IMMA 146: Jokinen vs Gonzo PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blixt Boxlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sevent Seagull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seagull has chosen Van Halen - Jump as his entrance music. Sevent Seagull is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Boxlund
vs
Seagull

175 cm
35
165 lbs
20 - 20 - 0

183 cm
29
165 lbs
19 - 13 - 3

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Namunamu Clothing

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 20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blixt Boxlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sevent Seagull!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Seagull clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Still in the clinch, Boxlund scores with a nice short uppercut.
Seagull throws a head punch that misses.
Boxlund cracks Seagull with a nice body shot.
Boxlund misses with a body punch.
Boxlund effectively controlling the action here.
Boxlund seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Boxlund lands with a short head shot on the inside.

It looks like Sevent Seagull has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagull taking a breather.
Seagull lands with a left to the head.
Boxlund throws a punch but it's blocked by Seagull.
Boxlund lands with a right to the head.
Seagull lands a left hand.
Seagull is pushing Boxlund up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Boxlund prevents a body shot from Seagull.
Boxlund trying to control the position but instead, Seagull has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boxlund into the cage.
Seagull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagull pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seagull.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxlund throws a head punch that misses.
Seagull misses with a punch to the body.
Boxlund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seagull struggles to land a body shot inside as Boxlund controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Seagull as the two fighters clinch.
Boxlund is pushing Seagull up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Seagull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxlund prevents a body shot from Seagull.
Boxlund working aggressively here.
Seagull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxlund takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Blixt Boxlund has been cut.
Seagull blocks an uppercut.
Boxlund tries a body shot but Seagull blocks it.
Boxlund blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boxlund takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxlund.
A right handed body shot lands from Seagull.
Boxlund tries a body shot but Seagull blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagull throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxlund.
Boxlund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seagull tries a body shot but Boxlund blocks it.
Seagull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seagull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seagull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxlund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seagull tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boxlund tries to stall but Seagull uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seagull prevents a body shot from Boxlund.
Seagull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seagull.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sevent Seagull dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Boxlund lets loose with a powerful body kick. Seagull will feel that in the morning.
Seagull tries a head kick but it misses.
Seagull moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Seagull misses the shot to the body.
Seagull misses with a head kick.
Seagull misses with a low kick.
Seagull is looking to land body kicks.
Seagull slips a jab from Boxlund.
Seagull throws a head kick that Boxlund semi-blocks.
Boxlund throws out a loose jab but Seagull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxlund is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boxlund moves out of range of the leg kick from Seagull.
Seagull misses with a leg kick
and Boxlund counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blixt Boxlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seagull takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagull wants to slow Boxlund down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seagull.
Boxlund lands a two punch combo.
Boxlund takes a kick to the side of the head.
Seagull takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Seagull pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boxlund is out of range and Seagull settles back down.
Seagull fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boxlund misses with the body kick
and Seagull counters with an outside leg kick.
Boxlund swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Seagull counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Boxlund.
Seagull throws a big shot that misses.
Seagull pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Seagull throws a hook but Boxlund blocks it.
Boxlund ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

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!
Boxlund connects with an inside leg kick.
Boxlund throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sevent Seagull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boxlund swings widly with a right hand
and Seagull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boxlund scores with a nice head shot.
A good leg kick by Boxlund.
Seagull walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boxlund misses with an uppercut. Seagull saw that one coming.
Seagull throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boxlund misses with a leg kick
and Seagull makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Seagull.
Boxlund throws the left hand but Seagull avoids the punch easily.
Boxlund throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Seagull throws a head kick but Boxlund moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxlund throws an overhand right that lands on Seagull's shoulder, as Seagull tries to avoid the shot.
Seagull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxlund thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seagull throws a chopping leg kick but Boxlund manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seagull scores with a spinning back kick!
Boxlund thows a body kick. Seagull tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Seagull blocks the body kick.
Boxlund throws a sloppy head kick and Seagull moves out of range easily.
Boxlund keeps the fight on the outside.
Seagull lands a nice looking body kick.
Seagull lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Seagull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxlund swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seagull slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxlund throws a shot to the body.
Boxlund motions for Seagull to come forward. Boxlund throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boxlund slips under a jab from Seagull.
Boxlund lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seagull circles away quickly and effectively.
Seagull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boxlund.
Seagull blocks a jab.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Seagull! Boxlund is out on his feet! Seagull rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Boxlund is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Boxlund is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sevent Seagull!
After the big win, Sevent Seagull made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Namunamu Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blackbeard The Pirate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker comes to the cage accompanied by Tragically Hip- Thugs. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Walker
vs
The Pirate

168 cm
32
156 lbs
29 - 17 - 2

174 cm
25
153 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Performance Enhancing Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Stevie Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blackbeard The Pirate!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Pirate lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Pirate scores with a jab to the head.
Walker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Pirate.
Blackbeard The Pirate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from The Pirate misses.
The Pirate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker.
The Pirate misses with a wild body shot.
Walker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for Walker.
The Pirate blocks a low kick nicely.
Walker throws a leg kick
and The Pirate counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Pirate misses with a double jab
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
Walker scores with the left hand. The Pirate knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker tries to clinch there but The Pirate circles away.
The Pirate looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as The Pirate checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Pirate catches Walker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Pirate thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Pirate slips under a jab.
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Pirate looks to land a left hand but Walker moved out of range nicely.
The Pirate looks to land a right hand but Walker moved out of range.
The Pirate misses with a wild combination.
The Pirate throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Stevie Walker has been cut.
The Pirate fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Walker on the side of the head.
Jab from The Pirate.
A left lands for The Pirate.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from The Pirate.
The Pirate lands a high kick!
The Pirate throws a poor cross that misses

