VFN 53: Voller Vs Kruger PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksei Ljosha Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Serjozha Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksei Ljosha Putin comes to the cage accompanied by INTERNATIONALE. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ljosha Putin
vs
Serjozha Putin

187 cm
19
219 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
242 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksei Ljosha Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Serjozha Putin!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sergei Serjozha Putin throws a looping overhand right but Aleksei Ljosha Putin ducks down to avoid it.
Sergei Serjozha Putin throws a hook but Aleksei Ljosha Putin blocks it.
Sergei Serjozha Putin throws a jab when Aleksei Ljosha Putin was well out of range.
Sergei Serjozha Putin misses with a hook.
Sergei Serjozha Putin throws a lazy uppercut
and Aleksei Ljosha Putin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Aleksei Ljosha Putin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sergei Serjozha Putin looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sergei Serjozha Putin misses with a left hand
and Aleksei Ljosha Putin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sergei Serjozha Putin really felt that one!
Aleksei Ljosha Putin scores with a kick to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aleksei Ljosha Putin.
Aleksei Ljosha Putin connects with an inside leg kick.
Aleksei Ljosha Putin scoring well with a low kick there.
Aleksei Ljosha Putin circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Sergei Serjozha Putin drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Aleksei Ljosha Putin follows Sergei Serjozha Putin to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksei Ljosha Putin!
A victorious Aleksei Ljosha Putin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Zarkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith
vs
Zarkov

195 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
200 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Reaper Combatwear

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tim Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Zarkov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zarkov shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zarkov shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith jabs at Zarkov's body.
Zarkov shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tim Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Zarkov.

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

It looks like Erik Zarkov has been cut.
Zarkov looks winded!
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!
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Zarkov to the canvas! Zarkov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Smith keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Smith!
Tim Smith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arttu Mahtisaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Wazowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mahtisaari
vs
Wazowski

178 cm
20
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
28
185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttu Mahtisaari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Wazowski!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wazowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mahtisaari drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mahtisaari blocks a jab.
Mahtisaari slips under a jab from Wazowski.
No luck for Wazowski with that takedown attempt.
Wazowski shoots in for a takedown but Mahtisaari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arttu Mahtisaari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Wazowski.
A jab from Wazowski finds it's way through Mahtisaari's defenses.
Wazowski misses with a left hand
and Mahtisaari counters with a nice uppercut.
Wazowski misses with a left hand
letting Mahtisaari counter with a right hand.

Wazowski is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mahtisaari throws out a loose jab but Wazowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wazowski throws a hook but Mahtisaari avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahtisaari. Wazowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mike Wazowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wazowski moves out of range as Mahtisaari strikes.
Wazowski takes a swing at Mahtisaari's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazowski works Mahtisaari's body with a nice hook.
Wazowski thuds a left hand into Mahtisaari's body.
Mahtisaari shoots for a double leg takedown but Wazowski sprawls well. He's pushed Mahtisaari's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wazowski misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mahtisaari darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mahtisaari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wazowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahtisaari finish him?
Mahtisaari lands with a right hand.
Wazowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wazowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Mahtisaari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wazowski.
Mahtisaari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wazowski moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Mahtisaari misses the target.
Mahtisaari with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wazowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Wazowski misses with a hook
and Mahtisaari counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari throws out a loose jab but Wazowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wazowski looks to throw the jab but Mahtisaari is out of range.
Wazowski avoids the body shot from Mahtisaari.

Wazowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wazowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mahtisaari working a defensive guard here.

Mahtisaari has his foot on Wazowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wazowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Mahtisaari tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Mahtisaari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wazowski defends it easily.
Wazowski postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wazowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahtisaari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mahtisaari working a defensive guard here.
Wazowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahtisaari is retaining full guard.
Mahtisaari keeping moving, preventing Wazowski from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wazowski throws a shot from downtown. Mahtisaari moves away and avoids it.
Wazowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahtisaari moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahtisaari ducks under a wild hook from Wazowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari throws the left hand but Wazowski avoids the punch easily.
Wazowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahtisaari.
Wazowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mahtisaari misses the jab.
Wazowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mahtisaari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahtisaari swings and misses with a hook 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!
Wazowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahtisaari.
Nice uppercut there from Wazowski.
Mahtisaari misses with a shot to the body

