EFC 1: Baker vs Burns PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Veljanovski
vs
Saarrinen

182 cm
26
227 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

193 cm
23
239 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Veljanovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Saarrinen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Veljanovski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saarrinen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Veljanovski cracks Saarrinen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saarrinen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saarrinen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Veljanovski connects with a decent elbow.
Saarrinen struggling a bit here.

Veljanovski has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Saarrinen is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Veljanovski yanks on the arm and Saarrinen is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Veljanovski.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nikola Veljanovski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blagoi Mladenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milos Petrasek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mladenov
vs
Petrasek

184 cm
25
192 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blagoi Mladenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milos Petrasek!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Petrasek.

Mladenov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Petrasek was covering up waiting for the punch and Mladenov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Mladenov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrasek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mladenov has managed to get both his arms back between Petrasek's legs - danger averted.
Mladenov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mladenov is looking to work some ground and pound but Petrasek has wrist control.
Mladenov postures up in Petrasek's guard and throws a big left but Petrasek blocks it.
Mladenov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Petrasek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mladenov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petrasek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petrasek seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrasek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mladenov throws a big elbow that misses.
Petrasek is pulling down on Mladenov's head to control his posture.
Petrasek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mladenov.
Petrasek wants to sweep but no luck.
Mladenov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrasek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mladenov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Petrasek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mladenov throwing strikes from guard but Petrasek blocks nicely.
Petrasek pulls Mladenov in close to prevent any damage.
Mladenov postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petrasek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mladenov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mladenov won't allow Petrasek to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mladenov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Petrasek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Mladenov working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mladenov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mladenov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mladenov throws a big right hand that misses.
Petrasek wants to stand but Mladenov is controlling the position.
Mladenov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mladenov cracks Petrasek with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov with a nice head shot there.
Mladenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrasek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Petrasek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mladenov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mladenov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrasek looks winded!
Petrasek keeping moving, preventing Mladenov from controlling successfully.
Mladenov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mladenov won't allow Petrasek to sweep him here.
Mladenov throwing strikes from guard but Petrasek blocks nicely.
Mladenov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Petrasek keeping moving, preventing Mladenov from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Petrasek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mladenov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mladenov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Petrasek can't keep his opponent in guard - Mladenov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mladenov slips a nice elbow through Petrasek's hands, connecting with Petrasek's forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mladenov wants to control but Petrasek is keeping him busy.
Mladenov working Petrasek over with strikes.
Petrasek wants to improve his position but Mladenov is controlling well.
Mladenov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blagoi Mladenov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Petrasek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrasek darts in looking for a takedown but Mladenov gets double underhooks and turns Petrasek into the cage.

Mladenov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Petrasek regains guard.
Mladenov pushes down on Petrasek's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Petrasek tries to kick Mladenov off but Mladenov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Petrasek is trying to maintain the position but Mladenov is very close to passing his half guard.
Petrasek regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mladenov trying to control but Petrasek is working from the bottom.
Mladenov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mladenov landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mladenov pushing down on Petrasek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petrasek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mladenov.
Blagoi Mladenov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mladenov is nestled in close to Petrasek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mladenov controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mladenov lands a nice short elbow.

Mladenov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mladenov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petrasek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Mladenov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrasek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mladenov.
Mladenov lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek wants to control but Mladenov is keeping busy.
Petrasek regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mladenov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mladenov throws an elbow that misses. Petrasek uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mladenov's guard. Nice move by Petrasek!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrasek prevents Mladenov from getting back to his feet.
Petrasek wants to control from the top but Mladenov keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek stopping the sweep attempt from Mladenov.
Mladenov keeping moving, preventing Petrasek from controlling successfully.
Mladenov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mladenov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Milos Petrasek hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Petrasek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mladenov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrasek with a poor takedown

and Mladenov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Petrasek is breathing heavily.

