Umbrella 70 - Kelly vs Luzhin PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ville Paakkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Diego Brandao was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Paakkari
vs
Brandao

176 cm
23
167 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

180 cm
24
156 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Paakkari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandao tried to score with a low kick but Paakkari checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Paakkari.
Brandao throws a leg kick but Paakkari checks it.
Brandao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paakkari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Brandao scores with a four punch combination!
Paakkari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paakkari lands a nice looking body kick.
Paakkari throws a series of punches but Brandao avoids them all with ease.
We've been informed that Brandao has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Paakkari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandao.
Paakkari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paakkari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Paakkari.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paakkari.
Paakkari thows a body shot but no joy.
Paakkari fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brandao is out of range.
Brandao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao wants to slow Paakkari down by chopping away at his legs.
Brandao tries to land a front kick but Paakkari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Paakkari misses with a two punch combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandao.
Brandao swats away the attempt to clinch by Paakkari.
Brandao tried to score with a low kick but Paakkari checks it.
Paakkari tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paakkari throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brandao counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Paakkari.
Paakkari misses the shot to the body.
Paakkari scores with a nice strike.
Brandao staying out of range there.
Paakkari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Paakkari.
A good leg kick by Brandao.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paakkari throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brandao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paakkari checks it well.
Brandao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Paakkari takes a step back to recover.
Paakkari blocks a leg kick.
Brandao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Paakkari.
Brandao thumps Paakkari with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Paakkari. Beautiful body shot.
Brandao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paakkaris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good leg kick by Brandao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brandao thuds a left hand into Paakkari's body.
Paakkari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao throws a front kick aimed at Paakkari's knee but Paakkari avoids it well.
Paakkari avoids a kick to the body.
Brandao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paakkari.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao slips under a jab from Paakkari.
Brandao scores with a decent looking hook.
Brandao catches Paakkari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paakkari walks into a straight right hand from Brandao.
Brandao lands a jab to Paakkari's midsection.
Paakkari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandao manages to avoid it.
A big left from Paakkari misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Paakkari checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brandao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paakkari tries to clinch but Brandao is having none of it.
Paakkari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paakkari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paakkari misses with a low kick as Brandao jumps back.
Brandao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

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!
Brandao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab lands there for Brandao.
Brandao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paakkari counters with a right hand to the body.
Brandao slips under a jab from Paakkari.
A leg kick checked by Paakkari.
Brandao is looking to score with low kicks.
Brandao connects with a high kick.
Brandao throws a body kick that misses.
Brandao defending well as Paakkari loads up on a big left hand.
Paakkari throws the left hand but Brandao avoids the punch easily.
Brandao throws a leg kick which misses Paakkari's front leg but catches the back leg as Paakkari tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paakkari avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brandao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Paakkari.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brandao.
Brandao moves away from the strike by Paakkari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Brandao dominated that round.
That's time! Paakkari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A shot to the liver by Brandao. Beautiful body shot.
Paakkari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandao can pounce on him.
Brandao misses with a straight right.
Paakkari jabs Brandao right on the nose. Brandao blinks but takes it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Paakkari.
Paakkari lands a leg kick that knocks Brandao off balance momentarily.
Brandao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paakkari shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Paakkari throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters circling a little - Brandao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paakkari looks for the body kick but Brandao saw that one coming.
Paakkari tries to land a body kick
and Brandao counters with a nice body kick.
Paakkari drops his hands momentarily and Brandao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick from Brandao misses
and Paakkari counters with an outside leg kick.
Brandao connects with a solid leg kick.
Brandao throws a leg kick which misses Paakkari's front leg but catches the back leg as Paakkari tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brandao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paakkari scores with a jab to the body.
Paakkari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brandao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Paakkari is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brandao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paakkari finds it's way round the side to connect with Brandao's head.
Brandao lands a body shot.
Paakkari with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brandao tries to land a front kick but Paakkari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diego Brandao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandao thuds a left hand into Paakkari's body.
Paakkari lands with an overhand left.
Paakkari throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brandao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brandao's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brandao duly obliges.

Paakkari is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandao.
Oh Paakkari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Brandao engages and cracks Paakkari with a massive lead left hook - Paakkari tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Brandao is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Brandao!

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A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Bowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Karate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bowie
vs
Karate

188 cm
21
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
190 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Bowie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Karate!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karate checks a leg kick.
Karate shoots in looking for a takedown. Bowie tries to sprawl out of it but Karate keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bowie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bowie jabs at Karate's body.
Bowie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Bowie does it's job there.
Bowie throws a body kick that misses.
Bowie connects with a solid leg kick.
Karate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bowie scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karate fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James Bowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Karate.
Bowie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karate goes for a double leg but Bowie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bowie continues to drive forward.
Karate fails to pull guard.
Bowie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karates head.

Karate pulls guard successfully.
Bowie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karate is keeping the position for now.

Karate working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bowie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bowie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bowie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Karate keeping moving, preventing Bowie from controlling successfully.
Bowie is looking to work some ground and pound but Karate has wrist control.
Bowie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karate swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karate can't keep his opponent in guard - Bowie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Karate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bowie pulls his head out easily.
Bowie prevents Karate from improving his position.
Karate avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bowie.
Karate moves into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowie throwing strikes but missing.

Karate throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karate is trying to keep Bowie in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowie trying to control the position from guard on top but Karate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Karate escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bowie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bowie trying to control but Karate is working from the bottom.

Karate is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bowie is aware though and is defending well.
Bowie looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Karate trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Karate has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bowie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bowie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowie trying to control the position from guard on top but Karate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bowie trying to control the position from guard on top but Karate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Karate is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bowie is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bowie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bowie tries to land a front kick but Karate steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karate doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bowie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bowie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bowie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karate checks a low kick from Bowie.
Karate slips a jab from Bowie.
Karate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bowie can pounce on him.
Karate on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James Bowie is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Bowie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karate darts in looking for a takedown but Bowie gets double underhooks and turns Karate into the cage.
Bowie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karate backwards.