and Wazowski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mahtisaari!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mahtisaari is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mahtisaari is trying to control Wazowski's posture but Wazowski avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arttu Mahtisaari will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wazowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahtisaari.
Wazowski misses with a looping left.
Mahtisaari slips under a jab from Wazowski.
A swing and a miss from Mahtisaari.
Wazowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Wazowski stuffs the takedown.
Wazowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahtisaari is just out of range.
Wazowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahtisaari.
Nice defenses there by Wazowski.
Wazowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Wazowski lands with a hook. Mahtisaari tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wazowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Wazowski slips under a jab.
Arttu Mahtisaari is winning the standup battle so far.
Wazowski ducks under a wild hook from Mahtisaari.
Wazowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mahtisaari walks into a straight right hand from Wazowski.
Wazowski lands with a cross.
Wazowski avoids the body shot from Mahtisaari.
Wazowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahtisaari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahtisaari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mahtisaari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wazowski.
Wazowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahtisaari.
Wazowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski misses with a looping left.
Wazowski misses with a hook
and Mahtisaari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wazowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Mahtisaari off the cage and back into range.
Wazowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wazowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahtisaari takes a swing at Wazowski's ribcage but misses.
Mahtisaari lands with a right hand.
Wazowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mahtisaari on the side of the head.
Mahtisaari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wazowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Mahtisaari misses.
Wazowski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wazowski misses with a wild body shot.
Mahtisaari moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mahtisaari swings widly with a right hand
and Wazowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wazowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wazowski misses the shot to the body.

Wazowski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mahtisaari's guard.

Mahtisaari has his foot on Wazowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wazowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Wazowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wazowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Mahtisaari is looking for a triangle but Wazowski pushes his legs off easily.

Mahtisaari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wazowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahtisaari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wazowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wazowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahtisaari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahtisaari is trying to keep Wazowski in close.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahtisaari keeping moving, preventing Wazowski from controlling successfully.

Mahtisaari throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wazowski throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahtisaari is trying to control the position but Wazowski postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Arttu Mahtisaari will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Mahtisaari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wazowski.
Mahtisaari throws a shot from downtown. Wazowski moves away and avoids it.
Mahtisaari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wazowski.
Wazowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wazowski misses with a straight right.
A combination from Wazowski does no damage.
Wazowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahtisaari misses with an uppercut
and Wazowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wazowski misses with a looping right.
Wazowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahtisaari.
Wazowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wazowski throws out a loose jab but Mahtisaari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahtisaari scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari blocks a jab.

Mahtisaari throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wazowski was covering up waiting for the punch and Mahtisaari finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wazowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wazowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mahtisaari trying to control but Wazowski is working from the bottom.
Mahtisaari is really struggling to control Wazowski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mahtisaari looking to sit in guard and control but Wazowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wazowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahtisaari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mahtisaari is looking for a triangle but Wazowski pushes his legs off easily.
Mahtisaari trying to keep a closed guard but Wazowski is proving a slippery customer.
Wazowski is working Mahtisaari over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wazowski won't allow Mahtisaari to sweep him here.
Wazowski trying to control but Mahtisaari is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mahtisaari looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wazowski passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski wants to free his trapped foot but Mahtisaari is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Mahtisaari looking for submissions off his back.
Wazowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wazowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wazowski connects with a nice short shot to Mahtisaari's temple.
Wazowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Mahtisaari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mahtisaari throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mahtisaari trying to control but Wazowski postures up.
Mike Wazowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arttu Mahtisaari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski drops an elbow to the side of Mahtisaari's head.
Wazowski winds up and cracks Mahtisaari with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mahtisaari is looking to control Wazowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mahtisaari avoid being mounted?
Mahtisaari tries to get to full guard but Wazowski has control of the leg.
Wazowski wants to control but Mahtisaari is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wazowski thows a huge punch but Mahtisaari dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, if Wazowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wazowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Mahtisaari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Wazowski.
I think Mahtisaari has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arttu Mahtisaari!
Arttu Mahtisaari 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.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fun Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Chippleworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cedric Chippleworth is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Fighter
vs
Chippleworth