Mladenov drops back looking for a leg! Petrasek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrasek manages to kick Mladenov off! Mladenov jumps back into Petrasek's guard.
Mladenov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mladenov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Petrasek is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Petrasek has escaped and now he's on top!
Mladenov throwing short punches from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrasek throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mladenov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Petrasek manages to pass to side control.

Mladenov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrasek pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Petrasek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mladenov closes the distance and clinches up with Petrasek, looking for a takedown. Mladenov pushes Petrasek against the cage but Petrasek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mladenov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Petrasek holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Petrasek.
Mladenov is pressed up against the cage. Petrasek has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mladenov down to the mat. Mladenov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Mladenov gets a clinch.

Petrasek pulls guard effortlessly.
Mladenov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mladenov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Mladenov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Petrasek is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mladenov, into his guard.
Petrasek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mladenov is keeping the position for now.
Mladenov has control of Petrasek's left arm, preventing Petrasek from doing any damage.
Petrasek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Petrasek trying to control but Mladenov is working from the bottom.
Mladenov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mladenov tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek wanted to stand there but Mladenov had control of the position.
Petrasek preventing the sweep.
Mladenov controls Petrasek momentarily but Petrasek frees himself.

Mladenov looking for a guillotine here but Petrasek defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mladenov working for a triangle but Petrasek defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Petrasek is stalling in the full guard.

Mladenov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petrasek is looking to stand up but Mladenov won't let him.
Mladenov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Petrasek wants to improve his position but Mladenov is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mladenov.
Petrasek is looking to control Mladenov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrasek avoid being mounted?
Petrasek missing with punches from the bottom.
Mladenov wants to free his trapped foot but Petrasek is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petrasek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mladenov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Milos Petrasek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blagoi Mladenov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mladenov wants to control but Petrasek is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Blagoi Mladenov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mladenov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blagoi Mladenov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Orkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramazan Abdulkerimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandor Orkas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ramazan Abdulkerimov's chin.

Orkas
vs
Abdulkerimov

190 cm
25
237 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
250 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandor Orkas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramazan Abdulkerimov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Abdulkerimov clinches up against the cage.
Abdulkerimov wants to break free but Orkas has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on Abdulkerimov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Abdulkerimov is trying to push Orkas away but Orkas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Abdulkerimov can't break the clinch.
Orkas blocks an elbow strike from Abdulkerimov.

Orkas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Abdulkerimov regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Orkas content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sandor Orkas wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Abdulkerimov throws a nice looking combination but Orkas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov wants to clinch

and Orkas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Abdulkerimov's guard now.

Orkas stands up and waves to Abdulkerimov to follow him.
Abdulkerimov fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdulkerimov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abdulkerimov tries to clinch up.

Orkas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Orkas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Orkas controlling from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdulkerimov is trying to control Orkas's posture but Orkas avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orkas in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Sandor Orkas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Orkas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Orkas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

We're going to have a standup here because Sandor Orkas wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Abdulkerimov tries to clinch up

and Orkas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Orkas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orkas controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sandor Orkas just wasn't active enough.
Abdulkerimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abdulkerimov tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Orkas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Abdulkerimov's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Orkas gets to his feet. Abdulkerimov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Orkas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Abdulkerimov's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdulkerimov trying to control the position here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Abdulkerimov working a defensive guard but Orkas manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Abdulkerimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Abdulkerimov closes the distance and clinches.
Abdulkerimov missing with knees to the body.

Abdulkerimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Abdulkerimov moves into the clinch.
Abdulkerimov missing with knees to the body.
Abdulkerimov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orkas has him pressed against the cage.

Orkas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Orkas decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orkas manages to avoid it.
Ramazan Abdulkerimov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orkas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abdulkerimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramazan Abdulkerimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Orkas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Abdulkerimov was covering up waiting for the punch and Orkas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sandor Orkas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abdulkerimov trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abdulkerimov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Orkas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sandor Orkas.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A combination from Abdulkerimov does no damage.
Abdulkerimov cracks Orkas with a good jab.

