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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Vidal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernando Martinez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Vidal
vs
Martinez

191 cm
23
222 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

187 cm
27
205 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Vidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fernando Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vidal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martinez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vidal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Vidal looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vidal 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.
Vidal wants to take a breather but Martinez is having none of it.
Vidal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Martinez!
Vidal breaks from Martinez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martinez regains half guard.
Vidal is looking to stall here but Martinez recovers full guard.
Vidal trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vidal postures up in Martinez's guard and throws a big left but Martinez blocks it.
Vidal is stalling in the full guard.
Martinez looking for a sweep. Not yet Martinez, not yet.
Vidal advances to half guard.

Vidal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vidal is looking to stall here but Martinez recovers full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vidal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vidal advances position into side control!
Martinez prevents Vidal from moving into mount.
Martinez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vidal off and has taken his back!
Vidal turns into Martinez and is now in his guard.
Vidal working some strikes from top position.
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!
Vidal looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidal trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Vidal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Martinez is trying to get back to half guard.
Vidal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
Vidal tries to advance to mount but Martinez denies him.
Martinez tries to bench press Vidal off him but Vidal keeps the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vidal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Martinez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Martinez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vidal connects with a decent elbow.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but Vidal drags him back down.

Vidal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vidal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vidal trying to control the position but Martinez is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vidal lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vidal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martinez to the mat! Martinez manages to get full guard.

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

Martinez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vidal defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Vidal tries to pass.
Vidal trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vidal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidal scoring with some ground and pound.
Vidal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vidal slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Vidal there.
Martinez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vidal wants to take a breather but Martinez is having none of it.

Vidal is looking for a kimura here.
Vidal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vidal controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vidal trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vidal trying to control from half guard but Martinez is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vidal trying to mount his opponent but Martinez defends it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Antonio Vidal wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Martinez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Martinez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vidal quickly recovers to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez controlling the action here.
Vidal is trying to maintain the position but Martinez is very close to passing his half guard.

Vidal is defending against the submission attempts here by Martinez.
Vidal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vidal is trying to control but can't.
Vidal tries to get to full guard but Martinez has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vidal looking for submissions off his back.
Vidal is trying to get back to full guard.

Vidal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martinez pulls his head out easily.

Vidal actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Martinez is working for a kimura but Vidal is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Vidal dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Martinez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vidal throws a sloppy head kick and Martinez moves out of range easily.
Vidal thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Martinez if he has to take too many more of those.
Vidal misses with a body kick.
Martinez fails in his attempt to clinch.

Vidal instigates a clinch.
Vidal is looking to control Martinez's arms but Martinez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vidal has his back to the cage.

Vidal pulls guard.
Vidal is pulling down on Martinez's head to control his posture.

Vidal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martinez passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez advances to full mount.
Vidal swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Martinez lands a heavy elbow.
Vidal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vidal wants to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.
Martinez landing shots from mount.
Vidal swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Vidal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Martinez controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vidal tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
Martinez thows a huge punch but Vidal dodges it nicely.
Vidal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martinez is working away from the top position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vidal regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vidal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vidal tries to strike from the bottom.
Vidal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vidal controlling Martinez's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Martinez dives in and grabs Vidal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vidal pushes down on Martinez's head and hops out.
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Vidal.
Martinez moves out of range of the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vidal keeps the fight on the outside.
Martinez dives in and grabs Vidal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vidal pushes down on Martinez's head and hops out.
Vidal tries to clinch up.

Martinez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Martinez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vidal wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.

Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vidal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Vidal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vidal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Vidal!
After winning the bout, Antonio Vidal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Very Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramazan Astakhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Very Magnum had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Magnum
vs
Astakhov

180 cm
22
200 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

186 cm
20
190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Very Magnum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramazan Astakhov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnum has a takedown stuffed.
Magnum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magnum tries to bum rush Astakhov with a series of wild strikes but Astakhov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Astakhov keeps the fight on the outside.
Astakhov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magnum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magnum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Astakhov pinned against the cage. Astakhov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magnum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Very Magnum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magnum lands with a kick to the temple. Astakhov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Magnum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Astakhov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Magnum is refusing to be controlled, as Astakhov sits in half guard.