161 cm
26
161 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

174 cm
25
163 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fun Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cedric Chippleworth!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chippleworth throws a right and a left that Fighter avoids nicely.
Fighter ducks under a wild hook from Chippleworth.
Chippleworth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fighter under the eye.
Chippleworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fighter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chippleworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Chippleworth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chippleworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chippleworth thows a body shot but no joy.
Chippleworth throws out a leg kick but Fighter moves out of range and Chippleworth only half commits.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fighter, as that shot connected.
Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fighter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chippleworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fighter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fighter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chippleworth on the side of the head.
Fighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chippleworth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fighter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chippleworth.
Chippleworth scores with a sloppy right hand. Fighter should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Chippleworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chippleworth misses with a wild combination.
Fighter lands a nice shot to the body.
Fighter works the jab nicely.
Cedric Chippleworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter lands a nice shot to the body.
Chippleworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chippleworth looks winded!
Chippleworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fighter.
Fighter throws a right and a left that Chippleworth avoids nicely.
Chippleworth slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Chippleworth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Fighter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chippleworth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fighter lands with a hook. Chippleworth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chippleworth gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Chippleworth tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Fighter is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Chippleworth buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Chippleworth!! Chippleworth is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Fighter throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fun Fighter!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Epeli Nailatikau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Springer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nailatikau comes to the cage accompanied by Number of the Bollywood. Jerry Springer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Epeli Nailatikau's chin.

Nailatikau
vs
Springer

172 cm
20
154 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

225 cm
27
156 lbs
7 - 10 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Epeli Nailatikau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Jerry Springer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nailatikau blocks a head kick by Springer.
Nailatikau takes a swing at Springer's ribcage but misses.
Springer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Springer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Springer.
Springer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nailatikau.
A head kick misses from Springer.
Springer closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Nailatikau to counter with a crisp jab.
Nailatikau pivots, looking for a leg kick but Springer is out of range and Nailatikau settles back down.
Nailatikau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nailatikau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nailatikau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springer.
Springer throws a sloppy head kick and Nailatikau moves out of range easily.
Springer tries to bum rush Nailatikau with a series of wild strikes but Nailatikau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nailatikau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Springer tries a head kick but it misses.
Springer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Springer is looking to chop away at Nailatikau's legs.
Springer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Springer tries to close the distance and clinch but Nailatikau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab by Nailatikau.
Nailatikau walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Springer drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Nailatikau swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Springer's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Epeli Nailatikau!
Epeli Nailatikau took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Walter Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haze's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, King Of Amarillo by Issues. Kutsoo has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Haze
vs
Kutsoo

182 cm
24
150 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

169 cm
24
145 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear
Vitality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Walter Haze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarni Kutsoo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Haze is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kutsoo's half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Haze is trying to control. Kutsoo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Kutsoo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Haze. Oh but Kutsoo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Haze goes limp - he's gone! Kutsoo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jarni Kutsoo!
Jarni Kutsoo took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'WHO? WHO? WHO`S THE BEST?! I CAN`T HEAR YOU!!!'.

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Backscratcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason has chosen Final Countdown as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Backscratcher
vs
Mason

190 cm
22
190 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Backscratcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Mason!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason blocks a low kick nicely.
Backscratcher digs a good hook to Mason's body.
Backscratcher throws a nice outside leg kick.
Backscratcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Backscratcher shows good takedown defense.
Mason checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Mason checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Backscratcher feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mason sprawling to the canvas! Mason rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Backscratcher finish him?!

Mason is rocked!

It looks like Michael Mason has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backscratcher Throws a clean left jab. Backscratcher Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Mason's chin! Mason crumbles to the ground and Backscratcher follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Backscratcher!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brian Backscratcher!
An out of breath Brian Backscratcher thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Fayth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fayth has chosen Awry Decade - Aisle of Denial as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lang
vs
Fayth

185 cm
21
183 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
172 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clubber Lang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Fayth!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang connects with a crisp jab.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fayth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fayth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lang keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Lang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fayth passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lang!
Fayth raining down shots from the mount!
Fayth landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fayth controlling his opponent.
Fayth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Fayth working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fayth is working for a guillotine from mount but Lang frees his head quite easily.
Lang working to try and regain half guard.
Fayth raining down shots from the mount!
Fayth postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lang looks a forlorn figure.
Fayth is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lang can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lang reaches up and holds on to Fayth to control the position.
Lang wants to control but Fayth is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fayth throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fayth prevents Lang from getting the reversal.
Fayth throwing strikes here but Lang is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fayth wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fayth postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lang looks a forlorn figure.
Lang tries to hold on but Fayth pushes him away.

