Mayhem 23 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bull Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scheppo Siili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carter
vs
Siili

195 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bull Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scheppo Siili!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Siili is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.
Scheppo Siili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter moves out of range of the strikes.
Siili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Siili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siili misses with a hook
and Carter counters with a series of strikes. Siili will be more careful next time no doubt.
Siili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Siili takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Siili missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Siili.
Siili closes the distance looking to clinch

and Carter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siili misses with an elbow over the top.
Siili throws an elbow that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Carter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Siili lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Bull Carter has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siili blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Carter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carter wants a takedown but no success here.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Carter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Siili is pressed up against the cage. Carter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Siili down to the mat. Siili avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bull Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siili tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Siili tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
Siili wants to clinch
and Carter counters with a left and a right that stings Siili.
Carter avoids the body shot from Siili.
Siili throws a good cross that connects.
Siili throws an off balance right hand
and Carter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Siili throws a low kick but Carter avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
Siili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siili moves away.
Siili checks a leg kick.
Siili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carter slips a straight right by Siili.
Siili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carter moves out of range of the strikes.
Carter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Siili misses.
Siili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siili swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
A jab from Siili misses.
Siili misses with a looping left.
Siili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siili misses the shot to the body.
Siili is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Siili avoids the head kick by Carter.
Carter slips a jab from Siili.
Carter slips under a jab from Siili.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Siili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siili looks to clinch

and Carter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Siili's guard now.
Carter throws an elbow that misses. Siili uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carter's guard. Nice move by Siili!
Carter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Siili working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siili working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siili postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Siili is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Siili's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four 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!
Siili postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Carter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Siili from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carter tries to get out of the position.
Carter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Carter working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Siili is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.

Siili drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Siili jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carter is controlling Siili's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bull Carter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bull Carter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Carter misses with the combination.
Carter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siili.
Siili shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Carter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Siili lands an elbow inside that Carter shrugs off.
Carter is trying to break free.
Carter blocks an elbow strike.
Carter avoids the elbow strike from Siili, against the cage.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siili blocks a body shot from Carter.
Siili throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Siili missing with knees to the body.
Siili throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carter takes an elbow to the temple.
Siili blocks a body shot from Carter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter blocks an elbow strike.
Siili is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carter is defending well for now.
Carter blocks the elbow strike.
Siili lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carter working hard to break the clinch.
Carter tries to score a body lock takedown but Siili shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carter is trying to stall.
Siili creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carter wants to get back to striking at distance but Siili won't allow it.
Siili comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Siili creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carter's defenses.
Carter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Siili is keeping busy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Siili.
Siili lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Siili lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Bull Carter's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter trying to stall but Siili improves his position.
Siili prevents a body shot from Carter.
Carter blocks the elbow strike.
Siili gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siili throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter looking to slow down the pace here.
Siili crunches a lovely knee into Carter's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siili lands an elbow just above Carter 's eye.
Siili gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Siili is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carter takes an elbow to the forehead.

Bull Carter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Carter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Siili prevents a body shot from Carter.
Carter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Siili gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siili's elbow.
Siili goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carter prevents it.
Bull Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scheppo Siili.
Carter tries to stall but Siili uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Siili missing with knees to the body.
Carter avoids the elbow strike from Siili, against the cage.
Carter takes an elbow to the temple.
Siili comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Siili lands a nice elbow.

Jeez, Bull Carter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Siili lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Scheppo Siili!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flying Balacha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turpa Jallu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flying Balacha could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Turpa Jallu's chin.

Balacha
vs
Jallu

180 cm
25
264 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flying Balacha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turpa Jallu!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jallu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Balacha fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jallu to the ground. Balacha is now in Jallu's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Balacha trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jallu's guard.
Balacha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jallu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jallu being controlled here, momentarily.
Jallu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jallu can't keep his opponent in guard - Balacha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Balacha trying to pass the guard but Jallu defending well.
Balacha is thwarting Jallu's attempts to control the position.
Balacha not doing much here.

