scores with a knee to the head.

Julius Schoonover's cut is getting worse.
Simmons scores with a knee to the head.
Simmons lands with a right to the head.
Simmons comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Simmons lands a knee to the body.
Schoonover avoiding damage as Simmons throws knees to the body.
Simmons utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Simmons landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simmons lands a damaging elbow.
Simmons connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schoonover's face.
Simmons tries a knee to the head but Schoonover blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schoonover motions for Simmons to come forward. Schoonover throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Simmons closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simmons tries a knee to the head but Schoonover blocks it.
Schoonover on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schoonover tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Schoonover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simmons misses with a knee to the head.
Simmons lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Julius Schoonover's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Schoonover working aggressively here.
Simmons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simmons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schoonover jumps guard but Simmons turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Simmons looking to throw knees to the head but Schoonover is blocking nicely.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but Schoonover blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schoonover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Simmons content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Schoonover throws a head punch that misses.
Simmons misses with a knee to the head.
Simmons using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schoonover has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simmons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schoonover blocks it with crossed arms.

Simmons breaks the clinch.

Simmons pushes Schoonover up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simmons with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Schoonover manages to break the clinch.

Simmons darts in and clinches Schoonover up against the cage.
Schoonover is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Earl Simmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julius Schoonover's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Simmons closes the distance and clinches.
Simmons looking to throw knees to the head but Schoonover is blocking nicely.
Simmons is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Schoonover breaks from the clinch.
Earl Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Simmons has Schoonover up against the cage in a clinch.
Simmons missing with knees to the body.
Schoonover on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simmons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simmons crunches a lovely knee into Schoonover's ribcage.
Simmons misses with a knee strike.
Simmons with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Schoonover managing to block the knees to the body from Simmons.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schoonover pulls guard successfully.
Simmons would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Simmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Schoonover is working an open guard so Simmons takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Schoonover works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simmons displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schoonover up against the cage.
Simmons landing knees to the body.
Simmons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schoonover tries to pull guard but Simmons forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Julius Schoonover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schoonover blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Simmons.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schoonover drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simmons.
Simmons scores with a knee to the head.

Schoonover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schoonover is defended easily by Simmons.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Schoonover. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Simmons closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Schoonover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Simmons utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Simmons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schoonover wants a takedown but no success here.
Simmons with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Simmons.
Simmons landing knees to the head.
Simmons connects with a knee to the head.

Jeez, Julius Schoonover's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Simmons lands a good knee to the midsection. Schoonover won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons lands a knee to the head.
Simmons scores with a knee to the head.
Schoonover misses with some punches.
Schoonover throws a head punch that misses.

Schoonover manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schoonover working a defensive guard here.
Simmons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simmons trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schoonover's guard.

Simmons gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Simmons clinches up against the cage.
Earl Simmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simmons taking a breather.
Schoonover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simmons taking a breather.
Schoonover misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schoonover blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simmons.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simmons.
Simmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Earl Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simmons 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earl Simmons!
An out of breath Earl Simmons thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Frye Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaneonuskatew Citlali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Frye Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The show goes on - Lupe Fiasco. Citlali is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shadow of the Sun. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kaneonuskatew Citlali enters the cage!

Frye Jr
vs
Citlali

198 cm
25
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

197 cm
22
215 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ultimate Fighting Gear

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Frye Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaneonuskatew Citlali!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frye Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Citlali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Citlali wants to clinch.
Frye Jr looks to land a combination but Citlali avoids it well.
Frye Jr throws a hook to the side of Citlali's head but Citlali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Citlali throws a sloppy head kick and Frye Jr moves out of range easily.
Citlali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frye Jr.
Citlali throws a sloppy head kick and Frye Jr moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Frye Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Frye Jr.
Frye Jr blocks a head kick by Citlali.
Frye Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Citlali takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Citlali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Citlali is rocked!
Citlali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Citlali throws a lazy right hand but Frye Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Citlali throws a hook but Frye Jr avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Citlali throws a wild hook but Frye Jr just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Citlali gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Frye Jr raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Frye Jr!
Greg Frye Jr decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernie McLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haplopelma Hainanum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLeod kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Flower of Scotland. Hainanum has chosen Kryptonite by Three Doors Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Haplopelma Hainanum has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bernie McLeod's chin.

