EPL4: Semi-Finals PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zlatko Horvat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Wazowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Wazowski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Horvat
vs
Wazowski

179 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
27
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zlatko Horvat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Wazowski!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wazowski checks a leg kick.

Horvat drives through and clinches with Wazowski against the cage.
Horvat is trying to break the clinch but Wazowski has him pressed against the cage.
Wazowski is pushing Horvat up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wazowski presses Horvat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Horvat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Wazowski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Horvat clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wazowski is punishing Horvat with strikes - can he finish him?!
Wazowski is punishing Horvat with strikes - can he finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horvat trying to get back to his feet but Wazowski is in full control for now.
Wazowski scores with punches to the body.
Wazowski is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Horvat. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Horvat has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Wazowski controls the position.
Horvat is covering up but some of the strikes from Wazowski are getting through and doing damage.
Wazowski is punishing Horvat with some ground and pound.

Horvat is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
I would not like to be Horvat right now.
Oh Horvat is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski scores with punches and elbows.
Horvat is breathing heavily.
Wazowski cracks Horvat with a big shot to the side of the head Horvat is covering up - he's in big trouble! Wazowski connects with another shot that knocks Horvat out cold! Wazowski stands above his unconscious opponent and soaks up the roars from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Wazowski!
Mike Wazowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

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

Mahtisaari
vs
Kiryazov

178 cm
20
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
202 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttu Mahtisaari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivaylo Kiryazov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Mahtisaari or perhaps it was just good defense by Kiryazov which made him look bad.
Mahtisaari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kiryazov circles away.
Mahtisaari shoots in looking for a takedown. Kiryazov tries to sprawl out of it but Mahtisaari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kiryazov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arttu Mahtisaari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Kiryazov with that takedown attempt.
Kiryazov stuffs the takedown.
Mahtisaari looks for a takedown but Kiryazov sprawls well.
Mahtisaari shoots and misses

and Kiryazov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kiryazov prevents Mahtisaari from improving his position.
Kiryazov moves nicely into side control.
Kiryazov misses with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtisaari gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mahtisaari is not content to let Kiryazov control the position.
Kiryazov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kiryazov is taking a breather. Mahtisaari says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mahtisaari controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mahtisaari wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiryazov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mahtisaari wants to improve his position but Kiryazov is controlling well.
Kiryazov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kiryazov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kiryazov is keen to just control but Mahtisaari is a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mahtisaari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kiryazov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mahtisaari won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahtisaari wants to control but Kiryazov postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kiryazov.
Kiryazov controls the position from side control.
Kiryazov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Who's going to make the next move?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiryazov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mahtisaari is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Kiryazov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mahtisaari can't do much from the bottom here.
Kiryazov misses with the ground and pound.
Mahtisaari trying to remain calm as Kiryazov controls from the top position.
Mahtisaari tries to improve position but can't.
Kiryazov working the strikes but Mahtisaari uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mahtisaari is not content to let Kiryazov control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiryazov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mahtisaari leaves Kiryazov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mahtisaari shoots for a takedown but Kiryazov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mahtisaari dives in and grabs Kiryazov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kiryazov pushes down on Mahtisaari's head and hops out.
Mahtisaari stuffs the takedown attempt from Kiryazov. Kiryazov gets slowly back to his feet.
Mahtisaari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kiryazov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arttu Mahtisaari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahtisaari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kiryazov's waist but Kiryazov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mahtisaari off to one side.
Mahtisaari clobbers Kiryazov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mahtisaari fails with the takedown

and Kiryazov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiryazov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mahtisaari up against the cage.
Kiryazov is looking to control Mahtisaari's arms but Mahtisaari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kiryazov has his back to the cage.
Kiryazov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahtisaari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahtisaari lands an uppercut.
Kiryazov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kiryazov trying to stall but Mahtisaari improves his position.
Mahtisaari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiryazov avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ivaylo Kiryazov.
Mahtisaari misses with a takedown

and Kiryazov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kiryazov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari controls Kiryazov momentarily but Kiryazov frees himself.
Mahtisaari is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kiryazov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mahtisaari controlling Kiryazov's posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mahtisaari keeping full guard, as Kiryazov tries to pass.