Bowie has hold of one of Karate's legs. Karate is fighting the takedown attempt but Bowie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bowie throws an elbow that misses. Karate uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bowie's guard. Nice move by Karate!
Karate trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowie wants to sweep but no luck.
Bowie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Karate trying to control but Bowie is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karate throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Karate on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joey Karate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowie cracks Karate with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Karate feints and as Bowie raises his hands in defense, Karate changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bowie wants to sweep here but Karate controlling him for the moment.
Karate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bowie pulls Karate in close to his closed guard and prevents Karate from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bowie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bowie trying to control the position here.

James Bowie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bowie connects with a leg kick. Karate looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Karate fails with a takedown attempt.
James Bowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Karate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karate dives in and grabs Bowie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bowie pushes down on Karate's head and hops out.
Nice shot by Bowie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bowie. Karate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karate shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bowie as he avoids it easily.
Karate dives in for a single leg takedown but Bowie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Bowie breaks from the clinch.
Karate shoots for a double leg takedown but Bowie sprawls well. He's pushed Karate's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karate is breathing heavily.
Bowie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karate checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bowie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bowie throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bowie dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Bowie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Karate shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karate walks into a left hand.

Karate is rocked!
Karate takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karate is still on wobbly legs! Can Bowie finish him?
Bowie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karate manages to avoid it.
Karate seems to have recovered his senses.
Bowie misses with a straight left.
A big right from Bowie misses.
Bowie throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karate shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bowie sprawls well. Bowie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karate gets slowly back to his feet.
Karate shoots in but no luck this time.
Karate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karate misses with a takedown attempt
and Bowie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James Bowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Karate.
Bowie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bowie lands a slapping body shot.
Karate shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bowie as he avoids it easily.
Bowie cracks Karate with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bowie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bowie. That's going to slow Karate down.
Karate takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bowie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karate can do to turn this around?

Bowie steps into range and cracks Karate with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Karate flops backwards and Bowie dives into his guard looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karate keeping moving, preventing Bowie from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Karate working for a triangle but Bowie defends it easily.
Joey Karate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bowie stays in close to Karate's body and controls the position.

James Bowie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Karate tries to move into range but Bowie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

A big head kick from Bowie and Karate is sent sprawling to the canvas!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowie trying to control the position from guard on top but Karate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowie stays in close to Karate's body and controls the position.

Bowie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bowie trying to control the position from guard on top but Karate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Karate is looking for a triangle but Bowie pushes his legs off easily.
Bowie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bowie looking to sit in guard and control but Karate gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karate is one step ahead there.
Joey Karate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Karate drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bowie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bowie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bowie!
James Bowie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karate tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Bowie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bowie 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Bowie!

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A | B

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FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rejinaldo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esquiva Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Roy Jones - Can't be touched. On his way into the cage it seems that Rejinaldo Silva has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rejinaldo Silva seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Silva
vs
Falcao

188 cm
23
200 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

186 cm
24
186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rejinaldo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esquiva Falcao!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcao digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Falcao throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Falcao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Esquiva Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Falcao.
Falcao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Falcao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Falcao throws a leg kick that misses.
We've been told by Silva's head coaches at Allstars MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silva throws a jab when Falcao was well out of range.
Falcao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva connects with a jab.
Falcao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Falcao tried to score with a low kick but Silva checks it.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Falcao checks a low kick from Silva.
Falcao's coach down at Furia Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Falcao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Falcao tries a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Nice cross by Falcao.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Falcao lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Silva is looking to close the distance but Falcao sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Silva crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Silva is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Esquiva Falcao!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sahey Ignatyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernt Albertsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Ignatyev
vs
Albertsson