McLeod
vs
Hainanum

188 cm
24
182 lbs
9 - 4 - 2

190 cm
26
223 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bernie McLeod!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Haplopelma Hainanum!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLeod connects with a nice looking jab.
McLeod throws a series of strikes that have Hainanum backpedaling.

Hainanum closes the distance and clinches.
Hainanum lands with a right to the head.
McLeod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hainanum leaning against his opponent.
Hainanum tries to land knees in the clinch but McLeod avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from Hainanum.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hainanum lands a nice uppercut.
Hainanum lands a knee to the body.
McLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLeod is trying to break the clinch but Hainanum is controlling him.
Hainanum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLeod blocks it with crossed arms.
Hainanum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hainanum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McLeod managing to block the knees to the body from Hainanum.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainanum lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Bernie McLeod has been cut.
Hainanum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hainanum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hainanum landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Hainanum.
Hainanum scores a nice knee to the body.
McLeod is breathing heavily.
McLeod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hainanum has him pressed against the cage.
Hainanum scores with a shot to the side of McLeod's head.
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!
Hainanum unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hainanum unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Hainanum.
Hainanum working McLeod over with knees to the body.
Hainanum comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hainanum.
Hainanum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLeod has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hainanum misses with a punch on the inside.
McLeod lands a nice shot to the body.
Hainanum throws an elbow but it misses.
Hainanum trying to land knees to the body.
McLeod blocks a body shot from Hainanum.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hainanum taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hainanum looks to throw an elbow but misses.

McLeod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McLeod swinging wildly here.

Hainanum moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeod can't get the takedown.
McLeod on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hainanum misses with a knee to the head.
Hainanum throws an elbow that misses.
Hainanum tries a knee to the head but McLeod blocks it.
Hainanum comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Bernie McLeod's cut is getting worse.
Hainanum effectively controlling the action here.
McLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hainanum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hainanum putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McLeod in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hainanum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLeod is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hainanum is keeping busy.
McLeod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hainanum lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLeod tries to pull guard but Hainanum holds him up against the cage and eventually McLeod drops back down to his feet.
Hainanum gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hainanum's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hainanum creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McLeod's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McLeod is trying to break the clinch but Hainanum is controlling him.
McLeod is trying to break the clinch but Hainanum is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haplopelma Hainanum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernie McLeod's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A combination from McLeod does no damage.
McLeod swats away the attempt to clinch by Hainanum.
Hainanum tries to close the distance and clinch but McLeod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLeod keeps the fight on the outside.

Hainanum moves into range and clinches up with McLeod.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hainanum in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hainanum taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hainanum just misses with a elbow thrown towards McLeod's brow.
Hainanum putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McLeod in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hainanum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hainanum stalling in the clinch.
Hainanum tries to land knees in the clinch but McLeod avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod fails to pull guard.
Hainanum looking to throw knees to the head but McLeod is blocking nicely.
Hainanum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hainanum connects with a knee to the head.
Hainanum trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hainanum just misses with a elbow thrown towards McLeod's brow.
Hainanum throws a head punch that misses.
Hainanum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hainanum.
Hainanum misses with an elbow over the top.
Hainanum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLeod has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLeod blocks an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hainanum crunches a lovely knee into McLeod's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLeod is trying to push Hainanum away but Hainanum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hainanum comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McLeod looking to slow down the pace here.
Hainanum lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Bernie McLeod's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hainanum is pushing McLeod up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hainanum prevents the takedown attempt.
Hainanum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hainanum lands an elbow inside.

Jeez, Bernie McLeod's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Haplopelma Hainanum!
Haplopelma Hainanum is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Haplopelma Hainanum thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.