Mahtisaari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiryazov trying to control but Mahtisaari is working from the bottom.
Mahtisaari trying to keep a closed guard but Kiryazov is proving a slippery customer.
Mahtisaari is really struggling to control Kiryazov but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Arttu Mahtisaari wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kiryazov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Kiryazov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mahtisaari manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kiryazov sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mahtisaari with a couple of short strikes.
Kiryazov tries to hold on but Mahtisaari postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahtisaari working Kiryazov over with strikes here.

It looks like Ivaylo Kiryazov has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mahtisaari lands a big elbow.

That has opened up Ivaylo Kiryazov's cut even more.
Kiryazov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arttu Mahtisaari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivaylo Kiryazov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mahtisaari shoots in for a double leg but Kiryazov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mahtisaari with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kiryazov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mahtisaari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kiryazov.
Kiryazov controlling the action here.
Kiryazov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mahtisaari!
Mahtisaari tries to reverse the position but Kiryazov maintains control.
Kiryazov punching from mount but Mahtisaari doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiryazov unloads with some shots from mount but Mahtisaari bucks and avoids them well.
Kiryazov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mahtisaari avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kiryazov.
Mahtisaari is trying desperately to improve position.
Poor strikes thrown by Kiryazov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kiryazov unloads with some shots from mount but Mahtisaari bucks and avoids them well.
Mahtisaari can't escape the position.
Kiryazov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mahtisaari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiryazov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kiryazov trying to control but Mahtisaari is having none of it.
Kiryazov avoids the attempt from Mahtisaari to control.
Mahtisaari wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kiryazov.
Poor strikes thrown by Kiryazov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kiryazov misses with a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiryazov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mahtisaari because Kiryazov loaded up on that one.
Kiryazov avoids the attempt from Mahtisaari to control.
Mahtisaari wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kiryazov.
Kiryazov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mahtisaari is looking to improve his position but Kiryazov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kiryazov controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari is looking to get to half guard.
Kiryazov tries to control but Mahtisaari wriggling away.
Mahtisaari tries to hold on but Kiryazov pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivaylo Kiryazov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kiryazov 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 Johanna Lukiainen 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... Ivaylo Kiryazov!
After the fight, Ivaylo Kiryazov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Everth Cabaret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Staton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Staton has chosen Mgła- With Hearts Toward None II as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cabaret
vs
Staton

190 cm
29
200 lbs
17 - 10 - 1

192 cm
28
238 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Everth Cabaret!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Staton!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabaret on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Staton. Staton obviously looking to wear him down.
Staton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cabaret.
Cabaret misses with an attempted mid kick.
Staton throws a sloppy head kick and Cabaret moves out of range easily.
Staton throws a right and a left that Cabaret avoids nicely.
Cabaret throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Staton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Staton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cabaret's sensitive parts.
Staton throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabaret.
Cabaret misses with a looping right.

Staton clinches up with Cabaret and pushes him back against the cage.
Staton landing knees to the head.