179 cm
24
165 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

169 cm
23
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sahey Ignatyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bernt Albertsson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albertsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Albertsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Albertsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Albertsson misses with a leg kick
and Ignatyev counters with a good low kick that Albertsson was not able to check.
Albertsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatyev.
Albertsson throws a wild body kick that Ignatyev sees coming a mile off.
Ignatyev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Albertsson.
Albertsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatyev moves away.
A clash of legs there as Albertsson blocks the low kick.
Ignatyev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Albertsson.
Albertsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ignatyev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Albertsson misses with a low kick as Ignatyev jumps back.
Albertsson throws a low kick but Ignatyev avoids it.
Albertsson throws a good cross that connects.
Albertsson thumps Ignatyev with a low kick.
Albertsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatyev throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albertsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Albertsson avoids the head kick by Ignatyev.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertsson wants to clinch up but Ignatyev keeps it at a distance.
Albertsson tries a low kick but Ignatyev avoids it.
Ignatyev misses with a body kick.
Ignatyev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Albertsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignatyev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ignatyev misses with a low kick.
Ignatyev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ignatyev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ignatyev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Albertsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Ignatyev's head.
Albertsson checks a leg kick.
Albertsson misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ignatyev, right into the meat.
Albertsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Ignatyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Albertsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Albertsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Albertsson tries to clinch up but Ignatyev circles away and keeps his distance.
Albertsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ignatyev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson checks the leg kick.
Albertsson tries to bum rush Ignatyev with a series of wild strikes but Ignatyev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ignatyev misses with a low kick.
Albertsson blocks a head kick by Ignatyev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatyev throws a leg kick
and Albertsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Bernt Albertsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatyev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Albertsson. That did some damage!
Albertsson misses with a leg kick.
Ignatyev throws the kick towards the body but Albertsson avoids it.
Ignatyev throws a leg kick but Albertsson checks it.
Albertsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Albertsson looks to throw the jab but Ignatyev is out of range.
Ignatyev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Albertsson throws a good cross that connects.
Ignatyev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ignatyev checks a leg kick.
Albertsson scores with a kick to the body.
Ignatyev throws a chopping leg kick but Albertsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ignatyev wants to slow Albertsson down by chopping away at his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson throws a leg kick but Ignatyev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Albertsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ignatyev misses with a leg kick.
Albertsson throws a low kick but Ignatyev moves out of range easily.
Ignatyev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ignatyev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Albertsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Albertsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Albertsson lands a high kick!
Albertsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ignatyev checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Albertsson is predictable there
and Ignatyev counters with a leg kick.
Ignatyev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ignatyev tries a low kick but Albertsson avoids it.
Ignatyev tries a head kick but it misses.
Ignatyev misses with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Albertsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ignatyev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ignatyev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A clash of legs there as Albertsson blocks the low kick.
Albertsson throws a chopping leg kick but Ignatyev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ignatyev tries to land a leg kick but Albertsson saw it coming and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Albertsson misses.
A good leg kick by Albertsson.
Albertsson misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Albertsson misses
and Ignatyev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ignatyev keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatyev tries to work over Albertsson's front leg with a kick but Albertsson checks it.
Albertsson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Ignatyev rushes Albertsson and presses him up against the cage.
Albertsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatyev controls his hands.
Albertsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ignatyev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Albertsson is trying to break the clinch but Ignatyev has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ignatyev blocks an uppercut.
Ignatyev slows down the pace here.
Albertsson misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernt Albertsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Albertsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Ignatyev throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ignatyev checks a leg kick.
Albertsson throws a low kick but Ignatyev moves out of range easily.
Albertsson checks a low kick from Ignatyev.
Ignatyev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ignatyev checks a low kick from Albertsson.
Ignatyev throws a chopping leg kick but Albertsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A leg kick checked by Ignatyev.
Albertsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Albertsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatyev.
Ignatyev has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Albertsson lands with a slapping head kick.
Albertsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Albertsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ignatyev at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Albertsson misses.
Ignatyev throws a hook but Albertsson blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albertsson. Ignatyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Albertsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ignatyev is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatyev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ignatyev tries to move into range but Albertsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Albertsson tries to work over Ignatyev's front leg with a kick but Ignatyev checks it.
Bernt Albertsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Albertsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatyev.
Albertsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ignatyev checks it well.
Ignatyev misses with a straight right.
Albertsson throws the kick towards the body but Ignatyev avoids it.
Albertsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatyev.
Albertsson tries to score with a low kick but Ignatyev moves his leg out of the way.
Ignatyev throws a leg kick which misses Albertsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Albertsson tries to avoid it.
Albertsson lands a nice hook to Ignatyev's body. Ignatyev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ignatyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albertsson.
Albertsson misses with a low kick as Ignatyev jumps back.
Albertsson wants to land a leg kick but Ignatyev is out of range.
Ignatyev lands with a kick to the temple. Albertsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ignatyev ducks right into an uppercut from Albertsson.
Albertsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatyev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatyev throws a low kick but Albertsson avoids it.
Albertsson throws out a leg kick but Ignatyev moves out of range and Albertsson only half commits.
Ignatyev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatyev misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good work by Albertsson as he checks the leg kick.
Ignatyev misses with a low kick as Albertsson jumps back.
Albertsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ignatyev throws a low kick but Albertsson avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatyev. Albertsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Ignatyev as he checks the leg kick.
Albertsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ignatyev is out of range.
Albertsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ignatyev is able to avoid easily.
Albertsson scores with a shot to the body.
Ignatyev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Albertsson is out of range.
Albertsson is looking to clinch but Ignatyev is avoiding it.
Albertsson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ignatyev checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatyev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Albertsson's sensitive parts.
Ignatyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatyev throws out a leg kick but Albertsson moves out of range and Ignatyev only half commits.
Ignatyev wants to clinch.
Ignatyev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Albertsson can pounce on him.
Albertsson tries to score with a low kick but Ignatyev moves his leg out of the way.
Ignatyev connects with a high kick.

Albertsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ignatyev lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Bernt Albertsson has been cut.

Albertsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ignatyev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Albertsson checks it well.
Albertsson wants to land a leg kick but Ignatyev is out of range.
Albertsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albertsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Albertsson blocks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson lands a nice hook to Ignatyev's body. Ignatyev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Albertsson tries to work over Ignatyev's front leg with a kick but Ignatyev checks it.
Ignatyev misses with a low kick.
That kick from Albertsson tenderised Ignatyev's leg. Ignatyev is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albertsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatyev.
Albertsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Albertsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ignatyev, right into the meat.
Albertsson lands a head kick. Ignatyev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Albertsson wants to slow Ignatyev down by chopping away at his legs.
Ignatyev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ignatyev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ignatyev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Albertsson is out of range and Ignatyev settles back down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Albertsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Albertsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatyev throws a low kick, looking for Albertsson's leg but Albertsson calmly moves out of range.
Ignatyev throws a low kick but Albertsson moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bernt Albertsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bernt Albertsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ignatyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Ignatyev misses.
Albertsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Albertsson lands a leg kick that knocks Ignatyev off balance momentarily.
Albertsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatyev.
Albertsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ignatyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albertsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatyev.
Albertsson looks for the body kick but Ignatyev saw that one coming.
Albertsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatyev.
Ignatyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatyev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ignatyev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Albertsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ignatyev if he has to take too many more of those.
Albertsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ignatyev.
Albertsson blocks a head kick by Ignatyev.
Ignatyev misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ignatyev.
Ignatyev walks into a jab.
Albertsson checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Albertsson.
Albertsson connects with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ignatyev checks a leg kick.
Ignatyev throws a leg kick
and Albertsson counters with a straight right hand.
Albertsson with a jab.
Ignatyev checks a leg kick.
Albertsson misses with a body shot.
That kick from Albertsson tenderised Ignatyev's leg. Ignatyev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Albertsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ignatyev moves out of range of the strikes.
Albertsson takes a swing at Ignatyev's ribcage but misses.
Albertsson throws a head kick that misses.
Ignatyev throws a hook to the side of Albertsson's head but Albertsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albertsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albertsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Albertsson takes a swing at Ignatyev's ribcage but misses.
Albertsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatyev.
Ignatyev throws a push kick but Albertsson slaps the foot to one side.
Ignatyev throws a front kick aimed at Albertsson's knee but Albertsson avoids it well.
Albertsson feints and then cracks Ignatyev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ignatyev down.
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!
Albertsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ignatyev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Albertsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Albertsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatyev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ignatyev misses with a body kick.
Ignatyev misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Albertsson finds it's target.
Albertsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignatyev.
Good work by Ignatyev as he checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Ignatyev blocks the leg kick.
Albertsson checks a low kick from Ignatyev.
Albertsson cracks Ignatyev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Albertsson checks a low kick from Ignatyev.
Sahey Ignatyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albertsson misses with a low kick.
Albertsson misses with a looping right.
Ignatyev throws a leg kick but Albertsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Albertsson thumps Ignatyev with a low kick.
Albertsson misses the shot to the body.
Ignatyev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Albertsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ignatyev 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.
Ignatyev is looking to score with low kicks.
Albertsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Albertsson avoids the head kick by Ignatyev.
Some wild striking there from Albertsson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatyev needs to keep his hands up - Albertsson had a free shot at his head there.
Albertsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ignatyev rather than just go for the knockout.
Ignatyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albertsson moves away.
Albertsson tries to clinch there but Ignatyev circles away.
Albertsson tries to score with a low kick but Ignatyev moves his leg out of the way.
Albertsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ignatyev throws a front kick aimed at Albertsson's knee but Albertsson avoids it well.
Albertsson throws a low kick but Ignatyev moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Ignatyev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ignatyev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatyev misses with a low kick as Albertsson jumps back.
Ignatyev connects with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ignatyev throws a leg kick but Albertsson checks it.
Albertsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ignatyev misses with a kick to the body
enabling Albertsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Albertsson wants to clinch up but Ignatyev keeps it at a distance.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernt Albertsson!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Ulriksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eerikki Kurki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Ulriksen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ulriksen
vs
Kurki