It looks like Sandor Orkas has been cut.

Abdulkerimov instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Orkas breaks the clinch.
Abdulkerimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Orkas circles away.
Abdulkerimov tries to clinch

and Orkas counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Orkas stands up and waves to Abdulkerimov to follow him.
Abdulkerimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Orkas circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov blocks a jab.
Orkas circles away from the clinch attempt

and Orkas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Abdulkerimov's guard now.
Orkas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sandor Orkas.
Abdulkerimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orkas blocks a jab.
Abdulkerimov misses with an uppercut. Orkas saw that one coming.
Abdulkerimov misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orkas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abdulkerimov misses with an uppercut.
Abdulkerimov loads up on a big right hand but Orkas slips the punch.
Abdulkerimov wants to clinch.
Abdulkerimov tries to clinch up.
Abdulkerimov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orkas circles away quickly and effectively.
Abdulkerimov tries to clinch but Orkas moves away

and Orkas counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Orkas decides to stand back up. Orkas steps back and let's Abdulkerimov get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Orkas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Orkas stands up and beckons Abdulkerimov to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Abdulkerimov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abdulkerimov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orkas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Orkas dives in and scores a takedown into Abdulkerimov's guard.
Orkas wants to pass the guard but Abdulkerimov is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Orkas sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sandor Orkas just wasn't active enough.

Abdulkerimov gets caught flat footed, as Orkas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Orkas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sandor Orkas just wasn't active enough.
Abdulkerimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Orkas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Orkas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Orkas staying calm.

Orkas has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Abdulkerimov moves into range and clinches up with Orkas.
Orkas keeps control of Abdulkerimov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abdulkerimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orkas avoids it.
Abdulkerimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orkas is defending well for now.
Abdulkerimov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orkas blocks it with crossed arms.
Abdulkerimov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Orkas has clasped his hands together around Abdulkerimov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Orkas remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Orkas is looking to take a break and control but Abdulkerimov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orkas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sandor Orkas.
Abdulkerimov is looking to clinch but Orkas is avoiding it.
Abdulkerimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Orkas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abdulkerimov misses with a straight right.
Ramazan Abdulkerimov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good standup being displayed there by Abdulkerimov as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdulkerimov tries to clinch but Orkas moves away

and Orkas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Abdulkerimov won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdulkerimov can't do much from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sandor Orkas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orkas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandor Orkas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Amarce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Hammer struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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 Tom Hammer was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Amarce
vs
Hammer

176 cm
25
142 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

165 cm
27
149 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Amarce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amarce looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but Amarce persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amarce.
Amarce shoots in and drives through. Hammer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Amarce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Hammer. No joy for Amarce on that attempt.

Hammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Amarce is looking for a sweep. Hammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hammer is looking for a kimura but Amarce is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hammer to get the leverage.

Hammer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amarce sees it coming and defends easily.
Hammer wants to pass to mount but Amarce is defending the position.
Amarce works his way to full guard. Good work.
Amarce wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hammer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer postures up in Amarce's guard and throws a big left but Amarce blocks it.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Amarce is keeping the position.
Amarce bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hammer's guard.
Amarce trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer has Amarce pulled in close to control his posture.
Hammer keeping full guard, as Amarce tries to pass.
Amarce stopping the sweep attempt from Hammer.
Amarce trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amarce stands up over Hammer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Amarce from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amarce postures up.
Hammer keeping full guard, as Amarce tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hammer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amarce tries to avoid it but Hammer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amarce to the ground. Amarce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hammer moves in looking to clinch but Amarce pushes him off.

Amarce gets caught flat footed, as Hammer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Amarce is keeping the position.
Amarce not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Amarce escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Amarce will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Amarce keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass.
Amarce is trying to control the position but Hammer postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammer told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hammer throwing strikes from guard but Amarce blocks nicely.
Hammer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Amarce has control of Hammer's left arm, preventing Hammer from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Amarce is retaining full guard.
Amarce is trying to keep Hammer in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kyle Amarce just wasn't active enough.

