HBG: twelve PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umair Kayani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacinto Koutras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kayani
vs
Koutras

184 cm
24
205 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

180 cm
27
210 lbs
4 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Umair Kayani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacinto Koutras!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kayani lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Jacinto Koutras has been cut.
Koutras looks to score with a jab to the body but Kayani is just out of range.
Kayani tries to bum rush Koutras with a series of wild strikes but Koutras uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Kayani misses the target.
Kayani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koutras should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kayani throws a right hand that Koutras ducks under and follows up with a left that Koutras also avoids with ease.
Koutras shoots in for a takedown but Kayani shows good takedown defense.
Kayani connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kayani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umair Kayani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koutras misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Koutras slips a jab from Kayani.
Jab, jab by Kayani - just one landing.
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!
Kayani looks to land a combination but Koutras avoids it well.
Koutras drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koutras avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayani misses with a combination

and Koutras counters by clinching up.
Kayani tries to break the clinch but Koutras is controlling the position.
Koutras is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Umair Kayani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacinto Koutras.
Koutras is trying to pull guard but Kayani has him pressed against the cage.

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

Koutras shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kayani manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kayani is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koutras is controlling him.
Kayani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kayani wants to stand but Koutras is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koutras seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kayani wants to stand and escape but Koutras is having none of it.
Koutras is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jacinto Koutras was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No joy there for Kayani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kayani misses with a body shot.

Koutras rushes Kayani and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Koutras tries to circle away but Kayani has him pinned against the cage.
Koutras prevents Kayani from breaking the clinch.
Kayani is looking to break free of the clinch but Koutras has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Koutras manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Koutras bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kayani's guard.
Koutras stops Kayani from standing up.
Koutras postures up in Kayani's guard and throws a big left but Kayani blocks it.
Koutras throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koutras must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koutras trying to control the position from guard on top but Kayani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koutras stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kayani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koutras throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kayani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koutras would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Koutras won't allow Kayani to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koutras wants to control from the top but Kayani keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jacinto Koutras was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kayani misses with a combination
and Koutras counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koutras tries for a takedown but Kayani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Koutras uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kayani.
Kayani misses the body punch

and Koutras holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kayani working hard to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kayani is trying to break the clinch but Koutras has him pressed against the cage.
Kayani is trying to force a seperation but Koutras has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umair Kayani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacinto Koutras's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The fighters circling - Kayani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Koutras drives through and clinches with Kayani against the cage.
Kayani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koutras has him pressed against the cage.

Koutras jumps into guard, dragging Kayani to the mat.
Koutras looking for a sweep. Not yet Koutras, not yet.
Koutras wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kayani wants to get up but he can't break Koutras's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kayani stopping the sweep attempt from Koutras.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayani wants to stand but Koutras has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kayani throws a combination that misses

and Koutras counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koutras.
Koutras wants to control from the top but Kayani keeps moving.
Kayani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Koutras tries to free his leg and advance position but Kayani is retaining full guard.
Kayani wants to stand up but Koutras is controlling him.

Kayani scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Koutras tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kayani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kayani swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Koutras counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kayani!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Koutras is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kayani is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Koutras misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kayani wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kayani avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Koutras.
The strikes coming from Koutras are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Koutras stands up and beckons Kayani to his feet.
Kayani lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koutras circles away quickly and effectively.
Umair Kayani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kayani. Koutras does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kayani misses with a double jab

and Koutras counters by clinching up.
Kayani tries to break free but Koutras pushes him back against the cage.
Koutras has Kayani pressed against the cage, preventing Kayani from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kayani can't break the clinch.
Kayani tries to circle away but Koutras has him pinned against the cage.
Kayani has had enough of the clinch but Koutras keeps him there for the moment.
Koutras keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kayani's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kayani gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koutras.
Koutras tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kayani just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kayani wants to get back to striking at distance but Koutras won't allow it.
Koutras keeps control of Kayani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kayani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koutras has him pressed against the cage.
Kayani is trying to force a seperation but Koutras has the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kayani working hard to break the clinch.
Koutras is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Umair Kayani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacinto Koutras.
Koutras wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacinto Koutras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacinto Koutras's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kayani throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koutras makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kayani throws a lazy right hand but Koutras sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koutras tries to clinch there but Kayani circles away.
Kayani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koutras manages to avoid it.
Kayani fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Kayani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Umair Kayani is winning the standup battle so far.
Koutras tries to close the distance and clinch but Kayani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Kayani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kayani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Koutras shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kayani is trying to defend but Koutras finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Koutras is keen to just control but Kayani is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayani pushes Koutras off looking to stand but Koutras dives back in and keeps control.
Koutras is keen to just control but Kayani is a slippery customer.
Kayani won't allow Koutras to pass to mount.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Koutras stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Koutras drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kayani wants to get back to his feet but Koutras is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koutras advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kayani is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koutras tries to score with some ground and pound. Kayani controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Koutras tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Koutras has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Koutras in side control, throwing shots but Kayani defends.
Koutras wants to control but Kayani is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Koutras is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kayani has escaped the position, nice work there.
Koutras working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jacinto Koutras has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koutras working the ground and pound but Kayani is defending the strikes.