183 cm
22
196 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
197 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Ulriksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eerikki Kurki!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurki misses with a straight left.

Kurki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ulriksen did well to prevent Kurki getting side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kurki wants to pass to mount but Ulriksen is defending the position.
Ulriksen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
My spies in Arne's Combat & Mead Hall inform me that Kurki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kurki is nestled in close to Ulriksen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ulriksen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ulriksen trying to control here.
Ulriksen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ulriksen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kurki is working away from the top position though.
Kurki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ulriksen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ulriksen trying to control but Kurki postures up.
Ulriksen is looking for a sweep. Kurki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ulriksen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurki tries to pass to full mount but Ulriksen defends it.
Kurki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ulriksen is staying active underneath Kurki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ulriksen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kurki is working away from the top position though.
Kurki throws a strike but Ulriksen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ulriksen controls Kurki momentarily but Kurki frees himself.
Kurki throws a strike but Ulriksen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kurki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kurki working a defensive guard here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kurki looks to land a strike but Ulriksen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ulriksen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kurki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ulriksen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ulriksen keeping full guard, as Kurki tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ulriksen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ulriksen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kurki passes Ulriksen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kurki is looking to advance position but Ulriksen won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurki is thwarting Ulriksen's attempts to control the position.
Ulriksen keeping control of the position.
Kurki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ulriksen!
Kurki trying to control but Ulriksen is having none of it.
Ulriksen swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kurki throws some wild stikes that Ulriksen manages to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Kurki there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ulriksen can't escape the position.
Ulriksen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ulriksen wants to control but Kurki is keeping busy.
Ulriksen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Kurki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kurki trying to control from half guard but Ulriksen is working away.
Ulriksen is looking to control Kurki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ulriksen avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurki trying to control the action but Ulriksen is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eerikki Kurki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ulriksen tries to clinch up but Kurki circles away and keeps his distance.
Ulriksen shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ulriksen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kurki misses with an uppercut. Ulriksen saw that one coming.
Ulriksen ducks under a wild hook from Kurki.
Ulriksen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ulriksen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ulriksen shoots and misses
and Kurki counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Ulriksen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kurki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ulriksen throwing strikes from guard but Kurki blocks nicely.
Ulriksen wants to control from the top but Kurki keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kurki holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ulriksen is one step ahead there.
Ulriksen wants to control from the top but Kurki keeps moving.
Kurki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ulriksen is one step ahead there.

Kurki looking for a guillotine here but Ulriksen defends easily.
Kurki looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurki, not yet.
Kurki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ulriksen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurki keeping moving, preventing Ulriksen from controlling successfully.

We're going to have a standup here because Victor Ulriksen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ulriksen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ulriksen moves in looking to clinch but Kurki pushes him off.
Ulriksen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kurki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ulriksen somewhat.
Kurki connects with a body shot that sends Ulriksen's belly button to the back.
Ulriksen ducks right into an uppercut from Kurki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurki throws a right hand that Ulriksen ducks under and follows up with a left that Ulriksen also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ulriksen is defended easily by Kurki.
Ulriksen tries for a takedown but Kurki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ulriksen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ulriksen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kurki missing with a left hand there. Ulriksen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ulriksen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurki.
Kurki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ulriksen defends well and Kurki ends up having to push Ulriksen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kurki is trying to force a seperation but Ulriksen has the dominant position.
Ulriksen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kurki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kurki throws a jab but it's blocked by Ulriksen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurki loads up on a big right hand but Ulriksen slips the punch.
Ulriksen slips a jab from Kurki.
Kurki misses with a straight right.
Ulriksen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kurki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ulriksen tries to clinch up but Kurki circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Kurki misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ulriksen has Kurki up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ulriksen breaks the clinch.
Kurki throws a jab but it's blocked by Ulriksen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eerikki Kurki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ulriksen moves in looking to clinch but Kurki pushes him off.

Ulriksen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kurki looking to control.
Ulriksen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ulriksen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ulriksen is keen to just control but Kurki is a slippery customer.
Kurki wants to control but Ulriksen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kurki wants to get back to full guard.
Ulriksen content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kurki wants to improve his position but Ulriksen is controlling well.
Ulriksen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kurki is looking to control Ulriksen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurki avoid being mounted?
Kurki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulriksen misses with a head shot. Kurki uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kurki keeping moving, preventing Ulriksen from controlling successfully.
Kurki wants to sweep but no luck.

Kurki is looking for a triangle but Ulriksen pushes his legs off easily.
Kurki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ulriksen trying to control but Kurki is working from the bottom.
Kurki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ulriksen controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurki is trying to control the position but Ulriksen postures up.
Kurki has Ulriksen pulled in close to control his posture.
Ulriksen trying to control but Kurki is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Victor Ulriksen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kurki with a hook.
Kurki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kurki misses the jab.
Kurki throws an off balance right hand
and Ulriksen counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ulriksen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ulriksen.
Kurki connects with a looping right hand.
Eerikki Kurki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurki misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen shoots and misses
and Kurki counters with a nice uppercut.
Kurki slips a jab from Ulriksen.
Ulriksen defending well as Kurki loads up on a big left hand.
Ulriksen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kurki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ulriksen somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Ulriksen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kurki.
Kurki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ulriksen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurki throws an overhand right that lands on Ulriksen's shoulder, as Ulriksen tries to avoid the shot.
Kurki throws a jab when Ulriksen was well out of range.
Kurki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ulriksen. Ulriksen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Victor Ulriksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurki lands a nice shot that snaps Ulriksen's head back.
Ulriksen throws a shot from downtown. Kurki moves away and avoids it.
Kurki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kurki wants it to stay on the feet.
Kurki throws a jab but it's blocked by Ulriksen.
Kurki misses with a body shot.

