REZDOG 7: Quaint Dog PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelvin Spong has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Johnson
vs
Spong

177 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kelvin Spong!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong lands a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spong.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson shoots in but Spong avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Spong takes the fight into the clinch.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
Spong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Johnson is rocked!

Spong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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.
Spong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson gets back to full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong sitting in guard here, content to control.

Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Spong stands up from Johnson's guard - Spong perhaps looking for a knockout.

Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spong walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spong on his heels. He'll look to pass Spong's guard now, I'm sure.

Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spong has escaped and now he's on top!
Spong pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong wants to stand up but Johnson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spong not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Spong digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Spong looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Spong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Spong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spong throws out a powerful jab.
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spong looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.

Spong has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spong avoiding damage.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
Spong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spong to keep the fight standing.
Spong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Spong gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spong gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to drag Spong to the mat but Spong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.
Spong lands an overhand right.
Spong throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spong scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Spong counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Spong clinches with his opponent.
Spong blocks the elbow strike.

Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decent striking displayed by Spong there.
Kelvin Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kelvin Spong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spong lands a jab to the head.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Spong throws a good cross that connects.

Spong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Spong 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!

Johnson throws a hook to the side of Spong's head but Spong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Spong rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Spong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.

Spong drops Johnson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Johnson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong stalling.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Spong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Spong.
Spong gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Spong.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spong has Johnson pushed against the cage.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Spong.

Spong breaks the clinch.
Spong throws a shot to the body.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spong misses with the combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Spong as he connects with a hook.
Spong throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Spong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Spong cracks Johnson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Johnson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Spong pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Johnson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelvin Spong!
Kelvin Spong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hunter
vs
Patton

182 cm
18
191 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Raptorz Inc.

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Patton!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter throws a push kick but Patton slaps the foot to one side.
Hunter misses with a body kick.
Mike Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Hunter.
Patton avoids the head kick by Hunter.
Patton blocks a head kick by Hunter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunter, right into the meat.
Hunter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Patton finds it's way through Hunter's defenses.
Hunter throws a push kick but Patton slaps the foot to one side.
Hunter misses with a leg kick.
Hunter throws a leg kick

and Patton counters by clinching up.
Patton lands an elbow that stopped Hunter in his tracks for a moment.
Patton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hunter's defenses.

It looks like Mike Hunter has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Patton.
Hunter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Patton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Patton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patton's elbow.
Patton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunter.
A short right from Patton on the inside.
Patton scores with a nice hook to the head.

Hunter is rocked!
Patton pushes Hunter against the cage. Patton is working some dirty boxing. Patton pushes off with a quick right hook! Hunter goes down! Hunter tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Patton moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Patton!
Jack Patton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Rupinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetsov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Siberia - Cold winter night whispers. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kuznetsov
vs
Rupinen

183 cm
20
217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Rupinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rupinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Rupinen swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov 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.
Rupinen dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Rupinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rupinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov scores with a decent looking hook.

Rupinen is rocked!
Rupinen drops his hands for a split second and Kuznetsov immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Rupinen face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Kuznetsov follows up with a right hand that knocks Rupinen into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Kuznetsov!
Ivan Kuznetsov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Budzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Yaunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Budzynski
vs
Yaunch

160 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Budzynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Yaunch!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yaunch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yaunch trying to control the pace.
Yaunch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Budzynski with the active half guard here but Yaunch passes nicely into side control.
Budzynski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yaunch controlling the position from side mount.
Yaunch tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Budzynski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaunch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yaunch thows a huge punch but Budzynski dodges it nicely.
Budzynski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Budzynski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Yaunch seems to be looking for submissions.
Yaunch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budzynski is desperately trying to improve his position but Yaunch has a good base and remains in mount.

Yaunch is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Budzynski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Yaunch throws a strike there. Budzynski manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Yaunch wants to stand up but Budzynski is controlling the position.
Yaunch wants to pass the guard but Budzynski is defending well.
Budzynski taking some punishment here, with Yaunch in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budzynski wants to improve his position but Yaunch is controlling well.

Budzynski actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Yaunch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Budzynski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yaunch is working away from the top position though.

Budzynski actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaunch wants to stand but Budzynski has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Budzynski looking for submissions off his back.

Budzynski actively working from the bottom here.
Yaunch is taking a breather. Budzynski 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Budzynski misses with a wild body shot.