Astakhov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magnum doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Astakhov.
Magnum is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Astakhov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Astakhov lands a nice short elbow.
Astakhov wants to control but Magnum is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Astakhov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Magnum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov lands a couple of elbows.
Astakhov wants to pass the guard but Magnum is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Astakhov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Astakhov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magnum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnum throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Magnum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Magnum has his foot on Astakhov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Astakhov works his way back into a safe position though.
Astakhov working some strikes from top position.
Astakhov throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Astakhov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magnum trying to control the position.
Magnum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Astakhov is one step ahead there.
Astakhov throwing strikes but missing.

Astakhov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Magnum is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Magnum has escaped and now he's on top!
Magnum is fighting to break Astakhov's control of his arms but Astakhov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov keeping moving, preventing Magnum from controlling successfully.
Magnum passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Astakhov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magnum throws an elbow but Astakhov slips to the side and avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Astakhov tries to bench press Magnum off him but Magnum keeps the position.
Magnum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Astakhov keeps working.
Astakhov is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Magnum closes the distance and clinches up with Astakhov, looking for a takedown. Magnum pushes Astakhov against the cage but Astakhov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magnum shoots in for a takedown but Astakhov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Astakhov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magnum moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Magnum with a lazy takedown attempt

and Astakhov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Magnum won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Very Magnum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astakhov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Astakhov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Magnum is trying to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnum is working to avoid the ground and pound but Astakhov connects with a decent elbow.
Astakhov is putting a hurting on Magnum here, landing some big shots from side control.
Astakhov lands a nice forearm strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Astakhov grinds an elbow into Magnum's temple.
Magnum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Astakhov working the ground and pound from side control.
Magnum is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Magnum is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Astakhov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Astakhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Astakhov seems to be looking for submissions.
Astakhov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Magnum reverses the position - he's now on top in Astakhov's guard.

Astakhov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Astakhov is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Astakhov keeping moving, preventing Magnum from controlling successfully.

Astakhov is looking for a triangle but Magnum pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnum wants to control from the top but Astakhov keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Magnum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Astakhov is keeping the position for now.
Ramazan Astakhov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magnum wants to control from the top but Astakhov keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Very Magnum wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Magnum throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Astakhov was covering up waiting for the punch and Magnum finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Astakhov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov wants to stand up but Magnum is controlling him.
Astakhov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Magnum manages to pass to side control.
Magnum trying to control the action but Astakhov is working from the bottom.

Astakhov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magnum pulls his head out easily.
Magnum wants to take a breather but Astakhov is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magnum winds up and cracks Astakhov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magnum is pressing down on Astakhov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Astakhov is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramazan Astakhov 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. This is the final round!

A leg kick checked by Astakhov.
Astakhov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magnum fails with the takedown

and Astakhov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Magnum!
Magnum is trying to control Astakhov's posture but Astakhov avoids it.
Magnum is looking to reverse the position.
Magnum wants to get back to his feet but Astakhov drags him back down.
Astakhov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magnum keeps working.
Astakhov landing a few strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum is trying to control Astakhov's posture but Astakhov avoids it.
The ground and pound from Astakhov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Astakhov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Astakhov swings around for an armbar but Magnum sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Astakhov's guard.
Astakhov keeping moving, preventing Magnum from controlling successfully.
Magnum tries to stand but Astakhov is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Astakhov seems keen to control Magnum's posture.

Astakhov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Magnum uses it to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum trying to control the position but Astakhov is working away.
Astakhov tries to improve position but can't.
Astakhov is still trying to improve position.
Magnum trying to control the position but Astakhov is working away.
Magnum wants to stand but Astakhov has his arm trapped.
Magnum wants to control but Astakhov is keeping him busy.
Astakhov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magnum has hold of Astakhov's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Astakhov seems comfortable defending it but Magnum has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Astakhov is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Astakhov is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Magnum couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Very Magnum!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Suliman Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krejzi Kure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kure comes into a darkened arena with his song building. BIG SHUG - who's hard kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Suliman Kane has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kane
vs
Kure

180 cm
25
140 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

170 cm
26
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suliman Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krejzi Kure!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kure takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Kane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kure can't get the takedown.

Kane pulls guard successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Kane working for a triangle but Kure defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane is trying to control the position but Kure postures up.