Kurki looking to score a takedown here. Ulriksen is defending well but Kurki drives through and ends up in Ulriksen's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ulriksen keeping full guard, as Kurki tries to pass.
Kurki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kurki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ulriksen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ulriksen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eerikki Kurki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kurki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eerikki Kurki!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danjie Mercado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsutomu Miyazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercado comes to the cage accompanied by Pagsubok. Tsutomu Miyazaki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mercado
vs
Miyazaki

168 cm
23
147 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

165 cm
23
147 lbs
12 - 4 - 2

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danjie Mercado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tsutomu Miyazaki!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mercado looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Miyazaki has his foot on Mercado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mercado works his way back into a safe position though.
Mercado stopping the sweep attempt from Miyazaki.
Miyazaki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mercado!
Mercado is trying to escape the mount.
Miyazaki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mercado is trying desperately to improve position.
Miyazaki trying to control but Mercado is having none of it.
Miyazaki with the ground and pound from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazaki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mercado's face.
Mercado gets back to half guard.
Mercado tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Miyazaki has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mercado keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miyazaki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mercado is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyazaki has a good base and remains in mount.
Mercado is bucking up trying to escape but Miyazaki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Miyazaki breaks from Mercado's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mercado is looking to get to half guard.
Miyazaki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Mercado is rocked!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Miyazaki working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Miyazaki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Mercado is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercado is looking to improve his position but Miyazaki isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Miyazaki.
Miyazaki trying to control but Mercado is having none of it.
Miyazaki with the ground and pound from mount.
Oooh a big shot lands for Miyazaki! Mercado is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tsutomu Miyazaki!
Tsutomu Miyazaki took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Danjie Mercado spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, what can I say man. He's the better man today. I'll be back. '.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kristus Koistinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr John Zoidberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Koistinen
vs
John Zoidberg

191 cm
23
173 lbs
10 - 3 - 2

178 cm
30
185 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
Perkele!

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KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

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 10 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Kristus Koistinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr John Zoidberg!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koistinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koistinen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Koistinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koistinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Zoidberg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Koistinen is trying to defend but Zoidberg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Koistinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zoidberg pulls his head out easily.
Zoidberg not doing much here.
Koistinen trying to control here.
Koistinen is looking to improve his position.

Koistinen actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Koistinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zoidberg is working away from the top position though.
Koistinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zoidberg stalling.
Zoidberg prevents Koistinen from improving his position.
Koistinen trying to control but Zoidberg postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koistinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zoidberg is out of range and Koistinen settles back down.
Koistinen is looking to slow Zoidberg down with leg kicks.
Zoidberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoidberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zoidberg gets a takedown into half guard.

Koistinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zoidberg pulls his head out easily.
Koistinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zoidberg is working away from the top position though.
Zoidberg is taking a breather. Koistinen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Koistinen won't allow Zoidberg to pass to mount.
Zoidberg is looking to take a break and control but Koistinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koistinen is in trouble now - Zoidberg has advanced to mount!
Koistinen regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zoidberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koistinen is just riding it out for now. Zoidberg eventually gives up the hold.
Zoidberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koistinen's head.
Koistinen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zoidberg wants to take a breather but Koistinen is having none of it.
Koistinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koistinen trying to control but Zoidberg postures up.
Zoidberg working the head and body with strikes.

Zoidberg seems to be working for a kimura but Koistinen defends the submission attempt.
Zoidberg prevents Koistinen from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen is looking to control Zoidberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koistinen avoid being mounted?
Zoidberg winds up and cracks Koistinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zoidberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zoidberg is trying to control. Koistinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koistinen is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koistinen manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koistinen controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dr John Zoidberg will probably get the nod.
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.

Zoidberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koistinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zoidberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koistinen.
Zoidberg blocks a jab.
Zoidberg lands with a straight right. Koistinen didn't see that one coming.
Zoidberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koistinen misses with an uppercut. Zoidberg saw that one coming.
Koistinen looks to land a right hand but Zoidberg moved out of range.
Kristus Koistinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Koistinen misses its intended target.
Zoidberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Zoidberg drives through with a takedown into guard.

Koistinen working for a triangle but Zoidberg defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koistinen working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koistinen is controlling Zoidberg's posture.
Koistinen working a defensive guard here.
Zoidberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zoidberg working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Koistinen is trying to hold Zoidberg in close to prevent damage but Zoidberg has managed to pass into half guard.
Zoidberg works his way into side control.
Zoidberg lands some shots froms side control.
Koistinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zoidberg working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zoidberg working the ground and pound from side control.
Koistinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Koistinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zoidberg landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Koistinen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Koistinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Zoidberg is looking to take a break and control but Koistinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dr John Zoidberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zoidberg working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zoidberg wants to control but Koistinen is keeping him busy.
Zoidberg controls the position.
Zoidberg is putting a hurting on Koistinen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zoidberg lands a decent elbow from side control.
Koistinen tries to bench press Zoidberg off him but Zoidberg keeps the position.
Koistinen taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Koistinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zoidberg trying to control the action but Koistinen is working from the bottom.
Koistinen is trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoidberg trying to control the action but Koistinen is working from the bottom.
Koistinen taking a bit of punishment here - Zoidberg scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zoidberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Koistinen trying to remain calm as Zoidberg controls from the top position.
Koistinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zoidberg working the ground and pound from side control.
Zoidberg is looking to take a break and control but Koistinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Koistinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zoidberg cracks Koistinen with a big elbow.
Koistinen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dr John Zoidberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Zoidberg takes a swing at Koistinen's ribcage but misses.
Zoidberg misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Koistinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koistinen throws the left hand but Zoidberg avoids the punch easily.
Koistinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zoidberg's sensitive parts.
A combination from Zoidberg does no damage.
Zoidberg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Koistinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zoidberg takes one on the button.
Zoidberg throws a looping overhand right but Koistinen ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Koistinen there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koistinen.
Zoidberg slips under a jab from Koistinen.
Koistinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg takes one to the side of the head.
Koistinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoidberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Koistinen.
Koistinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kristus Koistinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koistinen.
Koistinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zoidberg blocks the body kick.
Koistinen loads up on a big right hand but Zoidberg slips the punch.
Zoidberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Koistinen counters with a left to the body.
Zoidberg lands a nice hook to Koistinen's body. Koistinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koistinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoidberg with a hook.
Donk. Zoidberg catches Koistinen right on the button with a cross.
Koistinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zoidberg's calf.
Nice defenses there by Zoidberg.
Kristus Koistinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen throws a chopping leg kick but Zoidberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Zoidberg scores with a takedown into Koistinen's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoidberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koistinen trying to keep a closed guard but Zoidberg is proving a slippery customer.
Zoidberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zoidberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Koistinen trying to keep a closed guard but Zoidberg is proving a slippery customer.
Koistinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zoidberg controls the pace.