Koutras looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kayani is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The strikes coming from Koutras are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Koutras seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kayani seems a little lost for a moment, as Koutras dominates the positioning.
Koutras advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koutras throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Koutras thowing shots but they're missing.
Koutras looking to ground and pound but Kayani is blocking nicely.
Kayani avoids a series of strikes thrown by Koutras.

Koutras working for a guillotine from mount but Kayani is in no mood to give up.
Kayani is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Koutras goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kayani is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kayani won't allow Koutras to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacinto Koutras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koutras 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jouko Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes to the cage accompanied by Never Give Up. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Collins
vs
Jones

195 cm
21
245 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

193 cm
31
221 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

The Dark Side

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donovan Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jouko Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Collins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Collins's guard.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Collins looking to control.
Collins looking for a sweep. Not yet Collins, not yet.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jouko Jones hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Collins has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Collins prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Donovan Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jouko Jones.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Collins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Collins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has Collins pressed against the cage, preventing Collins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Collins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Collins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones tries for a takedown but Collins manages to get underhooks.
Collins wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Collins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones looks winded!

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

Jones is rocked!

It looks like Jouko Jones has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Collins shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Jones is unconscious as Collins celebrates over his stricken foe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Donovan Collins!
Donovan Collins gave a mention to Pirates Powder in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patterson Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grayson Carlyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes to the cage accompanied by RAWR. Grayson Carlyle is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Ortiz
vs
Carlyle

167 cm
24
160 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

185 cm
26
160 lbs
5 - 7 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Amsterdam in London 95% Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Patterson Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Grayson Carlyle!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Carlyle moves into range and clinches up with Ortiz.
Carlyle wants a takedown.
Ortiz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carlyle avoids it.
Carlyle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ortiz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hand to the body from Ortiz.
Ortiz throws an elbow that misses.
Carlyle takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Grayson Carlyle has been cut.
The referee calls for Ortiz to work.

Carlyle is trying to trip Ortiz. He has hold of a leg but Ortiz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Carlyle persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ortiz wants to stand but Carlyle is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz wants to sweep here but Carlyle controlling him for the moment.
Carlyle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ortiz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlyle stops Ortiz from standing up.
Carlyle passes into half guard.
Carlyle wants to free his trapped foot but Ortiz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ortiz is looking to escape.
Ortiz wants to control but Carlyle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ortiz is trying to stand up here but Carlyle is controlling him well.
Carlyle trying to control the pace.
Ortiz trying to control from the bottom.
Carlyle is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Carlyle moves into the clinch.
Carlyle is working for takedown but Ortiz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Patterson Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grayson Carlyle.
Ortiz lands a good knee to the midsection. Carlyle won't want to take too many of those.
Carlyle is looking for a takedown.
Ortiz is trying to force a seperation but Carlyle has the dominant position.
Carlyle is working for takedown but Ortiz is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz lands a nice elbow.
Carlyle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ortiz trying to stall but Carlyle improves his position.

Ortiz manages to break the clinch.
Ortiz misses with a jab, cross combination.

Ortiz closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Ortiz.

Carlyle has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ortiz regains guard immediately.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Carlyle keeping control of the position.

Ortiz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Ortiz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ortiz not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Carlyle actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carlyle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ortiz is working away from the top position though.

Ortiz seems to be working for a kimura but Carlyle defends the submission attempt.
Ortiz is looking to take a break and control but Carlyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortiz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carlyle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlyle trying to control but Ortiz postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carlyle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ortiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carlyle defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patterson Ortiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grayson Carlyle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ortiz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ortiz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carlyle tries to score a body lock takedown but Ortiz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carlyle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ortiz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carlyle is working for takedown but Ortiz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Patterson Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grayson Carlyle.
Ortiz is trying to push Carlyle away but Carlyle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Ortiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ortiz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Ortiz moves into range and clinches up with Carlyle.
Carlyle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ortiz fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Ortiz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carlyle goes for a takedown attempt but Ortiz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carlyle takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a head kick that Carlyle semi-blocks.
Ortiz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Ortiz drives through and clinches with Carlyle against the cage.
Ortiz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ortiz wants to get back to striking at distance but Carlyle won't allow it.
Ortiz tries to break the clinch but Carlyle is controlling the position.
Ortiz working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Carlyle has Ortiz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Carlyle pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ortiz tumbling to the mat - Carlyle dives into Ortiz's guard.
Ortiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet but Carlyle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ortiz looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlyle prevents Ortiz from getting back to his feet.
Carlyle wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.