Hammer clinches up against the cage.
Hammer slowing the pace effectively.
Hammer is working for takedown but Amarce is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hammer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Amarce pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Amarce closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amarce's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Hammer 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.

Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amarce tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amarce somewhat.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amarce as he avoids it easily.
Amarce misses with a takedown attempt

and Hammer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hammer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amarce gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hammer.
Amarce wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Amarce prevents it.
Kyle Amarce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Hammer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Amarce is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Amarce wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
Amarce working hard to break the clinch.

Hammer jumps guard and drags Amarce to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Amarce passes Hammer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Amarce trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.

Amarce 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.
Amarce thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hammer's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amarce not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Amarce.
Hammer is trying to maintain the position but Amarce is very close to passing his half guard.
Amarce trying to control the pace.
Hammer trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hammer actively working from the bottom here.
Hammer is not content to let Amarce control the position.
Amarce content to control rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Amarce is looking to advance position but Hammer won't allow it.
Amarce stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Amarce sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammer defending well though.
Hammer wants to control but Amarce is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Amarce is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Amarce is trying to control. Hammer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hammer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammer looking to control.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Amarce dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Amarce dives in and scores a takedown into Hammer's guard.
Amarce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Amarce from controlling successfully.
Amarce passes Hammer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Amarce sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Amarce trying to control from half guard but Hammer is working away.
Amarce throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Amarce wants to work for an arm triangle but Hammer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hammer moves into full guard.
Amarce looking to sit in guard and control but Hammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amarce controls Hammer momentarily but Hammer frees himself.
Hammer trying to control but Amarce is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hammer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Amarce lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hammer!
Amarce throws some wild stikes that Hammer manages to avoid easily.
Amarce looking to take Hammer's back but Hammer rolls and after a scramble, Hammer ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Hammer to escape a tricky position.
Amarce throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer postures up in Amarce's guard and throws a big left but Amarce blocks it.

Amarce throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hammer escapes and throws Amarce's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hammer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Amarce is avoiding damage well.
Amarce gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hammer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Amarce really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hammer looking to finish with strikes here!
Hammer wants to control the pace but Amarce is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Amarce is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Amarce tries to hold on but Hammer pushes him away.

Hammer has hold of Amarce's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Amarce manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer looking to finish with strikes here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amarce is desperately trying to improve his position but Hammer has a good base and remains in mount.
Hammer trying to control but Amarce is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kyle Amarce.
I think Amarce has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Amarce!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Draiman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Demarce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Draiman had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.7lbs, 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. Kyle Demarce has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Carl Draiman's chin.

Draiman
vs
Demarce

178 cm
28
184 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

183 cm
25
162 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Draiman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Demarce!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Draiman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Demarce, pushing him back against the cage.

Draiman jumps guard and drags Demarce to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Demarce drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Draiman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Demarce has Draiman in his guard.
Demarce has a closed guard, preventing Draiman from standing up.
Draiman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Demarce lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Draiman!
Demarce takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarce wants to control the pace but Draiman is squirming around nicely.
Draiman tries to hold on but Demarce postures up.
Demarce takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kyle Demarce hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Demarce dives in and grabs Draiman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Draiman pushes down on Demarce's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draiman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Draiman dodges the punch combination from Demarce.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Demarce tries to break free but Draiman pushes him back against the cage.
Demarce looking to slow down the pace here.

Draiman manages to pull guard.
Draiman keeping moving, preventing Demarce from controlling successfully.
Draiman trying to control the position.

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

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kyle Demarce wasn't active enough on the ground.
Draiman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Demarce circles away quickly and effectively.

Demarce closes the distance and pushes Draiman back into the cage.