Koistinen has his foot on Zoidberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zoidberg works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen being controlled here, momentarily.

Koistinen has his foot on Zoidberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zoidberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Koistinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zoidberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zoidberg trying to control but Koistinen is working from the bottom.

Koistinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koistinen keeping moving, preventing Zoidberg from controlling successfully.

Koistinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zoidberg forces his way into half guard.
Koistinen wants to get back to full guard.
Zoidberg winds up and cracks Koistinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zoidberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dr John Zoidberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koistinen wants to control but Zoidberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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!
Zoidberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Koistinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zoidberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zoidberg's back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zoidberg looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Koistinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Koistinen controlling well, preventing Zoidberg from escaping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dr John Zoidberg.
I've got Zoidberg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dr John Zoidberg!
Dr John Zoidberg made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) in his post fight interview.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Dela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Dela
vs
Page

176 cm
24
170 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

173 cm
24
161 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nelson Dela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dennis Page!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela looks to throw the jab but Page is out of range.
Dela clobbers Page with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Page throws the kick towards the body but Dela avoids it.
Dela misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Page there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nelson Dela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Page.
Page throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Dela.
Dela works Page's body with a nice hook.
Page pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Page fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dela throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dela fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Page.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dela throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
Dela misses with an uppercut.
Dela connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Page throws the kick towards the body but Dela avoids it.
Page pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Page swats away the attempt to clinch by Dela.
Dela looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Page lands a jab to the nose.
Dela thows a body shot but no joy.
Dela throws a leg kick but Page sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Page.
Dela throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Page defending well as Dela loads up on a big left hand.
Page connects with a right hand. Dela shakes it off.
Page takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Page throws the kick towards the body but Dela avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela tries to clinch up.
Page moves out of range of the leg kick from Dela.
Dela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from Dela.

Dela moves into the clinch successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Dela fails to land.

Dela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dela slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dela misses with a wild body shot.

Dela has closed the distance and engaged Page in a clinch.
Page wants to take the fight to the mat but Dela manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dela throws a head punch that misses.
Page is working for takedown but Dela is calmly controlling the position for now.

Page pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Page misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Page. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dela throws a right hand that misses
and Page counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dela is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Page throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away.
Dela moves out of range of the leg kick from Page.
Dela wants to clinch up but Page keeps it at a distance.
Dela throws an overhand right that lands on Page's shoulder, as Page tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Page tenderised Dela's leg. Dela is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dela throws a hook but Page avoids it easily.
A jab from Dela misses.
Page throws a looping overhand right but Dela ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Dela misses.
Dela scores with a decent looking hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dela scores with a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Page. Dela shrugs it off though.
Dela moves out of range of the body kick.
Dela's jab looks to have found its range, popping Page under the eye.
Page moves away from the strike by Dela.
A bone on bone clash there as Dela blocks the leg kick.

Dela forces Page back against the cage and clinches.
Page is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dela gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nelson Dela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Page.

Page's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dela throws out a leg kick but Page moves out of range and Dela only half commits.
Dela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Page.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dela tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Page paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson Dela is winning the standup battle so far.
Page takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Page checks a leg kick.
Dela blocks a low kick nicely.
Dela wants to clinch up but Page keeps it at a distance.
Dennis Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Page checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dela chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Page can pounce on him.
Dela checks a leg kick nicely.
Dela misses with a body kick.
Dela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Dela misses.
Page lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Page fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dela.
Dela throws a hook but Page avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela connects with a nice looking jab.
Page scores with a sloppy right hand. Dela should have avoided that one.
Dela throws a series of punches but Page moves out of range.
Dela throws out a leg kick but Page moves out of range and Dela only half commits.
Dela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Page. That did some damage!
Page misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Page blocks the leg kick.
Dela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away.
Dela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away.
Page with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dela to score with a decent uppercut.
Dela clobbers Page with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from Dela.

Page drops Dela with a beautiful combination! Dela stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Page is looking for the KO!

Dela is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Look low, kick high! Page uses the oldest trick in the book to send Dela tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Page is absolutely delighted - when Dela wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dennis Page!
Post fight, Dennis Page stared into the camera and said 'another one bites the dust I'm back and I'm gunning for the title. '.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Israel Kamakawiwo Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller comes to the cage accompanied by Kreator - Violent Revolution. Kamakawiwo Ole has chosen Somewhere over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Dean Rockefeller
vs
Kamakawiwo Ole

185 cm
23
158 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

179 cm
24
160 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
Perkele!

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dean Rockefeller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockefeller throws a push kick but Kamakawiwo Ole slaps the foot to one side.
Rockefeller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rockefeller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamakawiwo Ole makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the side of Kamakawiwo Ole's head but Kamakawiwo Ole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamakawiwo Ole. Rockefeller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamakawiwo Ole connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kamakawiwo Ole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rockefeller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Israel Kamakawiwo Ole has been cut.
Rockefeller tries to clinch but Kamakawiwo Ole is having none of it.
Rockefeller cracks a nice hook into Kamakawiwo Ole's ribs.
Kamakawiwo Ole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockefeller throws an overhand right that lands on Kamakawiwo Ole's shoulder, as Kamakawiwo Ole tries to avoid the shot.
Kamakawiwo Ole shoots in looking for a takedown but Rockefeller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kamakawiwo Ole's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kamakawiwo Ole cracks Rockefeller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Kamakawiwo Ole.