Fayth is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lang to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lang shrugs it off.
Fayth punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fayth is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lang can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fayth controlling from the full mount.
Fayth wants to control the pace but Lang is squirming around nicely.
Lang avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fayth.
Fayth looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Fayth goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lang turns into him and now he's in Fayth's guard.

Fayth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fayth working for submissions but it's allowed Lang to get to half guard.
Fayth won't allow Lang to pass to mount.
Fayth gets full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fayth wants to sweep but no luck.
Lang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fayth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Fayth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lang wants to control from the top but Fayth keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Fayth dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Fayth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fayth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
Fayth misses with a body shot.
Lang stuffs the takedown.
Lang throws a leg kick but Fayth moved away.
Fayth shoots in and drives through. Lang sprawls well.
Fayth shoots in looking for a takedown. Lang tries to sprawl out of it but Fayth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Fayth.
Fayth avoids the body shot from Lang.
A telegraphed right hand from Fayth misses the target.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Lang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fayth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Lang tries to sprawl but Fayth drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fayth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang gets full guard.
Fayth trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fayth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lang is looking to sweep but instead, Fayth has passed into half guard.
Fayth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fayth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fayth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fayth.

Fayth is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fayth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fayth moves nicely into side control.
Fayth laying and praying for a moment but Lang takes advantage and regains half guard.
Fayth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lang is looking for a sweep. Fayth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fayth is looking for a kimura but Lang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fayth to get the leverage.
Fayth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lang is trying to get back to full guard.

Fayth is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lang still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lang has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Fayth is looking for a sweep.
Fayth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lang's best efforts.
Lang wants to free his trapped foot but Fayth is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Fayth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth is looking for a sweep. Lang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Lang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lang is trying to control. Fayth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fayth gets back to full guard.
Fayth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fayth keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fayth has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lang has passed into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Fayth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lang throws a lazy right hand but Fayth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Fayth.
Lang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fayth was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Fayth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Fayth slips a straight right by Lang.
Lang misses with a hook. Fayth ducked under it nicely.
Fayth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fayth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lang as he avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Lang.

Fayth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lang was covering up waiting for the punch and Fayth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lang working a defensive guard here.

Fayth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lang dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang won't allow Fayth to sweep him here.
Lang trying to control the position from guard on top but Fayth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fayth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fayth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Fayth looking for a guillotine here but Lang defends easily.
Fayth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang tries to free his leg and advance position but Fayth is retaining full guard.
Fayth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lang wants to control from the top but Fayth keeps moving.
Lang has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fayth is proving hard to escape from.
Fayth looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lang looking to sit in guard and control but Fayth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fayth working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth throws an elbow that misses. Lang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fayth's guard. Nice move by Lang!
Fayth trying to keep a closed guard but Lang is proving a slippery customer.
Lang won't allow Fayth to sweep him here.
Lang wants to control from the top but Fayth keeps moving.
Fayth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lang manages to get himself to full guard.
Fayth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fayth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth postures up in Lang's guard and throws a big left but Lang blocks it.
Fayth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fayth tries to free his leg and advance position but Lang is retaining full guard.
Fayth stands and throws Lang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lang defending against the ground and pound.

Fayth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Fayth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fayth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ray Fayth has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lang is looking to regain half guard here but Fayth keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Fayth really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A head kick misses from Fayth.
Fayth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lang tries to avoid it but Fayth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lang to the ground. Lang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lang blocks a head kick by Fayth.
Lang misses with a hook.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fayth needs to keep his hands up - Lang had a free shot at his head there.
Fayth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lang circles away.
Lang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fayth.
Fayth dives in and grabs Lang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lang pushes down on Fayth's head and hops out.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Fayth.
Fayth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fayth somewhat.
Fayth checks a low kick from Lang.

