HBG: KO PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Kakkipylly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean VonFoster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kakkipylly
vs
VonFoster

190 cm
24
194 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

225 cm
32
185 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Kakkipylly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean VonFoster!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VonFoster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kakkipylly. Kakkipylly obviously looking to wear him down.
Kakkipylly throws a sloppy head kick and VonFoster moves out of range easily.

Kakkipylly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kakkipylly.

It looks like Sean VonFoster has been cut.

VonFoster drags the fight down to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

VonFoster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kakkipylly is aware though and is defending well.
Kakkipylly controlling from the top position.

VonFoster working for a triangle but Kakkipylly defends it easily.
Kakkipylly advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Kakkipylly stands up out of the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakkipylly looks for the body kick but VonFoster saw that one coming.
VonFoster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakkipylly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
VonFoster blocks the body kick.
Kakkipylly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
VonFoster throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kakkipylly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kakkipylly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

VonFoster shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than VonFoster was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kakkipylly is trying to buck VonFoster off.
Kakkipylly tries to improve position but can't.
Kakkipylly is not content to let VonFoster control the position.
Kakkipylly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on VonFoster's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kakkipylly controlling the position for now.
Kakkipylly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
VonFoster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kakkipylly defending well though.
Kakkipylly wants to get back to full guard.
VonFoster is looking to take a break and control but Kakkipylly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kakkipylly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kakkipylly wants to sweep here but VonFoster controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonFoster looking to sit in guard and control but Kakkipylly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

VonFoster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kakkipylly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. VonFoster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kakkipylly won't allow VonFoster to sweep him here.

Kakkipylly stands up and waves to VonFoster to follow him.
VonFoster fails to land the takedown.
VonFoster is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
VonFoster throws a front kick aimed at Kakkipylly's knee but Kakkipylly avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakkipylly throws a leg kick which misses VonFoster's front leg but catches the back leg as VonFoster tries to avoid it.
Kakkipylly lands a head kick. VonFoster smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kakkipylly, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kakkipylly forces VonFoster back against the cage and clinches.
Kakkipylly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from VonFoster.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kakkipylly.

Kakkipylly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from VonFoster. Kakkipylly does a little dance to reset his feet.

Kakkipylly clinches.
VonFoster blocks an elbow strike from Kakkipylly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A frustrated look appears on VonFoster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kakkipylly lands a nice elbow.
Kakkipylly will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning VonFoster up against the cage.
VonFoster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kakkipylly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Kakkipylly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean VonFoster's cut.
That's time! Kakkipylly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

VonFoster moves out of range of the body kick from Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly lands a leg kick that knocks VonFoster off balance momentarily.
Kakkipylly bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sean VonFoster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakkipylly throws a head kick but VonFoster moves out of range.

Kakkipylly clinches.
Kakkipylly is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kakkipylly lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kakkipylly.
Nice elbow from Kakkipylly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakkipylly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Kakkipylly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
VonFoster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
VonFoster wants to clinch up but Kakkipylly keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakkipylly thows a body kick. VonFoster tries to catch it but that hurt him.
VonFoster is breathing heavily.
VonFoster avoids a kick to the body.
Kakkipylly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kakkipylly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Kakkipylly moves into range and clinches up with VonFoster.

Kakkipylly manages to break the clinch.

Kakkipylly gets a clinch.
VonFoster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
VonFoster misses with a knee to the head.
Kakkipylly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and VonFoster avoids it.
Nice elbow from Kakkipylly.

That has opened up Sean VonFoster's cut even more.
Kakkipylly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
VonFoster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Kakkipylly breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Kakkipylly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kakkipylly lands a nice elbow.
Kakkipylly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
VonFoster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kakkipylly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kakkipylly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through VonFoster's defenses.