It looks like Everth Cabaret has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabaret.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cabaret blocks a body shot from Staton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Staton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Staton tries to throw a body punch but Cabaret avoids it by throwing Staton back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cabaret blocking some punches.
Cabaret blocks an elbow strike.
Staton stalling.
Staton struggles to land a body shot inside as Cabaret controls his hands.
Staton blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Staton.
Staton lands a good knee to the midsection. Cabaret won't want to take too many of those.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Staton throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabaret.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Staton - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabaret is trying to force a seperation but Staton has the dominant position.
Staton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cabaret throws a punch but it's blocked by Staton.
Cabaret tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Staton's elbow.
Cabaret working aggressively here.
Staton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabaret is trying to maintain a safe position but Staton gets an underhook and turns Cabaret into the cage.
Staton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cabaret backwards.
Staton stalling.
Cabaret will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Staton up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Staton scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabaret doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Staton digs a right hand into Cabaret's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cabaret's gas tank.
Cabaret tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Staton's elbow.
Staton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabaret prevents a body shot from Staton.
Staton lands with a left to the head.
Cabaret drops down looking for an ankle pick but Staton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cabaret tries to land a body kick
and Staton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Staton cracks the inside of Cabaret's front leg.
Staton slaps away a takedown attempt from Cabaret, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Staton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Staton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabaret avoids the head kick by Staton.
Cabaret misses with a lunging right hand
and Staton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabaret shoots in for a takedown but Staton shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everth Cabaret. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Staton.
Everth Cabaret seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabaret is breathing heavily.
Staton tries a head kick but it misses.
Staton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cabaret.
Staton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Staton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cabaret misses with a takedown attempt
and Staton counters with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Staton misses.
Cabaret is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cabaret avoids the body shot from Staton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Staton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Everth Cabaret's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cabaret throws a hook but Staton avoids it easily.
Cabaret misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabaret scores with a jab to the body.
Cabaret has his takedown stuffed
and Staton counters with a good low kick that Cabaret was not able to check.
A slow jab from Cabaret misses its intended target.
Staton misses with a leg kick
and Cabaret counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Staton.
Staton thumps Cabaret with a low kick.
Cabaret throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Staton misses with a wild body shot.
Staton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabaret throws a chopping leg kick but Staton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cabaret gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Staton counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Staton pushes Cabaret away with a front kick.
Cabaret waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Staton.
An inside leg kick from Staton misses.
Cabaret misses with a leg kick
letting Staton counter with a right hand.
Cabaret throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Staton misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Cabaret misses
and Staton counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabaret pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton throws a sloppy head kick and Cabaret moves out of range easily.
Staton lands a jab to the head.

Everth Cabaret's cut is getting worse.
Cabaret throws a head kick that misses.
Lee Staton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Staton thumps Cabaret with a low kick.
Staton throws a head kick that half lands.

Staton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Staton scores with a shot to the side of Cabaret's head.
Staton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Staton lands a right hand.
Staton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabaret drops down looking for an ankle pick but Staton pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everth Cabaret. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Staton connects with a solid leg kick.

Cabaret gets a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Staton wants to get back to full guard.
Cabaret missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cabaret throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cabaret's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cabaret's back!
Cabaret prevents Staton from getting a body triangle.
Staton gets his hands free as Cabaret looks to control.

Staton has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cabaret has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staton throwing damaging strikes from the back! Cabaret could be in trouble here!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lee Staton!
A relieved looking Lee Staton 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
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel York (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Girlfriend. York is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by British Grenadiers Song. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Ryan
vs
York

186 cm
32
222 lbs
36 - 15 - 5

192 cm
28
285 lbs
22 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Fenrir Fightgear - Steel Penn
Reaper Combatwear

Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150

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 36 - 15 - 5, fighting out of London, Jake Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nigel York!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from York misses its intended target.
York tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from York.
York scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Jake Ryan has been cut.
Ryan checks a leg kick.
York throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from York.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. York checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from York. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick.
Ryan avoids the body shot from York.
York lands with a shot to the body.
York misses with a few strikes there.
York throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Ryan.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan connects with a good right hand that stumbles York. York circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ryan chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Oooooh!!! York has knocked Ryan down with a huge combo! York steps away and waves a wobbly Ryan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan slips under a jab from York.
York keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from York.
York misses with an uppercut.
York takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from York.
York checks a leg kick nicely.
York throws an off balance right hand
and Ryan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ryan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ryan drops his hands momentarily and York takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from York misses.
York digs a good hook to Ryan's body.
Nice body punch from Ryan.
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
York misses with the combination.
York has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryan.
Ryan is looking to slow York down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
York throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
York throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ryan.
Ryan throws a jab when York was well out of range.
Ryan throws a low kick, looking for York's leg but York calmly moves out of range.
York takes a shot right to the bread basket.
York connects with a looping right hand.
York misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
York thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
York looks winded!
Ryan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ryan connects with the punch.
Jake Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ryan thuds his right hand into York's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Ryan cracks York with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! York looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ryan finish him?
Ryan scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to land a leg kick but York is out of range.
York walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ryan cracks York with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