and Walker moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Pirate misses with a punch on the inside.
The Pirate looking to slow down the pace here.
The Pirate misses with some punches.
The Pirate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Pirate looking to stall.
The Pirate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walker working aggressively here.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Walker.
The Pirate tries to break the clinch but Walker is controlling the position.
The Pirate takes a knee to the side of the body.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Pirate is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walker.
Walker lands with a right to the head.
The Pirate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Pirate can't find room to land a body shot as Walker controls the action.
The Pirate stalling.
The Pirate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Pirates head.
Walker is leaning against The Pirate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Pirate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Pirate is looking to control Walker's arms but Walker gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Pirate has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Walker.
Walker lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Pirate backwards.
Walker working aggressively here.
Walker lands a damaging elbow.
Walker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Pirate in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The Pirate looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Walker scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate can't find room to land a body shot as Walker controls the action.
The Pirate misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
Walker lands an elbow that stopped The Pirate in his tracks for a moment.
Walker presses The Pirate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Walker misses with some punches.
Walker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The Pirate misses with the head strike.
Walker lands an elbow that stopped The Pirate in his tracks for a moment.
The Pirate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Walker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Walker lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Pirate can't find room to land a body shot as Walker controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Walker on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Walker as the two fighters clinch.
The Pirate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Pirate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Walker misses with a body shot.
A jab from The Pirate misses.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses.
The Pirate looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Walker walks into a jab.
Walker slips under a jab from The Pirate.
The Pirate blocks a head kick by Walker.
The Pirate takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Pirate takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
The Pirate misses with a head kick.
The Pirate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker.
No joy there for The Pirate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Pirate moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker takes a swing at The Pirate's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from The Pirate.
Walker throws out a loose jab but The Pirate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The Pirate throws a right and a left that Walker avoids nicely.
The Pirate just misses with a punch to the body.
The Pirate misses with a two punch combination.
Walker throws a head kick but The Pirate moves out of range.
The Pirate throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Pirate misses with an uppercut
and Walker counters with an outside leg kick.
Walker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Pirate throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blackbeard The Pirate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Pirate throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Pirate checks a low kick from Walker.
Walker scores with a hook to the body. The Pirate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Walker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Pirate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walker lands a jab to The Pirate's midsection.
Walker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Pirate.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from The Pirate.
The Pirate checks a low kick from Walker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Pirate looks for the body kick but Walker saw that one coming.
The Pirate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries a low kick but The Pirate avoids it.
The Pirate throws a sloppy body shot
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
The Pirate throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The Pirate lands a nice looking body kick.
The Pirate stalks Walker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Walker's face. Walker staggers backwards, shaken.
The Pirate loads up on a big right hand but Walker slips the punch.
Walker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Walker there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Pirate throws a nice looking combination but Walker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Pirate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from The Pirate.
Walker takes a kick to the side of the head.
The Pirate slips under a jab from Walker.
The Pirate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walker moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Pirate in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Pirate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Pirate goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Pirate thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - The Pirate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker misses with a low kick.
The Pirate throws an overhand right that lands on Walker's shoulder, as Walker tries to avoid the shot.
Walker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Pirate throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Pirate throws a right hand that misses
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Pirate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it.
The Pirate throws a right and a left that Walker avoids nicely.
The Pirate misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blackbeard The Pirate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stevie Walker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Walker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Pirate. That did some damage!
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Pirate.
The Pirate throws a leg kick but Walker sees it coming and moves out of range.
The Pirate scores with a hook.
The Pirate throws a right hand that misses
and The Pirate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Pirate swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
The Pirate misses with a straight right.
The Pirate scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from The Pirate misses its intended target.
The Pirate throws a sloppy body shot
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Pirate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Pirate connects with a right hand. Walker shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pirate throws a shot from downtown. Walker moves away and avoids it.
The Pirate misses with a combination
and Walker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Pirate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Pirate throws out a loose jab but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Pirate.
The Pirate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Pirate throws a jab but it's blocked by Walker.
Walker lands a jab to the nose.
The Pirate thuds his right hand into Walker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Pirate misses with a double jab
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

The Pirate is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Pirate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Pirate tries a head kick but it misses.
The Pirate misses with a left hand

and Walker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Walker lands a shot to the body.
The Pirate blocks a body shot from Walker.
The Pirate tries to work over Walker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Walker.
The Pirate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Pirate.
The Pirate tries to circle away but Walker has him pinned against the cage.
Stevie Walker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Pirate throws a head punch that misses.
Walker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Walker on the inside.
Walker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Walker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Walker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate takes an elbow to the temple.
The Pirate is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?
Walker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Walker lands with a right to the head.
The Pirate misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Walker.
The Pirate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walker lands a body punch.
The Pirate struggles to land a body shot inside as Walker controls his hands.
The Pirate stalling in the clinch but Walker improves position.
Walker misses with a body punch.
The Pirate misses with some punches.
The Pirate throws a head punch that misses.
The Pirate seems to have recovered his senses.
Walker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Pirate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walker lands a nice shot to the body.
The Pirate pushes Walker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker scores with a shot to the side of The Pirate's head.
The Pirate takes an elbow to the forehead.
A frustrated look appears on The Pirate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Walker lands a nice knee to the body.
Walker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Pirate's defenses.
A short right from Walker.
A left hand lands to the body for Walker.
The Pirate scores with a shot to the side of Walker's head.
The Pirate stalling in the clinch but Walker improves position.
Walker lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walker.
Walker lands with a left to the head.
Walker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Walker scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Pirate backwards.
A short right from Walker on the inside.
A hook to the body from Walker.
The Pirate can't find room to land a body shot as Walker controls the action.
Walker gets through The Pirate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

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

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Quadros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marciano might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kid Charlemagne. Quadros comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pride Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Stephen Quadros has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Marciano
vs
Quadros

194 cm
31
215 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

194 cm
27
220 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stephen Quadros!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quadros shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Quadros thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marciano if he has to take too many more of those.
Good standup being displayed there by Quadros as he connects with a hook.
Marciano tries to close the distance and clinch but Quadros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marciano works Quadros's body with a nice hook.
Quadros misses with an uppercut. Marciano saw that one coming.
Quadros takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Quadros checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Quadros fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marciano checks it well.
Marciano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quadros.
Marciano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stephen Quadros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quadros works Marciano's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quadros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quadros misses with a kick to the body.
Quadros swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano misses with a head kick.
Quadros throws a wild body kick that Marciano sees coming a mile off.
Quadros buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Quadros misses with a body kick.
Marciano moves out of range of the body kick.
Quadros throws a half hearted mid kick.
Quadros throws a lazy right hand but Marciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marciano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Quadros blocks a head kick by Marciano.
Quadros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
Quadros throws a right and a left that Marciano avoids nicely.
Marciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quadros thuds his shin into the meat of Marciano's side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quadros misses with a body kick.
Marciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quadros moves away.
Quadros bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quadros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Quadros clinches.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Marciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Quadros tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marciano avoids it.
Quadros working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Quadros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano's elbow.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Quadros controls his hands.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Quadros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano tries to work over Quadros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano blocks an elbow strike.
Quadros lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quadros.
Quadros presses Marciano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marciano avoids the elbow strike from Quadros, against the cage.
Quadros misses with an elbow strike.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Quadros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Quadros just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marciano's brow.
Marciano lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
Marciano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quadros wants to stall.
Marciano digs a right hand underneath Quadros's ribcage. Quadros let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters up against the cage, Quadros throws an elbow but misses.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quadros misses with an elbow strike.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Quadros.
Quadros lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Quadros lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Rocky Marciano has been cut.
Quadros on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Quadros cracks Marciano with a nice body shot.
Quadros's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Marciano is trying to push Quadros away but Quadros has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marciano pushes Quadros back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quadros pushes Marciano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quadros's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano scores with a shot to the side of Quadros's head.
Marciano tries to work over Quadros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quadros throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stephen Quadros will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocky Marciano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Quadros lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marciano misses with an uppercut. Quadros saw that one coming.
Quadros misses with a straight right.
Marciano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Quadros checks a leg kick nicely.
A left and a right from Quadros both land. Nice combination.
Marciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quadros comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Quadros lands with a kick to the temple. Marciano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quadros takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marciano lands the left hand.
Stephen Quadros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quadros wants to clinch up but Marciano keeps it at a distance.
Marciano avoids the head kick by Quadros.
Quadros throws a wild body kick that Marciano sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quadros throws a lazy head kick
and Marciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marciano looks to land a left hand but Quadros moved out of range nicely.
Marciano throws a solid leg kick but Quadros takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marciano.
Marciano moves out of range of the body kick.
Quadros throws a push kick but Marciano slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Marciano misses.
Quadros has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Quadros there as he acknowledges the shot.
Quadros tries to move into range but Marciano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Quadros misses with a kick to the body
and Marciano counters with a good low kick that Quadros was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quadros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marciano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quadros connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Quadros throws a wild body kick that Marciano sees coming a mile off.
Stephen Quadros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quadros misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quadros looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Quadros throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marciano.
Marciano scores with a head kick. Quadros tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marciano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marciano throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Quadros counters by moving into the clinch.
Quadros lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quadros trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Quadros.
Marciano tries a body shot but Quadros blocks it.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Quadros avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quadros.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quadros avoids the elbow strike from Marciano, against the cage.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Quadros controls his hands.
Quadros softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quadros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quadros misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marciano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Quadros's brow.
Marciano takes a knee to the side of the body.
Quadros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Quadros has Marciano pushed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Quadros.
Marciano misses with a knee to the head.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Quadros.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marciano.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Quadros avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Marciano is trying to break the clinch but Quadros has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quadros blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quadros tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marciano avoids it.
Quadros makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quadros avoiding damage.
Quadros missing with knees to the body.
Quadros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quadros blocks an uppercut.
Quadros tries to land knees in the clinch but Marciano avoids the damage to the body.
Quadros lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano dodges an elbow strike from Quadros.
Quadros has Marciano pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quadros is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marciano is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Quadros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rocky Marciano's cut.
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!