The cut above Sean VonFoster's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kakkipylly lands an elbow that stopped VonFoster in his tracks for a moment.
Kakkipylly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

VonFoster is rocked!
Kakkipylly throws an elbow that misses.
VonFoster is still on wobbly legs! Can Kakkipylly finish him?
Pikku Kakkipylly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kakkipylly throws an elbow but it misses.
VonFoster avoids the elbow strike from Kakkipylly, against the cage.
Kakkipylly is pressed up against the cage. VonFoster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kakkipylly down to the mat. Kakkipylly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pikku Kakkipylly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean VonFoster.

Kakkipylly clinches up with VonFoster and pushes him back against the cage.
Kakkipylly misses with an elbow strike.
Kakkipylly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kakkipylly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
VonFoster blocks the elbow strike.
Kakkipylly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kakkipylly throws an elbow that misses.
Kakkipylly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kakkipylly throws an elbow but misses.
Kakkipylly misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kakkipylly just misses with a elbow thrown towards VonFoster's brow.
VonFoster blocks an elbow strike.
VonFoster blocks the elbow strike.
VonFoster blocks an elbow strike.

Kakkipylly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
VonFoster moves to clinch but Kakkipylly breaks away
and Kakkipylly counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Kakkipylly! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pikku Kakkipylly!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robin Bra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaivo Huone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bra comes into the arena with nobody said it was easy - evil activities blaring out of the sound system. Huone has chosen RMB - Spring as his entrance music. Kaivo Huone will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bra
vs
Huone

181 cm
30
134 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

167 cm
20
143 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Namunamu Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Bra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kaivo Huone!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Huone stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bra has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bra.
Bra throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bra misses with the head strike.

Huone is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bra is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Huone to the mat. Huone regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Huone keeping moving, preventing Bra from controlling successfully.
Bra with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bra wants to pass the guard but Huone is keeping the position.
Bra passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bra content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Bra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bra is looking to take a break and control but Huone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bra working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bra is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Huone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Huone is trying to escape the position but Bra is controlling the position.
Check out the look on Bra's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bra throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Bra is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Huone has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bra tries for a kimura but Huone is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huone is not content to let Bra control the position.

Bra tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bra has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Huone dodges the ground and pound from Bra.
Bra trying to control the action but Huone is working from the bottom.

Bra is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Huone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Huone can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huone is trying to buck Bra off.

Bra is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Huone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Huone taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Bra is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Huone has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Bra dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Huone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Huone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Robin Bra has been cut.
Bra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bra throws a leg kick but Huone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bra avoids the body shot from Huone.
Huone jabs Bra right on the nose. Bra blinks but takes it well.
Huone moves out of range as Bra strikes.
Bra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huone swivels and escapes.
Huone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bra fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huone with a hook.
Bra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bra tries to clinch but Huone is having none of it.
Huone blocks a head kick by Bra.
Bra takes one on the button.
Huone throws a right and a left that Bra avoids nicely.
Huone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huone moves in looking to clinch but Bra pushes him off.
Bra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huone digs a good hook to Bra's body.
Robin Bra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bra tries to clinch but Huone is having none of it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bra.
Bra wants to slow Huone down by chopping away at his legs.
Bra throws a head kick but Huone moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robin Bra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huone blocks the body kick.
Huone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bra manages to avoid it.

Bra rushes Huone and presses him up against the cage.
Bra trying to stall but Huone improves his position.
Bra has had enough of the clinch but Huone keeps him there for the moment.
Huone struggles to land a body shot inside as Bra controls his hands.
Huone scores with a nice hook to the head.

Bra breaks the clinch.
Huone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Huone misses with a wild body shot.
Huone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bra throws a sloppy head kick and Huone moves out of range easily.
Huone lunges at Bra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bra's hand.