It looks like James Dean Rockefeller has been cut.
Rockefeller throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rockefeller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kamakawiwo Ole momentarily.
We've been told by Rockefeller's head coaches at RNC Sport Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A clash of legs there as Kamakawiwo Ole blocks the low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rockefeller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with an uppercut. Rockefeller saw that one coming.
Rockefeller connects with a nice looking jab.
Rockefeller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses the jab.
Kamakawiwo Ole keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a series of punches but Rockefeller avoids them all with ease.
Rockefeller 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.
Rockefeller misses with a leg kick
and Kamakawiwo Ole counters with a straight right hand.
Kamakawiwo Ole blocks a jab.
Kamakawiwo Ole with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rockefeller avoids the body shot from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockefeller.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a body shot.
Rockefeller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kamakawiwo Ole fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rockefeller staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a body punch but Rockefeller moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rockefeller swings widly with a right hand

and Kamakawiwo Ole counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Kamakawiwo Ole has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rockefeller defend it? Kamakawiwo Ole steps over the head and cranks it - Rockefeller is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kamakawiwo Ole!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
An out of breath Israel Kamakawiwo Ole thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Luzhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly comes to the cage accompanied by Jedi Mind Tricks / Retaliation . Luzhin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Toccata and Fugue kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Kelly
vs
Luzhin

179 cm
24
161 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

181 cm
23
174 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Kelly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Luzhin!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly throws a head kick but Luzhin moves out of range.
Luzhin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kelly is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kelly staying out of range there.
Nikolai Luzhin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luzhin 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.
Nice shot lands for Luzhin.
Luzhin throws a leg kick which misses Kelly's front leg but catches the back leg as Kelly tries to avoid it.
Luzhin misses with a few strikes there.
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Luzhin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A good leg kick by Luzhin.
Kelly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luzhin can pounce on him.
Luzhin throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot.
Luzhin is looking to slow Kelly down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kelly's corner calls for a 1-2. Kelly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kelly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Luzhin momentarily.
Kelly looks to land a body kick but Luzhin moved away.
We've been hearing reports that Kelly has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Luzhin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Luzhin throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luzhin misses with a kick to the body.
Kelly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Luzhin misses with a body shot.
Kelly misses with a low kick as Luzhin jumps back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kelly.
Luzhin dips to his left and cracks Kelly with an uppercut!
Kelly defending well as Luzhin loads up on a big left hand.
Luzhin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kelly.
Luzhin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kelly shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kelly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Luzhin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luzhin.
Luzhin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Luzhin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luzhin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kelly on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kelly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luzhin under the eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luzhin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luzhin.
Luzhin connects with an inside leg kick.
Luzhin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Luzhin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kelly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kelly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luzhin throws a body kick that misses
and Kelly counters with a body kick that stops Luzhin in his tracks momentarily.
Kelly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kelly thumps Luzhin with a low kick.
Luzhin scoring well with a low kick there.
Kelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Luzhin misses.
Kelly scoring well with a low kick there.
Luzhin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Luzhin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Luzhin tests Kelly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luzhin checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws a push kick but Luzhin slaps the foot to one side.
Kelly throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Luzhin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kelly counters with a good low kick that Luzhin was not able to check.
Luzhin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nikolai Luzhin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly throws a leg kick that is checked
and Luzhin counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kelly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Luzhin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Luzhin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Luzhin moves out of range as Kelly throws a body kick.
Luzhin misses the shot to the body.
Kelly misses with a body kick.
Kelly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Luzhin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kelly back to the cage. Luzhin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Kelly is rocked!
Luzhin takes one to the side of the head.
Luzhin lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luzhin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
Luzhin blocks a low kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin misses with a low kick.
Luzhin misses with a looping left.
Kelly throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Luzhin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Luzhin.
Kelly misses with a body kick.
Luzhin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly misses with an attempted mid kick.
Luzhin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Luzhin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luzhin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kelly counters with a nice low kick that buckles Luzhin's knee momentarily.
Luzhin just misses with a punch to the body.
Luzhin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luzhin loads up on a big right hand but Kelly slips the punch.
Luzhin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kelly. That's going to slow Luzhin down.
Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Luzhin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A nice inside leg kick there by Luzhin. That's going to slow Kelly down.
Luzhin blocks a leg kick.
Luzhin moves out of range of the body kick from Kelly.
Luzhin throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily.
Luzhin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kelly checks it well.
Luzhin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Luzhin.
Luzhin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kelly.
Nice jab there from Luzhin.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luzhin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Luzhin. Beautiful body shot.
Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Luzhin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelly lands a two punch combo.
Luzhin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luzhin misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luzhin wants to land a leg kick but Kelly is out of range.
Luzhin throws a leg kick but Kelly moved away.
Luzhin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kelly, as that shot connected.
Luzhin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kelly.
Luzhin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly looks for the body kick but Luzhin saw that one coming.
Kelly throws the kick towards the body but Luzhin avoids it.
Luzhin connects with a solid leg kick.
Kelly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kelly misses with the body kick
and Luzhin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelly slips under a jab.
Luzhin digs a good body shot into Kelly's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luzhin connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws the kick towards the body but Luzhin avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kelly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Luzhin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Luzhin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Luzhin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kelly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luzhin.
Luzhin looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely.
Kelly is looking to slow Luzhin down with leg kicks.
Luzhin throws a leg kick but Kelly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nikolai Luzhin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luzhin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelly.
Luzhin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kelly staying out of range there.
Luzhin lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Kelly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Luzhin just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kelly.
Kelly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Luzhin is just out of range.
Luzhin cracks a nice hook into Kelly's ribs.
Luzhin takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Luzhin.
Kelly avoids the body shot from Luzhin.
Luzhin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kelly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kelly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luzhin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luzhin tries a head kick but it misses.
Luzhin lands the left hand.
Luzhin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelly.
The fighters circling - Luzhin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kelly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luzhin. That did some damage!
Luzhin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kelly lands a head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Luzhin checks a low kick from Kelly.
Luzhin misses with an uppercut.
Kelly throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Luzhin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luzhin checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kelly.
Kelly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kelly. Luzhin shrugs it off though.
Kelly tries to land a front kick but Luzhin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kelly throws a leg kick but Luzhin moved away.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luzhin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Luzhin lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Luzhin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kelly throws a leg kick that misses.
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly misses with a low kick.
Kelly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kelly has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luzhin finds it's way round the side to connect with Kelly's head.
Kelly throws a wild body kick that Luzhin sees coming a mile off.
Luzhin tries to move into range but Kelly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kelly.
Kelly clobbers Luzhin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luzhin throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelly tries a low kick but Luzhin avoids it.
Luzhin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelly.
Luzhin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luzhin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kelly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luzhin misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming.
Kelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Kelly as he checks the leg kick.
Kelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luzhin.
Luzhin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Luzhin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kelly backs up against the cage.
Luzhin connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Kelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kelly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luzhin is out of range and Kelly settles back down.
Kelly seems to have got his legs back now.
Luzhin with a nice cross.
A leg kick checked by Luzhin.
Luzhin avoids a kick to the body.
Luzhin blocks the body kick.
Kelly misses with a few strikes there.
Luzhin throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luzhin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kelly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luzhin stuns Kelly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luzhin.
Luzhin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kelly checks a leg kick.
Luzhin throws a chopping leg kick but Kelly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Luzhin throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luzhin walks into a stiff left hand from Kelly.
Kelly fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Luzhin checks it well.
A punch lands to the side of Luzhin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Luzhin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luzhin scores with a hook to the body. Kelly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luzhin.
Kelly checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kelly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luzhin's sensitive parts.
Luzhin connects with an inside leg kick.
Luzhin throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it.
Kelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luzhin throws a head kick that misses