Lang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fayth passes Lang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fayth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fayth wants to pass the guard but Lang is defending well.
Lang tries to kick Fayth off but Fayth keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fayth looks to land a strike but Lang avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fayth wants to pass the guard but Lang is keeping the position.
Fayth trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lang is refusing to be controlled, as Fayth sits in half guard.
Lang is trying to control but can't.
Fayth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fayth prevents Lang from improving his position.
Fayth is looking to pass Lang's guard but actually Lang recovers to full guard.
Fayth throwing strikes from guard but Lang blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lang is keeping the position for now.
Lang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lang can't keep his opponent in guard - Fayth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Fayth seems to be working for a kimura but Lang defends the submission attempt.

Fayth seems to be working for a kimura but Lang defends the submission attempt.
Lang is refusing to be controlled, as Fayth sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fayth breaks from Lang's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fayth keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.
Fayth is trying to control the position but Lang postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fayth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Fayth is looking for a triangle but Lang pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Fayth dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Fayth throws a head kick that misses
and Lang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lang tried to score with a low kick but Fayth checks it.
Fayth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by Fayth or perhaps it was just good defense by Lang which made him look bad.
Lang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fayth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fayth fails with the takedown.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Fayth.
Fayth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lang avoids the body shot from Fayth.
Fayth fails with the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lang.
Lang throws a body punch but Fayth moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fayth.
Fayth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lang with a nice cross.
Clubber Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lang scores with a hook.

Fayth looking to score a takedown here. Lang is defending well but Fayth drives through and ends up in Lang's guard.
Lang wants to control the position but Fayth says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fayth throwing shots but Lang is blocking nicely.
Fayth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lang defending well though.

Lang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lang wants to get back to full guard but Fayth has mounted him!
Fayth is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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!
Fayth thowing shots but they're missing.
Clubber Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fayth working for a guillotine from mount but Lang is in no mood to give up.
Fayth working Lang over with strikes here.
Lang is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lang holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fayth tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fayth landing strikes from the mount and Lang is in trouble!
Lang is squirming around, avoiding Fayth's attempts to control the action.
Lang taking shots to the head.
Fayth pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth with a couple of short strikes.
Fayth scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fayth fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Fayth is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lang has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lang!
Fayth lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lang!
Fayth wants to control the pace but Lang is squirming around nicely.
Fayth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fayth throws some wild stikes that Lang manages to avoid easily.

Fayth moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lang has worked his arm free - good work by Lang!

Fayth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fayth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lang regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fayth's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Fayth 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! Lang is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Fayth!
Ray Fayth is the new welterweight champion!
Ray Fayth thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Papi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bull comes to the cage accompanied by Black Label Society - Fire It Up. Papi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: IZ ON. Milo Papi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bull
vs
Papi

175 cm
36
157 lbs
35 - 21 - 0

173 cm
32
152 lbs
21 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milo Papi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull throws a good cross that connects.
Papi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bull lands with a right hand.
Bull misses with a body kick.
Papi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Papi throws a hook but Bull blocks it.
Donk. Papi catches Bull right on the button with a cross.
Papi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bull misses with a lunging right hand
and Papi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Papi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Papi wants it to stay on the feet.
Good shot there by Bull.

Papi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bull is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bull has a hand on Papi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Papi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bull is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Papi avoids the attempt from Bull to control.
Papi controlling the pace for now.
Bull is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Bull that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bull is bucking up trying to escape but Papi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bull is trying desperately to improve position.
Papi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Papi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papi lands a heavy elbow.

Bull is rocked!
Bull is trying desperately to improve position.
Oh Bull is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papi raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papi cracks Bull with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milo Papi!
Milo Papi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Voller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kruger's choice of entrance music: Tnt. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Voller
vs
Kruger