Bra is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bra lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Huone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Huone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Bra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bra needs to keep his hands up - Huone had a free shot at his head there.
Huone lands a jab to the nose.
Bra throws a nice looking combination but Huone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bra throws a sloppy head kick and Huone moves out of range easily.
Bra wants to clinch.
Bra seems to have got his legs back now.
Bra misses with the combination.
Bra tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bra throws a half hearted mid kick.
Huone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huone swats away the attempt to clinch by Bra.
Huone throws a poor cross that misses
and Bra counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Huone throws a looping overhand right but Bra ducks down to avoid it.
Bra takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Huone misses.
Huone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Bra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huone avoids it.
Bra throws a head punch that misses.
Huone keeps control of Bra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bra tries to break free but Huone pushes him back against the cage.
Bra is working for takedown but Huone is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaivo Huone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robin Bra's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Huone forces Bra back against the cage and clinches.
Huone lands with a short shot to the head.
Huone tries to work over Bra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huone managing to block the knees to the body from Bra.
Bra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bra misses with a knee to the head.
Bra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Huone lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Huone.
Huone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Huone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bra is keeping busy.
Bra is looking to take this one to the mat.
Huone blocking some punches.
Bra tries to throw a body punch but Huone avoids it by throwing Bra back against the cage.

Bra is trying to trip Huone. He has hold of a leg but Huone is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bra persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huone has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bra has passed into side control.
Huone wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Robin Bra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huone is not content to let Bra control the position.
Huone avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bra.

Bra thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huone is not content to let Bra control the position.

Bra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bra wants to control but Huone is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bra prevents Huone from escaping the position.
Bra throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Bra is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Huone has escaped the position, nice work there.

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

Bra thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huone is looking for a sweep.
Bra wants to control but Huone is keeping him busy.
Huone tries to improve position but can't.
Bra misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bra fails to land a wild elbow strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Robin Bra!
Our winner, Robin Bra, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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 Pekka Routalempi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Romita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romita has chosen Rollin' Like A Boss as his entrance music. Pekka Routalempi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Romita's chin.

Routalempi
vs
Romita

176 cm
36
161 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

165 cm
25
150 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Sex Panther Supplements

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 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Routalempi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Romita!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Routalempi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Routalempi misses.
Routalempi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Romita shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Romita slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Routalempi tries to roll over but Romita keeps him under control.

Romita escapes and gets back to his feet.

Romita fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Routalempi, pushing him back against the cage.

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

Routalempi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romita looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Romita is looking to stand up but Routalempi won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romita is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Frank Romita.

Romita dives in and scores a takedown into Routalempi's guard.

Routalempi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Romita is aware though and is defending well.
Routalempi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Romita controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Romita is pushing down on Routalempi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Routalempi is fighting to maintain full guard but Romita has managed to sneak the leg through.
Romita controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romita uses his free foot to push down on Routalempi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Routalempi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Routalempi is trying desperately to improve position.
Romita tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Romita stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Romita dives in and scores a takedown into Routalempi's guard.
Romita not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Routalempi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Romita defends it easily.
Romita controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Routalempi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romita gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Romita controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Frank Romita.

Romita drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Romita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Routalempi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Routalempi gets back to half guard.
Romita controlling the action here.
Romita prevents Routalempi from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romita controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Romita has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Romita might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Romita was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Routalempi fails with the takedown.
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!
Romita missing with a left hand there. Routalempi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Romita throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Routalempi was covering up waiting for the punch and Romita finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romita sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Romita dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Routalempi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Routalempi misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Routalempi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Romita closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Routalempi is looking to reverse the position.
Romita remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

Romita is trying to get an arm triangle but Routalempi is defending well.
Routalempi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Romita remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Routalempi tries to improve position but can't.
Routalempi is pushing Romita's head away, looking to escape. Romita manages to hold on to the position though.
A lull in the action here.
Routalempi wants to control but Romita postures up.
Routalempi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Romita is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Routalempi throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

Romita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Romita is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Routalempi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Routalempi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Romita is not content to let Routalempi control the position.

Routalempi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Routalempi wants to advance to full mount but Romita doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Romita managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Routalempi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Romita trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Romita 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.
Routalempi throws a strike but Romita rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Frank Romita has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Routalempi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Romita controls the pace.