York is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ryan, right into the meat.
York takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ryan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ryan lands with an uppercut that bounces York off the cage and back into range.
Ryan throws out a powerful jab.
York is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryan finish him?
York closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ryan cracks York with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! York falls to his knees and Ryan doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Ryan!
Jake Ryan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, CRAZY COW Co. (Q158) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colton Trayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomb has chosen Casino Royale Soundtrack - You Know My Name as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Trayne
vs
Bomb

190 cm
35
210 lbs
47 - 14 - 2

198 cm
28
233 lbs
46 - 17 - 6

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 47 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Colton Trayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 46 - 17 - 6, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomb throws a leg kick but Trayne checks it.
Bomb lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bomb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bomb checks a leg kick.
Trayne throws an overhand right that lands on Bomb's shoulder, as Bomb tries to avoid the shot.
Bomb throws a head kick that Trayne semi-blocks.
Bomb blocks a leg kick.
Trayne takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Trayne dodges the punch combination from Bomb.
Bomb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bomb misses with a leg kick
and Trayne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trayne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Bomb is predictable there
and Trayne counters with a straight right hand.
Trayne looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb swats away the attempt to clinch by Trayne.
A jab from Trayne misses.
Bomb looks for the body kick but Trayne saw that one coming.
Trayne closes the distance but Bomb moves to the side
and Bomb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bomb motions for Trayne to come forward. Bomb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trayne checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bomb. Trayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Trayne misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Trayne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bomb keeps the fight on the outside.
Trayne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trayne.
Bomb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trayne at a distance.
Bomb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Trayne.
Trayne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bomb misses with a low kick as Trayne jumps back.
Bomb misses with a kick to the body
and Trayne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colton Trayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Trayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bomb manages to avoid it.
Trayne misses with a leg kick
and Bomb counters with a leg kick.
Trayne throws a body punch but Bomb moves out of range.
Bomb blocks a leg kick.
Bomb motions for Trayne to come forward. Bomb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trayne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bomb looks to land a left hand but Trayne moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trayne is out of range.
Trayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Bomb avoids the body shot from Trayne.
Bomb tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Trayne is able to avoid easily.
Bomb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trayne's head backwards.
Trayne throws a shot to the body.
Trayne looks to land a combination but Bomb avoids it well.
Trayne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bomb.
A jab from Trayne misses.
Bomb lunges at Trayne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trayne's hand.
Bomb misses with a two punch combination.
Bomb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bomb jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bomb was well out of range. Poor timing from Trayne.
Bomb thows a body kick. Trayne tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bomb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bomb looks to throw the jab but Trayne is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trayne lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bomb has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bomb and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomb jabs Trayne right on the nose. Trayne blinks but takes it well.
Bomb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trayne at a distance.
Trayne connects with a crisp jab.
Trayne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trayne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bomb takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Trayne wants to clinch up but Bomb keeps it at a distance.
Bomb blocks the body kick.
Bomb connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab lands there for Trayne.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bomb darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Trayne throws out a loose jab but Bomb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trayne digs a good body shot into Bomb's ribs.
Bomb throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trayne is looking to clinch but Bomb is avoiding it.
Trayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bomb.
Bomb lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bomb misses with an attempted mid kick.
Trayne tries to clinch up but Bomb circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trayne tries to clinch but Bomb moves out of range.