Marciano throws a hook to the side of Quadros's head but Quadros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quadros throws a series of punches but Marciano moves out of range.
Quadros pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Quadros misses with a few strikes there.
Marciano looks to land a right hand but Quadros moved out of range.
Marciano misses with a head kick.

Quadros moves into the clinch.
Marciano lands a nice uppercut.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Quadros.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Quadros.
Marciano missing with knees to the body.
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marciano tries to work over Quadros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Quadros controls his hands.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Quadros avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano being controlled against the cage.
Quadros throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marciano.
Quadros slows down the pace here.
Quadros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano misses with an elbow over the top.
Knees to the body from Marciano.
Quadros blocking some punches.
Marciano lands with a left to the head.
Quadros doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quadros lands a hook that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quadros's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Quadros on the inside.
Marciano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Quadros stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Quadros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quadros struggles to land a body shot inside as Marciano controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marciano throws an elbow but misses.
Marciano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quadros avoids it.
Quadros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quadros lands a nice knee to the body.
Quadros misses with a knee strike.
Rocky Marciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Quadros tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marciano avoids it.
Quadros lands with a right to the head.
Marciano tries to work over Quadros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Marciano.
Quadros misses with a knee strike.
Rocky Marciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano tries to break free but Quadros pushes him back against the cage.
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marciano blocks a body shot from Quadros.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Quadros.
Quadros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quadros misses with an elbow over the top.
Quadros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Quadros stalling.
Quadros lands a shoulder strike.
Quadros missing with knees to the body.
Quadros unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marciano lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Quadros is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marciano is keeping busy.
Marciano dodges an elbow strike from Quadros.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano gets through Quadros's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Quadros misses with a punch to the body.
Quadros creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Quadros lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Marciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quadros looks to land a body kick but Marciano moved away.
Marciano scores with a body shot.
Quadros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quadros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quadros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marciano takes a swing at Quadros's ribcage but misses.
Marciano throws a hook but Quadros blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano tried to score with a low kick but Quadros checks it.
Marciano avoids the head kick by Quadros.
Stephen Quadros is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marciano throws a leg kick but Quadros moved away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rocky Marciano.
I think Quadros 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stephen Quadros!
Our winner, Stephen Quadros, 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Saint Roc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Ruanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint Roc's entrance music is Rock superstar. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Daniel Ruanti enters the cage!

Saint Roc
vs
Ruanti

189 cm
31
221 lbs
23 - 15 - 1

187 cm
34
205 lbs
35 - 14 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pierre Saint Roc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Daniel Ruanti!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Roc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saint Roc misses with the combination.
Saint Roc moves out of range of the body kick from Ruanti.
Ruanti jabs at Saint Roc's body.

Ruanti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ruanti lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Saint Roc can't keep his opponent in guard - Ruanti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saint Roc wants to improve his position but Ruanti is controlling well.
Ruanti trying to mount his opponent but Saint Roc defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ruanti is looking for a kimura but Saint Roc is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ruanti to get the leverage.
Ruanti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ruanti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ruanti trying to mount his opponent but Saint Roc defends it.
Ruanti is keen to just control but Saint Roc is a slippery customer.
Ruanti stalling away here and it's allowed Saint Roc to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ruanti trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint Roc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saint Roc controlling Ruanti's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti postures up.
Saint Roc keeping moving, preventing Ruanti from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Saint Roc throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saint Roc can't keep his opponent in guard - Ruanti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Ruanti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saint Roc is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruanti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruanti's back!

Ruanti fending off the submission attempt from Saint Roc.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ruanti's head.
Saint Roc is trying to stick to Ruanti's back but Ruanti is turning into Saint Roc. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Saint Roc's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ruanti.
Saint Roc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruanti is one step ahead there.

Saint Roc is looking for a triangle but Ruanti pushes his legs off easily.
Ruanti wants to control from the top but Saint Roc keeps moving.
Ruanti is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti wants to pass the guard but Saint Roc is keeping the position.
Saint Roc bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruanti's guard.
Saint Roc postures up.
Saint Roc trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruanti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saint Roc is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruanti wants to sweep here but Saint Roc controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruanti keeping moving, preventing Saint Roc from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Saint Roc throws a lazy right hand but Ruanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Ruanti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saint Roc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ruanti clobbers Saint Roc with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Some bone on bone action there as Ruanti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saint Roc lands a right hook to the body.
Ruanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saint Roc scores with the left hand. Ruanti knows he should have avoided that one.
Ruanti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saint Roc is out of range and Ruanti settles back down.
Saint Roc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint Roc.
Ruanti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saint Roc stuffs the takedown.
Saint Roc ducks right into an uppercut from Ruanti.
Ruanti has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saint Roc.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint Roc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruanti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saint Roc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Roc fails to land with a series of punches.
Saint Roc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruanti has time to react.
Ruanti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ruanti throws a right hand that Saint Roc ducks under and follows up with a left that Saint Roc also avoids with ease.
Ruanti takes one to the chin there.
Saint Roc looks for a takedown but Ruanti sprawls well.
Ruanti lands a nice looking body kick.
Saint Roc lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruanti's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Saint Roc checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ruanti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saint Roc sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruanti somewhat.
Pierre Saint Roc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ruanti.
Saint Roc tries to clinch up but Ruanti circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti wants to clinch
and Saint Roc counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ruanti is looking to clinch.
Saint Roc works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint Roc checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ruanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruanti misses with a hook to the body
enabling Saint Roc to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruanti misses with a straight right.
Saint Roc moves out of range of the body kick from Ruanti.
Saint Roc throws a leg kick but Ruanti moved away.
Ruanti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saint Roc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saint Roc.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti blocks a leg kick.
Ruanti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saint Roc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruanti manages to avoid it.
Ruanti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saint Roc is out of range and Ruanti settles back down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saint Roc.
Nice uppercut there from Saint Roc.
A punch combination from Ruanti misses.
Ruanti thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Saint Roc misses.
Ruanti slips under a jab from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc connects with a looping right hand.
Ruanti throws a head kick that misses.
Saint Roc cracks Ruanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ruanti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruanti avoids the body shot from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saint Roc lands a nice shot that snaps Ruanti's head back.
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!
Saint Roc lands with a nice body punch.
Saint Roc checks the leg kick.
Ruanti just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruanti misses with a kick to the body.
Ruanti moves in looking to clinch but Saint Roc pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saint Roc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruanti momentarily.
Ruanti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Saint Roc misses.
Ruanti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Saint Roc dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ruanti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saint Roc tries a head kick but it misses.
Saint Roc scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saint Roc stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saint Roc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruanti moves away.
Saint Roc connects with a nice looking jab.
Ruanti avoids the body shot from Saint Roc.
Crunch! Ruanti slams his shin into Saint Roc's torso.
That kick from Saint Roc tenderised Ruanti's leg. Ruanti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruanti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saint Roc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saint Roc wants to land a leg kick but Ruanti is out of range.
Saint Roc scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Saint Roc misses with an uppercut. Ruanti saw that one coming.
Ruanti throws a shot from downtown. Saint Roc moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruanti just misses with a punch to the body.
Saint Roc connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruanti. Ruanti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saint Roc finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saint Roc cracks the inside of Ruanti's front leg.