Routalempi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Romita defends it easily.
Romita sitting in guard here, content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Romita shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Routalempi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Routalempi is looking to reverse the position.
Routalempi wants to get back to his feet but Romita drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Romita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Routalempi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romita.
Routalempi scores with a one two! Romita had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Romita closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Romita lands in his opponent's guard.
Romita controls from within his opponent's guard.
Routalempi keeping full guard, as Romita tries to pass.
Romita wants to control from the top but Routalempi keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Routalempi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romita manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Routalempi working for submissions but it's allowed Romita to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Routalempi trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romita seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Romita gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Routalempi throws a right and a left that Romita avoids nicely.
Romita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Routalempi misses with a combination

and Romita counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Romita is working for a submission of some sort.
Romita throwing shots but Routalempi is blocking nicely.
Romita thows a huge punch but Routalempi dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Routalempi actively working from the bottom here.

Romita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Routalempi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Romita.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romita sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Romita is working for a submission of some sort.
Routalempi is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Romita was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Routalempi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Routalempi wants it to stay on the feet.

Romita clinches with his opponent.
Routalempi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Romita is looking for a takedown.
Pekka Routalempi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Romita.
Routalempi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romita has him pressed against the cage.
Romita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Routalempi is trying to break free.
Routalempi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Romita on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Romita lands a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Romita stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Romita closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Routalempi quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Routalempi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Romita is stalling in the full guard.
Routalempi is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Routalempi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Romita is aware though and is defending well.
Romita slips nicely into half guard.
Routalempi wants to get back to full guard.
Pekka Routalempi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Romita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Frank Romita is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Romita is taking a breather. Routalempi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Romita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Romita winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Romita!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bernie McLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gab Bloodsport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLeod comes into the arena with Flower of Scotland blaring out of the sound system. Gab Bloodsport has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bernie McLeod's chin.

McLeod
vs
Bloodsport

188 cm
25
182 lbs
11 - 5 - 2

180 cm
22
180 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Good kicks
Solid chin

Fighters First Nutrition Amsterdam 160

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 11 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bernie McLeod!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gab Bloodsport!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from McLeod.
McLeod throws a combination. Bloodsport tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McLeod throws a right and a left that Bloodsport avoids nicely.
McLeod misses with a body shot.
McLeod misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from McLeod misses.
Nice shot lands for McLeod.
Bloodsport avoids a kick to the body.
McLeod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bloodsport has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLeod connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bloodsport's hands.
The crowd cheers as McLeod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bloodsport doesn't seem phased though.
McLeod looks to land a combination but Bloodsport avoids it well.
Bloodsport throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McLeod's waist but McLeod gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bloodsport off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodsport takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLeod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McLeod throws a right hand that Bloodsport ducks under and follows up with a left that Bloodsport also avoids with ease.

Bloodsport looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bloodsport prevents McLeod from getting back to his feet.
McLeod keeping full guard, as Bloodsport tries to pass.
McLeod tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bloodsport is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McLeod is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McLeod has escaped and now he's on top!
McLeod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bloodsport swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bloodsport throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bloodsport looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McLeod has picked Bloodsport up and slammed him! Bloodsport can't keep hold of the triangle and McLeod manages to pass to side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloodsport is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McLeod off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McLeod is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLeod trying to control the position but Bloodsport manages to sink in the hooks.

McLeod is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bloodsport gets his hands free as McLeod looks to control.

Bloodsport is looking for a rear naked choke here but McLeod reverses the position brilliantly into Bloodsport's guard!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McLeod got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bloodsport has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McLeod has managed to get both his arms back between Bloodsport's legs - danger averted.

