RF 54 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuu Tatsuya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatsuya comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DBZ kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Roger Marsden could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryuu Tatsuya's chin.

Marsden
vs
Tatsuya

225 cm
36
187 lbs
21 - 18 - 0

180 cm
31
176 lbs
19 - 15 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roger Marsden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuu Tatsuya!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsden shoots in for a takedown but Tatsuya shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roger Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Marsden.
Marsden blocks a head kick by Tatsuya.
Tatsuya slaps away a takedown attempt from Marsden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsden blocks a head kick by Tatsuya.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Marsden.
Tatsuya tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marsden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Marsden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tatsuya is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Marsden has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsden throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Marsden scores with a couple of short elbows.

Marsden swings around for an armbar but Tatsuya sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marsden's guard.
Marsden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatsuya lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Marsden working for a triangle but Tatsuya defends it easily.
Marsden wants to sweep here but Tatsuya controlling him for the moment.

Marsden is looking for a triangle but Tatsuya pushes his legs off easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden looking for a sweep. Not yet Marsden, not yet.
Tatsuya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Marsden!
A pretty intense looking Roger Marsden took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogin comes into the arena with real american blaring out of the sound system. Wilson has chosen Ave Maria as his entrance music. Wade Wilson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hogin
vs
Wilson

170 cm
39
276 lbs
66 - 33 - 2

187 cm
36
220 lbs
25 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very strong

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 66 - 33 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Wade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Wilson.
Wilson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Hogin.
Hulk Hogin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogin misses with a few strikes there.
Wilson tests Hogin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hogin throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Wilson. No joy for Hogin on that attempt.
Hogin misses the shot to the body.
Wilson jabs Hogin right on the nose. Hogin blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hogin throws a head kick that misses.
Hogin just misses with a punch to the body.
Hogin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hogin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogin walks into a stiff left hand from Wilson.
Wilson cracks Hogin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hogin misses with a takedown attempt

and Wilson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hogin!
Hogin is being controlled here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Hogin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hogin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wilson is working Hogin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hogin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hogin is trying to get back to half guard.
Wilson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wilson landing strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Wilson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hogin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hogin is letting Wilson control him for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson working away.
Wilson trying to control the action but Hogin is working from the bottom.
Wilson lands a few punches from side control.
Wilson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hogin some visible discomfort.
Wilson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hogin is trying to improve his position.
Hogin is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Hogin to pass into mount.
Wilson with good strikes from the mount here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a big elbow - Hogin is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Hogin is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wade Wilson!
A very excited looking Wade Wilson 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
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Zhirkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grand Master Yip Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yip Man has chosen Everything in it's right place as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zhirkov
vs
Master Yip Man

180 cm
40
141 lbs
31 - 15 - 1

225 cm
30
285 lbs
18 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
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 31 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Zhirkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Grand Master Yip Man!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhirkov cracks the inside of Yip Man's front leg.
Zhirkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yip Man.
A lazy left from Zhirkov finds it's target.
Zhirkov misses the jab.
Yip Man moves away from the strike by Zhirkov.
Zhirkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Yip Man. Yip Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Yip Man takes a swing at Zhirkov's ribcage but misses.
Zhirkov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zhirkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zhirkov throws a combination. Yip Man tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zhirkov misses the shot to the body.
Zhirkov thows a body shot but no joy.
Zhirkov loads up on a big right hand but Yip Man slips the punch.
Robert Zhirkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yip Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zhirkov tries to avoid it but Yip Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zhirkov to the ground. Zhirkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yip Man misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Zhirkov.
Yip Man throws a leg kick but Zhirkov moved away.
Zhirkov connects with a leg kick. Yip Man looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yip Man moves out of range of the body kick from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yip Man circles away quickly and effectively.
Yip Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zhirkov counters with a leg kick.
Robert Zhirkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grand Master Yip Man.
Zhirkov throws a nice looking combination but Yip Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yip Man's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zhirkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zhirkov jabs Yip Man to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yip Man misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Zhirkov.

Zhirkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zhirkov lands in his opponent's guard.
Zhirkov connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zhirkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yip Man has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zhirkov has managed to get both his arms back between Yip Man's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhirkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yip Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Yip Man is looking for a triangle but Zhirkov pushes his legs off easily.
Zhirkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Yip Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Yip Man working for submissions but it's allowed Zhirkov to get to half guard.

Zhirkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yip Man sees it coming and defends easily.

Yip Man actively working from the bottom here.
Zhirkov trying to control the pace.
Yip Man tries to roll over but Zhirkov keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yip Man is not content to let Zhirkov control the position.
Zhirkov slips a nice elbow through Yip Man's hands, connecting with Yip Man's forehead.
Zhirkov working the head and body with strikes.
Zhirkov throwing shots but Yip Man is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yip Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zhirkov is working away from the top position though.
Yip Man is looking for a sweep. Zhirkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yip Man has hold of Zhirkov's hands but Zhirkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zhirkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov is trying to control. Yip Man wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yip Man tries to roll over but Zhirkov keeps him under control.
Yip Man is looking to control Zhirkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yip Man avoid being mounted?
Zhirkov moves nicely into side control.
Zhirkov working away.
Zhirkov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhirkov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Yip Man is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yip Man manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yip Man trying to hold on to Zhirkov's head to control him but Zhirkov postures up.
Yip Man is pressing down on Zhirkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Zhirkov 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.

Zhirkov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yip Man struggling a bit here.
Yip Man is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yip Man prevents Zhirkov from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yip Man is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zhirkov working the body and head with strikes.
Yip Man wants to control but Zhirkov postures up.
Yip Man is trying to get back to half guard.
Yip Man struggling a bit here.
Zhirkov working the head with strikes.
Yip Man is trying to control Zhirkov's posture but Zhirkov avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yip Man tries to improve position but can't.
Yip Man is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yip Man manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yip Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zhirkov is working away from the top position though.

Yip Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yip Man is trying to get back to full guard.
Zhirkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Yip Man is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zhirkov wants to pass the guard but Yip Man is defending well.
Yip Man works his way to full guard. Good work.

Yip Man has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Zhirkov doesn't defend quickly enough and Yip Man has managed to lock this one up! Can Zhirkov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Yip Man on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grand Master Yip Man!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakari Nurmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine's entrance music is I Buy the Drugs. A fine choice. Nurmi has chosen Turisas -Take the day! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Valentine
vs
Nurmi

181 cm
31
180 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

176 cm
31
172 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sakari Nurmi!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine tries to clinch up but Nurmi circles away and keeps his distance.
Valentine throws a hook to the side of Nurmi's head but Nurmi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Valentine does it's job there.

It looks like Sakari Nurmi has been cut.
Valentine throws the left hand but Nurmi avoids the punch easily.
Valentine wants to clinch up but Nurmi keeps it at a distance.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valentine tries to clinch but Nurmi moves away
and Nurmi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurmi circles away from the clinch attempt

and Nurmi counters with a shoot takedown. Valentine fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nurmi trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Nurmi postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmi throws a big right hand that misses.
Valentine trying to control the position.
Nurmi throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmi trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmi.

Nurmi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Valentine dives on top into guard.
Nurmi keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.
Nurmi controls Valentine momentarily but Valentine frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine trying to control but Nurmi is working from the bottom.
Valentine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dick Valentine.
Valentine misses with a looping left.
Valentine throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmi.
Nice shot by Valentine.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nurmi gets the takedown into side control.
Nurmi working the head and body with strikes.
Nurmi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Valentine down.
Valentine is not content to let Nurmi control the position.
Nurmi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nurmi looks up at the clock and then as Valentine takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nurmi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nurmi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nurmi tries to move to mount but Valentine blocks the move with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine defending against the ground and pound.
Nurmi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nurmi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valentine keeps working.
Nurmi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Nurmi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Valentine has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nurmi but great work by Valentine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmi can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine wants to control but Nurmi is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentine looking to control but instead Nurmi has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sakari Nurmi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sakari Nurmi's cut.
That's time! Valentine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Valentine tries to clinch but Nurmi moves away
and Nurmi counters with a left to the body.
Valentine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valentine blocks the body kick.
Sakari Nurmi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valentine doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmi circles away.
Valentine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmi circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nurmi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valentine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valentine moves in looking to clinch but Nurmi pushes him off.
Valentine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurmi is looking to score with low kicks.
Valentine throws a nice looking combination but Nurmi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valentine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmi defending well as Valentine loads up on a big left hand.
Valentine wants to clinch.
Valentine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmi.
Valentine throws a head kick but Nurmi moves out of range.