Kane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kure trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kure trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kure landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Kane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kure with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kure with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kure trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Kure is looking to work some ground and pound but Kane has wrist control.
Kure is in close to Kane's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Kane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kure is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kure accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kure trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kure working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kure is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kure loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kure working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kane's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kure passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kane manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kane wants to improve his position but Kure is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kure missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kure thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kane's head.
Kure passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kane!
Kure postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kane looks a forlorn figure.
Kure lands a couple of good shots and Kane has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Kane is rocked!
Kure is landing with strikes. Kane can't take much more of this.
Oh Kane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kure gets his hands free as Kane looks to control.
Kane is trying to remain composed but Kure is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Kure connects with a couple of big shots that have Kane covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Kane! Kure fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krejzi Kure!
Krejzi Kure thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Rollins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michal Nogueira's chin.

Rollins
vs
Nogueira

187 cm
26
212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
27
215 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira lands the left hand.
Nogueira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses.
Nogueira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nogueira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rollins moves out of range as Nogueira throws a body kick.
Rollins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Rollins dives in and scores a takedown into Nogueira's guard.
Rollins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rollins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rollins trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Rollins stops Nogueira from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins is in close to Nogueira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rollins passes Nogueira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rollins is taking a breather. Nogueira 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.
Rollins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rollins in particular looking to stall.
Rollins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nogueira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nogueira is trying to stand back up but Rollins is controlling him
Rollins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rollins is nestled in close to Nogueira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Nogueira is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Nogueira quite badly. Nogueira pulls Rollins in close trying to recover. Rollins postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Nogueira on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Nogueira doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Rollins!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Stilies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by CAN"T BE TOUCHED. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Stilies
vs
Tyson

200 cm
23
255 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

185 cm
22
275 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Stilies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stilies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gary Stilies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stilies fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyson is defended easily by Stilies.
Tyson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stilies keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Stilies darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stilies looks to land a strike but Tyson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tyson has eaten all the pies!

Stilies stands up from Tyson's guard - Stilies perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stilies as he avoids it easily.
Gary Stilies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.

Oooooh!!! Stilies has knocked Tyson down with a huge combo! Stilies steps away and waves a wobbly Tyson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Tyson is rocked!

It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stilies plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Tyson swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Tyson face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gary Stilies!
As Gary Stilies got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Je suis heureux pour la victoire. Je m'entraîne dur toute l'heure veux être champion un jour. Merci à tous les fans et mon équipe. Nous reviendrons.(I am happy for the win. I train hard all the time.I want to be the champion one day. Thanks to all the fans & my team. We will be back again.)'.
Mike Tyson spoke after the fight, saying 'I WILL BECAUSE HIM BECAUSE THE JUDGE COMPLETILY SEE WRONG THINGS IN COURT'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Poison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Osiris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osiris has chosen Foster The People - Pumped up Kicks as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Poison
vs
Osiris

168 cm
25
171 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Poison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lincoln Osiris!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poison tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Osiris decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Poison's guard.
Osiris is looking to stand up but Poison won't let him.
Poison keeping moving, preventing Osiris from controlling successfully.
Poison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Osiris is controlling him.

Osiris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Osiris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Poison looking to control.
Osiris pushing down on Poison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Osiris seems content to control.

Osiris seems to be working for a kimura but Poison defends the submission attempt.
Poison wants to control but Osiris is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Osiris is trying to work for a kimura but Poison is defending well.

Osiris is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Poison is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lincoln Osiris!
After winning the bout, Lincoln Osiris thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yodthanong Photirat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Hathaway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Photirat
vs
Hathaway

171 cm
28
159 lbs
8 - 18 - 0

185 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 8 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yodthanong Photirat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Hathaway!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Photirat. Those never looked like landing.
Hathaway lands with a good body shot.
Hathaway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Photirat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hathaway's coach down at Supremacy MMA Academy and Gym (12 ELITE Coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hathaway's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Photirat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Photirat misses with a wild combination.

Hathaway closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hathaway is controlling the pace.
Photirat tries to kick Hathaway off but Hathaway keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tom Hathaway was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hathaway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hathaway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Hathaway. Beautiful body shot.
Hathaway with a nice cross.
Hathaway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Photirat wants to break free but Hathaway has control.
Photirat working hard to break the clinch.
Photirat can't break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Photirat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hathaway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Photirat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Photirat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Photirat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Photirat there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hathaway changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Photirat tries to avoid it but Hathaway manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Photirat to the ground. Photirat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No joy there for Photirat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hathaway - that will leave a mark!
Hathaway misses with a series of wild punches.
Hathaway lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Hathaway slams his shin into Photirat's torso.
Hathaway just misses with a punch to the body.
Hathaway wants to clinch.
Hathaway cracks Photirat with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Photirat throws a right and a left that Hathaway avoids nicely.
Hathaway takes a swing at Photirat's ribcage but misses.
Hathaway throws a head kick but Photirat moves out of range.