Ruanti shoots in and gets a takedown into Saint Roc's guard.
Ruanti pushing down on Saint Roc's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ruanti is looking to take a break and control but Saint Roc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruanti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saint Roc regains full guard. Nicely done.

Ruanti postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Saint Roc is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ruanti, into his guard.
Saint Roc stays in close to Ruanti's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruanti is trying to control the position but Saint Roc postures up.
Saint Roc wants to control from the top but Ruanti keeps moving.
Saint Roc being controlled here momentarily.

Ruanti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saint Roc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saint Roc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ruanti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saint Roc keeps working.
Ruanti controlling the pace.
Ruanti trying to control from half guard but Saint Roc is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Ruanti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saint Roc sees it coming and defends easily.
Saint Roc is staying active underneath Ruanti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruanti.
Saint Roc holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Saint Roc has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruanti is working away from the top position though.
Saint Roc won't allow Ruanti to pass to mount.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ruanti throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Saint Roc throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saint Roc throws a body punch but Ruanti moves out of range.
Saint Roc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ruanti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruanti lands with a kick to the temple. Saint Roc shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruanti throws a wild body kick that Saint Roc sees coming a mile off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Ruanti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruanti 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daniel Ruanti!
A very excited looking Daniel Ruanti made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doppo Orochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krueger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Freddy's Coming For You kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Freddy Krueger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Orochi
vs
Krueger

188 cm
27
216 lbs
16 - 7 - 1

185 cm
32
217 lbs
25 - 21 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Doppo Orochi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Freddy Krueger!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krueger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orochi circles away quickly and effectively.
Krueger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orochi counters with a head kick.
Krueger scores with a jab to the head.
Krueger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice combination there by Orochi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orochi with a nice cross.
Nice cross by Krueger.
Orochi throws out a leg kick but Krueger moves out of range and Orochi only half commits.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orochi.
Krueger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Krueger misses
and Orochi counters with an inside leg kick.
Orochi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Orochi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orochi wants to clinch but Krueger slips to the side
and Krueger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orochi blocks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger scores with a nice body kick.
Krueger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Freddy Krueger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orochi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orochi slips under a jab from Krueger.
Krueger misses with a low kick.
Krueger throws a leg kick
enabling Orochi to counter with a crisp jab.
Krueger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orochi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krueger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orochi.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Orochi!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krueger lands a glancing blow to the side of Orochi's head.
Krueger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Krueger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Orochi. That one must have hurt.
Orochi tries to clinch there but Krueger circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orochi misses the shot to the body.
Krueger throws a right and a left that Orochi avoids nicely.
Krueger fails to land with a series of punches.
Orochi tries to work over Krueger's front leg with a kick but Krueger checks it.
Krueger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orochi's calf.
Orochi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Krueger moves out of range of the leg kick from Orochi.
Orochi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orochi avoids the head kick by Krueger.

Krueger darts in and clinches Orochi up against the cage.
Orochi leaning against his opponent.
Krueger has a couple of punches blocked by Orochi.
Krueger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krueger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Orochi.
Orochi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krueger scores with a shot to the side of Orochi's head.
Orochi digs a right hand into Krueger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krueger's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orochi.
Orochi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kruegers head.
Orochi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orochi tries a knee to the head but Krueger blocks it.
A hook to the body from Orochi.
Orochi lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orochi as Krueger tries to tie him up.
Orochi has a couple of punches blocked by Krueger.
Orochi blocking some punches.
Orochi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Orochi pushes Krueger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krueger lands a left hand.
Orochi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orochi lands a shot to the body.
Orochi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krueger.
Orochi pushes Krueger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orochi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Krueger looks winded!
Orochi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Orochi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orochi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orochi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Orochi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orochi tries a knee to the head but Krueger blocks it.
Orochi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krueger backwards.
Krueger misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Krueger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Orochi. That one must have hurt.
Krueger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orochi.
Krueger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Orochi.
Orochi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krueger can do to turn this around?

Orochi moves into range and clinches up with Krueger.
Krueger working aggressively here.
A short right from Orochi on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orochi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orochi tries to throw a body punch but Krueger avoids it by throwing Orochi back against the cage.
Orochi landing knees to the body.
Orochi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orochi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Orochi looking to throw knees to the head but Krueger is blocking nicely.
Orochi prevents a body shot from Krueger.
Krueger is breathing heavily.
Orochi scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Krueger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Orochi scores a nice knee to the body.
Orochi lands a good knee to the midsection. Krueger won't want to take too many of those.
Orochi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orochi.
Orochi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Orochi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orochi gets through Krueger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orochi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Orochi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Orochi can't find room to land a body shot as Krueger controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orochi tries to stall but Krueger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Orochi connects with a knee to the head.
Krueger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orochi lands with a left to the head.
Orochi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orochi trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Doppo Orochi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orochi lands a nice uppercut.
Orochi working Krueger over with knees to the body.
Orochi scores with a shoulder strike.
Krueger swings wildly with an uppercut but Orochi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krueger being controlled against the cage.
Orochi lands a body punch.
Orochi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krueger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Orochi.

Krueger is rocked!
Krueger has a couple of punches blocked by Orochi.
Orochi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Krueger is still on wobbly legs! Can Orochi finish him?
Orochi throws a big uppercut that drops Krueger! More strikes from Orochi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Krueger lies dazed against the cage as Orochi celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doppo Orochi!
Doppo Orochi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moacyr Domingos De Matos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Matos comes to the cage accompanied by Kick Ass. Liddell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ice Cold kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chuck Liddell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Moacyr Domingos De Matos's chin.

Domingos De Matos
vs
Liddell

195 cm
30
213 lbs
30 - 11 - 0

190 cm
30
220 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
World class MT
Good gas tank

DJs Locker
Perkele!

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 30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moacyr Domingos De Matos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Matos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Matos misses the shot to the body.
Liddell doesn't manage to clinch there - De Matos circles away.
Liddell throws a nice looking combination but De Matos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liddell misses with a low kick.
De Matos stuns Liddell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Liddell looks to throw a body kick
and De Matos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Matos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Matos lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Liddell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Matos's head backwards.
De Matos throws a poor cross that misses
and Liddell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liddell tries a head kick but it misses.
Liddell thows a leg kick but De Matos checks it
enabling De Matos to counter with a crisp jab.
De Matos throws a solid leg kick but Liddell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Matos.
De Matos moves out of range as Liddell throws a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell walks into a straight right hand from De Matos.
De Matos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Matos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddell.
De Matos throws a hook but Liddell blocks it.
Liddell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Liddell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Matos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Matos missing with a left hand there. Liddell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Liddell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Matos misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Liddell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Matos misses with some punches.
De Matos tries to work over Liddell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Matos has a couple of punches blocked by Liddell.
De Matos can't find room to land a body shot as Liddell controls the action.