Valentine closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Valentine.
Nurmi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nurmi avoids the elbow strike from Valentine, against the cage.
Valentine lands a good knee to the midsection. Nurmi won't want to take too many of those.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nurmi avoids a wild elbow strike from Valentine.
Valentine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Valentine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Valentine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nurmi's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nurmi's face.
Nurmi managing to block the knees to the body from Valentine.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Valentine pushes off an throws an elbow but Nurmi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valentine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmi blocks an elbow strike.
Valentine is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Valentine throws an elbow but it misses.
A short body shot lands from Nurmi as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Nurmi.
Valentine avoiding damage as Nurmi throws knees to the body.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmi.
Nurmi presses Valentine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valentine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Valentine lands an elbow inside.
Valentine with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nurmi scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nurmi takes an elbow to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nurmi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Valentine prevents it.
Nurmi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nurmi avoids the elbow strike from Valentine, against the cage.
Valentine gets through Nurmi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nurmi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nurmi has Valentine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Valentine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Valentine lands an elbow inside.
Nurmi tries to pull guard but Valentine won't allow it.
Dick Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sakari Nurmi.
Nurmi scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Nurmi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Valentine clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Nurmi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Valentine defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nurmi is trying to stick to Valentine's back but Valentine is turning into Nurmi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nurmi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Valentine.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmi, not yet.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Valentine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valentine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valentine trying to control but Nurmi is working from the bottom.
Valentine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nurmi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Valentine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sakari Nurmi'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!

Valentine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Valentine moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Nurmi.
Nurmi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Valentine seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nurmi can turn it around.
Nurmi can't get the takedown.
Nurmi lands an elbow that stopped Valentine in his tracks for a moment.
Nurmi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Valentine prevents it.
Nurmi is trying to stall.

Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nurmi moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentine tries to clinch up

and Nurmi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Valentine's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmi passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Valentine is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nurmi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Valentine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Valentine is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nurmi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Valentine rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nurmi's guard! Nice work there by Valentine!
Nurmi keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.
Valentine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valentine looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Valentine trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmi is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Nurmi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Valentine manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nurmi has Valentine in his guard.
Nurmi being controlled here, momentarily.
Valentine won't allow Nurmi to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi pulls Valentine in close to prevent any damage.
Nurmi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Nurmi keeps moving.
Valentine throws a big right hand that misses.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Valentine doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmi circles away.
Valentine tries to clinch up but Nurmi circles away and keeps his distance.
Valentine tries to clinch
and Nurmi counters with a one-two to the body.
Nurmi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nurmi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentine misses with a shot to the body
and Nurmi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sakari Nurmi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nurmi 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakari Nurmi!
Sakari Nurmi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

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

Fring
vs
Segura

191 cm
25
290 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
21
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

GREEN!160

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustavo Fring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Segura!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Segura cracks Fring with a right hand to the side of the head.
Segura stuns Fring with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fring wants to clinch

and Segura holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fring looking to slow down the pace here.
Fring tries to land knees in the clinch but Segura avoids the damage to the body.

Segura breaks the clinch.

Fring clinches up with Segura and pushes him back against the cage.

Segura gets control of Fring's arms and successfully pulls guard. Segura will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Segura has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fring should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Segura has tightened it up now! Fring should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tom Segura!