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

Flying Balacha has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jallu connects with a jab.

Balacha fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jallu sprawls well initially but Balacha persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Balacha tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jallu.
Balacha content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balacha moves into full mount! Jallu won't be happy about that!

Jallu has left one of his arms exposed and Balacha doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Jallu screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Flying Balacha!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milojko Pantic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Sangorrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sangorrin has chosen Sweet Home Alabama as his entrance music. The key to victory for Milojko Pantic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Pantic
vs
Sangorrin

188 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

195 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Dragon

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milojko Pantic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Sangorrin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pantic tries to clinch but Sangorrin is having none of it.

Sangorrin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pantic is trying to defend but Sangorrin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pantic trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sangorrin manages to pass to mount!
Pantic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sangorrin.
Pantic blocking the ground and pound.
Pantic manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Sangorrin controlling the pace.
Sangorrin trying to control the action but Pantic is working from the bottom.
Pantic strikes from the bottom but Sangorrin passes into mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sangorrin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pantic tries to hold on but Sangorrin pushes him away.
Pantic is squirming around, avoiding Sangorrin's attempts to control the action.
Sangorrin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pantic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sangorrin is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sangorrin controlling from mount.
It looks like Sangorrin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sangorrin working Pantic over with strikes here.

It looks like Milojko Pantic has been cut.
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!

Sangorrin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sangorrin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pantic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sangorrin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sangorrin landing shots from mount.
Pantic tries to lock up and control but Sangorrin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sangorrin looking to control but Pantic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sangorrin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sangorrin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sangorrin raining down hammerfists from mount.

Milojko Pantic's cut is getting worse.
Pantic taking shots to the head.

Milojko Pantic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Sangorrin!
David Sangorrin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Bratcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Krenshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rusty Krenshaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bratcher
vs
Krenshaw

192 cm
26
210 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

193 cm
26
244 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Dragon

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Bratcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rusty Krenshaw!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bratcher clinches with his opponent.
Bratcher will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Krenshaw up against the cage.
Krenshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Bratcher.
Krenshaw prevents a body shot from Bratcher.
Krenshaw is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bratcher avoiding damage.
Bratcher is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bratcher putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Krenshaw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bratcher pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bratcher landing knees to the head.

It looks like Rusty Krenshaw has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bratcher with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratcher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Bratcher manages to break the clinch.
Bratcher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krenshaw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bratcher throws an overhand right that lands on Krenshaw's shoulder, as Krenshaw tries to avoid the shot.
Damian Bratcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krenshaw 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.
Decent striking displayed by Bratcher there.

Bratcher shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Krenshaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bratcher.
Bratcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krenshaw on the ground.
Bratcher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bratcher thows a huge punch but Krenshaw dodges it nicely.
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. Bratcher connects with a nice short shot to Krenshaw's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bratcher lands a nice short elbow.
Bratcher lands with a punch from half guard.
Bratcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratcher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bratcher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Bratcher there.
Bratcher is looking to take a break and control but Krenshaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bratcher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Krenshaw is not content to let Bratcher control the position.
Bratcher working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Krenshaw's thigh. Krenshaw counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bratcher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Krenshaw is trying to control the position but Bratcher postures up.
Bratcher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Krenshaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw trying to keep a closed guard but Bratcher is proving a slippery customer.
Krenshaw has momentary wrist control but Bratcher slips an elbow through the middle.
Bratcher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bratcher landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bratcher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bratcher trying to control but Krenshaw is working from the bottom.
Bratcher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krenshaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bratcher.
Bratcher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krenshaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Krenshaw working for a triangle but Bratcher defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bratcher wants to stand but Krenshaw is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bratcher wants to control from the top but Krenshaw keeps moving.