Hathaway closes the distance and pushes Photirat back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Photirat can't break the clinch.
Hathaway taking a breather.
Hathaway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Photirat manages to break the clinch.
Hathaway throws a body punch but Photirat moves out of range.
Hathaway cracks the inside of Photirat's front leg.
Hathaway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Photirat doesn't seem bothered though.
Photirat stuffs the takedown.
Hathaway with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hathaway throws a quick inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hathaway.
Hathaway has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hathaway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Hathaway dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hathaway misses with a body shot.
Photirat fails to land with a series of punches.
Photirat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hathaway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Photirat.
Hathaway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hathaway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Photirat misses with a combination
and Hathaway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Photirat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hathaway circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Photirat misses.
Hathaway swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Hathaway. Beautiful body shot.
Photirat throws a series of punches but Hathaway moves out of range.
Hathaway throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Photirat.
Hathaway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Photirat's calf.

Hathaway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hathaway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Photirat is trying to pull guard but Hathaway has him pressed against the cage.
Hathaway lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Hathaway on the inside.
Hathaway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Photirat is rocked!
Hathaway scores with a shot to the side of Photirat's head.
Oh Photirat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hathaway lands a shoulder strike.
Hathaway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hathaway misses with an elbow over the top.
Hathaway throws an elbow but it misses.
Hathaway lands a good knee to the midsection. Photirat won't want to take too many of those.
Hathaway unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Photirat! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hathaway is unloading with more strikes now! Photirat drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Hathaway!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Terry Aunor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Aunor
vs
Hill

170 cm
29
158 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

182 cm
33
146 lbs
18 - 18 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terry Aunor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Hill!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aunor tries to sprawl but Hill drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hill throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Aunor to regain full guard.
Hill with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aunor pulls Hill in close to prevent any damage.
Hill throwing strikes but missing.
Hill postures up.
Hill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aunor pulls Hill in to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Terry Aunor.
Hill keeps the fight on the outside.

Hill shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aunor is trying to defend but Hill finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hill is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aunor controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aunor's head.
Hill is thwarting Aunor's attempts to control the position.
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hill thows a huge punch but Aunor dodges it nicely.
Hill tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aunor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aunor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aunor keeping hold of Hill's head, controlling as best he can.
Aunor is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aunor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hill.

Hill is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hill is trying to control. Aunor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aunor wants to improve his position but Hill is controlling well.
Hill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aunor moves into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill is looking to work some ground and pound but Aunor has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill stands up over Aunor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aunor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aunor pulls Hill in close to prevent any damage.
Aunor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hill's guard.

Hill looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aunor passes into half guard.
Hill is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aunor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aunor's back!
Hill thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aunor tries to break free.
Hill somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Hill missing with strikes from the back.
Hill throwing sloppy strikes.
Hill throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hill is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hill controlling well, preventing Aunor from escaping the position.
Hill looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Aunor just trying to survive but Hill is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hill doesn't have the hooks in and Aunor manages to turn into his guard.
Hill wants to control the position but Aunor says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hill tries to roll over but Aunor keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aunor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Hill dives in and scores a takedown into Aunor's guard.
Aunor working a defensive guard here.
Hill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aunor trying to control the position.
Hill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aunor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aunor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hill manages to get himself to full guard.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aunor.
Hill 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.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aunor wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Aunor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aunor wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
Aunor trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill keeping full guard, as Aunor tries to pass.
Aunor trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

We're going to have a standup here because Terry Aunor wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A combination from Aunor does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hill drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Hill are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hill lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aunor is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hill is controlling him well.
Hill fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hill is chipping away with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aunor dodges the ground and pound from Hill.
Hill working away.
Aunor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hill.
Hill lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aunor down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Aunor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hill working the head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Hill are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Benny Hill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hill landing a few strikes.
An elbow from Hill crashes against the mat.
Aunor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hill wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aunor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hill's best efforts.
Aunor is looking to improve his position.
Hill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aunor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hill working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aunor's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aunor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aunor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aunor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aunor wants to stand and escape but Hill is having none of it.
Hill working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aunor's head.
Hill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hill is in close to Aunor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aunor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aunor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
Aunor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aunor tries to get out of the position.
Aunor pulls Hill in close to his closed guard and prevents Hill from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Hill 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. This is the final round!