Bloodsport isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McLeod stacks Bloodsport on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McLeod!
McLeod is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernie McLeod dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McLeod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bloodsport doesn't seem bothered though.
McLeod misses with the combination.
No luck for Bloodsport with that takedown attempt.
McLeod misses with a head kick.
McLeod lands a nice looking body shot.
McLeod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bloodsport moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from McLeod does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from McLeod. Those never looked like landing.
McLeod is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bloodsport showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLeod.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod swinging wildly here.
No joy there for McLeod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bloodsport has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bloodsport there as he acknowledges the shot.
McLeod works the jab nicely.
McLeod throws a series of punches but Bloodsport moves out of range.
Bloodsport moves away from the strike by McLeod.
McLeod throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bloodsport checks a low kick from McLeod.
McLeod looks to land a combination but Bloodsport avoids it well.
Bernie McLeod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLeod misses with a two punch combination.
McLeod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McLeod!
Bloodsport will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bloodsport is trying hard to land a takedown here. McLeod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bernie McLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gab Bloodsport.
Bloodsport blocks a leg kick.
Bloodsport shoots in but no luck this time.
Bloodsport walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloodsport walks into a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeod swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bloodsport is defended easily by McLeod.
Bernie McLeod is winning the standup battle so far.
Bloodsport tries a head kick but it misses.
Bernie McLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLeod throws a series of punches but Bloodsport moves out of range.
McLeod scores with a nice right hand.
McLeod misses with a wild combination.
McLeod misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from McLeod does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for McLeod. That snapped Bloodsport's head back.
Bloodsport looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McLeod is fending him off so far but Bloodsport persists. Nope, McLeod circles away and we're back to standing.
McLeod lands a really nice looking cross but Bloodsport seems unphased.
McLeod misses with a series of wild punches.
McLeod lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLeod misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bloodsport slips under a jab from McLeod.
McLeod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bloodsport on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bloodsport moves away from the strike by McLeod.
McLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloodsport manages to avoid it.
Bloodsport slips a jab and a cross from McLeod.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLeod. Bloodsport does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLeod cracks Bloodsport with a right hand to the side of the head.
McLeod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bloodsport.
Bloodsport takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bloodsport shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McLeod sprawls well. McLeod wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bloodsport gets slowly back to his feet.
McLeod with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod cracks Bloodsport with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McLeod lands a jab to Bloodsport's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLeod.
McLeod lands a head shot.
McLeod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bloodsport moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McLeod comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McLeod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from McLeod. No joy for Bloodsport on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport dodges the punch combination from McLeod.
Bloodsport uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLeod.
McLeod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bloodsport moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McLeod misses with a wild combination.
McLeod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLeod misses with a series of wild punches.
McLeod fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeod throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McLeod misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLeod misses with a jab, cross combination.
McLeod scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bloodsport in his tracks.
McLeod misses with a jab, cross combination.
McLeod lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McLeod blocks a head kick by Bloodsport.
A punch combination from McLeod misses.
Bloodsport misses with a body kick.
Bloodsport dives in and grabs McLeod's left leg, looking for a takedown. McLeod pushes down on Bloodsport's head and hops out.
Bernie McLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gab Bloodsport.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bloodsport scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Bloodsport goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McLeod rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bloodsport's guard! Nice work there by McLeod!

Bloodsport working for a triangle but McLeod defends it easily.