De Matos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Matos thuds a left hand into Liddell's body.
De Matos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Matos staying out of range there.
Liddell thumps De Matos with a low kick.
De Matos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Matos blocks a head kick by Liddell.
Liddell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Matos.
Some bone on bone action there as De Matos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Matos throws a body punch but Liddell moves out of range.
De Matos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Liddell.
De Matos throws a head kick but Liddell moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Liddell - just one landing.
Liddell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Matos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Matos throws a hook but Liddell blocks it.
Liddell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Matos lands a jab to Liddell's midsection.
Chuck Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as De Matos blocks the leg kick.
Liddell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Matos misses with a left hand
and Liddell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Matos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liddell.
Liddell slips under a jab.
Liddell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Matos's head backwards.
Liddell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Matos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Matos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Matos throws an overhand right that lands on Liddell's shoulder, as Liddell tries to avoid the shot.
Liddell looks to land a body kick but De Matos moved away.
Liddell throws a leg kick but De Matos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Matos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Liddell counters with a body kick that stops De Matos in his tracks momentarily.
De Matos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liddell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Matos checks a low kick from Liddell.
De Matos throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Matos checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moacyr Domingos De Matos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

De Matos lands with a shot to the body.
Liddell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Liddell.
Liddell scores with a shot to the body.
Liddell misses with a straight right.
De Matos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Matos misses the shot to the body.
Liddell misses with a body kick.
De Matos avoids the body shot from Liddell.
De Matos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Matos looks to land a left hand but Liddell moved out of range nicely.
De Matos swats away the attempt to clinch by Liddell.
De Matos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell connects with a right hand. De Matos shakes it off.
Liddell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Matos connects with a high kick.
Liddell is looking to chop away at De Matos's legs.
A swing and a miss from De Matos.
No joy there for Liddell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Matos blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liddell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Matos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moacyr Domingos De Matos is winning the standup battle so far.
Liddell throws a solid leg kick but De Matos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Liddell.
De Matos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Liddell throws a hook but De Matos blocks it.
A jab from De Matos misses.

De Matos lands a big head kick that sends Liddell tumbling to the mat! De Matos takes a step backwards and waves Liddell back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Liddell is rocked!
De Matos blocks a head kick by Liddell.
Liddell is still on wobbly legs! Can De Matos finish him?
Liddell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Liddell seems to have recovered his senses.
A bone on bone clash there as Liddell blocks the leg kick.
De Matos loads up on a big right hand but Liddell slips the punch.
De Matos misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as De Matos blocks the low kick.
Liddell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Matos swings for the body but Liddell moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chuck Liddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liddell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Matos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liddell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Liddell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Matos tries a body shot but Liddell blocks it.
De Matos lands with a light punch inside.
Liddell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Matos is defending well for now.
Liddell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liddell.
De Matos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Liddell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Matos avoids it.
A short left from Liddell.
Liddell lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Liddell has closed the distance and engaged De Matos in a clinch.
A short left from Liddell.
De Matos misses with some punches.
De Matos throws a punch but it's blocked by Liddell.
De Matos blocks a body shot from Liddell.
A left hand lands to the body for Liddell.
Liddell unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Matos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

De Matos manages to break the clinch.
Liddell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liddell tries to bum rush De Matos with a series of wild strikes but De Matos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Liddell. De Matos shrugs it off though.
Liddell throws a series of strikes that have De Matos backpedaling.
De Matos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chuck Liddell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A left and a right from Liddell both land. Nice combination.
Nice defenses there by De Matos.
Liddell slips under a jab.
Liddell lands a head shot.

De Matos is rocked!
De Matos throws out a leg kick but Liddell moves out of range and De Matos only half commits.
Liddell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Matos.
De Matos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Matos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Matos throws a big shot that misses.
De Matos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Liddell lands a big head kick that sends De Matos tumbling to the mat! Liddell takes a step backwards and waves De Matos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh De Matos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops De Matos! Liddell dives in looking to finish! De Matos is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Liddell!
Chuck Liddell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pentti Hirvonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Richard Bennett enters the cage!

Hirvonen
vs
Bennett

185 cm
34
196 lbs
30 - 17 - 0

180 cm
32
196 lbs
32 - 17 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE)
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Conviction

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 30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pentti Hirvonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Richard Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hirvonen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bennett napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bennett is trying to improve his position.
Hirvonen throws an elbow but Bennett slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bennett wants to get back to his feet.
Bennett is trying to control Hirvonen's posture but Hirvonen avoids it.
Hirvonen throws a strike aimed at the side of Bennett's head but Bennett avoids it well.
Hirvonen working the ground and pound from side control.
Bennett is not content to let Hirvonen control the position.
Hirvonen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hirvonen working the head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hirvonen throws an elbow but Bennett slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.
Hirvonen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bennett's legs.
Bennett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hirvonen off and has taken his back!
Bennett controlling well, preventing Hirvonen from escaping the position.
Hirvonen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirvonen turns into Bennett and is now in his guard.
Bennett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bennett has Hirvonen pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bennett is keeping the position for now.
Bennett pulls Hirvonen in close to prevent any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirvonen wants to pass the guard but Bennett is keeping the position.
Hirvonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bennett's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bennett is not content to let Hirvonen control the position.

Hirvonen wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hirvonen thows a huge punch but Bennett dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen throws a strike but Bennett avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hirvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hirvonen throwing strikes from guard but Bennett blocks nicely.
Bennett can't keep his opponent in guard - Hirvonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen wants to pass the guard but Bennett is defending well.
Hirvonen wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it.
Hirvonen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bennett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hirvonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hirvonen is looking to advance position but Bennett won't allow it.
Hirvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bennett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hirvonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hirvonen wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hirvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bennett tries a low kick but Hirvonen avoids it.
Bennett throws a push kick but Hirvonen slaps the foot to one side.
Hirvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennett was well out of range. Poor timing from Hirvonen.
Bennett lands with a nice body punch.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hirvonen.
Bennett scores with a push kick.
Hirvonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennett.
Hirvonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hirvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett misses with a body kick.
Bennett slaps away a takedown attempt from Hirvonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good shot there by Bennett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hirvonen throws a body punch but Bennett moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Bennett - just one landing.
Bennett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hirvonen misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hirvonen.
Hirvonen avoids the body shot from Bennett.
Bennett walks into a stiff left hand from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Bennett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hirvonen misses with a takedown attempt - Bennett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hirvonen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No luck for Hirvonen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pentti Hirvonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bennett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirvonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Richard Bennett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hirvonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bennett throws a lazy body kick

so Hirvonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hirvonen wants to pass the guard but Bennett is keeping the position.
Bennett trying to control the position here.
Hirvonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen looking to sit in guard and control but Bennett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hirvonen 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.
Bennett wants to get up but he can't break Hirvonen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bennett won't allow Hirvonen to sweep him here.

Hirvonen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bennett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hirvonen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bennett uses it to pass to side control.
Hirvonen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hirvonen tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Richard Bennett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hirvonen lands a right hook to the body.
Hirvonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hirvonen misses with a body shot.
Bennett slips a jab from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen is looking to wear down Bennett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bennett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hirvonen throws a lazy head kick
and Bennett counters with a body kick that stops Hirvonen in his tracks momentarily.