Trayne moves into the clinch.
Trayne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bomb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trayne backwards.
Still in the clinch, Trayne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bomb blocks an uppercut.
Bomb misses with a punch to the body.
Bomb scores with a shoulder strike.
Trayne tries to throw a body punch but Bomb avoids it by throwing Trayne back against the cage.
Trayne struggles to land a body shot inside as Bomb controls his hands.
Trayne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Trayne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bomb's efforts to push away.
Trayne throws a punch but it's blocked by Bomb.
Bomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bomb throws an elbow but it misses.
Come on Bomb - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Trayne tries to stall but Bomb uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb blocks a body shot from Trayne.
A body shot lands from Trayne.
A short uppercut from Trayne.
Trayne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bomb or not.
Trayne digs a right hand underneath Bomb's ribcage. Bomb let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bomb is breathing heavily.
Trayne working aggressively here.
Trayne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bombs head.
Trayne can't find room to land a body shot as Bomb controls the action.
Trayne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trayne.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trayne prevents a body shot from Bomb.
Bomb has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Trayne trying to control the position but instead, Bomb has worked for underhooks and has pushed Trayne into the cage.
Trayne swings wildly with an uppercut but Bomb uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Trayne.
Trayne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trayne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trayne has a couple of punches blocked by Bomb.
Trayne has a couple of punches blocked by Bomb.
Bomb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trayne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bomb 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.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trayne as Bomb tries to tie him up.
Bomb lands with a short shot to the head.
Trayne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Trayne.
Trayne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trayne.
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!
Bomb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bomb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bomb is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trayne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bomb - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bomb tries a knee to the head but Trayne blocks it.
Bomb lands a body punch in the clinch.
Trayne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bomb backwards.
Colton Trayne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Trayne misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bomb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trayne blocks it with crossed arms.
Bomb blocking some punches.
Bomb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bomb landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Trayne can't find room to land a body shot as Bomb controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Bomb.
Trayne struggles to land a body shot inside as Bomb controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colton Trayne dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Bomb lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That kick from Bomb tenderised Trayne's leg. Trayne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trayne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bomb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trayne's sensitive parts.
Bomb scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bomb.
Bomb misses with a body kick.
Trayne throws a jab when Bomb was well out of range.
Trayne looks to throw the jab but Bomb is out of range.
Trayne slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trayne connects with a jab.
Trayne tried to score with a low kick but Bomb checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb throws a sloppy body shot
and Trayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bomb throws a sloppy head kick
and Trayne counters with a stiff right hand.
Trayne misses with a low kick.
Bomb throws a shot to the body.
Trayne doesn't manage to clinch there - Bomb circles away.
Trayne is looking to clinch.
Trayne misses with a looping left.
Bomb lands with an overhand left.
Trayne tries to clinch there but Bomb circles away.
Bomb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Trayne throws a push kick but Bomb slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomb throws a sloppy head kick and Trayne moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bomb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trayne misses with a low kick.
Trayne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bomb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trayne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bomb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bomb throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Trayne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trayne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trayne takes one on the button.
Bomb misses with a body kick.
Trayne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bomb.
Bomb is looking to slow Trayne down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trayne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bomb lands with a hook. Trayne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James Bomb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trayne swings widly with a right hand
letting Bomb counter with a right hand.
A jab from Bomb misses.
Bomb tries to score with a low kick but Trayne moves his leg out of the way.
Trayne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bomb ducks under a wild hook from Trayne.
Bomb gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Trayne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bomb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trayne scores with a jab to the head.
Bomb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trayne.
Bomb tries to land a front kick but Trayne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trayne blocks the body kick.
Trayne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bomb.
Trayne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trayne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Trayne tries to clinch up.
Trayne scores with a punch to the head.
Bomb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trayne is looking to clinch but Bomb is avoiding it.
Trayne cracks a nice hook into Bomb's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bomb tries to land a leg kick but Trayne saw it coming and moves away.
Bomb misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Bomb.
I think Bomb 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

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