Draiman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Draiman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Draiman wants to sweep here but Demarce controlling him for the moment.
Demarce advances to half guard.
Demarce wants to control but Draiman is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draiman gets back to full guard.
Draiman 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.
Demarce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Demarce trying to control but Draiman is working from the bottom.
Demarce postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demarce sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Draiman keeping moving, preventing Demarce from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Draiman blocks a head kick by Demarce.

Draiman has closed the distance and engaged Demarce in a clinch.

Draiman successfully pulls guard.
Draiman keeping full guard, as Demarce tries to pass.
Demarce postures up.

Demarce drops back looking for a leg! Draiman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Draiman manages to kick Demarce off! Demarce jumps back into Draiman's guard.
Draiman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarce wants to control from the top but Draiman keeps moving.
Demarce with a flurry of punches that miss.
Demarce is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Draiman keeping moving, preventing Demarce from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Demarce advances position into side control!
Draiman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Draiman trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draiman is refusing to be controlled, as Demarce sits in half guard.
Demarce with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Demarce is thwarting Draiman's attempts to control the position.
Draiman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Demarce.
Demarce drops an elbow to the side of Draiman's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Demarce tries to stand but can't do so whilst Draiman controls his leg.
Demarce lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarce tries to pass the half guard into mount. Draiman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kyle Demarce has got the better of the ground game so far.
Demarce has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Demarce working for a guillotine from mount but Draiman is in no mood to give up.
Demarce wants to control the pace but Draiman is squirming around nicely.
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.
Demarce is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Draiman wants to hold on but Demarce pushes him away.
Draiman tries to reverse the position but Demarce maintains control.
Demarce avoids the attempt from Draiman to control.
Demarce working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demarce controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Demarce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Draiman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Draiman leaves Demarce with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Demarce. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Demarce dives in and grabs Draiman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Draiman pushes down on Demarce's head and hops out.
Draiman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demarce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Draiman misses.
Demarce throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Draiman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demarce circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carl Draiman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Draiman moves into the clinch.
Draiman blocks an uppercut.

Draiman pulls Demarce into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarce looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Draiman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Demarce postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Draiman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Demarce's guard.
Demarce controls Draiman momentarily but Draiman frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demarce is controlling Draiman's posture.
Demarce is trying to control the position but Draiman postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kyle Demarce was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Draiman moves into the clinch successfully.

Draiman jumps guard.
Demarce wants to get up but he can't break Draiman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Demarce content to stall in guard here.
Draiman keeping moving, preventing Demarce from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarce advances to half guard.
Demarce is looking to stall here but Draiman recovers full guard.
Demarce controlling from the top position.
Demarce trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Demarce trying to control but Draiman is working from the bottom.
Draiman trying to strike off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demarce would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Demarce trying to control but Draiman is working from the bottom.
Demarce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kyle Demarce.
Draiman tries to clinch up.
Demarce misses with a takedown

and Draiman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carl Draiman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Demarce.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Draiman jumps into guard, dragging Demarce to the mat.
Draiman thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Carl Draiman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle Demarce is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Draiman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Demarce controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle Demarce.
I've got Demarce 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Demarce!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johny Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Carl Alexander Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eugene Carl Alexander Burns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Baker
vs
Carl Alexander Burns

187 cm
31
185 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

170 cm
29
197 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Eugene Carl Alexander Burns!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker feints a jab promting Burns to slip. Baker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Burns slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Good leg kick by Baker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker lands a jab-cross combination.
We've been told by Baker's head coaches at Academia Carmeida Helsinki that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Baker scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker with a hook.
Baker scores with a nice body kick.
Baker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baker.
Baker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baker duly obliges.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Baker throws a right and a left that Burns avoids nicely.
Baker lands a jab to the nose.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a leg kick which misses Burns's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Baker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
A left and a right from Baker both land. Nice combination.
Burns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
Johny Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns blocks the body kick.
Baker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baker checks a low kick from Burns.
Burns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baker to score with a decent uppercut.
Burns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baker.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Baker is working the combinations to good effect here.
Burns steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baker. That one must have hurt.
Baker wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
A solid body kick from Baker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker lands a head shot.
Baker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Burns takes one to the chin there.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
Baker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baker.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baker.