Hirvonen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bennett regains half guard.
Bennett wants to control but Hirvonen is keeping busy.
Hirvonen throwing shots but Bennett is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bennett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bennett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hirvonen looking to pass the guard.
Hirvonen is looking to advance position but Bennett has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hirvonen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hirvonen is working hard here to advance position.
Hirvonen tries to lock up and control but Bennett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentti Hirvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bennett get's back to his feet.
Hirvonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Hirvonen.
Jab by Hirvonen.
Bennett is looking to clinch but Hirvonen is avoiding it.
Hirvonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Hirvonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Bennett slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bennett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen throws an off balance right hand
and Hirvonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennett throws a lazy right hand but Hirvonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hirvonen misses with a body shot.
Hirvonen missing with a left hand there. Bennett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bennett misses with a body kick.
Hirvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Hirvonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Bennett tries to sprawl out of it but Hirvonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bennett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pentti Hirvonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Hirvonen moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen tries a low kick but Bennett avoids it.
Hirvonen avoids the head kick by Bennett.
Hirvonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Bennett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bennett wants it to stay on the feet.
Bennett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bennett stuffs the takedown attempt from Hirvonen. Hirvonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Hirvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Bennett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A leg kick checked by Bennett.
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!
Hirvonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bennett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Richard Bennett.
I think Bennett 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Njord Freyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Stehling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freyr comes to the cage accompanied by Twilight of the Thunder God. Stehling has chosen Turmion Kätilöt - Minä MÄÄRÄÄN! as his entrance music. Njord Freyr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mitchell Stehling's chin.

Freyr
vs
Stehling

195 cm
30
257 lbs
21 - 6 - 0

191 cm
32
261 lbs
41 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sparta Fightware
Conviction

Perkele!
Conviction

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 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Njord Freyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitchell Stehling!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stehling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stehling lunges at Freyr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Freyr's hand.

It looks like Njord Freyr has been cut.
Stehling tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Freyr counters with a right hand to the body.
Stehling checks a low kick from Freyr.
Freyr throws a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Stehling catches Freyr right on the button with a cross.
Stehling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Freyr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stehling throws out the jab.
Freyr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stehling.
Stehling takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freyr looks to score with a jab to the body but Stehling is just out of range.
Stehling lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stehling tries to clinch but Freyr is having none of it.
Freyr misses the shot to the body.
Mitchell Stehling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stehling thows a body shot but no joy.
Stehling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freyr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Freyr throws a lazy uppercut
and Stehling finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stehling. That's going to slow Freyr down.
Stehling ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stehling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stehling.
Stehling throws a head kick but Freyr moves out of range.
Stehling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stehling blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freyr throws a body punch but Stehling moves out of range.
Stehling on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Freyr misses with a hook. Stehling ducked under it nicely.
Stehling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Freyr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stehling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Freyr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stehling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Freyr.
Freyr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stehling is able to avoid easily.
Stehling slips under a jab from Freyr.
Stehling lands with a shot to the body.
Stehling throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stehling changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Freyr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Freyr is trying to escape the position but Stehling is controlling the position.
Freyr is looking for a sweep.
Freyr holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freyr regains half guard.
Stehling lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stehling sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stehling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Freyr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freyr is looking to improve his position.
Stehling looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stehling throwing shots but Freyr is blocking nicely.
Stehling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stehling is looking to advance position but Freyr won't allow it.
Freyr tries to roll over but Stehling keeps him under control.
Stehling missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freyr wants to get back to full guard.
Stehling working Freyr over with strikes.
Stehling is keen to just control but Freyr is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Stehling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Njord Freyr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Freyr avoids a kick to the body.
Stehling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Freyr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stehling.
Freyr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stehling throws a right hand that misses
and Freyr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Freyr checks a low kick from Stehling.
Mitchell Stehling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stehling tries to clinch there but Freyr circles away.
Freyr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stehling blocks a head kick by Freyr.
Freyr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Stehling. Those never looked like landing.
Freyr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stehling is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stehling feints and then cracks Freyr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Freyr down.
A head kick misses from Stehling.
Stehling cracks the inside of Freyr's front leg.
Stehling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stehling slips under a jab from Freyr.
Freyr swats away the attempt to clinch by Stehling.
Freyr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stehling lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stehling lands a really nice looking cross but Freyr seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freyr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stehling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Freyr is fending him off so far but Stehling persists. Nope, Freyr circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freyr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Freyr throws a front kick that sends Stehling stumbling back into the cage.
Freyr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stehling was well out of range. Poor timing from Freyr.
Stehling throws a poor cross that misses
and Freyr counters with a nice uppercut.
Freyr throws a hook but Stehling avoids it easily.
Freyr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stehling counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Freyr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stehling staying out of range there.
Freyr throws a push kick but Stehling slaps the foot to one side.
Freyr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stehling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freyr was well out of range. Poor timing from Stehling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling connects with a crisp jab.
Freyr avoids the body shot from Stehling.
Stehling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stehling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freyr manages to avoid it.
Stehling throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Freyr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stehling throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Freyr moves out of range as Stehling strikes.
Njord Freyr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stehling checks a leg kick.
Stehling lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stehling connects with a right hand. Freyr shakes it off.

Stehling moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stehling.
Stehling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stehling struggles to land a body shot inside as Freyr controls his hands.
Stehling is working Freyr over against the cage.
Freyr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Freyr fails to land.
Stehling swings wildly with an uppercut but Freyr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stehling.

Freyr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stehling connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Freyr momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stehling cracks a nice hook into Freyr's ribs.
Stehling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freyr moves away.
Stehling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freyr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch combination from Stehling misses.
Stehling pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stehling is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Freyr rather than just go for the knockout.
Freyr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Stehling tenderised Freyr's leg. Freyr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stehling doesn't manage to clinch there - Freyr circles away.
Freyr tries to land a leg kick but Stehling saw it coming and moves away.
Stehling dips to his left and cracks Freyr with an uppercut!
Stehling defending well as Freyr loads up on a big left hand.
Stehling jabs at Freyr's body.
Stehling connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Freyr scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Freyr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Freyr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stehling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Freyr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stehling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Freyr takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stehling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stehling scores with a three punch combo!

Njord Freyr's cut is getting worse.
Stehling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Stehling shoots in and gets a takedown into Freyr's guard.
Stehling controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Njord Freyr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchell Stehling is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freyr 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.
Stehling slips nicely into half guard.
Mitchell Stehling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Freyr is looking for a sweep. Stehling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stehling controlling the action here.
Stehling wants to pass to mount but Freyr is defending the position.
Stehling keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Freyr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Freyr.
Stehling has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Freyr pulls Stehling in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stehling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freyr seems keen to control Stehling's posture.
Freyr working a defensive guard here.
Freyr being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A big right from Freyr misses.
Freyr thows a body kick. Stehling tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stehling moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stehling connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Stehling.
Stehling tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Freyr is able to avoid easily.
Stehling looks to land a left hand but Freyr moved out of range nicely.
Freyr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

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

It looks like Mitchell Stehling has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freyr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stehling.
Good leg kick by Stehling there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stehling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stehling throws a leg kick that misses.
Freyr takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Stehling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stehling has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Stehling!
During a confident post fight interview, Mitchell Stehling thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo AtlaSon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Everybody Knows My Name. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Holmes
vs
AtlaSon

184 cm
29
211 lbs
28 - 6 - 0

187 cm
29
208 lbs
25 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
Conviction

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

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 28 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theo AtlaSon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from AtlaSon. Holmes does a little dance to reset his feet.
AtlaSon jabs Holmes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
AtlaSon looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes is just out of range.
AtlaSon throws a leg kick that misses.
Holmes misses with an uppercut

and AtlaSon counters by moving into the clinch.
AtlaSon prevents Holmes from breaking the clinch.
AtlaSon misses with a hook to the ribs.