Bratcher is sitting in close to Krenshaw's body. Krenshaw has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bratcher is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bratcher is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Krenshaw.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rusty Krenshaw!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Total Arso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titan Zephyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Total Arso has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Arso
vs
Zephyr

170 cm
26
200 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

200 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Total Arso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Titan Zephyr!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zephyr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zephyr throws a shot from downtown. Arso moves away and avoids it.
Zephyr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arso has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zephyr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Zephyr steps into range and cracks Arso with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Arso flops backwards and Zephyr dives into his guard looking to finish!

It looks like Total Arso has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zephyr is looking to stand up but Arso won't let him.

Zephyr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Arso avoids the head kick by Zephyr.
Titan Zephyr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Arso.
Zephyr lands a high kick!
Arso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zephyr is fending him off so far but Arso persists. Nope, Zephyr circles away and we're back to standing.
Arso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zephyr.
Zephyr tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Zephyr.
Arso really is a fat lump.
Zephyr throws a head kick that misses.
Zephyr looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arso fails with an attempt to clinch.

Arso shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Arso showed some decent athleticism there.
Zephyr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zephyr is staying active underneath Arso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zephyr tries to kick Arso off but Arso keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Arso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zephyr is trying to stand up here but Arso is controlling him well.
Arso 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.

Arso is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zephyr defends it well.
Arso wants to take a breather but Zephyr is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zephyr pushes Arso off and gets back to his feet.
Zephyr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zephyr. Arso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zephyr throws a head kick but Arso moves out of range.
Arso defending well as Zephyr loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arso misses with a series of wild punches.

Arso pushes Zephyr up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Arso.
Arso prevents Zephyr from breaking the clinch.

Zephyr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zephyr keeps the fight on the outside.
Arso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zephyr.
Arso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arso is trying to push Zephyr away but Zephyr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zephyr wants to break free but Arso has control.
Zephyr looking for a takedown.
Zephyr tries to pull guard but Arso holds him up against the cage and eventually Zephyr drops back down to his feet.
Arso is trying to force a seperation but Zephyr has the dominant position.
Arso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zephyr to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Total Arso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zephyr fails to pull guard.

Arso pulls guard.
Zephyr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Arso scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zephyr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arso was well out of range. Poor timing from Zephyr.
Arso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zephyr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arso avoids the head kick by Zephyr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Zephyr.
Zephyr misses with a head kick.

Arso closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arso prevents Zephyr from escaping the position.
Arso landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Arso in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Zephyr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Total Arso's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Arso shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zephyr wants to get back to his feet.
Total Arso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arso is looking to take a break and control but Zephyr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Zephyr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Zephyr just misses with a punch to the body.
Zephyr throws a right and a left that Arso avoids nicely.
Zephyr is breathing heavily.
Zephyr throws a sloppy head kick and Arso moves out of range easily.
Arso fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zephyr. Arso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zephyr misses the shot to the body.
Zephyr stuffs the takedown attempt from Arso. Arso gets slowly back to his feet.
Zephyr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zephyr punishes Arso's body with a nice straight punch.
Zephyr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arso manages to avoid it.

Arso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arso is trying to pull guard but Zephyr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zephyr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arso has him pressed against the cage.
Arso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zephyr pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Total Arso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zephyr circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Arso shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Arso was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zephyr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Zephyr is squirming around, avoiding Arso's attempts to control the action.
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!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zephyr tries to buck Arso off but he can't manage it.
Arso scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Arso landing punches.
Zephyr trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Zephyr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Arso tries to control but Zephyr wriggling away.
Zephyr trying desperately to get to his feet.
Zephyr is squirming around, avoiding Arso's attempts to control the action.
Arso lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Arso is landing with some decent strikes but Zephyr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Zephyr's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Arso lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Arso get's back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Arso moves into range and clinches up with Zephyr.
Arso stalling.
Arso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arso stalling in the clinch.