Yaunch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yaunch is nestled in close to Budzynski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Budzynski has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Yaunch. Oh but Budzynski has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Yaunch goes limp - he's gone! Budzynski jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andrzej Budzynski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neil King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radas Meis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

King
vs
Meis

201 cm
25
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Grand Royal Wear

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Neil King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Radas Meis!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meis looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.

King feints and as Meis raises his hands in defense, King changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
King throws a big elbow that misses.
Meis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as King controls the pace.
King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King is looking to work some ground and pound but Meis has wrist control.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
King trying to control but Meis is working from the bottom.
King throws a big right hand that misses.

King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
King throwing strikes from guard but Meis blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Meis's guard.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

King seems to be looking for submissions.
Meis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Meis is trying to stand.

King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Meis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
King missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from King.
Meis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
King not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
King missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Meis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from King.

King seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Meis is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Neil King!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Co-main event

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

Mingo
vs
Khan

180 cm
26
186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
26
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Grand Royal Wear

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Herberto Mingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krisn Khan!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Khan.
A cross from Khan lands.
Khan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mingo on the side of the head.

Mingo is rocked!

Khan moves into range and clinches up with Mingo.
Oh Mingo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but Mingo blocks with his arms.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khan avoiding damage as Mingo throws knees to the body.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mingo's elbow.
Mingo seems to have got his legs back now.
Khan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mingo blocks it with crossed arms.
Khan landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Mingo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Khan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mingo is defending well for now.
Mingo throws an elbow but it misses.
Khan lands a knee to the body.
Mingo pushes off an throws an elbow but Khan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mingo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khan avoids it.
Khan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mingo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mingo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Khan's defenses.
Khan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mingo.
Khan lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan misses with an elbow strike.
Mingo slows down the pace here.
Mingo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khan looking to throw knees to the head but Mingo is blocking nicely.
Mingo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khan avoids it.
Mingo missing with knees to the body.
Mingo pushes off an throws an elbow but Khan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mingo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khan.
Mingo trying to land knees to the body.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mingo missing with knees to the body.
Mingo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mingo pushes off an throws an elbow but Khan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mingo misses with an elbow strike.
Khan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mingo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mingo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khan.
Khan blocks an elbow strike.
Mingo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khan avoids it.
Mingo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Khan.
Khan managing to block the knees to the body from Mingo.
Khan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khan avoiding damage as Mingo throws knees to the body.
Khan has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Mingo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mingo avoiding damage as Khan throws knees to the body.
Mingo avoiding damage as Khan throws knees to the body.
Mingo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mingo is breathing heavily.
Khan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mingo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khan obliges.
Khan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mingo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mingo dodges an elbow strike from Khan.
Mingo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Khan lands a nice knee to the body.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Mingo takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khan just leaning against Mingo, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Mingo tries to land knees in the clinch but Khan avoids the damage to the body.
Khan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Mingo controls the action.
Khan scores with a knee to the head.
Mingo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mingo prevents a body shot from Khan.
Khan scores with a knee to the head.
Khan avoids the elbow strike from Mingo, against the cage.
Khan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Khan missing with knees to the body.
Khan lands a nice knee to the body.
Khan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mingo's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan looking to stall.
Khan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mingo avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khan wants to stall.
Khan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mingo avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mingo throws an elbow but misses.
Khan avoiding damage as Mingo throws knees to the body.
Khan blocks an elbow strike from Mingo.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Khan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mingo avoids it.
Mingo avoiding damage as Khan throws knees to the body.
Khan blocks the elbow strike.
Khan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mingo avoids it.
Khan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mingo avoiding damage as Khan throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mingo lands an elbow that stopped Khan in his tracks for a moment.
Mingo throws an elbow but it misses.
Khan missing with knees to the body.
Mingo blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krisn Khan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mingo drops his hands momentarily and Khan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Khan lands with a big left! Mingo is wobbled badly! Khan comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Mingo to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Krisn Khan!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Chico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chico
vs
Jones

180 cm
26
196 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
26
194 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Grand Royal Wear

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cristiano Chico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Jones!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chico takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
No joy there for Chico, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chico changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Chico manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Chico looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones lands with a big right hook that stumbles Chico - he's out on his feet here! Jones follows up with another monster hook that separates Chico from consciousness! Chico falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Jones stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Jones!