Holmes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
AtlaSon moves out of range of the body kick from Holmes.
AtlaSon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holmes counters with a right hand to the body.
AtlaSon checks the leg kick.
Holmes looks to land a left hand but AtlaSon moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
AtlaSon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
AtlaSon scores with the left hand. Holmes knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AtlaSon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Holmes counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Theo AtlaSon has been cut.
Good work by AtlaSon as he checks the leg kick.
Good work by AtlaSon as he checks the leg kick.
AtlaSon tries to clinch but Holmes is having none of it.
Holmes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes swings for the body but AtlaSon moves out of range.
Holmes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Theo AtlaSon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
AtlaSon throws a wild body kick that Holmes sees coming a mile off.
AtlaSon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holmes. Holmes obviously looking to wear him down.
AtlaSon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but AtlaSon manages to avoid it.
AtlaSon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holmes counters with a good, hard body kick but AtlaSon shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from AtlaSon. Holmes does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Holmes tenderised AtlaSon's leg. AtlaSon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
AtlaSon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
Holmes scoring well with a low kick there.
Holmes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by AtlaSon.
Holmes scores with a kick to the body.
Holmes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
AtlaSon looks winded!
AtlaSon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holmes's sensitive parts.
Holmes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Holmes thows a body kick. AtlaSon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Holmes connects with a leg kick. AtlaSon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
AtlaSon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holmes throws a push kick but AtlaSon slaps the foot to one side.
Holmes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
AtlaSon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holmes.
A looping hook to the body misses from AtlaSon. Holmes does a little dance to reset his feet.
AtlaSon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holmes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on AtlaSon. That did some damage!
Holmes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holmes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed AtlaSon momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
AtlaSon misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon looks to throw a body kick
and Holmes counters with a nice leg kick.
AtlaSon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Holmes.
AtlaSon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Holmes.
Holmes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Holmes lands a big head kick that sends AtlaSon tumbling to the mat! Holmes takes a step backwards and waves AtlaSon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. AtlaSon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
AtlaSon connects with a crisp jab.
Holmes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
AtlaSon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes throws a poor cross that misses

and AtlaSon counters by clinching up.
Holmes misses with a punch to the body.

Holmes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but AtlaSon manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Holmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theo AtlaSon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Holmes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed AtlaSon momentarily.
Holmes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
AtlaSon swings for the body but Holmes moves out of range.
AtlaSon digs a good body shot into Holmes's ribs.
AtlaSon looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes is just out of range.
Holmes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
AtlaSon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Holmes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by AtlaSon. AtlaSon obviously looking to wear him down.
AtlaSon throws a front kick aimed at Holmes's knee but Holmes avoids it well.
Holmes lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
AtlaSon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
AtlaSon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holmes momentarily.
AtlaSon misses with an uppercut
and Holmes counters with a right hand to the body.
AtlaSon takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
AtlaSon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Holmes is looking to wear down AtlaSon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holmes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes blocks a leg kick.
Holmes misses with a low kick.
Holmes moves forwards but AtlaSon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Holmes connects with a body shot.
Holmes throws a leg kick but AtlaSon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Holmes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holmes throws a hook but AtlaSon blocks it.
AtlaSon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holmes misses with a body punch

and AtlaSon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes tries a body shot but AtlaSon blocks it.
Holmes blocks a body shot from AtlaSon.
Holmes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of AtlaSon backwards.
AtlaSon looking to throw knees to the head but Holmes is blocking nicely.
AtlaSon tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
AtlaSon misses with a hook to the ribs.
AtlaSon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes blocks a body shot from AtlaSon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holmes.
AtlaSon lands a right hand.
Holmes misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that AtlaSon can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Holmes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
AtlaSon is looking to land body kicks.
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but AtlaSon moves away.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but AtlaSon manages to avoid it.
Holmes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Holmes.
AtlaSon throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
AtlaSon scores with a shot to the body.
AtlaSon scores with a hook.
AtlaSon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holmes.
AtlaSon staying out of range there.
AtlaSon throws a leg kick which misses Holmes's front leg but catches the back leg as Holmes tries to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holmes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and AtlaSon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holmes scrambles back to his feet.
Mike Holmes is winning the standup battle so far.
Holmes pivots, looking for a leg kick but AtlaSon is out of range and Holmes settles back down.
Nice cross by AtlaSon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
AtlaSon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes moves away.
AtlaSon defending well as Holmes loads up on a big left hand.
AtlaSon motions for Holmes to come forward. AtlaSon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and AtlaSon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
AtlaSon misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes swings wildly with an uppercut but AtlaSon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by AtlaSon.
AtlaSon is looking to control Holmes's arms but Holmes gets an underhook and turns him. Now AtlaSon has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theo AtlaSon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Theo AtlaSon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

AtlaSon connects with a leg kick. Holmes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Holmes looks to score with a jab to the body but AtlaSon is just out of range.
A jab from Holmes does it's job there.
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Holmes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by AtlaSon.
Holmes lands a jab.
AtlaSon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes was well out of range. Poor timing from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holmes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes misses with a body kick.
AtlaSon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.

AtlaSon closes the distance and clinches.

Holmes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holmes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
AtlaSon jabs Holmes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
AtlaSon moves out of range as Holmes strikes.
Holmes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holmes throws a low kick, looking for AtlaSon's leg but AtlaSon calmly moves out of range.
AtlaSon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Holmes thows a body shot but no joy.
AtlaSon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
AtlaSon works Holmes's body with a nice hook.
AtlaSon lands a slapping body shot.
AtlaSon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
A low kick from Holmes is predictable there

and AtlaSon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
AtlaSon throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes.
Holmes wants to break the clinch but can't.
AtlaSon is struggling to control the position.
Holmes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with AtlaSon's elbow.
AtlaSon struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
Holmes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
AtlaSon misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
AtlaSon misses with a knee strike.
AtlaSon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes can't break the clinch.
AtlaSon misses with some punches.
AtlaSon tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
AtlaSon misses with some punches.
Holmes throws a head punch that misses.
Holmes can't break the clinch.
AtlaSon tries to work over Holmes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
AtlaSon misses with the head strike.
AtlaSon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from AtlaSon fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
AtlaSon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holmes.
Holmes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
AtlaSon lands a left hand.
Holmes misses with a punch on the inside.
AtlaSon lands with a short shot to the head.
Holmes misses with a short punch on the inside.
AtlaSon misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Holmes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holmes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by AtlaSon.
AtlaSon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of AtlaSon backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mike Holmes did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Theo AtlaSon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

AtlaSon is looking to clinch but Holmes is avoiding it.
AtlaSon scores with a shot to the body.
Holmes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to AtlaSon's calf.
AtlaSon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holmes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holmes throws a nice inside leg kick.
AtlaSon connects with a leg kick. Holmes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
AtlaSon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holmes.
Holmes misses with a low kick.
Holmes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes delivers a nice body kick.
Holmes throws a leg kick but AtlaSon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Holmes is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes throws a wild body kick that AtlaSon sees coming a mile off.
Nice body punch from AtlaSon.
Holmes thows a body shot but no joy.
Holmes scores with a three punch combo!
AtlaSon cracks Holmes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Holmes moves out of range as AtlaSon strikes.
AtlaSon tries to clinch up.
Holmes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holmes, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
AtlaSon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
AtlaSon scores with a sloppy right hand. Holmes should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holmes lands a nice looking body kick.
Holmes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
AtlaSon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
AtlaSon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
AtlaSon digs a good body shot into Holmes's ribs.
Holmes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
AtlaSon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
AtlaSon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes dips to his left and cracks AtlaSon with an uppercut!
Holmes lands with a nice body punch.
Holmes avoids the body shot from AtlaSon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holmes tests AtlaSon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
AtlaSon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
AtlaSon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
AtlaSon swings for the body but Holmes moves out of range.
AtlaSon connects with a right hand. Holmes shakes it off.
Holmes avoids the body shot from AtlaSon.
A lazy body kick from Holmes