Zephyr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Zephyr as Arso shoots in.
Arso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Arso scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Arso prevents Zephyr from escaping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arso trying to control the position but Zephyr is working away.
Zephyr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Total Arso dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Total Arso's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Arso drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zephyr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Arso trying to control the action but Zephyr is working from the bottom.

Zephyr throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Arso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zephyr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zephyr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zephyr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Arso gets a double leg takedown into Zephyr's guard.
Zephyr wants to stand up but Arso is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arso working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zephyr is looking to stand up but Arso isn't so interested in that idea.
Arso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zephyr wants to stand but Arso is controlling the position.
Arso keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zephyr's head.
Arso trying to control the position from guard on top but Zephyr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zephyr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arso is controlling him.

Arso decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zephyr, up you get!
Arso is looking to clinch but Zephyr is avoiding it.
Zephyr pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Arso closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zephyr's guard.
Arso stays in close to Zephyr's body and controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zephyr is looking to stand up but Arso isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Total Arso has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Arso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arso shoots in for a takedown but Zephyr shows good takedown defense.
Titan Zephyr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zephyr misses with a wild body shot.
Arso doesn't manage to clinch there - Zephyr circles away.
Zephyr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zephyr thows a body shot but no joy.

Zephyr tries to sprawl but Arso drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zephyr is trying to stand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Arso works his way into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arso dominating with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Total Arso showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arso 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Total Arso!
As Total Arso got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: screw you you're just lucky. Oh and nice try into making me belive my wife cheated on me with you and all the otehr fighters. She said though i'm small she doesn't care. Nice try man .'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Firefly oz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thumbo Plights (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thumbo Plights is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

oz
vs
Plights

169 cm
25
280 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

206 cm
25
268 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Brute
FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Firefly oz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thumbo Plights!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from oz.
oz tests Plights's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Plights closes the distance and clinches.
Plights is looking for a takedown.
oz looking to stall.
oz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Plights.
Plights changes levels and goes for a takedown here. oz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Firefly oz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thumbo Plights.
Plights shoots in for a double leg but oz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Plights shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and oz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Plights shoots in for a takedown but oz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Plights doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plights tries for a takedown but oz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Plights takes a jab right on the kisser.
oz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Plights looks winded!
Plights takes one on the button.
oz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
oz misses with a punch on the inside.
oz is pressed up against the cage. Plights has hold of a leg and is looking to drag oz down to the mat. oz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

oz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
oz is pressed up against the cage. Plights has hold of a leg and is looking to drag oz down to the mat. oz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from oz.
oz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
oz lands a slapping body shot.
Plights is trying desperately to land a takedown but oz is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Plights.
Plights walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plights takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
oz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Plights back to the cage. oz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
oz scores with a decent looking hook.
A cross from oz lands.
oz scores with a jab to the body.
oz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

oz has Plights up against the cage in a clinch.
oz can't find room to land a body shot as Plights controls the action.
oz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Plights prevents a takedown attempt there.
oz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
oz digs a right hand into Plights's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Plights's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, oz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for oz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
oz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, oz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
oz throws a punch but it's blocked by Plights.
oz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
oz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Plights has oz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. oz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Plights wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
oz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Plights looking for a takedown.
oz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from oz.
Plights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
oz lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from oz.
Plights tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from oz fails to land.
oz stalling in the clinch but Plights improves position.
oz can't find room to land a body shot as Plights controls the action.
oz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
oz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Plights.
oz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
oz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
oz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

oz digs a good body shot into Plights's ribs.
oz scores with the left hand. Plights knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for oz.
Nice cross by oz.
Plights takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Plights closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Plights shoots in and drives through. oz sprawls well.
A jab from oz misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Plights.