Carlyle drops back looking for a leg! Ortiz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ortiz manages to kick Carlyle off! Carlyle jumps back into Ortiz's guard.
Ortiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ortiz wants to stand and escape but Carlyle is having none of it.
Ortiz wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ortiz being controlled here, momentarily.
Grayson Carlyle has got the better of the ground game so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Ortiz has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ortiz forces Carlyle back against the cage and clinches.
Carlyle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ortiz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ortiz scores with a spinning back kick!

Carlyle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ortiz to the ground. Carlyle is now in Ortiz's guard.
Ortiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ortiz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ortiz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Carlyle stops Ortiz from standing up.
Carlyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Patterson Ortiz just wasn't active enough.
Ortiz lands a jab to Carlyle's midsection.

Ortiz moves into range and clinches up with Carlyle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Ortiz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carlyle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ortiz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Ortiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Ortiz avoids the head kick by Carlyle.
Patterson Ortiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Carlyle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz lands a right hand.
Ortiz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carlyle looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patterson Ortiz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grayson Carlyle's cut.
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!

Carlyle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ortiz as he jumps to the side.
Ortiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Ortiz has managed to clinch.
Patterson Ortiz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ortiz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch but Carlyle keeps him there for the moment.
Carlyle keeps control of Ortiz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carlyle has Ortiz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ortiz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ortiz working hard to break the clinch.
Carlyle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patterson Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grayson Carlyle.
Ortiz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ortiz is trying to force a seperation but Carlyle has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Ortiz.
Carlyle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ortiz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Carlyle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ortiz after a bit of a struggle.
Carlyle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortiz looking to slow down the pace here.
Ortiz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ortiz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carlyle.
Ortiz lands a shot to the body.
Carlyle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ortiz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grayson Carlyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carlyle doesn't seem bothered though.

Carlyle gets a clinch.
Ortiz lands an elbow inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ortiz wants to break free but Carlyle has control.
Ortiz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ortiz working hard to break the clinch.
Ortiz tries a knee to the head but Carlyle blocks it.
Ortiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carlyle tries to score a body lock takedown but Ortiz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ortiz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz gets underhooks to prevent Carlyle's takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Ortiz.
Ortiz gets through Carlyle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ortiz tries to break free but Carlyle pushes him back against the cage.
Ortiz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Carlyle wants to take the fight to the mat but Ortiz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Carlyle has Ortiz pressed against the cage, preventing Ortiz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Ortiz.
Ortiz is trying to break free.
Carlyle tries to score a body lock takedown but Ortiz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ortiz lands an uppercut.
Ortiz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ortiz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ortiz lands a nice shot to the body.
Ortiz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
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!
Ortiz tries to break the clinch but Carlyle is controlling the position.

Ortiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ortiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortiz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Ortiz pushes Carlyle up against the cage in a clinch.
Carlyle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ortiz fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Ortiz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Patterson Ortiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlyle goes for a takedown attempt but Ortiz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Ortiz drives through and clinches with Carlyle against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patterson Ortiz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ortiz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patterson Ortiz!
Patterson Ortiz made sure to mention his sponsor, Amsterdam in London 95% Laundry in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Kellerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ship Enter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kellerman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is When Darkness Falls. Enter has chosen Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal as his entrance music. Ship Enter has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jakob Kellerman's chin.

Kellerman
vs
Enter

180 cm
24
162 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

180 cm
29
170 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jakob Kellerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ship Enter!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enter misses with an uppercut. Kellerman saw that one coming.
Enter lands a right hook to the body.
Kellerman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Enter.
Kellerman stuffs the takedown.
Enter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Enter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Enter does no damage.
Enter tests Kellerman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Enter throws a series of punches but Kellerman moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Enter misses the target.
Enter swats away the attempt to clinch by Kellerman.
Kellerman doesn't manage to clinch there - Enter circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kellerman slips a straight right by Enter.
Enter misses with a right hand
and Kellerman counters with a series of strikes. Enter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Enter misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Enter - just one landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kellerman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Enter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kellerman.
Enter misses the shot to the body.
Enter misses the shot to the body.
Enter jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kellerman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kellerman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Kellerman is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Kellerman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Enter misses with an uppercut. Kellerman saw that one coming.
Enter throws a series of punches but Kellerman moves out of range.
Enter throws a shot from downtown. Kellerman moves away and avoids it.
Enter lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Kellerman is looking to close the distance but Enter sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Kellerman crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Kellerman is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ship Enter!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ship Enter made sure he mentioned Ultra Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royler Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Underdogs day by ENTOMBED. James has chosen Biscuits & Gravy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gracie
vs
James

190 cm
29
278 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

188 cm
28
272 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royler Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba James!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

James shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gracie is pulling down on James's head. It's preventing any offense from James, at least for the moment.