and Kelly counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Luzhin!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luzhin is not content to let Kelly control the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly trying to control the position but Luzhin is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kelly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kelly trying to control the action but Luzhin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but George Kelly did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kelly throws a solid leg kick but Luzhin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kelly.
Luzhin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Luzhin swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly shoots for a double leg takedown but Luzhin sprawls well. He's pushed Kelly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luzhin throws a nice head kick!
Luzhin misses with a straight right.
Kelly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luzhin throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Luzhin scores with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luzhin.
Luzhin throws a sloppy head kick and Kelly moves out of range easily.
Kelly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luzhin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luzhin throws a one two combo.
Luzhin connects with a solid leg kick.
Kelly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luzhin is out of range and Kelly settles back down.
Good work by Luzhin as he checks the leg kick.
Kelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luzhin.
A head kick misses from Luzhin.
Kelly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kelly misses with a low kick.
Luzhin scores with a shot to the body.
Luzhin moves out of range of the body kick.
Luzhin throws a leg kick
and Kelly counters with a straight right hand.
Luzhin ducks right into an uppercut from Kelly.
Luzhin blocks a low kick nicely.
Luzhin lands a glancing blow to the side of Kelly's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luzhin looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.
Luzhin tries to work over Kelly's front leg with a kick but Kelly checks it.
Kelly misses with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Kelly.
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!
Luzhin throws the kick towards the body but Kelly avoids it.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Luzhin.
Luzhin takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luzhin but Luzhin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luzhin checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luzhin.
Kelly misses with a body kick.
Luzhin throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Luzhin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Luzhin blocks the low kick.
Kelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luzhin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Luzhin's calf.
Kelly misses with a wild body shot.
Luzhin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luzhin slips a straight right by Kelly.
Luzhin throws a leg kick but Kelly sees it coming and moves out of range.
Luzhin thuds his shin into the meat of Kelly's side.
Luzhin tries a low kick but Kelly avoids it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kelly.
Kelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luzhin throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily.
Luzhin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kelly is out of range and Luzhin settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kelly.
Luzhin misses with a looping right.
Kelly wants to slow Luzhin down by chopping away at his legs.
Kelly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Kelly misses with a leg kick.
Luzhin connects with an inside leg kick.
Kelly throws a low kick but Luzhin avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luzhin.
Some bone on bone action there as Luzhin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luzhin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
Kelly misses with a low kick as Luzhin jumps back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left lands for Kelly.
Kelly shoots in looking for a takedown. Luzhin tries to sprawl out of it but Kelly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Luzhin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Luzhin dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!

Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Luzhin.
A clash of legs there as Luzhin blocks the low kick.
A clash of legs there as Kelly blocks the low kick.
Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luzhin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kelly.
Kelly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luzhin is out of range and Kelly settles back down.
Luzhin misses with a body shot
and Kelly counters with a low kick, right behind Luzhin 's knee.
Luzhin blocks a head kick by Kelly.
Luzhin misses with a low kick.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Luzhin's head but Luzhin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luzhin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kelly. Kelly obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for Luzhin.
Luzhin connects with a nice looking jab.
Kelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luzhin.
Luzhin throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luzhin blocks a head kick by Kelly.
Luzhin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kelly scores with a hook to the body. Luzhin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Luzhin misses with a double jab.
Luzhin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Luzhin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kelly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kelly wants to slow Luzhin down by chopping away at his legs.
Kelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Luzhin cracks the inside of Kelly's front leg.
Luzhin jabs at Kelly's body.
Luzhin misses with a straight left.
Luzhin lands with a good body shot.
Luzhin staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Luzhin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luzhin lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luzhin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelly blocks a leg kick.
Kelly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Luzhin pushes Kelly away with a front kick.
Luzhin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luzhin throws a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luzhin, right into the meat.
Luzhin loads up on a big right hand but Kelly slips the punch.
Luzhin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luzhin avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Luzhin lands a jab-cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Luzhin throws a poor cross that misses
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Luzhin misses with a wild combination.
Luzhin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Luzhin misses its intended target.
Luzhin scores with a shot to the body.
Kelly connects with a leg kick. Luzhin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick from Kelly misses.
Kelly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kelly throws the kick towards the body but Luzhin avoids it.
Nice body kick from Kelly.
Luzhin throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelly lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A swing and a miss from Kelly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Kelly tenderised Luzhin's leg. Luzhin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly checks a leg kick nicely.
Kelly lands a front kick.
Kelly moves out of range of the body kick from Luzhin.
Luzhin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelly throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luzhin lands a jab to Kelly's midsection.
Luzhin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kelly checks it well.
Luzhin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kelly.
Kelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luzhin wants to land a leg kick but Kelly is out of range.
Luzhin 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.
George Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelly defending well as Luzhin loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Luzhin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Luzhin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Luzhin!
Nikolai Luzhin is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Nikolai Luzhin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.