oz moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Plights drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Firefly oz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thumbo Plights.
Plights tries for a takedown. No joy.
Plights is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
oz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Plights has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. oz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Plights takes a shot to the head.
oz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
oz tries to work over Plights's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
oz is struggling to control the position.
oz stops a takedown attempt from Plights.
oz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
oz scores with a shot to the side of Plights's head.
oz misses with some punches.
oz slows down the pace here.
oz pushes Plights back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
oz gets underhooks to prevent Plights's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
oz pressing his opponent against the cage.
oz lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from oz.
oz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Plights up against the cage.
oz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plights backwards.
oz works on Plights's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
oz lands an uppercut.
oz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plights can do to turn this around?
oz swings wildly with an uppercut but Plights uses good head movement to avoid it.
oz gets underhooks to prevent Plights's takedown attempt.
Plights can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
oz works on Plights's body with a couple of short punches.
oz cracks Plights with a nice body shot.
oz lands an uppercut.
oz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
oz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Plights backwards.
A short right from oz.
A short left from oz.
oz is working Plights over against the cage.

oz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Plights is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
oz trying to control the position from guard on top but Plights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Plights working for a triangle but oz defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Plights is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and oz defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plights keeping moving, preventing oz from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Firefly oz dominated that second round.
That's time! oz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

oz jabs at Plights's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Plights, right into the meat.
oz tries to clinch up.
Plights on the wrong end of a nice hook.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
oz stops a takedown attempt from Plights.
Plights is looking for a takedown.
Plights blocks an uppercut.
Plights is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but oz is defending well.
Firefly oz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thumbo Plights.
oz'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.
oz gets through Plights's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Plights tries to score a body lock takedown but oz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Plights takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
oz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Plights.
A short right from oz on the inside.
oz lands a shoulder strike.
oz misses with the head strike.
oz scores with a shot to the side of Plights's head.
oz slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from oz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, oz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
oz gets through Plights's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, oz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
oz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Firefly oz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
oz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
oz leaning his opponent against the cage.
oz misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, oz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
oz misses with some punches.
oz avoiding damage.
oz stops a takedown attempt from Plights.
oz lands a left hand.
oz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Plights up against the cage.
oz digs a right hand into Plights's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Plights's gas tank.
Plights has oz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. oz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
oz misses with a punch to the body.
Plights being controlled against the cage.
Plights changes levels and goes for a takedown here. oz fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plights takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Plights takes a jab right on the kisser.
Plights drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Firefly oz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
oz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
oz throws out a powerful jab.

oz has managed to clinch.
oz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Plights backwards.
Plights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Plights wants a takedown.
oz stalls.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
oz tries a body shot but Plights blocks it.
oz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Plights blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from oz.
oz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
oz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Plights is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
oz misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plights is trying to drag oz to the mat but oz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
oz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Firefly oz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well oz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Firefly oz!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Mund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajmund Piotrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piotrowski has chosen When World Collide- Ces Cru as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Mund
vs
Piotrowski

175 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Dragon

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justin Mund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rajmund Piotrowski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piotrowski lands a jab to Mund's midsection.
Mund could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Piotrowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Piotrowski misses with a double jab.
Mund gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

It looks like Justin Mund has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mund tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Piotrowski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mund is breathing heavily.
Piotrowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mund.
Mund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Piotrowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mund tries to clinch

and Piotrowski counters with a crisp one two that drops Mund! Piotrowski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mund to his feet! Mund is in big trouble!

Mund is rocked!
Mund wants to clinch up but Piotrowski keeps it at a distance.
Piotrowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Piotrowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Piotrowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mund tries to clinch up.
Piotrowski swinging wildly here.
Mund throws a wild hook but Piotrowski just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Mund gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Piotrowski raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rajmund Piotrowski!
During a confident post fight interview, Rajmund Piotrowski 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
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Nelson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nelson
vs
Wallace

178 cm
25
265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodney Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson misses the body punch

and Wallace counters by clinching up.
Nelson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wallace is defending well.

Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wallace scores with a one two! Nelson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wallace throws a low kick but Nelson avoids it.
Nelson throws a right hand that misses

and Wallace counters by clinching up.
Wallace is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nelson is defending well.

Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Wallace shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
Wallace lands with an uppercut that bounces Nelson off the cage and back into range.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nelson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wallace. Wallace circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nelson throws a poor cross that misses
and Wallace counters with a series of strikes. Nelson will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
Nelson swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Nelson missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace misses with a head kick.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Nelson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.

Nelson gets caught napping as Wallace dives in and scores a takedown. Nelson manages to retain guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wallace won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Nelson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Wallace tries to pass.
Wallace controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rodney Wallace has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wallace looks for a takedown but Nelson sprawls well.
Roy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Wallace.
Wallace looks for a takedown but Nelson sprawls well.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson throws a lazy uppercut

and Wallace counters with a shoot takedown. Nelson fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallace is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wallace's guard.
Wallace controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.

Wallace has his foot on Nelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nelson works his way back into a safe position though.
Wallace controlling Nelson's posture.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nelson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wallace is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson staying calm.
Wallace throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wallace.
Nelson cracks Wallace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nelson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wallace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.
Good work by Nelson as he checks the leg kick.
Wallace shoots in but no luck this time.
Roy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Wallace.
Nelson misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming.
Nelson throws a good cross that connects.
Wallace slips a jab from Nelson.
Wallace slips a jab from Nelson.
Roy Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson stuns Wallace with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Nelson scores with a hook.
Nelson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
Nelson lands a body shot.
Nelson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab from Nelson.
Nelson stuns Wallace with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rodney Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace ducks right into an uppercut from Nelson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nelson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Nelson there.
Nelson cracks Wallace with a good jab.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson digs a good body shot into Wallace's ribs.
Nelson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wallace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wallace takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
Nice straight punches there by Nelson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nelson.
Wallace takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wallace swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nelson.
Wallace moves out of range as Nelson strikes.
Wallace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nelson defends it nicely.
Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a jab. Wallace acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Wallace.
Nelson swings away with a body shot that misses

and Wallace holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Wallace gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wallace is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wallace throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wallace prevents Nelson from improving his position.
Wallace tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nelson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Wallace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson is working hard here to advance position.
Wallace is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nelson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wallace connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Nelson can't escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wallace breaks from Nelson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nelson is trying to reverse the position but instead Wallace has taken his back - oops!
Wallace trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nelson doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Nelson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Wallace rushes Nelson and presses him up against the cage.
Nelson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wallace is looking for a takedown.
Nelson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wallace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nelson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallace wants a takedown.
Nelson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wallace just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nelson wants to get back to striking at distance but Wallace won't allow it.
Nelson tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nelson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wallace gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nelson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wallace is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roy Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wallace shoots in and bounces Nelson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wallace works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wallace throws a big right hand that misses.
Wallace passes into half guard.
Nelson has hold of Wallace's hands but Wallace slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Wallace wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace trying to pass the guard but Nelson defending well.
Nelson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nelson.
Wallace content to stall in guard here.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet but Wallace is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

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

Wallace is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nelson's half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to control but Wallace is keeping busy.
Wallace is keen to just control but Nelson is a slippery customer.
Nelson tries to roll over but Wallace keeps him under control.
Nelson is refusing to be controlled, as Wallace sits in half guard.

Nelson is defending against the submission attempts here by Wallace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace prevents Nelson from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wallace 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Wallace!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Falichov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pat Barry will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Falichov
vs
Barry

199 cm
25
265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
250 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Falichov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pat Barry!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Falichov. That did some damage!
Barry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Falichov's sensitive parts.
Barry's corner calls for a 1-2. Barry obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barry throws out a powerful jab.
Barry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barry misses with an uppercut. Falichov saw that one coming.
Barry lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Falichov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Falichov stands up out of the half guard.
Barry goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Falichov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barry napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Falichov controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Martin Falichov!