Bloodsport is looking for a triangle here but McLeod uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLeod is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernie McLeod clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McLeod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bloodsport.
A right-left combo lands from McLeod.
McLeod shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sloppy strikes from McLeod. Those never looked like landing.
Bloodsport defending well as McLeod loads up on a big left hand.
McLeod stuns Bloodsport with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McLeod lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McLeod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McLeod dips to his left and cracks Bloodsport with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from McLeod. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body punch from McLeod.
McLeod misses with a few strikes there.
McLeod lands with a cross.
McLeod getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bloodsport fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McLeod lands with a hook. Bloodsport tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McLeod throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport looks for a takedown but McLeod sprawls well.
Bernie McLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gab Bloodsport.
Bloodsport fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McLeod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bloodsport takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from McLeod. No joy for Bloodsport on that attempt.
A combination from McLeod does no damage.
Bloodsport shoots in for a double leg but McLeod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bloodsport is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bloodsport takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeod lands a leg kick that knocks Bloodsport off balance momentarily.
McLeod misses with a jab, cross combination.
McLeod lands a two punch combo.
McLeod misses with the combination.
McLeod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloodsport was well out of range. Poor timing from McLeod.
McLeod fails to land with a series of punches.
Bloodsport fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bernie McLeod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLeod throws a series of punches but Bloodsport avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLeod tries to bum rush Bloodsport with a series of wild strikes but Bloodsport uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McLeod misses with a double jab.
McLeod tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLeod looks to land a combination. Bloodsport sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bloodsport on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLeod throws a series of punches but Bloodsport avoids them all with ease.
McLeod stalks Bloodsport and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bloodsport's face. Bloodsport staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bloodsport shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McLeod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McLeod misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernie McLeod had his way with Gab Bloodsport in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

McLeod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bloodsport dodges the punch combination from McLeod.
Bloodsport misses with a head kick.
McLeod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McLeod throws a hook but Bloodsport avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by McLeod.
Bloodsport showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLeod.
McLeod throws a right and a left that Bloodsport avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloodsport manages to avoid it.
Bloodsport shoots for a takedown but McLeod saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bloodsport takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLeod throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab by McLeod.
Bloodsport walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McLeod smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bloodsport walks into a left hand.
McLeod throws a right and a left that Bloodsport avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLeod lands a two punch combo.
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.
McLeod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bloodsport closes this distance looking for a takedown but McLeod circles away.
Bernie McLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gab Bloodsport.
McLeod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from McLeod.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLeod throws a one two combo.
Bloodsport tries for a takedown but McLeod sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeod connects with a right hand. Bloodsport shakes it off.
McLeod swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McLeod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bloodsport fails with a takedown attempt.
McLeod lands with a nice combination. Bloodsport backs away looking to recover.
McLeod displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bloodsport.
McLeod misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport with a lazy takedown attempt
and McLeod counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bloodsport has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McLeod chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McLeod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bloodsport drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McLeod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bloodsport.
McLeod connects with a body shot that sends Bloodsport's belly button to the back.
Some wild striking there from McLeod.
Bloodsport dives in and grabs McLeod's left leg, looking for a takedown. McLeod pushes down on Bloodsport's head and hops out.
Gab Bloodsport has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bernie McLeod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLeod misses with a double jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bernie McLeod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McLeod, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernie McLeod!
Bernie McLeod retains his welterweight title!
Bernie McLeod seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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FIGHT
RATING
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christopher McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ursus Maritimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCormick's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shipping up to Boston. Ursus Maritimus will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

McCormick
vs
Maritimus

164 cm
28
165 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

177 cm
26
165 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher McCormick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ursus Maritimus!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCormick lands a head shot.
Maritimus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maritimus shoots in for a takedown but McCormick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCormick is looking to chop away at Maritimus's legs.
McCormick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCormick throws a low kick but Maritimus avoids it.
Christopher McCormick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McCormick moves into the clinch successfully.

Maritimus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maritimus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCormick throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid body kick from McCormick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCormick.
McCormick connects with a jab.
Maritimus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCormick circles away quickly and effectively.
McCormick tries a head kick but it misses.
Maritimus takes one to the chin there.
McCormick throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maritimus motions for McCormick to come forward. Maritimus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCormick lands a jab to the head.
Maritimus blocks a leg kick.
McCormick thows a body shot but no joy.
Maritimus walks straight into a right hand from McCormick - that's dropped him! McCormick jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Maritimus from any more punishment! Maritimus complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Christopher McCormick!
Christopher McCormick retains his lightweight title!
Christopher McCormick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.