Gracie pushes a forearm under James's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, James is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royler Gracie!
A victorious Royler Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haplopelma Hainanum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Korpisuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hainanum kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kryptonite by Three Doors Down. Korpisuo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eläkeläiset - Humpparaakki. Haplopelma Hainanum could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Risto Korpisuo's chin.

Hainanum
vs
Korpisuo

190 cm
28
223 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

183 cm
30
203 lbs
15 - 19 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Haplopelma Hainanum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Korpisuo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korpisuo misses with a two punch combination.
Hainanum scores with a kick to the body.
Haplopelma Hainanum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hainanum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hainanum tries to close the distance and clinch but Korpisuo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hainanum throws a series of punches but Korpisuo moves out of range.
Hainanum moves in looking to clinch but Korpisuo pushes him off.
Korpisuo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hainanum tries to clinch but Korpisuo is having none of it.
Hainanum slips under a jab from Korpisuo.
Hainanum tries to clinch but Korpisuo moves out of range.
Hainanum throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Hainanum rushes Korpisuo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Korpisuo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hainanum comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Risto Korpisuo has been cut.

Korpisuo has hold of one of Hainanum's legs. Hainanum is fighting the takedown attempt but Korpisuo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Korpisuo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hainanum's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpisuo won't allow Hainanum to sweep him here.
Korpisuo distracts Hainanum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hainanum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Korpisuo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hainanum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hainanum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hainanum seems keen to control Korpisuo's posture.
Korpisuo wants to pass the guard but Hainanum is keeping the position.
Korpisuo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Korpisuo wants to free his trapped foot but Hainanum is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Korpisuo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo is pressing down on Hainanum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hainanum is holding on for now.
Korpisuo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hainanum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korpisuo.
Hainanum is looking to control Korpisuo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hainanum avoid being mounted?
Hainanum tries to roll over but Korpisuo keeps him under control.
Korpisuo is looking to advance position but Hainanum won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Korpisuo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hainanum defends it well.
Korpisuo trying to mount his opponent but Hainanum defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo thows a huge punch but Hainanum dodges it nicely.
Hainanum is trying to get back to full guard.
Korpisuo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hainanum on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hainanum tries to get to full guard but Korpisuo has control of the leg.
Korpisuo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Korpisuo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Korpisuo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hainanum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korpisuo.
Korpisuo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hainanum wants to improve his position but Korpisuo is controlling well.
Korpisuo passes to full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korpisuo lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! Korpisuo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Risto Korpisuo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Risto Korpisuo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hainanum is looking to clinch.
Hainanum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korpisuo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hainanum tries to close the distance and clinch but Korpisuo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Korpisuo shoots in for a takedown but Hainanum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hainanum is looking to clinch.
Korpisuo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Korpisuo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hainanum tries to clinch up.

Hainanum clinches up against the cage.
Korpisuo looking for a takedown.
Korpisuo blocks the elbow strike.
Hainanum tries to land a knee to the head but Korpisuo blocks with his arms.
Korpisuo tries for a takedown but Hainanum manages to get underhooks.
Haplopelma Hainanum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Risto Korpisuo.
Korpisuo is trying to pull guard but Hainanum turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainanum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Korpisuo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hainanum lands an elbow that stopped Korpisuo in his tracks for a moment.
Hainanum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hainanum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Korpisuo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hainanum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Korpisuo backwards.

Korpisuo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hainanum lands a nice looking body kick.
Korpisuo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hainanum as he jumps to the side.
Hainanum tries to close the distance and clinch but Korpisuo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hainanum swinging wildly here.
Korpisuo keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hainanum tries to close the distance and clinch but Korpisuo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hainanum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haplopelma Hainanum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hainanum moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korpisuo prevents a body shot from Hainanum.
Hainanum has a couple of punches blocked by Korpisuo.
Hainanum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Korpisuo.
Hainanum landing knees to the head.

Korpisuo is rocked!
Hainanum dips a shoulder and cracks Korpisuo with a mighty uppercut! Korpisuo falls back against the cage and Hainanum unloads with a barrage of strikes! Korpisuo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hainanum screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haplopelma Hainanum!
Haplopelma Hainanum retains his light heavyweight title!
Haplopelma Hainanum bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.