and AtlaSon counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from AtlaSon fails to land.
Holmes blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Holmes breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon throws a big shot that misses.
Holmes lands a body shot.
A leg kick checked by AtlaSon.
Holmes moves out of range of the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by AtlaSon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from AtlaSon.
Holmes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
AtlaSon throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
AtlaSon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes was well out of range. Poor timing from AtlaSon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
AtlaSon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but AtlaSon moves away.
Holmes moves out of range of the body kick from AtlaSon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mike Holmes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Theo AtlaSon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Holmes throws the left hand but AtlaSon avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. AtlaSon does a little dance to reset his feet.
AtlaSon lands a leg kick that knocks Holmes off balance momentarily.
Holmes keeps the fight on the outside.
AtlaSon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Holmes avoids the body shot from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
AtlaSon avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from AtlaSon does it's job there.
Holmes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but AtlaSon is out of range.
AtlaSon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from AtlaSon lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
AtlaSon misses the jab.
Holmes lands a slapping body shot.
AtlaSon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Holmes misses with a low kick.
Holmes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Holmes thows a body shot but no joy.
AtlaSon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holmes. Holmes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Holmes is rocked!
AtlaSon connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Holmes out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Theo AtlaSon!
Theo AtlaSon is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Theo AtlaSon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Otso Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by E.S. Posthumus - Unstoppable. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jokinen
vs
Gonzo

165 cm
32
162 lbs
42 - 6 - 0

167 cm
29
142 lbs
25 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Unique Wear and Custom Design
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Convicted Trap House
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otso Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr Gonzo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen lands the left hand.
A low kick from Jokinen misses

and Gonzo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jokinen is controlling Gonzo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Gonzo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jokinen defends it well.
Gonzo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzo is trying to control the action in half guard but Jokinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gonzo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gonzo is trying to control the action in half guard but Jokinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep. Gonzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jokinen is trying to control but can't.
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard.
Jokinen is concentrating on defense, preventing Gonzo from advancing position.
Well, if Gonzo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gonzo is thwarting Jokinen's attempts to control the position.
Gonzo is keen to just control but Jokinen is a slippery customer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gonzo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jokinen defends it nicely.
Gonzo avoids the head kick by Jokinen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gonzo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jokinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gonzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jokinen swings for the body but Gonzo moves out of range.
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand

and Gonzo counters with a single leg into guard. Jokinen didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Gonzo from controlling successfully.
Gonzo looking to pass the guard.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Gonzo from controlling successfully.
Jokinen pulls Gonzo in close to his closed guard and prevents Gonzo from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jokinen pulls Gonzo in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dr Gonzo.
Gonzo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gonzo takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzo moves away.
Gonzo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jokinen's calf.
Gonzo misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen slips under a jab.

Jokinen darts in and clinches Gonzo up against the cage.
Gonzo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jokinen smiles and moves away.
Jokinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dr Gonzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Jokinen swings for the body but Gonzo moves out of range.
Gonzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzo misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jokinen tries to clinch up but Gonzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Jokinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gonzo.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzo.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen thows a leg kick but Gonzo checks it

and Gonzo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jokinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokinen, not yet.
Dr Gonzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Gonzo from controlling successfully.
Gonzo landing some decent shots from guard.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Gonzo from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here.
Gonzo wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dr Gonzo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gonzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jokinen momentarily.
Gonzo tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen closes the distance looking to clinch

and Gonzo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzo preventing the sweep.
Jokinen is working hard here to advance position.
Jokinen pulls Gonzo in close to prevent any damage.
Gonzo is pushing down on Jokinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jokinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Gonzo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Jokinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gonzo is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Gonzo from controlling successfully.
Jokinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Gonzo from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gonzo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jokinen's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gonzo tries to pass to full mount but Jokinen defends it.
Gonzo passes to side control.
Jokinen regains half guard, as Gonzo was trying to land strikes.
Gonzo is keen to just control but Jokinen is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jokinen is looking to improve his position.
Gonzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dr Gonzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gonzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Donk. Jokinen catches Gonzo right on the button with a cross.

Jokinen clinches with his opponent.

Gonzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jokinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jokinen wants to clinch.
Jokinen throws a solid leg kick but Gonzo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jokinen.
Gonzo tried to score with a low kick but Jokinen checks it.
Jokinen cracks a nice hook into Gonzo's ribs.
Jokinen moves out of range as Gonzo strikes.
Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzo circles away.
Good shot there by Jokinen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen cracks the inside of Gonzo's front leg.
Gonzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Gonzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gonzo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jokinen.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen checks the leg kick.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzo moves away.
Good leg kick by Jokinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gonzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jokinen's sensitive parts.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Gonzo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
Otso Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonzo.
Gonzo slips under a jab.
Jokinen wants to clinch up but Gonzo keeps it at a distance.
Gonzo misses with a straight left.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzo. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
Gonzo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jokinen's head backwards.
Gonzo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jokinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jokinen throws a lazy head kick

and Gonzo counters with a single leg into guard. Jokinen didn't expect that.
Jokinen pulls Gonzo in to control the position.
Gonzo is looking to advance position but Jokinen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jokinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gonzo can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jokinen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonzo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gonzo's face.
Jokinen controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otso Jokinen clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jokinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gonzo connects with a crisp jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gonzo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jokinen digs a good body shot into Gonzo's ribs.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jokinen enables Gonzo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jokinen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzo.
Gonzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gonzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.
Gonzo wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Gonzo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jokinen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Gonzo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jokinen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jokinen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jokinen!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Gonzo is working away.
Gonzo looking for a sweep but Jokinen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jokinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jokinen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jokinen wants to control the action but instead Gonzo gets a body lock and reverses into Jokinen's guard! Nice work!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Jokinen controlling Gonzo's posture.
Jokinen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gonzo really wants to buck Jokinen off and get back to his feet.
Jokinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jokinen with good strikes from the mount here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo is trying to escape the mount.
Gonzo taking shots to the head.
Jokinen content just to control the position here.
Jokinen cracks Gonzo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jokinen tries to control but Gonzo wriggling away.
Gonzo is looking to improve his position but Jokinen isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gonzo looks a forlorn figure.

Gonzo is rocked!
Jokinen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gonzo hang on?
Gonzo is still in real trouble! Can Jokinen finish him?
Jokinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gonzo seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otso Jokinen had his way with Dr Gonzo in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gonzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jokinen.
Jokinen thumps Gonzo with a low kick.
Jokinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gonzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen works the jab nicely.

Jokinen closes the distance and clinches.

Gonzo jumps into guard, dragging Jokinen to the mat.
Jokinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jokinen 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo sneaks back into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jokinen connects with a nice short shot to Gonzo's temple.
Gonzo wants to get back to full guard.
Gonzo wants to get back to his feet.
Jokinen stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen prevents Gonzo from improving his position.
Jokinen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Otso Jokinen just wasn't active enough.
Gonzo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Gonzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jokinen.
Gonzo avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gonzo's sensitive parts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gonzo connects with a looping right hand.
Gonzo scores with a nice head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gonzo.
Jokinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jokinen counters with a left to the body.
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
Jokinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gonzo misses with a body shot.
Gonzo takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Otso Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzo swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen thumps Gonzo with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gonzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jokinen thuds his right hand into Gonzo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gonzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Gonzo sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Jokinen moves into the clinch.
Gonzo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jokinen smiles and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Jokinen is predictable there

and Gonzo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Otso Jokinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jokinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47

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