191 cm
22
218 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

187 cm
28
197 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Voller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruger clobbers Voller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Voller leaves Kruger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Voller tries to clinch up.
Kruger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kruger misses with a hook.
Voller throws a head kick that misses.
John Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger swings for the body but Voller moves out of range.
Kruger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kruger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Voller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Voller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruger moves out of range of the body kick.
Kruger shoots in looking for a takedown but Voller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kruger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kruger throws the left hand but Voller avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Voller throws a leg kick which misses Kruger's front leg but catches the back leg as Kruger tries to avoid it.
Kruger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Voller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kruger just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger connects with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Voller as Kruger shoots in.
Lars Voller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kruger.
Kruger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voller manages to avoid it.
Kruger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kruger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Voller defends it nicely.
Voller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kruger takes a step back to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger looks to score with a jab to the body but Voller is just out of range.
A low kick from Kruger misses
and Voller counters with a straight right hand.
Voller tries to land a front kick but Kruger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Kruger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Voller to the ground. Kruger is now in Voller's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kruger pushing down on Voller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Voller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kruger passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kruger looking to ground and pound but Voller is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voller tries to hold on but Kruger pushes him away.
BOOM! Kruger connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kruger with a couple of short strikes.
Kruger scoring with strikes but Voller is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voller is in a horrible position here. Kruger smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kruger unloading with bombs!
Kruger trying to control but Voller is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kruger cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Voller wants to control but Kruger is having none of it.
Kruger controlling his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Voller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Kruger dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kruger misses with a straight right.
Voller lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kruger will feel that in the morning.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Voller, right into the meat.
Kruger throws a right and a left that Voller avoids nicely.
Kruger throws a good cross that connects.
Voller misses with a shot to the body
and Kruger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruger shoots in for a takedown but Voller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kruger throws a right hand that misses
and Voller counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kruger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voller.
A big left from Kruger misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Kruger.
A jab from Voller misses.
Nice defenses there by Voller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kruger.
Kruger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Voller counters with a good low kick that Kruger was not able to check.
Voller feints and then cracks Kruger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruger down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Voller.

Voller pushes Kruger up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Voller.

Voller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruger shoots in looking for a takedown. Voller tries to sprawl out of it but Kruger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Voller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from Voller is predictable there
and Kruger counters with a right hand to the body.

Voller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kruger tries to pull guard but Voller holds him up against the cage and eventually Kruger drops back down to his feet.
Lars Voller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kruger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voller lands a left hand.
Kruger is trying to pull guard but Voller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voller lands an elbow inside.
Voller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kruger's efforts to push away.
Kruger wants to take the fight to the mat but Voller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kruger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kruger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Voller prevents it.
Voller lands an elbow inside that Kruger shrugs off.
A short right from Voller on the inside.
Voller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Voller prevents a body shot from Kruger.

Kruger decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Voller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kruger manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Voller has Kruger in his guard.
Kruger looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger trying to control but Voller is working from the bottom.

Voller is looking for a triangle but Kruger pushes his legs off easily.
Kruger looking to pass the guard.
Kruger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kruger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Voller looking for a guillotine here but Kruger defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kruger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Voller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruger looking to sit in guard and control but Voller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Voller dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Voller throws a front kick aimed at Kruger's knee but Kruger avoids it well.
Voller looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Kruger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Voller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Voller ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Kruger blocks a head kick by Voller.
Kruger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voller manages to avoid it.
Voller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Voller lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kruger will feel that in the morning.
Voller leaves Kruger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kruger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Voller doesn't seem bothered though.
Lars Voller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voller throws a head kick that misses
letting Kruger counter with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kruger 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 Voller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Voller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Voller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruger. That did some damage!
Kruger throws a shot to the body.
Kruger moves out of range of the leg kick from Voller.
Voller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Voller lands a slapping body shot.
Voller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Voller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruger.
Kruger looks to score with a jab to the body but Voller is just out of range.
Voller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger looks to score with a jab to the body but Voller is just out of range.
Voller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Voller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger moves out of range as Voller throws a body kick.
Kruger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Voller as he avoids it easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kruger. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kruger moves out of range of the body kick from Voller.
Voller slips a jab from Kruger.
Kruger looks to score with a jab to the body but Voller is just out of range.
Voller connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruger fails with a takedown attempt.
Lars Voller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kruger.
Kruger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Voller can pounce on him.
Kruger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voller lands with a slapping head kick.
Kruger thows a body shot but no joy.
Kruger avoids the head kick by Voller.
Kruger fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheers as Voller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruger doesn't seem phased though.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Voller! Kruger is out on his feet! Voller rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kruger is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kruger is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Voller!
Lars Voller really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Modern Gladiators Clothes (only $10) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.