Aunor clinches up with Hill and pushes him back against the cage.

Aunor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aunor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Hill gets a double leg takedown into Aunor's guard.
Aunor looking to control.
Aunor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hill postures up in Aunor's guard and throws a big left but Aunor blocks it.
Aunor trying to control the position.
Hill working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aunor trying to keep a closed guard but Hill is proving a slippery customer.
Hill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aunor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hill is in close to Aunor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hill lands a couple of elbows.
Hill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hill chips away with some ground and pound.
Aunor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aunor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Terry Aunor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Aunor prevents Hill from getting the reversal.
Hill bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hill postures up and lands a big shot to Aunor's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aunor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hill.
Aunor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hill!
Aunor with shots to the head and body - Hill looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is working to get back to half guard.
Aunor controlling from mount.
Aunor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hill for as long as he can get away with.
Hill working to try and regain half guard.
Aunor avoids the attempt from Hill to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is working to get back to half guard.
Aunor landing shots from mount.
Aunor unloading with bombs!
Aunor throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hill because Aunor loaded up on that one.
Hill is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hill is still trying to improve position.
Aunor throws some wild stikes that Hill manages to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aunor lands a couple of good shots and Hill has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Benny Hill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Aunor working for a choke but Hill is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benny Hill.
I've got Hill 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Hill!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Augusto's choice of entrance music: Reset the Future-Mind Flow/. Miguel Augusto looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Gomez
vs
Augusto

175 cm
22
177 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
30
180 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Meet the Future

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Gomez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Augusto!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez clobbers Augusto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Augusto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch but Augusto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gomez throws a one two combo.

It looks like Miguel Augusto has been cut.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses.
Gomez misses with a wild combination.
Gomez throws a right and a left that Augusto avoids nicely.
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gomez connects with a body shot.
Gomez throws a nice looking combination but Augusto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gomez moves into the clinch.
Augusto takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Gomez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez wants to clinch up but Augusto keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Gomez.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gomez - that will leave a mark!
Gomez misses with a straight right.
Gomez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Gomez. Those never looked like landing.

Gomez closes the distance and pushes Augusto back into the cage.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Gomez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Augusto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gomez to keep the fight standing.

Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Augusto keeps the fight on the outside.

Gomez takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Gomez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Augusto backwards.

Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Augusto shoots and misses
and Gomez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gomez throws a nice looking combination but Augusto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Gomez clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Augusto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gomez counters with a nice uppercut.
Rafael Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Augusto.

Gomez gets a clinch.
Gomez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee calls for Gomez to work.
Gomez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Gomez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Augusto.
Rafael Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rafael Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez looks to land a combination but Augusto avoids it well.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Augusto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gomez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gomez.
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!
Augusto slips a straight right by Gomez.
Gomez throws a right hand that Augusto ducks under and follows up with a left that Augusto also avoids with ease.
Gomez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomez misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gomez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Gomez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Augusto's cut.
That's time! Gomez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Augusto blocks a head kick by Gomez.
Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch.

Gomez forces Augusto back against the cage and clinches.
Gomez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Augusto jumps guard but Gomez stands there with Augusto around his waist. Augusto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Gomez breaks from the clinch.

Gomez gets in close and instigates a clinch.

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

Augusto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gomez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
You can see the frustration on Gomez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gomez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Augusto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Augusto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Augusto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gomez is trying to get back to half guard.
Gomez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

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

Augusto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gomez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Augusto's guard! Nice work there by Gomez!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gomez stands up and waves to Augusto to follow him.
Gomez lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez throws a chopping leg kick but Augusto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Augusto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gomez counters with a head kick that drops Augusto to the mat! Augusto scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Augusto is rocked!
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Augusto can do to turn this around?
A big right followed by a crushing left from Gomez knocks Augusto out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rafael Gomez!
Rafael Gomez retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Rafael Gomez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.