Baker clinches up with Burns and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Baker throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Baker.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Baker - that will leave a mark!
Johny Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Baker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns doesn't seem phased though.
Baker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Baker lands a two punch combo.

Baker has closed the distance and engaged Burns in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baker manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baker.
Johny Baker is winning the standup battle so far.
Baker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left and a right from Baker both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker scores with a leg kick.
Baker catches Burns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Baker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burns momentarily.
Burns takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Baker feints a jab promting Burns to slip. Baker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Burns slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Burns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Baker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baker works the jab nicely.
Baker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baker tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Burns in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns walks into a stiff left hand from Baker.
Baker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Baker lands a front kick.
A right-left combo lands from Baker.
Baker scores with a nice body kick.
Baker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baker throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
Baker lands a jab.
Burns has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baker.
Baker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Baker keeps Burns at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Burns takes one to the side of the head.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Baker tries to land a leg kick but Burns saw it coming and moves away.
Baker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Baker 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.

Baker tried to score with a low kick but Burns checks it.
Baker throws a right and a left that Burns avoids nicely.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker connects with the punch.
Baker lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
Baker slips under a jab from Burns.
Baker cracks Burns with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Baker swinging wildly here.
Baker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
A solid body kick from Baker.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baker throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
Baker misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Baker misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baker was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
Baker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Burns will feel that in the morning.
Baker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baker duly obliges.
Burns dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Baker misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baker keeps Burns at a distance using the push kick.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Baker with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Burns.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Baker.
Burns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baker throws a series of punches but Burns avoids them all with ease.
Baker scores with the left hand. Burns knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Baker clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Burns thows a body shot but no joy.
Baker dips to his left and cracks Burns with an uppercut!
Baker throws a combination. Burns tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Burns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burns thows a body shot but no joy.

Baker darts in and clinches Burns up against the cage.

Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker lands the left hand.
Baker pushes Burns away with a front kick.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker lands with a right hand.
Baker is looking to clinch.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baker cracks Burns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baker throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
Baker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baker misses with the combination.
Baker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a body kick that misses.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baker misses with the combination.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baker stalks Burns and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burns's face. Burns staggers backwards, shaken.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Baker throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Burns.
Baker scores with a nice body kick.
Baker throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side.
Nice shot lands for Baker.
Baker tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
Baker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Burns backs up against the cage.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baker, right into the meat.
Baker throws a body kick that misses.
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Burns walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baker.
Baker connects with a nice looking jab.
Burns walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baker.
Baker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burns tries to work over Baker's front leg with a kick but Baker checks it.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baker is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Baker had his way with Eugene Carl Alexander Burns in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baker lands with a straight right. Burns didn't see that one coming.
A nice combination there by Baker.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker lands with a cross.
Baker stalks Burns and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burns's face. Burns staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Burns is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Baker.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baker can pounce on him.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baker throws a front kick that sends Burns stumbling back into the cage.
Baker throws a right and a left that Burns avoids nicely.
Baker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Baker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Baker looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Baker is looking to chop away at Burns's legs.
Baker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Baker.
Baker scores with a push kick.
Baker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker cracks Burns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Baker lands with a good body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baker.
Burns misses with an uppercut
and Baker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Burns has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Baker.
Baker throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side.
Baker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baker throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Baker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.

Baker moves into the clinch.
Burns has Baker pressed against the cage, preventing Baker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baker taking a breather.
Johny Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baker just leaning against Burns, taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns tries to break the clinch but Baker is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:43
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:43
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Baker!